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Dernières nouvelles de l'Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature
Scientists work with oil consortium to limit effects of seismic work on critically-endangered whale population
A taskforce of whale and oil industry experts convened by IUCN have published a list of monitoring and mitigation measures aimed at minimising the impacts of a seismic survey off Sakhalin Island in eastern Russia scheduled for 2009. …
30 Jun 2008 | News story
Renforcez vos habilités : Déposez votre candidature pour participer à l’une des 50 opportunités d’apprentissage qui auront lieu lors du Congrès mondial de la nature de l’UICN
Cinquante cours d’apprentissage vous sont offertes en tant que délégué(e) dûment inscrite) pendant le Congrès mondial de la nature de l’UICN, qui se tiendra à Barcelone du 5 au 9 octobre 2008. Il s’agit d’ateliers interactifs de renforcement des habilités sur des thèmes qui vont depuis la collecte de données écosystémiques, de l’analyse et l’utilisation, aux bases du travail avec des entreprises ; de la résolution des conflits aux outils en ligne pour conduire des actions de conservation ; des habilités de négociation multilatérales aux techniques pour accélerer le changement. Postulez aujourd`hui! Plus >> … | English | Spanish
20 Jun 2008 | News story
World Heritage sites under scrutiny
World Heritage sites will be under the spotlight next month as the World Heritage Committee prepares to meet in Quebec City, Canada, from July 2-10. They will discuss sites that should be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, as well as existing World Heritage sites that are threatened.
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19 Jun 2008 | News story
Coming soon to Gland: A green building that doesn’t cost the Earth
IUCN is transforming its current headquarters into a Conservation Centre which will set a benchmark in sustainable construction. … | Chinese
17 Jun 2008 | News story
Rhinos on the rise in Africa but Northern white nears extinction
African rhinos have reached record numbers for the first time in decades, but the Northern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) is on the brink of extinction. …
16 Jun 2008 | International news release
You don’t have to be a superhero to save the planet
Whether it is fighting super villains, natural disasters or monsters from another dimension, Superheroes always end up saving the day. But in real life you don't need to be a superhero to protect the planet. You can start by sharing your ideas on environmental issues at www.connect2earth.org. Watch our new "Superheroes" video and start changing the world today! …
13 Jun 2008 | News story
Nature Inc: Putting a Price on the Priceless
On 13 June 2008, a new TV series goes to air on BBC World News on the cash value of the services ecosystems provide to the man-made global economy. According to one estimate it could be as much as $60 trillion, more than the total value of global GDP. Nature Inc is supported by IUCN, through its large network of scientists and its knowledge database. …
13 Jun 2008 | News story
Put nature at centre of food crisis debate, says IUCN
The Declaration on World Food Security, adopted in Rome on June 5, fell short of showing the political will needed to address the underlying causes of the food crisis, according to IUCN. …
06 Jun 2008 | News story
10 jours avant la clôture des candidatures pour les prix d’excellence Reuters-UICN en journalisme environnemental 2008
A 10 jours de la clôture des candidatures, le 15 juin, nous invitons les journalistes et rédacteurs de publications à s’inscrire à l’édition 2008 du prix Reuters–UICN d’excellence en journalisme environnemental, qui est ouvert aux journalistes de presse écrite et des services d’information en ligne du monde entier. … | English | Spanish
05 Jun 2008 | International news release
Sailing to Barcelona - Come onboard!
As part of IUCN´s World Conservation Congress (5-14 October 2008, Barcelona, Spain), Sailing to Barcelona will give a voice to creative marine conservation efforts from various corners of the world. …
04 Jun 2008 | News story
