Avril 2011
The Business Case for Biodiveristy - Switzerland
Participants from business, the Swiss Government and NGOs gathered at the headquarters of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to discuss the Business Case for Biodiversity in Switzerland in a workshop sponsored by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment and co-hosted by Mercuria. …
22 Apr 2011 | News story
Global forestry institutions call for more community-based forest management
The leading international organizations working to protect and manage the world’s forests are calling for governments across the globe to increase communities’ role in forest management. Doing so could contribute to lifting close to a billion people out of poverty, as well as improve the health and vitality of forests. …
22 Apr 2011 | News story
Celebrate Earth Day with a Billion Acts of Green!
IUCN Member, Earth Day Network is calling for unprecedented levels of environmental action to mark Earth Day 2011 today. …
22 Apr 2011 | News story
L’UICN accueille le Rwanda, nouvel État Membre
Le gouvernement du Rwanda a annoncé officiellement sa décision de devenir un État Membre de l’UICN en adhérant à ses Statuts … | English | Spanish
21 Apr 2011 | News story
Top ten tips for eco-tourists
With many people starting to plan their annual holidays, IUCN has released a list of top ten tips for tourists who want to visit some of the most beautiful natural sites in the world without damaging the environment. Tips range from choosing eco-hotels and being mindful of your carbon footprint to avoiding buying souvenirs made from Endangered species and making sure you know that what you’re eating isn’t under threat. …
21 Apr 2011 | News story
Bonn-Based Organizations Will Benefit from the New Kennedy Bridge
The solar collectors that have been installed at the southern end of Kennedy Bridge could mean a big help for some of the organizations working from Bonn. …
21 Apr 2011 | News story
Progress with formal REDD-plus planning in Cameroon
Recent developments in Cameroon show that the country is now steadily advancing with the building of a national REDD+ strategy. Progress with the creation of an all-important national framework for REDD+ implementation has to be taken step by step in order to allow stakeholder engagement and attention to the broader interests they represent. …
21 Apr 2011 | News story
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CEMEX recognizes the importance of water management
Water is a building material – let’s not forget that. IUCN and global building materials company CEMEX join forces to work on optimizing water use and conserving the quality of water resources and wetlands in the river basins they operate in. …
21 Apr 2011 | News story
New Head of IUCN EURO, Brussels
Hans Friederich, Regional Director for Europe is delighted to announce the appointment of Monica Jacobs as Head, EU Representative Office in Brussels, Belgium as of the 13th April 2011. Monica is a seasoned professional who will help forward IUCN's role in Brussels. …
21 Apr 2011 | News story
BEST : un effet catalyseur pour l’outre-mer européen
Tous les acteurs doivent allier leurs forces pour faire de BEST un succès, et les fonds disponibles doivent être utilisés stratégiquement pour des projets orientés vers l’action. Tel a été le message principal de la première conférence sur BEST, le régime volontaire pour promouvoir la conservation et l’utilisation durable de la biodiversité dans les entités européennes d’outre-mer. Cette conférence a pris place au Parlement européen le 11 Avril 2011. … | English
21 Apr 2011 | News story
