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G8 ministers fail to recognise environmental risks of energy options beyond GHG emissions
In the G8 declaration released this week, ministers set a joint target of 80% reductions of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with a large focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies – though potential environmental and social barriers were not considered. While renewable energy technologies hold much promise for delivering energy with reduced greenhouse gas emissions, IUCN advocates for the establishment of legal and regulatory policies that are robust and which safeguard the environment and people as an important part of the enabling framework for renewable energy. …
10 Jul 2009 | News story
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Strengthening Sustainability and Energy Security in Small Island Developing States
Island nations face some pressing challenges in the 21st century which heighten the importance and imperative of moving to more sustainable and secure energy futures. IUCN, with the Austria Development Cooperation, organised a parallel session at the Vienna Energy Conference 22-24 June 2009. …
06 Jul 2009 | News story
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Leading thinkers discuss solutions for sustainable energy future
As part of the Maurice Strong birthday party celebrations held at IUCN Headquarters in Gland, 1-2 July 2009, a Roundtable of leading thinkers met on the subject of "Securing our sustainable energy futures". …
03 Jul 2009 | News story
Tubbataha Reefs National Park, the Philippines
Angelique Songco, Park Manager of Tubbataha Reefs National Park, explains a bit more about the park as part of this month's focus on protected areas. …
29 Jun 2009 | News story
Living the Island Life, in D.C.
IUCN is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Brown as the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) Coordinator, who will be based out of the U.S. office in Washington, D.C. …
26 Jun 2009 | News story
No energy without water security, IUCN tells hydropower congress
When looking at the links between hydropower and climate change, it is essential that any infrastructure - whether man-made or natural - is made more sustainable and therefore resilient. …
25 Jun 2009 | News story
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Islands on the agenda
How can the World Heritage Convention work best to conserve the natural values of island nations that are on the front line of climate change? IUCN gave its opinion on this critical issue known during the second day of the World Heritage Committee meeting in Seville. …
24 Jun 2009 | News story
Director General - Julia, on the move in Oceania
“Invest in Nature” was the message from IUCN Director General, Julia Marton-Lefѐvre, as she swept through the Oceania region meeting IUCN members, partners and donors. …
19 Jun 2009 | News story
Energy systems should safeguard the environment, says IUCN to UN
This was the message that was delivered by Narinder Kakar from the Permanent Observer Mission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to the United Nations at the UN General Assembly Interactive Thematic Dialogue on Energy Efficiency, Conservation and New and Renewable sources of Energy. …
18 Jun 2009 | News story
Drylands sustain livelihoods
As the global community marks the world day to combat desertification, IUCN urges governments to recognize the role drylands play in offering livelihood opportunities for the poor. …
17 Jun 2009 | News story
