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Monthly update from the world's largest community of environmental experts.
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OCEANS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY
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Challenging times The Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the radiation leak at the Fukushima nuclear plant are stark reminders of the serious threats facing the marine world. Climate change tops the list of threats. As oceans absorb man-made carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, they become more acidic, harming marine ecosystems and species. But the oceans can also help fight climate change. > Read more
> View IUCN Director General's interview about oceans and energy
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100% renewable energy - at what cost to the marine environment?
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The marine environment offers a bounty of renewable energy options but what do the scenarios look like in reality? Learn more from Nadine McCormick, IUCN's Energy Network Coordinator. > Read full story
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Blue Gold : oceans services
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The oceans already provide goods and services worth billions. But if we need any more reason to protect them, just imagine the vast untapped potential they offer for scientific innovation, not least in the areas of renewable energy and medical research. > Read more
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Forgotten seascapes and marine tragedies
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Dr. Ameer Abdulla works on preserving the beauty of our oceans. "Countries that are most difficult to work in are most in need of marine conservation science. Time is quickly running out for them." > Read full story
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Managing the impacts of offshore energy in Europe
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The offshore wind power industry is developing rapidly in European waters and is seeking greater access to marine space to produce low carbon energy. Claude Ganty of IUCN’s Global Marine and Polar Programme, explains the environmental implications. > Read full story
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Renewable energy in Pacific Islands
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IUCN is implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Tonga, Palau, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu, making the most of each island's assets: coconut oil, solar energy, water and wind . > Watch video
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On thin ice: Vulnerable Arctic treasures identified
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A new report identifies 13 of the richest and most vulnerable places in the Arctic Ocean that should be considered for protection as summer sea ice melts and industrial activity expands into newly accessible areas. > Read full story
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Challenge your friends!
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How much do you know about our oceans? Take our Facebook quiz and share your score with friends! And if you are not on Facebook, use our website version.
> IUCN Facebook Quiz
> Website version
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Underwater wonders
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View a selection of stunning images from our Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest!
> Flickr photo gallery
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Natural solutions to natural disasters
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IUCN calls on governments to commit to sound environmental management as a preferred and more economic option to deal with disasters.
> Read full story
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IUCN helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.
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Photo credits: Header banner © Paul Topp/Dreamstime; challenging times © E:ON; Spotlight on © Scottish government and Jerker Tamelander; On the ground © Dr David Obura, Catherine Gras and Canon/Peter Prokosch; Photo galleries © Catherine Gras; Did you know © Ameer Abdulla; Disaster © Bald Frame; quiz © Catherine Gras. |
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The oceans produce more than 50% of the oxygen in the atmosphere.