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Monthly update from the world's largest community of environmental experts.
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IUCN A THE UN CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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It's time to get serious about sustainability As preparations gear up for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD), IUCN is calling for far greater progress towards a cleaner, fairer and more prosperous world. It believes nature conservation is critical for sustainable development and wants to see natural solutions central to the global response to challenges such as climate change and poverty. > Read more
> IUCN position at Rio+20
> Watch video on what IUCN expects from the conference
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A call to action from IUCN’s Goodwill Ambassadors
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The Rio+20 summit is drawing interest from all parts of society – all pushing for greater political commitment and action for sustainability. Here IUCN’s Goodwill Ambassadors share their hopes and wishes. > Read more
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Sustainability in action in Pakistan
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QilaIskan Khan, a small village in Balochistan, Pakistan, has suffered from acute water shortages, particularly during the drought of 1996-2003. > Read more
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Reviving nature's bounty in Indonesia
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In Indonesia IUCN is helping local communities to restore and sustainably manage their coastal resources and this is leading to improved livelihoods for many. > Read more
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Our experts in action: Constanza Martinez
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How to survive a 10-day environmental conference where you are working from dawn ’til dusk trying to convince the world’s decision makers to take nature conservation seriously. > Read more
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Test your knowledge
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How much do you know about sustainable development?
> Take the quiz
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IUCN World Conservation Congress
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Register now for the next IUCN World Conservation Congress taking place in Jeju, Korea, in September 2012!
> www.iucn.org/congress
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IUCN – Thomson Reuters Environmental Media Award
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Journalists and writers across the world are invited to submit an environmental article for the IUCN – Thomson Reuters Environmental Media Award until 15 June 2012. The winner will get a trip to South Korea for the IUCN World Conservation Congress!
> Read more
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