Media advisories
Nature is a solution, not a victim, says IUCN on Earth Day
April 22 marks the annual Earth Day, and this year Julia Marton-Lefèvre, Director General of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), will be speaking on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall about nature as a solution to global challenges, and the five things that people, politicians and companies need to do to keep our planet healthy. …
19 Apr 2012 | Media advisory
Solving climate change crisis naturally
Background: In advance of the UN climate summit in Durban this November, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) calls upon policy-makers to increase climate funding and promote nature-based solutions to climate change. Among the key issues at the 17th annual Conference of the Parties (COP 17) are ecosystem-based adaptation to harmful climate change impacts and global implementation of a mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD). …
21 Nov 2011 | Media advisory
Carrots and sticks for sustainable biofuels
Background: In an independent report launched today by a consortium of industry and non-governmental organizations, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) promotes an innovative policy approach to address the risk of indirect land use change through biofuel production. This involves encouraging and rewarding practices that reduce this risk and penalizing producers who take no action.
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06 Oct 2011 | Media advisory
Whales & dolphins need more protected areas
A new book, Marine Protected Areas for Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises is released, calling for accelerated efforts to conserve marine mammals by protecting a greater area of the ocean. Currently only 1.3% of the ocean is protected but many new Marine Protected Areas are being created. Erich Hoyt, the book’s author and IUCN’s cetacean specialist, examines current and future developments in ocean protection. …
05 Sep 2011 | Media advisory
World Water Week: Nature turns on the tap
Background: How do we ensure safe access to water and sanitation for the planet’s growing urban population? This question will be discussed at World Water Week starting this Sunday in Stockholm. The theme this year is ‘Responding to Global Changes: Water in an Urbanising World’. IUCN’s answer comes from nature itself. …
19 Aug 2011 | Media advisory
Get latest news on World Heritage Sites
New remarkable natural and cultural sites to be added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List will be announced at the meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, June 19-29. A total of 42 sites will be considered for inscription this year. …
10 Jun 2011 | Media advisory
Bonn “Can Do” Cancun Climate Change Agreement – IUCN
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Bonn, Germany, 6-17 June
Background: The UNFCCC climate talks being held in Bonn will start in earnest on the full implementation of the Agreements reached in Cancun by all Parties to the Climate Change Convention. A first attempt at this in Bangkok in April was delayed by politically charged discussions. Once implemented, the institutions and the procedures established by the Agreements in Cancun will form a solid basis for a future global and legally binding agreement to address existing and prevent future climate change.
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30 May 2011 | Media advisory
World Water Day: thirsty cities
Background: Coping with the growing water needs of cities is one of the most pressing challenges of this century. Half of the world’s population now lives in cities and it’s estimated that within two decades that will increase to nearly 60% of the population, or 5 billion people. This means that a tremendous amount of water is needed, for drinking, sanitation, industry and to produce food. Ensuring reliable access to safe water supplies will make the cities of the future truly sustainable. … | French | Spanish
17 Mar 2011 | Media advisory
International Women’s Day – women in forest communities need louder voice
Background: To mark the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on Tuesday March 8th 2011, IUCN is calling for women in forest communities to be given more control of the management of forests and to be involved in decisions relating to them. …
07 Mar 2011 | Media advisory
World Wetlands Day – Healthy forests, healthy wetlands
Background: Wetlands, such as mangroves, peat forests and freshwater swamp forests, are home to a wealth of biodiversity. To mark this year’s World Wetlands Day on Wednesday 2 February, IUCN is highlighting the role and importance of forests in wetlands, of particular poignancy as 2011 is the International Year of Forests. This year’s World Wetlands Day also marks the 40th Anniversary of the Ramsar Convention. Ramsar protected wetland sites cover an area of 186 million hectares, about the size of Mexico, the largest protected area network in the world. …
31 Jan 2011 | Media advisory
