Congress News
Registration for the World Conservation Congress is now online
The online registration system for the World Conservation Congress, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from 5 to 14 October, is now open. The Congress is the world’s largest and most important conservation event. Be a part of it and register now! You can also book your preferred accommodation and excursion trips online.
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12 May 2008 | News - News story
Agenda and Documentation for the IUCN World Conservation Congress now available
As of today all the information and documents on which Members will vote at the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona (5 to 14 October 2008), including the new IUCN Programme "Shaping a sustainable future", are available online. …
06 May 2008 | News - News story
Rent an exhibition booth to showcase your work at the Congress
Do you want to showcase the work that your organization is doing at the IUCN World Conservation Congress? We offer 145 3x2m exhibition stands that you can rent from 6 to 11 October.
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30 Apr 2008 | News - News story
Contribute to IUCN’s policy and programme – submit a motion!
The electronic Motions Management System is now open and all members in good standing are invited to submit draft motions for consideration at the IUCN Members’ Assembly at the World Conservation Congress. Detailed information on how to submit motions is available here. …
28 Apr 2008 | News - News story
IUCN announces candidates for election at the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona
On 7 September, 2007, the Director General, Julia Marton-Lefèvre, wrote to all voting Members of IUCN inviting them to suggest names for consideration by Council for the positions of President, Treasurer and Chairs of IUCN’s Commissions and to submit nominations for Regional Councillors to the Election Officer. …
24 Apr 2008 | News - News story
Barcelona Carbon Offset Fund
In an effort to make the Barcelona Congress a carbon neutral event, IUCN is making a call to all IUCN members and partners to propose one or more projects from which certified carbon offsets can be purchased after the event. …
23 Apr 2008 | News - News story
IUCN opens call for nominations of the first Harold Jefferson Coolidge Memorial Medal
Established four years ago during the third Session of the World Conservation Congress in Thailand, the award will go to a conservation professional with outstanding contributions to conservation of nature and natural resources. The winner will be announced at the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, 5-14 October. The deadline is 30 June 2008. [ Français ¦ Español ] … | French | Spanish
16 Apr 2008 | News - News story
Barcelona acoge el debate mundial para avanzar hacia un mundo diverso y sostenible
La colaboración entre las administraciones españolas y catalanas con la UICN hace posible la organización del Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza
El Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza acogerá más de 8.000 destacadas personalidades del medio ambiente y desarrollo sostenible …
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26 Mar 2008 | News - Press Release
WWF and IUCN launch new green on-line community for youth, supported by Nokia
Two of the world’s largest environmental organizations, WWF and IUCN, supported by Nokia, are launching connect2earth.org for young people to tell the world what they think about the environment …
07 Mar 2008 | News - Press Release
More than 700 events accepted for the World Conservation Forum
The Call for Contributions for the IUCN World Conservation Forum that closed on 31 October 2007 resulted in an overwhelming response from IUCN’s members, partners and from the broader conservation community. More than 1500 proposals were submitted during the 6 months of the Call. …
20 Feb 2008 | News - News story
