September
More species threatened - 2007 IUCN Red List
The 2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is today being released, updating global understanding of the conservation status of the world’s plants and animals. There are now 41,415 species on the IUCN Red List and the number of species threatened with extinction has risen by 188 since last year. …
11 Sep 2007 | News story
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
Description: The Fund considers proposals involving government-managed lands, sites and programs. As with all proposals receiving Fund support, however, the project must have broad community/constituency support and be based on legitimate scientific and conservation principals. When reviewing such proposals, the Board will be interested in government-supplied matching funds. …
10 Sep 2007 | News story
Improved Understanding of Interactions between Sharks and Longline Fisheries Benefits Both Fishing Industry and Sharks
Interactions between sharks and pelagic longline fisheries are causing ecological, economic and social problems. Studies, announced recently by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, indicate that action is needed to develop methods to deter sharks from taking hooked fish from longline gear - amove that will benefit sharks and the fishing industry. …
07 Sep 2007 | News story
IUCN host workshop on Economic Valuation of LMEs at GEF International Waters Conference
Economic Valuation (EV) is a practical tool that can be used within a business approach to ecosystem management. It can be applied in a multitude of different ways but is commonly used to assess potential benefits and costs, and to identify potential stakeholders and threats. At the end of July 2007, IUCN offered participants at the GEF Fourth Biennial International Waters Conference the chance to attend a workshop to learn more about this tool applied in the context of Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs). …
06 Sep 2007 | News story
Invasive species in the Pacific: looking under the water
Invasive species do not recognise Marine Protected Area (MPA) boundaries, yet very little is done to address the problem of alien invasive species in marine protected area planning and management. In the case of an MPA, invasions can pose serious threats and lead to dramatic impacts, particularly when management is unprepared for them.To help address this issue in the western Pacific, in July 2007, IUCN co-hosted a marine invasive species survey and training workshop with the Palau National Invasive Species Committee (NISC) and in collaboration with the Australian Maritime College.
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06 Sep 2007 | News story
Australia River Symposium: Launch of the Global Environmental Flows Network
The Global Environmental Flows Network was officially launched during the 10th International River Symposium Conference in Brisbane, Australia. ‘Environmental Flows’ refers to water provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to maintain ecosystems, and their benefits where there is competing use and demand …
06 Sep 2007 | News story
The situation analysis for the Caribbean region is now available
The final deadline for proposals for the World Conservation Forum has been extended by one month until 31 October 2007. …
06 Sep 2007 | News story
New Handbook of European Freshwater Fish
A new book 'Handbook of European Freshwater Fishes' by Maurice Kottelat and Jörg Freyhof has been compiled with the strong support of the Freshwater Biodiversity Unit of the Species Programme. …
05 Sep 2007 | News story
WCC: Key dates for contributions extended
The final deadline for proposals for the World Conservation Forum has been extended by one month until 31 October 2007. …
04 Sep 2007 | News story
