2012
Launch of IUCN Motions Blog
The Motions process is a central element of IUCN’s governance system and an important means by which Members can influence future directions in the conservation community and seek international support in various conservation issues. … | French | Spanish
15 Feb 2012 | News story
HSBC and IUCN support Water and Energy Management for the Zarqa River Basin in Jordan
14 Feb 2012 | News story
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A tribute to Dr Sue Mainka
The IUCN community is deeply saddened by the loss of its colleague and friend Dr Susan Mainka. Sue passed away on Sunday 12 February after a five-month battle with cancer. She made a huge contribution to IUCN, to the Species Programme and to maintaining the scientific rigour of our work. The Peter Scott Award for Conservation Merit was awarded to Sue by the IUCN Species Survival Commission on 4 February 2012, in recognition of her pioneering work on the conservation of the Giant Panda, her leadership of the IUCN Species Programme, and her encouragement of conservationists worldwide, especially in Asia. … | French | Spanish
13 Feb 2012 | Article
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New video: Solar power in Vanuatu
A component of IUCN's energy programme in Oceania looks at upgrading existing solar power systems and installing new ones in schools and health clinics on the islands of Santo and Malo in Vanuatu. Solar power for lighting purposes is a cheaper and more reliable option for remote villages as compared to diesel power generators. …
13 Feb 2012 | Video
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MedWet assess efforts for conservation wetlands and propose the AGADIR Commitments for the next 20 years
The International Symposium on Water and Wetlands has taken place from 6 to 9 February in Agadir (Morocco) under the high patronage of HM King Mohammed IV. It was the opportunity to review the progress on wetlands conservation since the Grado meeting in Italy in 1991 and to define the road map for the next twenty years. …
13 Feb 2012 | News story
Vote for the European Tree of the Year
Interesting and sometimes even touching – the stories of the finalists of the European Tree of the Year contest 2012 show the connection between people and nature. Vote for your favourite tree from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Poland, Romania or Slovakia until 29 February on www.treeoftheyear.org. The winning tree will be awarded at a ceremony at IUCN's office Brussels by the organizer of the contest – the Czech Environmental Partnership Foundation. …
13 Feb 2012 | News story
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World Wetlands Day celebrated in Lao PDR’s Two Ramsar sites.
Ramsar site launching in Xe Champhone Ramsar site on the 6th February 2012 and awareness raising events in Bueng kiat Ngong Ramsar site on 2nd - 3rd February 2012 …
13 Feb 2012 | Article
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First International Congress on Management and Awareness in Protected Volcanic Landscapes (VOLCANDPARK)
Volcandpark is the first congress on the management of protected volcanic areas, including raising public awareness and geotourism. It aims to provide a forum for reflection and debate, combining knowledge of volcanology with land management and disseminating this information to the people who work in these volcanic areas. …
13 Feb 2012 | News story
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Love you for life: Monogamous Species Celebrate Valentine’s Day
What do gibbons, swans, wolves, French Angelfish, and albatrosses have in common? This Valentine’s Day they will all be celebrating with their life-long partners—these species are some of the few creatures that mate for life. …
12 Feb 2012 | News story
Love you for life: Monogamous Species Celebrate Valentine’s Day
What do gibbons, swans, wolves, French Angelfish, and albatrosses have in common? This Valentine’s Day they will all be celebrating with their life-long partners—these species are some of the few creatures that mate for life. …
12 Feb 2012 | Article
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