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Countdown 2010 - the best thing that can happen to biodiversity
The readers and the executive board of the Spanish Magazine REDLife chose Countdown 2010 among the ten best initiatives to save biodiversity and conserve nature. Countdown 2010 was included for its ability to mobilize resources to meet the 2010 biodiversity target, for its communication efforts and its continuous engagement to promote action at all levels. …
16 Jun 2008 | News story
Rhinos on the rise in Africa but Northern white nears extinction
African rhinos have reached record numbers for the first time in decades, but the Northern white rhino (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) is on the brink of extinction. …
16 Jun 2008 | International news release
The National Natural Park System of Colombia reaches 54 protected areas.
THE SANCTUARY OF FLORA “MEDICINAL PLANTS ORITO INGI ANDE” IS BORNOne of the few protected areas in the world that has been created for the protection of the biodiversity associated to the survival of the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples. …
16 Jun 2008 | International news release
You don’t have to be a superhero to save the planet
Whether it is fighting super villains, natural disasters or monsters from another dimension, Superheroes always end up saving the day. But in real life you don't need to be a superhero to protect the planet. You can start by sharing your ideas on environmental issues at www.connect2earth.org. Watch our new "Superheroes" video and start changing the world today! …
13 Jun 2008 | News story
Nature Inc: Putting a Price on the Priceless
On 13 June 2008, a new TV series goes to air on BBC World News on the cash value of the services ecosystems provide to the man-made global economy. According to one estimate it could be as much as $60 trillion, more than the total value of global GDP. Nature Inc is supported by IUCN, through its large network of scientists and its knowledge database. …
13 Jun 2008 | News story
Madagascan villagers join race to protect flying fox
Villages in the Malagasy region of Madagascar are working with conservationists to safeguard the future of eight colonies of threatened bat. …
13 Jun 2008 | News story
National Stakeholder Meeting on Protected Areas in Fiji
On 12 June, the IUCN Regional Office for Oceania hosted a national stakeholder meeting on protected areas for Fiji. …
12 Jun 2008 | News story
New Environmental Law Associations for the Pacific
The IUCN Regional Office for Oceania has secured seed funding for the establishment of national environmental law associations in Fiji and the Solomon Islands. …
10 Jun 2008 | News story
Motion submission process now closed
The process for IUCN members to submit motions is now closed and we are pleased to announce that approximately 160 motions have been submitted. The list of the submitted motions is available here. Please note that the meeting of the Resolutions and Programme Working Groups to review the motions will take place on June 23-26. … | French | Spanish
09 Jun 2008 | News story
Abierto Premio Antorcha Ambiental 2008
06 Jun 2008 | International news release
