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Jornada Binacional de Reforestación en la Cuenca del Río Sixaola

2013-06-19

En el marco del Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente y el Año Internacional de la Cooperación en la Esfera del Agua, comunidades de Costa Rica y Panamá celebraron una jornada binacional de reforestación en los márgenes del río Sixaola

Call for case studies: tackling invasive species in Europe's urban areas

2013-06-19

Recognising the significance of benefits of strengthening collaboration in support of biodiversity and ecosystem conservation and management at the local level, cities, local and regional authorities and other urban actors have a critical role to play in implementing national and international biodiversity targets.

East Rennell declared World Heritage in danger

2013-06-19

Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 19 June 2013 (IUCN) – East Rennell in the Solomon Islands has been added to the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the advice of IUCN, the official World Heritage advisory body on nature. Lake Turkana National Parks in Kenya and Virgin Komi Forests in Russia were not added to the Danger List, against IUCN’s advice.

Recursos Genéticos el tema central de Ambiente Global

2013-06-18

Los recursos genéticos: qué son?, por qué habar del acceso a éstos?, de qué se trata la distribución equitativa de sus beneficios?, qué es Protocolo de Nagoya?.

Marine Protected Areas workshop in Croatia

2013-06-18

On June, 14, 2013, a national workshop on Marine Protected Areas was organized in Zagreb, Croatia by the Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas (UNEP/MAP – RAC/SPA) the IUCN Center for Mediterranean Cooperation (IUCN-Med) and the IUCN Environmental Law Centre (IUCN ELC).

Working together: IUCN signs MOU with Secretariat of the Pacific Community

2013-06-18

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to work together to more efficiently address issues relating to conservation and development in the Pacific region.

IUCN celebrates key achievement of the 2012 World Conservation Congress

2013-06-17

Representatives from the Ministry of Environment and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Republic of Korea, together with IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre unveiled the Jeju Declaration commemorative plaque at IUCN Headquarters in Switzerland last Friday, emphasizing their commitment to continued cooperation with IUCN following the successful 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress.

New project in Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu to motivate locals' engagement in energy market

2013-06-14

The recent launch of the Low Carbon Islands project, by IUCN, the United Nations Environment Programme and the Global Environment Facility, will encourage households in the Pacific islands of Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu to be active participants in the energy market.

REDD+ en RDC : des journalistes et communicateurs de l’environnement renforcent leurs capacités

2013-06-13

Un atelier de renforcement des capacités des professionnels des médias sur les «Approches et stratégies de communication pour la promotion de la REDD+ en RDC » s’est tenu les 6 et 7 juin 2013 à Kinshasa.

Un hito histórico: evaluadores de ONU reconocen derecho de pueblos indígenas a rechazar proyectos forestales

2013-06-13

Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá (11 de junio 2013). Un informe preliminar de hallazgos, conclusiones y recomendaciones, presentado por el Equipo Independiente de Investigación y Evaluación del Programa ONU-REDD Panamá, confirmó el derecho de la Coordinadora Nacional de Pueblos Indígenas de Panamá (COONAPIP), a rechazar la realización de los proyectos forestales REDD, impulsados por las Naciones Unidas (ONU), en territorio panameño.

Nature is getting ready for its close-up!

2013-06-13

IUCN Member, the National Geographic Society, is urging everyone to go outside to explore nature, whether in their own backyard, a local park or anywhere that nature thrives.

France and IUCN intensify their efforts to protect global biodiversity

2013-06-13

Yesterday IUCN signed a new partnership agreement with France, which aims to support the Union's global biodiversity conservation work, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, oceans and global governance of natural resources.

Congress highlights: Promoting a lasting legacy

2013-06-13

It’s great to reminisce about the stimulating workshops, heated Assembly debates and balmy evenings spent networking on the beautiful island of Jeju, Republic of Korea, last September, but it’s even better to build on the concrete achievements of the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress.

Blog: Hydropower Back on the Agenda

2013-06-13

By James Dalton. I just came back from the International Hydropower Association (IHA) Congress in Kuching – the capital of the Malaysian State of Sarawak on Borneo. We wanted to see what progress had been made in the application of the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol (HSAP) following its launch at the last IHA Congress two years ago. Sarawak has a reputation for controversy around its dams – and I was not disappointed.

Surprise species at risk from climate change

2013-06-12

Most species at greatest risk from climate change are not currently conservation priorities, finds an IUCN study that introduces a pioneering method to assess the vulnerability of species to climate change.

En homenaje a Jairo Mora

2013-06-12

La Oficina Regional para Mesoamérica y la Iniciativa Caribe de la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza, lamenta profundamente el fallecimiento del ambientalista Jairo Mora Sandoval, el pasado 31 de mayo, al encontrarse realizando labores de protección de tortugas en el Caribe costarricense.

IUCN-Med at the Senior Officials´ Meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean

2013-06-11

The Director of IUCN-Med, Antonio Troya, addressed today the Senior Officials’ Meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean held in Malaga (Spain) from 10-11 June. It was the first time that IUCN was invited to participate in a meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean. He took this opportunity to present the main activities of the IUCN Mediterranean Programme.

Using Red List Data for Transboundary Water Resource Management

2013-06-11

Gathering and analyzing data is no small job: getting information into a position where it can be used – especially by those outside your immediate discipline, peer group, and sector – is a big step in mobilizing knowledge products across these boundaries.

Una especie sudamericana, incluida en la lista de las 100 especies exóticas invasoras más dañinas del mundo.

2013-06-10

Más de 650 expertos de 63 países votaron el día de ayer, por la especie invasora que para ellos debería ocupar el puesto número 100 en la lista mundial de especies invasoras. La votación dio como resultado la elección de la Salvinia molesta, un helecho acuático nativo de Brasil.

Giant aquatic fern added to the IUCN Invasive Species list

2013-06-10

The Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta), an aquatic fern has been added to the list of 100 of the World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species. Compiled by the IUCN Species Survival Commission Invasive Species Specialist Group, (ISSG) the list aims to increase awareness about invasive alien species and to help prevent further invasions.