IUCN - Entretiens

What can we expect from Cancun

2010-11-10

After the failure in Copenhagen by world leaders to commit to binding targets for reducing climate warming emissions, hopes for a breakthrough in climate negotiations starting at the end of November are not high. Key solutions such as Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation, making sure new and additional money is avaiable for developing countries to fight the impact of a warmer planet, and Adaptation will help restore lost confidence, according to IUCN's Ninni Ikkala.

Care in the community - saving Kenya's forests

2010-06-01

Forests cover less than 3% of Kenya’s land area but they’re an important source of income, food and economic growth to the country. However, forests are increasingly under pressure, due to rampant charcoal burning, illegal logging, overgrazing, forest fires and pollution. The Kijabe Environment Volunteers group (KENVO) has made great moves in preserving vast areas of the Gatamaiyu forest near Nairobi, working with local communities, many of whom were previously involved in illegal and destructive activities in the forest.

Revenir à la nature - Message de la Directrice générale de l'UICN pour Copenhague

2009-11-27

Le futur accord qui succèdera au protocole de Kyoto en 2012 doit puiser des solutions aux changements climatiques dans la nature, nous explique Julia Marton-Lefèvre

The greener side of business

2009-10-21

As businesses gather at IUCN for Business Week, we talk to some companies about how they are contributing to sustainable development and ask how biodiversity loss is affecting their business.

IUCN on the road to Copenhagen

2009-02-12

Will the world finally agree this year on how to combat climate change? All hopes are pinned on the United Nations climate change meeting in Copenhagen in December, which should come up with an agreement to succeed the Kyoto protocol that runs out in 2012. Wild Talk speaks to IUCN's Climate Change Officer, Ninni Ikkala, about the challenges ahead and what IUCN is doing to help keep negotiations on track. To listen, click here.

Capturing the economic value of nature

2008-10-11

Nature has an economic value. But what are the main findings of the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity report, launched by the European Commission during IUCN's World Conservation Congress? How can we capture the moral need to protect nature? Ladislav Miko, Director responsible for the Natural Environment from the European Commission talks to IUCN web TV.

Pavan Sukhdev on the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity

2008-10-11

Pavan Sukhdev, an economist, is the Head of Deutsche Bank's Global Market Business in India. He believes that Economics should be at the center of the debate on ecosystems and biodiversity preservation.

Earth's intelligence

2008-10-10

Professor Tim Flannery is one of Australia’s leading thinkers and writers. An internationally-acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist, his books include The Future Eaters and The Weather Makers: The History and Future Impact of Climate Change. He believes human intelligence will allow us to live sustainably on the earth, before it's too late.

Using technology to confront polluters in China

2008-10-09

Environmentalists in China have compiled a database that serves as a tool to pressure polluters into changing their ways.

All hands on deck

2008-10-09

With 2010 just around the corner, the global target to significantly reduce biodiversity loss seems elusive. It's now time to think about a renewed global framework and ways to better measure progress. But let's not forget the current target says Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The target is still on the table at the highest level; last year, the G8+5 countries promised to increase their efforts.

What is the real state of our oceans?

2008-10-09

The Swiss based Antinea foundation embarks on a ten year expedition to asses the state of our seas.

Philanthropy in action

2008-10-09

Private grant-making foundations have a significant role to play in conservation and are increasingly partnering with environmental organisations. Jonathan Fanton, President of one of the largest, the MacArthur Foundation, explains how it plans to target its latest $50 million commitment to biodiversity conservation.

Live culture

2008-10-08

A new understanding of the 'diversity of life' is gaining ground—‘biocultural’ diversity: diversity in culture as well as nature. Biodiversity and cultural diversity are intimately related to each other. Humans have adapted to life in particular environments, learning about stewardship and responsibility: how to use natural resources without depleting them, and often by enhancing them. Ken Wilson of the Christensen Fund says we cannot hope to save biodiversity if we don't take care of the myriad cultures and traditions that exist around the world.

Exploring the oceans…..from your desktop

2008-10-08

A new layer of Google Earth Outreach will bring marine conservation to millions of people around the world through their computers. Andrew Hurd of IUCN's Global Marine Programme describes the new high-tech tool and what impact it will have.

National Geographic's Pioneer of conservation

2008-10-08

Is there a plan of action to stop the pollution and overfishing? National Geographic's Pioneer of conservation Sylvia Earle talks with IUCN TV.

Massoumeh Ebtekar, Director of Peace and Environment Centre

2008-10-08

Iran's first woman vice-president after the Islamic revolution, Dr Massoumeh Ebtekar, is currently running the centre for peace and the environment in Teheran. She studies the interlinkageas between peace and conservation and spirituality and conservation, two emerging key issues at Ion's World Conservation Congress.

War-torn Iraq on the road of environmental recovery

2008-10-08

In a country devastated by wars during the past three decades, convincing government and international bodies to invest in environmental reconstruction is not an easy job. Nariman Othman, Minister of the Environment of Iraq talks about the challenges and enormous opportunities ached of her country if peace is to be maintained. Becoming an active member of RAMSAR and IUCN is indispensable for Iraq, she says.

Poverty and the climate crisis

2008-10-08

Last year the Rockefeller Foundation launched a $70 million initiative to help poor communities prepare for and recover from the global climate crisis' impacts. Maria Blair, Associate Vice President of the Foundation talks to IUCN web TV about the links between development and climate change and the real urgencies ahead of us. The rule of law and the technical innovations are sometimes just not enough.

Sir David Attenborough

2008-10-08

Sir David Attenborough is one of the pioneers of the conservation movement. His work in broadcasting has
helped raise awareness and inspired countless people to join in the effort to protect the environment. In a recent interview for the IUCN's World Conservation Congress, he shared his views on the following key issues:

Evening News Oct 7

2008-10-07

Are computers poisoning the planet? How do Indigenous people manage biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation? Can we reduce poverty through conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity? What is the value of nature? Can we transform nature into economic value?