IUCN - Photo Galleries

Image gallery - Excursion El Cadi

2008-10-14

Image gallery - Excursion Delta Del Ebro

2008-10-14

Press event on climate change in Australia

2008-10-10

At a press event on climate change in Australia, delegates heard how the continent is being hit by meteorological variations.

Image gallery - HRH Prince Khalid

2008-10-10

HRH Prince Khaled Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz attended the IUCN World Conservation Congress on 10 October 2008 and announced a substantial donation to the Living Ocean's Foundation.

Glimpses of WCC

2008-10-10

On the last day of the IUCN World Conservation Congress Forum, the corridors and meeting rooms of the CCIB venue were abuzz with action.

Healthy environments healthy people

2008-10-09

The Congress Stream on "Healthy environments healthy people" which stresses that sustainable use and conservation make meaningful contributions to poverty reduction and peoples' health and wellbeing, opened on Monday 6 October 2008 in the CCIB in Barcelona, Spain.

Take your seats

2008-10-09

The Equator Prize

2008-10-08

It seems the old ways are always the best. The Equator Prize, announced during a ceremony at the Congress, recognizes the work of communities who are conserving biodiversity and generating income through traditional methods.

2008 Reuters-IUCN Environmental Media Awards

2008-10-07

The 2008 Reuters-IUCN Media Awards for Excellence in Environmental Reporting go to Noémi Mercier of Canada for her story “Our computers are poisoning the planet” (Nos ordinateurs empoisonnent la planète). At the Global Awards Ceremony held today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, Spain, 5,000 US$ were awarded to her as the global winner.

El trabajo en perspectiva

2008-10-07

Los ratos en el congreso de UICN no solo son para trabajar. También hay momentos para charlar, observar exposiciones y pabellones, conocer gente nueva, comprar algún recuerdo, chequear el correo o sencillamente relajarse.

Voice of nature rings out at IUCN Congress

2008-10-07

Drummers and percussionists drummed up a storm outside the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona. The 20-minute performance, representing the voice of nature suffering from neglect and degradation, attracted a crowd of environmentalists and passersby.

Safeguarding the diversity of life - Opening

2008-10-06

The Congress Stream on "Safeguarding the diversity of life" which focuses on how well-being is enriched through biodiversity, opened on Monday 6 October 2008 in the CCIB in Barcelona, Spain.

A new climate for change - Opening

2008-10-06

The Congress Stream entitled "A new climate for change" and aimed at influencing science, policy and practices of the future, opened on Monday 6 October 2008 in the CCIB in Barcelona, Spain.

At the Pavilions

2008-10-06

Opening Ceremony of the IUCN World Conservation Congress

2008-10-05

An audience of thousands including HRH Felipe, Prince of Asturias and HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, and delegations from 177 countries were treated to dramatic images of nature, aerial acrobats, stirring music and a line-up of prominent and compelling speakers.

IUCN World Conservation Congress - Opening

2008-10-05

The Opening Ceremony of the IUCN World Conservation Congress took place on Sunday 5 October and was attended by a host of dignitaries, including HRH Felipe, Prince of Asturias and HSH Prince Albert of Monaco.

Sailing to Barcelona Parade

2008-10-05

On 5 October 2008, Sailing to Barcelona boats representing various corners of the world paraded as a fleet between the Barcelona harbour and Port Forum, the marina next to the Congress Centre.

Gallery: Sailing to Barcelona Reception

2008-10-04

Sailors and VIPs met on Saturday, 4 October to welcome the boats of Sailing to Barcelona to the IUCN World Conservation Congress.

Building the IUCN World Conservation Congress

2008-10-04

On Saturday, 4 October, the preparatory works in Barcelona's International Convention Centre are in full swing.