IUCN - The World Conversation Union

Innovative legislation: Making Payment for Environmental Services feasible

Viet Nam faces considerable challenges to effectively safeguard biodiversity in the country.  The incorporation of Payment for Environmental Services (PES) in the Draft Viet Nam Biodiversity Law represents a mechanism to meet these challenges.

07 Oct 2007 | News - News story

Drylands contribute more to the economy than previously recognized

A series of case studies by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) has revealed the economic contribution of drylands needs to be revalued

10 Sep 2007 | News - Press Release

Biodiversity: New challenge for the financial services industry

A new report highlights the biodiversity business case for the financial sector - the next big challenge after climate change?

07 Jun 2007 | News - Press Release

Water markets can overcome the global water crisis

Water pricing needs to reflect contribution of natural ecosystems to water quality and quantity, says a new publication by the World Conservation Union

22 Mar 2007 | News - Press Release

Participants: non-timber forest product project has had positive impacts

07 Mar 2007 | News - News story

The World Conservation Union contributes to strengthening linkages between conservation, gender equity and poverty alleviation

The IUCN Regional Office for West Asia and Middle East (WAME) in Amman is currently preparing its regional strategy to incorporate gender equity and poverty alleviation into its conservation programmes.

19 Jul 2005 | News - News story