Social Issues News
Food versus fuel debate not so simple, says IUCN
The debate currently raging about the global food crisis and whether biofuels are to blame for it is far more complex than it first appears. …
30 Apr 2008 | News - News story
Recognize role of environment in poverty reduction, IUCN urges Southern Africa
Food security, climate change and energy topped concerns at the recent Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, but leaders failed to recognize the role of the environment in poverty reduction, according to IUCN. …
23 Apr 2008 | News - News story
Territorios de Conservación Indígena: Una nueva opción de gobernanza de las áreas protegidas
Reconocer e integrar el concepto de "Territorio Indígena de Conservación" en las políticas y prácticas de las áreas protegidas es crucial para alcanzar los objetivos de las áreas protegidas del CDB, según lo indicado por organizaciones indígenas en la reunión del CDB. …
18 Feb 2008 | News - News story
Indigenous Conservation Territory: A new option for governance of protected areas
Second Meeting of the CBD Working Group on Protected Areas
"Indigenous Lands of Latin America and the World make a substantial contribution to protected area objectives" recalled Mr Onel Arias Mazardule, a Kuna indigenous leader from Panama …
13 Feb 2008 | News - Press Release
“Four factors: The problems of development and globalization.”
3 December 2007 – The Embassy of France in Vietnam in collaboration with Université de Tous Les Savoirs – UTLS and The World Conservation Union have organized six special workshops on that address the theme: “Global changes and problems of globalization” …
03 Dec 2007 | News - News story
IUCN West Asia/ Middle East (WAME) Regional Office (formerly WESCANA) works within new geographical boundaries
Having the strategic intent for enhancing the organizational capacity for IUCN secretariat worldwide and after the IUCN new regionalization and decentralization process, IUCN West Asia/ Middle East (WAME) Regional Office (formerly WESCANA) was configured. …
24 Jul 2007 | News - News story
Nomadism benefits the economy, new study shows
New report on the economics of nomadism reveals importance of this traditional lifestyle to the income of developing countries and international trade …
06 Feb 2007 | News - Press Release
“A Fair Price for Small Producers”, IUCN promotes Fair Trade in Jordan this weekend
Fair Trade Jordan will kick off this Friday, September 23 with over 80 producers showcasing their products at the one-day market place for goods, ideas and shopping at Wild Jordan Nature Center in Jabal Amman. The World Conservation Union’s Regional Office in Jordan is one of the organizers of the event, sponsored by the Enhanced Productivity Program of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation. …
22 Sep 2005 | 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
19 Jul 2005 | News - News story
