Europe News

Margarita Astralaga recibe el premio de la Junta de Andalucía
Mediterranean

La UICN en Andalucía, galardonada por su contribución a la conservación

El Centro de Cooperación del Mediterráneo recibe premio a la conservación de la Junta de Andalucía …  

26 Sep 2008 | News - Press Release

The scholar ship Jadran in the Boka Bay
Marine | Europe

First boats sail to Barcelona

The Jadran has left its port of departure, and is now sailing to the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona.           …  

24 Sep 2008 | News - News story

Distribution of Mediterranean MPAs.
Mediterranean | Protected Areas

The new database of Mediterranean MPAs is NOW online!

The inventory of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) of the Mediterranean Sea has been recently updated and improved and the online database is freely searchable at www.medpan.org 

12 Sep 2008 | News - News story

Striped frog. Tavi, Portugal
Mediterranean

A Voice for Species Conservation

Why should we care about species when the world has so many other challenges to face? Help us create a Global Voice for Species Conservation!
  …   | Spanish

26 Aug 2008 | News - News story

IUCN SEE team, Green Belt plate positioning in Backi Monostor, Serbia
Europe

Green Belt site officially marked in Backi Monostor

The Green Belt plate positioned in the heart of Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve …  

09 Aug 2008 | News - News story

Western Gray Whale and ship.
Marine | Asia

Scientists send distress signal to Russian PM Vladimir Putin over oil project's threat to rare whales

A panel of whale scientists convened by IUCN has addressed an open letter to the Russian Prime Minister to highlight the lack of transparency in oil operations off eastern Russia, which could seriously imact the already critically-endangered western gray whale population . …  

10 Jul 2008 | News - News story

Asturias, Spain
Climate Change | Global

Climate Change will bring Spain more than just lack of rain

For a long while it looked odds-on that big international conference in Barcelona this autumn about the environment would find the Spanish host city deep in the grip of a water crisis triggered by its worst drought in 50 years. …  

07 Jul 2008 | News - News story

Western Caucasus World Heritage Site
Europe | Protected Areas

Gold medal for a Green decision

IUCN commends Russian Prime Minister and Russia’s Olympic Organizing Committee for its decision to move parts of competition venues …  

05 Jul 2008 | News - Press Release

New IUCN headquarters
Europe

Coming soon to Gland: A green building that doesn’t cost the Earth

IUCN is transforming its current headquarters into a Conservation Centre which will set a benchmark in sustainable construction. …   | Chinese

17 Jun 2008 | News - News story

Las diez mejores ideas para salvar la naturaleza
Mediterranean | Biodiversity

Countdown 2010 - the best thing that can happen to biodiversity

The readers and the executive board of the Spanish Magazine REDLife chose Countdown 2010 among the ten best initiatives to save biodiversity and conserve nature. Countdown 2010 was included for its ability to mobilize resources to meet the 2010 biodiversity target, for its communication efforts and its continuous engagement to promote action at all levels. …  

16 Jun 2008 | News - News story

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