Noticias
Integrating agriculture and conservation
The need for the conservation community to engage more directly with agriculture to help boost global food security is firmly on the minds of participants at the IUCN Congress. …
15 Sep 2012 | Article
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Petición para regular estrictamente la explotación petrolera marítima en el Mediterráneo
La Asamblea de Miembros de la UICN ha aprobado una recomendación dirigida a regular estrictamente el desarrollo de proyectos y políticas de explotación petrolera en el Mediterráneo. … | English | French
14 Sep 2012 | Article
La trayectoria de UICN trazada para los próximos cuatro años
Hoy, en el Congreso para la Conservación Mundial de UICN 2012, los Miembros de la Asamblea aprobaron el nuevo Programa de la UICN para los próximos cuatro años, definiendo con precisión a dónde se dirigirán los esfuerzos de la Unión en los próximos años. … | English
14 Sep 2012 | Article
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Responsible energy
The intersection of energy production and nature conservation has been a prominent subject at the 2012 IUCN Congress. Evidence of that was seen in the motions process, where recommendations on climate change, the impact of energy generation on the environment, and responsible renewable energy sources were all presented for adoption. …
14 Sep 2012 | Article
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Emotions in motion
The Member’s Assembly, the highest decision-making body of IUCN, is a unique global environmental parliament of governments and NGOs. It adopts resolutions and recommendations on important conservation issues, as well as IUCN’s programme of work for the next four years; elects new IUCN President and Council. Members can also put forward motions (draft decisions) on issues ranging from strengthening the motions process, increasing youth engagement, saving the world’s most threatened species, and IUCN’s name. …
14 Sep 2012 | Video
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No son solo las personas, la naturaleza también tiene derechos
Entre las muchas mociones que se han aprobado aquí en el Congreso de la UICN hay una que comienza un proceso para reconocer los Derechos de la Naturaleza como un elemento fundamental para la protección medioambiental. … | English
14 Sep 2012 | Article
…And it’s a wrap! Conservation Campus complete
On Tuesday, the Conservation Campus closed its doors for the last time after five days of outstanding events that provided in-depth training focused on the IUCN Programme. …
13 Sep 2012 | Article
A big YES to mangroves, but where and how?
Mangroves reduce wave height by as much as 66% over 100 metres of forest. A new report by The Nature Conservancy and Wetlands International says that mangrove management needs to be included in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction efforts in coastal areas worldwide. …
13 Sep 2012 | Article
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Former Minister of State for Environment Malik Amin Aslam Khan elected as IUCN Regional Councillor at the IUCN World Conservation Congress at Jeju, South Korea.
Former Minister of State for Environment, Mr. Malik Amin Aslam Khan was elected as a Regional Councillor during the IUCN World Conservation Congress taking place in Jeju, Republic of South Korea from 6-15 September 2012. …
13 Sep 2012 | Article
Stewart McPherson receives new Plant Conservation Award
The first recipient of the David Given Award for Excellence in Plant Conservation is Stewart McPherson, a member of the IUCN SSC Carnivorous Plant Specialist Group. Stewart is a passionate and dedicated field scientist, photographer, and writer. His efforts have resulted in an outstanding body of information useful to conservation of carnivorous plants both in situ and ex situ. …
13 Sep 2012 | News story