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Nature benefits for all
What does nature+people & governance mean in simple terms? Do people share the same benefits from nature? Gonzalo Oviedo, IUCN Special Adviser for Social Policy, is addressing these questions. …
10 Sep 2012 | Video
Sharing experiences of bottom-up planning: Integrated District Development Visions in Pakistan
Balochistan Province is rich in minerals and natural resources, but lacks strategic planning documents and has been embroiled in several internal and external conflicts. This situation presents significant challenges for sustainable development. …
10 Sep 2012 | News story
Measuring people's happiness
H.E. Dr. Kinzang Dorji, former Prime minister of Bhutan speaks about how this small country from Asia is making big strides by keeping people happy and using it as an indicator for national growth. …
10 Sep 2012 | Video
Extinction of freshwater species in Northern Africa: a double loss
This is the first time that a study conducted at the species level collates and integrates information on the socio-economic value of freshwater species and the threats to those species in Northern Africa. … | French | Spanish
10 Sep 2012 | International news release
Nature Olympics 2012: sights&sounds
Watch, listen and feel the vibe from Jeju. …
09 Sep 2012 | Video
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Investment in carbon capture — lifeline to poor
Tens of thousands of people around the world are getting greater access to food because of a new investment fund. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) supports the Livelihoods Fund, which allows companies to offset their carbon footprint by investing in ecosystem restoration programmes that deliver lasting community benefits, including increased food security. … | French | Spanish
09 Sep 2012 | News story
Investment in carbon capture — lifeline to poor
Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, 9 September 2012 (IUCN) – Tens of thousands of people around the world are getting greater access to food because of a new investment fund. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) supports the Livelihoods Fund, which allows companies to offset their carbon footprint by investing in ecosystem restoration programmes that deliver lasting community benefits, including increased food security. … | French | Spanish
09 Sep 2012 | News story
Update on the World Conservation Congress and Jeju Naval Base
IUCN is an open and democratic membership organization and has always welcomed constructive and vigorous dialogue about environmental issues based on sound science and mindful of IUCN’s vision of a just world that values and conserves nature. … | French | Spanish
09 Sep 2012 | IUCN statement
Gangjeong village event
The Korea National Committee for IUCN is organising an event on 11 September to discuss the Gangjeong Naval and civilian base. …
09 Sep 2012 | News story
Nature Olympics Day Two
Flamenco dance, Fan Dances and a long list of news, events, launches and lively discussions shaped the second day of the world’s biggest conservation event. …
09 Sep 2012 | Video