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IUCN invests in rainforest rehabilitation to offset Congress footprint
To help compensate for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the 2012 World Conservation Congress in Jeju, IUCN has selected a credible, sustainable project for effective offsetting. The project is Infapro, by Face the Future, and is based on improved forest management in Borneo. …
03 Aug 2012 | News story
Nature’s Olympics - IUCN World Conservation Congress
A number of concerned groups and individuals have recently called on IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) to postpone or cancel its Congress and to express disapproval on several environmental issues in Korea, including construction of a naval base on Jeju Island, scientific whaling and the Four Rivers restoration project. IUCN is committed to ensuring that Congress provides a platform for open and constructive dialogue on these issues and is working with the Korean Organizing Committee to engage with all groups and address their concerns at the meeting in Jeju. …
02 Aug 2012 | News story
Videos : Congress themes in a nutshell
These five key themes reflect IUCN’s priorities for the coming years …
02 Aug 2012 | Video
A European Journey through IUCN Congress
The IUCN World Conservation Congress taking place in just over a month in Jeju, Republic of Korea, will provide the platform for discussing some of the biggest challenges faced by people and the environment today. Hundreds of events will take place in only a week’s time. To help you find out which ones will address European issues, take a look at the European Journey. …
01 Aug 2012 | News story
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Limited spaces for the Conservation Campus – sign up now!
Following the success of the Learning Opportunities at the 2008 Congress in Barcelona, the IUCN World Conservation Congress will feature this year a Conservation Campus dedicated to practical training in support of the IUCN Programme 2013-2016. … | French | Spanish
25 Jul 2012 | News story
Use your voice
Members have a unique opportunity at the IUCN Congress to influence the global conservation agenda through the motions. To do this, they must ensure to get accreditation so they can vote and speak at the Members’ Assembly, together with observers with speaking rights. … | French | Spanish
17 Jul 2012 | News story
IUCN Statement on Korean environmental issues
Korean environmental issues and the World Conservation Congress … | French | Spanish
13 Jul 2012 | IUCN statement
Honouring champions of conservation
A Danish lawyer, the Botswana Head of State and an American primatologist: what’s the link? … | French | Spanish
09 Jul 2012 | News story
Last few hours for discounts on Congress fees
2012 is a busy year for environmental decision-making, with many large-scale conventions taking place. But the IUCN World Conservation Congress is a unique event with a unique audience. It is the only global summit that represents every aspect of conservation, bringing together leaders of all levels – from governments and international NGOs to academia and local charities. … | French | Spanish
05 Jul 2012 | News story
IUCN announces winner of 2012 IUCN Thomson Reuters Environmental Media Award
For more than ten years, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has partnered with Thomson Reuters Foundation to honour environmental journalism with the IUCN – Thomson Reuters Environmental Media Award. IUCN is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2012 Award is Diogo Veríssimo, a conservation biologist from Portugal with a passion for science communication. …
01 Jul 2012 | News story