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What limits the scaling-up of sustainable practice in business?
We understand more than ever before about our connection with the natural world. The private sector depends on the environment in a multitude of ways, yet businesses continue to degrade natural resources through their unsustainable actions. The business case for sustainability is strengthening and exemplary businesses are committing to changing their ways – but why is sustainable practice the exception and not the rule? What do you think the barriers and solutions are? You are invited to share your views on this important topic by participating in our short survey. Your views will help inform a key workshop seeking solutions on this topic at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Republic of Korea in September, 2012. …
27 Jun 2012 | News story
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20 years on, civil society leads in Rio
Governments are leaving the UN’s Sustainable Development Summit (Rio +20) with a big deal but little action. Groups of civil society and business have proved they can lead the way towards a sustainable future. …
22 Jun 2012 | News story
Commitments coming through in Rio
As world leaders pour in to Rio de Janeiro for the UN's Sustainable Development Summit civil society, business and governments are making commitments that will make a difference, according to IUCN's Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre. …
21 Jun 2012 | News story
IUCN Director General speaks on Korean KBS channel
Julia Marton-Lefèvre, Director General of IUCN, talks about the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress in this interview with Korean TV Channel KBS, alongside Lee Hong Koo, Chairman of the Korean Organizing Committee, during the D-100 event, which celebrated the 100-day countdown until the IUCN Congress in Jeju in early June. …
19 Jun 2012 | Video
Jeju marks 100-day countdown
Shorter are the days that separate us from the IUCN World Conservation Congress. That was the motivation driving the D-100 celebrations held on Saturday 2 June at the International Convention Centre Jeju (ICCJ). …
04 Jun 2012 | News story
IUCN Congress Programme now live
As the World Conservation Congress draws closer, you can now view what’s on and when. Regularly updated, the Online Programme is a handy companion to organize your schedule in Jeju and make the most out of your experience. … | French | Spanish
04 Jun 2012 | News story
Ruling the Statutes
A new discussion area is now open to allow online exchanges and debate on proposed changes to the way IUCN and the Congress are run. …
25 May 2012 | News story
Youth-related motions submitted to IUCN Resolutions Committee
Motions will be voted on by IUCN Member Organizations and States at the World Conservation Congress in September. …
13 May 2012 | News story
Who gets your vote?
Discover the 49 candidates for election to the IUCN Council 2013-16 on the Congress web pages. … | French | Spanish
08 May 2012 | News story
Preparing for Congress: Strengthening intergenerational partnerships for sustainability within CEESP and across Commissions
Catie Burlando
Intergenerational Partnership Advisor, CEESP
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07 May 2012 | News story
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