News and reports from the World Conservation Congress
Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough is one of the pioneers of the conservation movement. His work in broadcasting has
helped raise awareness and inspired countless people to join in the effort to protect the environment. In a recent interview for the IUCN's World Conservation Congress, he shared his views on the following key issues: …
08 Oct 2008 | Video
Evening News Oct 7
Are computers poisoning the planet? How do Indigenous people manage biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation? Can we reduce poverty through conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity? What is the value of nature? Can we transform nature into economic value? …
07 Oct 2008 | Video
Local action, global benefits
An exciting new network partnership – the Global Partnership on Cities and Biodiversity – was launched today by IUCN, mayors from around the globe and international organizations in the latest of the series of Sustainability Dialogues at Congress. …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
Tales of 12 species: Conservation or destruction?
The book Adrift: Tales of Ocean Fragility was launched today, with stories of curious sharks and ghost fishing on high seas. …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
Schedule of Contact Groups now available
The Resolutions Committee has referred a number of motions to be discussed at contact groups before they are considered and voted upon in Plenary. The schedule of contact groups is now available here. Please note that this schedule may be subject to changes. Delegates are advised to consult updates and changes at the Resolutions Helpdesk during Congress.
Schedule as of 13-10-2008 …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
Noemi Mercier receives the Reuters-IUCN Environmental Media Award
The story “Our computers are poisoning the planet”, reveals how computers exported to India for their supposedly eco-friendly recycling are dismantled under the poorest conditions, poisoning thousands of people and the environment. …
07 Oct 2008 | Video
Desde Barcelona, conozca dos ganadores del Premio Ecuatorial
Magdalena Puicanchinguel y Ruminahui Anrango hablan sobre sus proyectos en Perú y Ecuador. Erika Harms, de la Fundación de Naciones Unidas analiza el impacto de este premio, desde su creación en 2002. …
07 Oct 2008 | Video
Latinoamérica vive el dilema del cambio climático
¿Ser impactados o ayudar a contrarrestar los efectos? de cara al cambio climático Latinoamérica es a la vez un área de alto riesgo y una alternativa para la captura de carbono y la mitigación, el dilema entre sufrir o ayudar dependerá en gran medida de las decisiones políticas y la seriedad con que se aborde el tema. …
07 Oct 2008 | News story
La France et l'UICN renouvellent leur collaboration face à de nouveaux enjeux
La France et l'UICN signent un accord-cadre qui marque le renouvellement de leur fructueuse collaboration. …
07 Oct 2008 | Video
Everybody is talking about.. the environment!
The protection of the environment is no longer a marginal topic overshadowed by economic, social and political concerns. The IUCN World Conservation Congress, managed to bring together experts, decision-makers and newsmakers from all corners of the world, including HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, a devoted, hands-on environmentalist. He tells IUCN web TV why it is time to act. …
07 Oct 2008 | Video
