Category Archives: IUCN
Investing in Peatlands – Demonstrating Success
This week ecologists from across the UK, Europe and from as far away as Tibet descended upon Bangor University to consider the major challenges and opportunities facing the restoration and conservation of the globe’s peatlands. The meeting was organised jointly … Continue reading
Publication of Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands Report
The IUCN UK Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands has published its report (November 2011). The report and summary of findings are available online at www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/commission/findings (please cut and paste into your browser if you are having trouble accessing this link). … Continue reading
Launch of the IUCN UK Peatland programme
An event was held today at the Royal Society to launch the IUCN UK Peatland Programme, which aims to promote peatland restoration in the UK, through evidence gathering and providing advice for policy making and effective practice. At the launch, … Continue reading
IUCN Red List Shows Species Extinction Threat Worsens
The latest update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has been published today, revealing that the number of species threatened with extinction is growing. 47,677 species are on the list, of which 17,291 are at serious risk. This … Continue reading
New National Red List Website Launched
The Zoological Society of London has recently launched the National Red List website. It is the first central source of national-level biodiversity data, and already holds over 50,000 species accounts from 40 countries. The website and database seeks to document … Continue reading
Extinction Threat for Primates at Crisis Point
The IUCN has highlighted the plight of the world’s primates in a comprehensive review of all 634 known species. The IUCN is the world’s leading conservation body, funding, equipping and managing conservation scientists and projects, as well as leading on … Continue reading