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Stockholm sends a strong message to Copenhagen on water
Water experts from around the world have called for water issues to be included in the international climate talks to take place in Copenhagen in December …
22 Aug 2009 | News story
Sustainable water management reaches top of global business agenda
The future of many businesses depend on the sustainability of water resources, which are increasingly under pressure. Consumer awareness and investors' increased scrutiny of corporate water risks have resulted in stronger expectations that companies should reveal their ‘water performance'. …
19 Aug 2009 | News story
Advanced river flow management vital to facing climate challenge
Stockholm, Sweden, 16 August, 2009 – Improved river flow management will be vital to protecting communities from the worst impacts of climate change and to achieving international goals on poverty reduction, according to a new report issued on the eve of World Water Week. …
16 Aug 2009 | News story
Invest in nature, ensure water resilience
World Water Week, held in Stockholm, Sweden, from 16 to 22 August, gathers more than 2500 experts to help resolve the growing water crisis. Less than one percent of the world's fresh water is readily accessible for direct human use. …
14 Aug 2009 | News story
IUCN's Green web on Google Earth
The virtual green web of IUCN Members in Google Earth showcases the organizations on the frontlines in the battle against climate change, reductions in water quality and quantity, deforestation and biodiversity loss. …
11 Aug 2009 | News story
Discovering the value of wetlands in Lao PDR
Many communities in Lao PDR have limited access to water, health clinics and education. Fishery resources are decreasing, land for riverbank agriculture is scarcer and unsafe chemical fertilizers are being introduced. …
22 Jul 2009 | News story
Supporting the National IWRM Commission in Nigeria
Nigeria is one of the first countries to establish a national IWRM Commission, and is now rolling out IWRM offices across the country …
15 Jul 2009 | News story
No energy without water security, IUCN tells hydropower congress
When looking at the links between hydropower and climate change, it is essential that any infrastructure - whether man-made or natural - is made more sustainable and therefore resilient. …
25 Jun 2009 | News story
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Healthy nature protects against disasters – IUCN
Governments need to include better management of nature in all disaster risk reduction policies, if we are to reach the goal to substantially reduce disaster losses by 2015, according to IUCN. …
16 Jun 2009 | News story
World Environment Day - every day
As the world celebrates World Environment Day, the negative impact on people and nature of unsustainable lifestyles and practices are felt more strongly than ever before, according to IUCN.
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03 Jun 2009 | News story
