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Working together: IUCN signs MOU with Secretariat of the Pacific Community
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today to work together to more efficiently address issues relating to conservation and development in the Pacific region. …
18 Jun 2013 | News story
New project in Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu to motivate locals' engagement in energy market
The recent launch of the Low Carbon Islands project, by IUCN, the United Nations Environment Programme and the Global Environment Facility, will encourage households in the Pacific islands of Nauru, Niue and Tuvalu to be active participants in the energy market. …
14 Jun 2013 | News story
New book shows the power of ecosystems to protect us
Healthy and well-managed ecosystems reduce the risk of disasters and strengthen our ability to adapt to the effects of climate change, according to a new book launched by the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR). …
21 May 2013 | News story
IUCN urges careful planning with renewables
"Renewable energy interventions are good, but do not overlook the potential impacts on the environment." This is IUCN's advice to the 13 SIDS DOCK Pacific members currently meeting in Nadi, Fiji. …
08 May 2013 | News story
Momentum for nature’s ‘blue carbon’ solution to climate change
Efforts to restore marine ecosystems that store vast amounts of carbon have received a boost with the launch of a new website that provides the latest blue carbon science and policy. …
02 Apr 2013 | News story
Energy loan to take shape for Tonga
In March IUCN Oceania signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tonga Development Bank to begin a project that seeks to build capacity for energy loans in the Kingdom. …
26 Mar 2013 | News story
Congrès de l'UICN en 2016 : une opportunité verte !
Après le Congrès mondial de la nature qui a eu lieu en 2012 à Jeju en République de Corée, l’UICN commence à se préparer pour le prochain Congrès en 2016 et est déjà parti à la recherche du pays qui l’accueillera. Veuillez noter que le calendrier du processus de sélection du pays hôte a été modifié. … | English | Spanish
15 Mar 2013 | News story
New Regional Programme Coordinator appointed
Mr. Alan Saunders has been appointed Regional Programme Coordinator for IUCN Oceania. …
15 Mar 2013 | News story
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Solomon Islands serious about green economy transition
Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo is convinced that vital economic sectors in Solomon Islands should move to a green economy approach. …
07 Mar 2013 | News story
Pacific Countries are the largest donors in the world
“Considering the extent of the fisheries resources that are extracted from our region, we could say that Pacific Countries are the largest donors in the world,” says Dr Transform Aqorau - Director for the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) at the Solomon Islands PM’s Roundtable on Development, Society and Environment. …
06 Mar 2013 | News story
