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The Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF) has embarked upon an innovative programme of forming partnerships with business to develop their capacity in biodiversity management and conservation. One such partnership is with Suzlon Infrastructure Limited for the creation of a Biodiversity Park in Southern India.
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LATEST NEWS |
Revised Operational Guidelines for Private Sector Engagement |
IUCN’s partnership project with E.ON is underway. IUCN and E.ON met to identify the key issues of offshore renewable energies and agree on a collaborative research programme.
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Putting the polish on Tiger conservation
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What do the world’s of high glamour fashion and Tigers have in common? Rather a lot, as a new collaboration between TRAFFIC, IUCN and WWF’s joint programme on wildlife trade, and Chantecaille, a leading makeup, skincare and fragrance company is demonstrating.
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Young ambassadors for turtle conservation in India
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In an effort to spread awareness about the need to conserve Olive Ridley turtles, the Dhamra Port Company Limited, under advice from IUCN, has launched a mass awareness campaign at and around the port site at Dhamra (India).
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TEEB for Business: Call for Contributions
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The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) team seeks input to a second phase of work, which includes a major focus on business and biodiversity. The deadline for contributions is 30 June 2009.
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IUCN Partner Wins Green Supplier of the Year Award |
Kinnarps AB has received the Excellent Green Supplier of the Year award from the Swedish Environmental Management Council. The office furniture manufacturer is one of IUCN’s ‘Preferred Partners’ for the IUCN Conservation Centre project.
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Private Sector Related Resolutions |
During the World Conservation Congress (Oct. 2008) the IUCN Members approved 136 Resolutions and Recommendations. More than 50 of which have relevance to the private sector. The sectors include fisheries, extractive, finance, transport and wildlife trade.
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 Juan Marco Alvarez
Three questions to Juan Marco Alvarez, new Head of the Business and Biodiversity Programme and Global Thematic Director.
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 Agreement Holcim Spain – IUCN
Holcim Spain and the IUCN Mediterranean Programme have signed an agreement in April 2009. This sets another milestone in the relationship between IUCN and the Holcim Group, one of the world's leading suppliers of cement and aggregates.
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 IUCN and Nespresso to sign agreement
The AluCycle™ Initiative will look at the entire lifecycle of the aluminium used in Nespresso capsules, from bauxite mines to biodiversity to consumer recycling.
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 Towards an IUCN-Rio Tinto Relationship
IUCN and Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group, have signed a letter of intent. Over the coming months and through a multi-stakeholder approach, they will develop a work plan for working together in the future.
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> Rule: reforming water governance
> Biodiversity: my hotel in action
> Water, Energy and Climate Change
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