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2008 World Conservation Congress

Conservationists from all over the globe will be converging in Barcelona, Spain from Oct. 5th-14th for the 2008 World Conservation Congress. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the event.

Barcelona, Spain

EXPERTS COME TOGETHER TO DISCUSS CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS

Every four years, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature puts a spotlight on urgent environmental issues and lays the groundwork for the next four years.

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PRESS RELEASES

Get the latest news releases straight from Barcelona. Breaking announcements and updates will be presented every day.

	DIVERSITY IN THE DESERT The United Arab Emirates is working to conserve its unique biodiversity both on land and in its coastal habitats.
	MADAGASCAR: RENEWAL FOR FORESTS – AND COMMUNITIES The Andasibe-Mantadia corridor is one of the last remaining places in Madagascar with large areas of native rain forest. We're working with partners to save it.
	FRESHWATER, BIODIVERSITY AND PEOPLE Freshwater flash points are increasing worldwide as the global population grows and consumption outpaces conservation measures. As we work for conservation, we're also helping to ensure people have clean, fresh drinking water.
	BENEFITS FOR COMMUNITIES AND BIODIVERSITY Conserving the forests and the benefits they provide humanity is an essential strategy for both stopping climate change and helping communities survive and prosper.
	BOOK REVIEW: A CLIMATE FOR LIFE This new book is going to change the way people think about climate change.
	THE RED LIST: CONSERVATION'S RED ALERT The IUCN Red List, compiled through exhaustive, partner-led research, is designed to provide a realistic scientific assessment of the status of the world’s species.
	THE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF IBAT A new conservation tool is eagerly anticipated by business leaders around the world. The IBAT for business is a web-based consolidated database of information on the highest priority sites for conservation.