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Pioneering Web Portal on Water Issues launched by IUCN Pakistan

Karachi, March 20th, 2011 (IUCN)

Coping with the growing water needs is one of the most pressing challenges of this century. It is estimated that within two decades, people living in the cities will increase to nearly 60% of the population, or 5 billion people. This means that tremendous amount of water is needed, for drinking, sanitation, industry and to produce food. Ensuring reliable access to safe water supplies will make the cities of the future truly sustainable.

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World Water Day: thirsty cities

22 March 2011 | News story

Coping with the growing water needs of cities is one of the most pressing challenges of this century. Half of the world’s population now lives in cities and it’s estimated that within two decades that will increase to nearly 60% of the population, or 5 billion people. This means that a tremendous amount of water is needed, for drinking, sanitation, industry and to produce food. Ensuring reliable access to safe water supplies will make the cities of the future truly sustainable.
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Nature+ drives next IUCN Congress

23 February 2011 | News story

With a little over 18 months to go until the next IUCN World

Logo of World Conservation Congress 2010

Conservation Congress kicks off in Jeju, IUCN and the Republic of Korea today launch the logo and theme of the Congress.

The Republic of Korea also today officially launches their Organizing Committee for the Congress, headed by Mr Hongkoo Lee from the Seoul Forum for International Affairs with Mr Maanee Lee, Minister of Environment, as vice-Chair.
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