The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species. From its small beginning, the IUCN Red List has grown in size and complexity and now plays an increasingly prominent role in guiding conservation activities of governments, NGOs and scientific institutions.

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The practical contribution of ICTs to sustainable growth

Information and communication technologies have the potential to help Europe overcome its biggest challenges. Only through the development of an energy-efficient society can we hope to face the difficult realities of climate change, energy security and the current economic crisis.

European Innovation Platform for Eco-innovation -
call for proposals

Deadline: 16 July 2009

The objective of the call is to reinforce the action of the European Innovation Platform on Eco-innovation under the Europe INNOVA initiative.

Workcamp in Xuan Thuy national park, Vietnam

This special program is an opportunity for volunteers to share difficulties with local community and reserve enviroment in Xuan Thuy national park. Besides, we hope to bring members a meaningful volunteer program combine with ecological tourism, refreshment and cultural exchange.

You can take part in an international workcamp in Ha Long bay, a UNESCO world heritage where the environment has been affected seriously due to the fast economic development and tourism. The aim is to educate the people about ways to protect themselves from diseases and protect their natural environment.
Volunteers have the opportunity to do many extra activities such as fishing, steam bathing, visiting the cities and the National Park and much more. They are supposed stay for at least 2 weeks and to work 6 hours a day.