This article gave a nice, broad overview of a very small aspect of a huge environmental event - the World Conservation Congress. The article touched on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species that was revealed at the congress and did a good job of incorporating portions from all aspects of the list, not just focusing on mammals, but also amphibians and even arachnids. However, I hope this article is just one of many about the WCC. According to the IUCN website, the World Conservation Congress is:
More than 8,000 of the world’s leading decision makers in sustainable
development: from governments, NGOs, business, the UN and
academia. Together in one place for 10 days: to debate, share, network,
learn, commit, vote and decide. The objective: ideas, action and solutions for a
diverse and sustainable world.
This event is epic for the environment. It is extremely significant. More than 8,000 leaders! Together for 10 days! And they're all hoping to make proactive decisions to help save our environment and all of the creatures in it.
The article was nice. It did a good job of overviewing the IUCN's Red List, but I sincerely hope that the WCC gets more attention in the newspapers. The congress doesn't end until October 14, so there is time for the New York Times to pull some fantastic reporting together for such an important issue.
Links:
Article
International Union for the Conservation of Nature - Congress
1 comment:
Dana,
Do you feel reporters who cover these types of stories have a responsibility to get the other side of the issue. Several prominent economists argue that restricting development of arable land while fighting global warming would translate into "economic suicide." For instance, some point to Africa and Asia where deforestation is boosting local economies. What do you think?
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