IUCN's Congress: the common denominator 01 April 2012 | Article
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is a unique platform
gathering people from all ranks of society under the same roof.
Encompassing a wide range of viewpoints, the Forum is the
perfect environment to share knowledge and reach a rounded
vision on conservation. Nature concerns all of us, no matter who
we are, what we do or where we live. It is the common
denominator between us. Only, this simple truth is fogged by
geographical, cultural, political and economic constructs.
Social imbalance often leads to inequitable access to natural
resources, making the struggles of those most deprived even more
difficult. The connection between equitability and conservation
will be discussed at the Congress during a day dedicated to the
theme “Efficient and equitable governance of nature’s use”. More
and more, it is acknowledged that poverty needs to be tackled
when addressing sustainable development. Sharing the benefits
According to Sonia Peña Moreno, Senior