Publication | 2024
The state of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa : second edition
This second edition of The state of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa builds on the first edition published in 2020 and provides updates on how the region is managing and governing protected and conserved areas, effectively providing a regional update on the progress…
Story | 29 May, 2024
Indo-Burma countries highlight the importance of wetlands through International Day celebrations
From celebrating the largest freshwater wetland in northeast Thailand to learning about protecting habitats for migratory birds in Cambodia, hundreds of people in Indo-Burma Regional Ramsar Initiative (IBRRI) member countries celebrated the value of wetlands on key international days this year.…
News | 15 May, 2024
Regenerative seascapes project launches to enhance coastal resilience in Mozambique
The ReSea Project aims to support coastal communities in building resilience to climate change. The initiative focuses on sustainable development and conservation across Mozambique and the Western Indian Ocean region.
Learning platform | 2023
A three-day Regional Training and Dialogue on Nature-based Solution (NbS) for the Resilient Water Sector in South Asia was conducted on 16 – 18 January 2023, to assist officials from sectoral line ministries and provincial/local governments from Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan in…
Story | 29 Apr, 2024
IUCN Asia and Ascent Partners Foundation to boost Hong Kong SAR’s conservation philanthropy
On 24 April 2024, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ascent Partners Foundation, a philanthropic arm of an independent valuation and advisory firm, to boost efforts in engaging with philanthropic individuals and organisations…
News | 25 Apr, 2024
Washington DC, April 25, 2024 — Four new projects are addressing gender-based violence in the context of climate and conservation action through funding from the Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (RISE) grants challenge across Central America, Eastern and Southern Africa and…
Story | 10 Apr, 2024
Stakeholders commit to new GEF project implementation in Nepal
A Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project in Nepal named 'Restoring the degraded watershed and livelihoods of Lakhandei river basin through Sustainable Land Management’ held its inception workshop in Lalbandi, Sarlahi district of the Madhesh Province on 7 April 2024. The purpose of the…
Story | 20 Mar, 2024
Mozambique: Climate Change Adaptation Project Engages Four Districts in Inhambane Province
In order to cope with the effects of climate change, the districts of Mabote, Govuro, Inhassoro and Vilankulos, in Inhambane Province, will benefit from the Community-Based Adaptation Project (CBA SCALE+) which aims to strengthen the resilience of local communities, with an emphasis on…
Story | 20 Mar, 2024
Beyond the Catch: Women Driving Octopus Conservation in Namau Fishing Communities
In the Coastal village of Namau, in Metuge District, coral reefs and the fishing resources are essential for the community, providing substance, income, and cultural significance. However, destructive fishing practices to harvest octopus combined with other human and natural factors were…
Story | 20 Mar, 2024
Ramsar representatives in the Indo-Burma region highlight emergent needs for wetland conservation
From 28-29 February, participants from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam convened in Siem Reap, Cambodia, for the 7th Annual Meeting of the Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI). The meeting provided an opportunity for partners, including representatives of government,…