Story | 29 Apr, 2020
IUCN’s Protected Area Governance and Management book achieves 100,000 downloads
Within five years of its launch, the English version of IUCN’s Protected Area Governance and Management compendium textbook has reached the remarkable statistic of 100,000 downloads across 87 countries. This milestone has been made possible through IUCN…
Story | 29 Apr, 2020
BEST RUP: Reviving the knowledge and use of creole medicinal plants
Local medicinal plants have been used for a long time in Martinique to treat everyday health problems. Known under the creole appellation of “Rimèd Razié”, the recipes exploiting the elemental secrets of these plants have been mastered by generations. To keep this original traditional natural…
Story | 29 Apr, 2020
Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs): Exploring the Potential in Asia
Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) are becoming an increasingly important topic in the discussions leading up to the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. As a contribution to the dialogue, the Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) chose…
Story | 29 Apr, 2020
The Business Case for Conservation – reflections at the time of COVID-19
Dr. Nirmal Jivan Shah, Nature Seychelles’ CEO, argues that nature’s infrastructure and its services to people and planet are the heart of a productive and heathy nation and must be protected at all times to help us bounce back from crises.
Story | 28 Apr, 2020
NEW MEANING OF EARTH DAY IN 2020: Business’ Perspective for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19
IUCN India hosted a virtual discussion with big corporate houses on “Business Sector Responsibilities, Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19” on 22 April 2020.
Story | 28 Apr, 2020
IUCN India hosted a virtual discussion with its member organizations on “Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19” on 22 April 2020.
Story | 27 Apr, 2020
Sebeya river protection contributes to the citizens’ sustainable development
The Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Water Resources Board in collaboration with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) are implementing the Embedding Integrated Water Resources Management project which is restoring the…
Story | 23 Apr, 2020
As part of its Plastic Waste-Free Islands (PWFI) project, IUCN commences a plastic waste national level quantification and Material Flow Analysis (MFA) in the Caribbean. This study investigates plastics production, imports and exports, plastic processing and end-of-…
Press release | 22 Apr, 2020
Protect sport by taking care of biodiversity, says new IUCN guide supported by the IOC
Gland, Switzerland, 22 April 2020 – Many sports events depend on a healthy natural environment and their organisers should take concrete steps to protect it, according to a new guide published on Earth Day by the International Union for…
Story | 07 Apr, 2020
Saint Lucia equipped with a management effectiveness assessment tool
The BIOPAMA programme continues to strengthen the capacity of protected area stakeholders across the Caribbean by creating tools to assess Protected Area Management Effectiveness (PAME). The programme has been working with the…