Story | 23 Jul, 2018
Indigenous voices amplified in 'Landing Together' film series
CEESP News -- Dr. Purabi Bose, Filmmaker, Deputy Chair of CEESP Theme on Governance, Equity and Rights
It is rare that the voices of the voiceless get any recognition. Landing Together's new four short indie documentary films capture the stories of real life protagonists – tribal,…
Story | 20 Jul, 2018
Biogas for better forests and livelihoods: Experience from Balkila Watershed in Uttarakhand, India
IUCN India along with partners helped set up FRP biogas plants for households in the Balkila Watershed of Uttarakhand. This has not only reduced the fuelwood consumption of the households, thus reducing the pressure on the nearby forests, but has also reduced the drudgery of the local women. …
Story | 16 Jul, 2018
Giving mangroves a voice: One man's mission to protect the future of Bahak Indah
Bahak Indah, a mangrove-lined beach running along the coast of Probolinggo, East Java, is a major attraction for visitors. But just fifteen years ago, the only vegetation found on the beach was a type of spinegrass with such sharp tips that residents of Curah Dringu and Dungan Villages avoided…
Story | 13 Jul, 2018
WCEL Climate Change Specialist Group: Update July 2018
The Climate Change Specialist Group has published its report in a series highlighting ongoing work under each WCEL Specialist Group.
Story | 11 Jul, 2018
16th IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium
Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland hosted the 16th IUCN Academy of Environmental Law Colloquium from 4-6 July 2018. Many WCEL Members presented and participated in the event.
Story | 11 Jul, 2018
Assessing Turtles in Ramsar Sites in Lao PDR
In June, IUCN Lao PDR assessed turtle populations in the Xe Champhone Ramsar site in southern Lao PDR. They studied several threatened turtle species, and plan to continue the work at the Beung Kiat Ngong Ramsar Site in the coming months.
Story | 29 Jun, 2018
It is expected to consolidate a tool for continuous improvement in the Selva Maya protected areas management, according to the same comparative scheme between Mexico, Guatemala and Belize governments, using internationally recognized standards, such as the Green List of the International Union…
Story | 28 Jun, 2018
Blog: Artistic representation meets academic research: Reflections from a journey to Nova Scotia
CEESP News - Dr. Helen Schneider, Flora and Fauna International
I’ve always found something slightly unsettling about visiting a place with a long history of human habitation but only a relatively recent built heritage. Somehow it feels to me that the buildings and other infrastructure…
Story | 26 Jun, 2018
A new online course builds capacity on gender and environment linkages
At the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly in Da Nang, Vietnam, IUCN is pleased to join efforts in the launch of a free Open Online Course on Gender and the Environment.
Story | 21 Jun, 2018
The Ordinary Assembly of the Sixaola River Basin Binational Commission (CBCRS), celebrated on may 23th and 24th, 2018 in Costa Rica, had the participation of 45 people, among them government representatives, civil society and…