Story | 05 Sep, 2018
From the 19th to the 21st of June 2018, the Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) hosted its fourth technical workshop in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. The event addressed the effective management of protected areas, and focused in particular on Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) and…
Press release | 30 Aug, 2018
Reef Futures Looking Up! Large Scale Coral Reef Restoration is Possible
Needing to change our visual and professional perspective was the common theme behind several promising low-cost technical solutions reviewed at a recent Coral Reef Restoration Workshop. The workshop sponsored by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Mars, Inc. and Paul G.…
Story | 28 Aug, 2018
On 12 April 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a Ministerial Proclamation, announcing the establishment of the Kep province’s Koh Por and Koh Tonsay Archipelago Marine Fisheries Management Area (MFMA). Kep province, borders…
Artículo | 23 Aug, 2018
Guatemala realizó simposio sobre manejo forestal sostenible en el ecosistema de manglar
En el Simposio se abordaron temas como la ecología, manejo forestal sostenible, restauración y servicios ecosistémicos del manglar, ecosistema de suma importancia para los seres humanos y para el…
Story | 22 Aug, 2018
MFF’s post-graduate certificate course builds capacity for integrated coastal management in Asia
Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) is a well-recognised ecosystems-based approach for achieving sustainable development in coastal areas.
Story | 20 Aug, 2018
Training local government staff and communities on climate change adaptation
On 28 and29 May, and 9 and10 August, IUCN Lao PDR facilitated trainings in the Xe Champhone Ramsar Site in Savannakhet Province and Bueng Kiat Ngong (BKN) Ramsar Site in Champasak Province, respectively.
Artículo | 14 Aug, 2018
Primer análisis del impacto de especies invasoras en la cuenca del Guadiana a través de la EICAT
Las especies exóticas invasoras son una de las causas más importantes de extinción de especies en la naturaleza, junto con la alteración de hábitat y la sobreexplotación de los recursos. A pesar de que las instituciones dedican importantes recursos a la prevención o mitigación de impactos, a…
Story | 06 Aug, 2018
Đánh bắt thủy sản bất hợp pháp trong khu bảo tồn biển Cù Lao Chàm: câu hỏi về phương án xử lý?
Vào tháng 4 năm 2017, IUCN đã dành một tuần tại Cù Lao Chàm (CLC) thuộc miền Trung Việt Nam để hỗ trợ thảo luận giữa Ban quản lý và các cộng đồng ngư dân địa phương về việc mở rộng phân khu bảo vệ nghiêm ngặt của Khu bảo tồn biển (KBTB) từ 2%…
Story | 30 Jul, 2018
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”: art from plastic in Bai Tu Long National Park
“This is the first time I visited Minh Chau Island and my first impression is that the beaches are so beautiful. However, I see lots of trash especially plastic waste and foam on the beaches. I decided to participate in this programme as I believe…
Story | 25 Jul, 2018
International Year of the Reef: Joining forces to fight for the health of our oceans
“Collaboration,” “Education” and “Innovation” are three words that summed up a workshop on 20 July aimed at promoting best practices in coastal and marine conservation among the private sector.