Story | 21 Sep, 2017
Launch of the IUCN Incubator for Nature Conservation
Everyone agrees that protected areas are valuable, but can they make money? Can they achieve full financial stability, and even provide a return on private investment? A new IUCN initiative aims to find out.
Story | 21 Sep, 2017
WCEL Contributes to London Conference on Law & Environment in Small States
WCEL Steering Committee members Elizabeth Mrema (UN Environment, Kenya) and Deputy Chair Denise Antolini (University of Hawaii, US) keynoted a conference on September 5-6 held at Queen Mary University of London on Law and Environment in Small States. WCEL member Catherine Iorns (Victoria…
Story | 12 Jul, 2017
Europe agrees to step up the fight against invasive alien species
Following the opinion of the Committee on Invasive Alien Species (IAS), the European Commission adopted yesterday 12 new species onto the EU’s list of IAS of Union concern. These species, which include the raccoon dog, muskrat and giant hogweed, all pose serious threats to Europe’s biodiversity…
Story | 04 Jul, 2017
The Dutch-Flemish project ‘2B Connect’ is building bridges between businesses and biodiversity
On 26 June 2017, companies, policy makers and NGOs gathered in Leuven, Belgium for an event on businesses and biodiversity in which Interreg presented the midterm achievements and future plans of the ‘2B Connect’ project. IUCN, together with NGOs and companies, showcased the efforts they are…
Story | 03 Jul, 2017
The EU discusses future action on pollinators during European Bee Week
The annual European Bee and Pollination Week is an opportunity for the European community to reflect on one of its smallest but valuable contributors to the ecological health of our planet. During this year’s 6th Edition, MEP Mariya Gabriel hosted the event: “Bees & Biodiversity: new…
Story | 26 Jun, 2017
GROW GREEN: new partnership to demonstrate benefits of nature-based solutions in cities
Innovation will be the focus of GROW GREEN, which stands for "Green Cities for Climate and Water Resilience, Sustainable Economic Growth, Healthy Citizens and Environments." This new five-year demonstration project aims to achieve climate and water resilience in cities. Funded by Horizon 2020,…
Story | 19 Jun, 2017
EU Member States commit to enhanced action for nature
Today, European Member State Ministers responsible for the environment have agreed on the need to enhance actions for nature protection in the European Union. Recognising the negative impacts that unsustainable practices from agriculture, forestry, fisheries and infrastructure have on…
Story | 12 Jun, 2017
Climate change, biodiversity loss, air pollution, unsustainable land use practices, droughts and mental and physical health problems are just some of the many challenges that Europe faces today and which could be solved through investing in nature. Real-life examples of how nature can provide…
Story | 07 Jun, 2017
Plants are the cornerstone of life, providing oxygen, shelter, food and medicine for humans and animals alike. In this interview with Dr Malin Rivers, a tree expert and Red List Manager based at Botanical Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), she talks about her work and involvement in…
Story | 16 May, 2017
Law on Nature protection prepared in FYR Macedonia
Within the successfully completed EU IPA funded project "Capacity building for implementation of Natura 2000”, alongside introduction of the concept of the EU ecological network Natura 2000, the new Law on Nature Protection and sub-regulations have been prepared.