Story | 30 Jun, 2023
Conservation and anti-poaching initiatives in Africa have often overlooked the invaluable perspectives and involvement of local communities living in important conservation landscapes. Learn how the…
Story | 29 Jun, 2023
Navigating transboundary waters in Eastern and Southern Africa
Water, a precious resource that knows no boundaries, plays a vital role in sustaining ecosystems and supporting socio-economic development. Effective management and governance of transboundary water resources are crucial to ensure sustainable development in regions where multiple countries share…
Story | 07 Jun, 2023
Identification, prioritisation and validation of restoration interventions
A community-driven and inclusive process was informed by Indigenous Peoples and technical knowledge and best practices on sustainable management of natural resources.
Story | 06 Jun, 2023
Mainstreaming forest and landscape restoration in China
The official release of forest and land restoration plans is a significant milestone in promoting forest and landscape restoration in the country.
News | 02 Jun, 2023
Beijing, China, 29 May 2023: The Ministry of Natural Resources of China (MNR) and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) signed an agreement to co-establish the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Asian Hub, marking a major milestone in their strategic collaboration…
News | 23 May, 2023
SUSTAIN Eco, a new project aiming to balance sustainability with growth in Tanzania, launched
The Vice President’s Office of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Embassy of Sweden in Tanzania, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have today launched a new project ‘SUSTAIN Eco’ to support ecosystem management across government, businesses, and with local…
Story | 10 May, 2023
Community Members in Tanzania's Tanga-Pemba Seascape set to benefit from new Blue Economy project
The Tanzanian Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Honourable Abdallah Ulega, has today launched Bahari Mali, a three-year (2022–2025) blue economy programme in Tanga, Tanzania.
Story | 09 May, 2023
Towards Nature-based Solutions at scale – first IUCN-China joint publication launched
Beijing, China, 26 April 2023: IUCN and the Ministry of Natural Resources, People’s Republic of China, jointly released a publication titled Towards Nature-based Solutions at scale: 10 case studies from China, the first-ever…
Brochure | 2022
IUCN SADC Transfrontier Conservation Area Financing Facility Fact Sheet
The SADC TFCA Financing Facility (TFCA FF) is a regional fund established to provide sustainable funding for conservation and management actions in Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The Facility is managed by IUCN – Eastern and…
Grey literature | 2023
Towards Nature-based Solutions at scale
The objective of this publication is to assess how well existing interventions in China that incorporate the use and management of ecosystems and ecosystem services align with best practice norms of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). This is explored through ten case studies of established…