Story | 23 Jun, 2021
Investment from a new "blended" finance facility will allow Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association (TASA), to use the incoming funds to implement a number of sustainable, revenue-generating initiatives while enhancing the protection of 132,000 hectares of spectacular coral reef ecosystems.…
Story | 17 Jun, 2021
Exploring the potential for marine OECMs in the Mediterranean
IUCN along with the World Commission for Protected Areas (WCPA), the IUCN Commission on Ecosystems Management - Fisheries Expert Group and other international organisations are promoting conservation beyond protected areas by providing guidance on identifying, recognising, supporting and…
Story | 14 Jun, 2021
What is high quality ecosystem restoration?
Ahead of the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the Decade’s science task force convened to answer this daunting question. This is what they said.
Story | 11 Jun, 2021
Sathish Sundaram, 2021 International Ranger Award Winner
Learn more about the inspiring work of Sathish Sundaram of India, one of the winners of the IUCN WCPA International Ranger Award in 2021.
Story | 10 Jun, 2021
People of Parks: Share your story, inspire others
Why are you a WCPA member? Why do you love nature? We want to know your story and inspire others to love nature and protect it.
Story | 10 Jun, 2021
Youth speak up for nature at Global Youth Summit
More than 15,000 voices from over 170 countries spoke as one for nature during the IUCN One Nature, One Future Global Youth Summit. This huge virtual gathering featured more than 500 events, such as intergenerational plenary dialogues, thematic workshops,…
Story | 10 Jun, 2021
Vital Sites : Privately Protected Areas on the Move
Wed, June 16, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CEST
2nd of a three-part series
Story | 09 Jun, 2021
EU Parliament backs a strong Biodiversity Strategy
IUCN welcomes the European Parliament seal of approval to the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2030. The vote is a clear signal to the European Commission and the EU Member States to move forward with fully implementing the strategy.
Story | 08 Jun, 2021
Aprobado el estándar de la Lista Verde de la UICN para su aplicación en España
La colaboración de un grupo amplio y diverso de expertos evaluadores ha permitido finalizar la adaptación al contexto español del primer Estándar mundial que reconoce las mejores prácticas de gestión en áreas protegidas: la Lista Verde de Áreas Protegidas y Conservadas de la UICN.
Story | 07 Jun, 2021
The state of Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ lands and territories
A new report compiled by conservation experts and organizations, in consultation with Indigenous Peoples and their representatives, highlights the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting nature and biodiversity globally. The…