Story | 17 Jun, 2020
Protecting Fish Broodstock in Stung Treng Province
The stretch of the Mekong that passes through Stung Treng Province is abundant in deep pools, rapids, rocky and sandy islands, and inundated forests, which provide vital habitats for broodstock or “mother fish”.
Blog | 16 Jun, 2020
Addressing issues of gender and social inclusion in sustainable ecosystem management in Guyana
Gender equality and women’s empowerment are matters of fundamental human rights and prerequisites to meeting sustainable development goals around the world.
Story | 16 Jun, 2020
SUSTAIN-Africa gains traction on climate-resilient landscape development in Tanzania and Mozambique
As the first phase of the Sustainability and Inclusion Strategy for Growth Corridors in Africa (SUSTAIN-Africa) ended in December 2019, emerging results in governance, integrated natural resources management, and business and investment are contributing to sustainable landscape development.
Story | 16 Jun, 2020
Version 2.0 of the Diagnostic tool for transboundary conservation planners released
Transboundary conservation processes can often be difficult to coordinate. The Diagnostic tool is a valuable asset in supporting the decision-making process in establishing and implementing transboundary conservation initiatives that might ultimately lead to the…
Publication | 2020
Roatán spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura oedirhina)
The Endangered Roatán spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura oedirhina) is found only on the islands of Roatán, Barbareta, and some surrounding cays. Although dense populations can be found in some privately protected locations, threats persist and management efforts are needed. The Roatán spiny-tailed…
Story | 15 Jun, 2020
What is IUCN doing to conserve the ocean?
The short answer is: a lot! We are pleased to circulate the latest edition of Marine News magazine; a 64-page review of all the activities on marine and coastal conservation happening across the Union…
Story | 15 Jun, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the global community in innumerable ways - impacting health, livelihoods, economies, and behaviours. The conservation community has not been spared, facing a range of challenges in the midst of this crisis, including for protected and conserved areas and the…
Story | 15 Jun, 2020
IUCN calls on business to put nature at the heart of economic recovery plans
Today, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) joined 30 global NGOs and business organisations in calling on corporate chief executives to support ambitious policies to reverse nature loss as part of the governments’ economic recovery plans.
Story | 12 Jun, 2020
WCEL Hosts Webinar on Climate Change Litigation in the Courts
On 5 June 2020, WCEL hosted the Webinar “Climate Change in the Courts”. The Webinar is the fourth event in the new WCEL Webinar Series.