Story | 16 Apr, 2020
The IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law Launches New Webinar Series
The IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law is launching a new webinar series featuring environmental law and policy experts from around the world.
Story | 16 Apr, 2020
Blog 'Water, Health and Ecosystems: inextricably linked for a sustainable future'
Billions of people around the world still live in conditions that deprive them of safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities. The absence of both translates into the prevalence of disease. In addition, one in four health facilities lack basic water…
Crossroads blog | 15 Apr, 2020
Quarantining also means caring for our great ape relatives
Gorillas and other great apes are particularly susceptible to pathogens from humans, and the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 poses a very serious risk to their survival. Protecting our closest wild relatives and closing wildlife markets for human consumption are both critical steps towards…
Story | 15 Apr, 2020
Enhancing Climate Adaptation with Nature-based Solutions
Kalutara and Ratnapura districts are flood prone areas in Sri Lanka. During the past decade, about 323,000 flood victims have been reported from these two districts. Floods have disrupted the day-to-day lives and livelihoods of the victims.
IUCN Statement | 15 Apr, 2020
On 26 March 2020, the Thailand Government has declared a State of Emergency as a response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country.
Story | 14 Apr, 2020
"Kasiyanna"- an Indigenous Community coping mechanism for disasters like pandemics
CEESP News - by Minnie Degawan, activist for Indigenous Peoples’ rights from the Cordillera, Philippines and Director of Conservation International’s Indigenous & Traditional Peoples Program
Story | 13 Apr, 2020
The power of best practice nexus cases
How can the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus support an expansion of development possibilities in times of increasing competition over water, energy and food resources?
Story | 13 Apr, 2020
Longstanding CEC member won the Award in South and Southeastern Asia
Kedar Gore is passionate about conservation photography, has been actively raising conservation issues through his articles, photographs, nature trails, camps and talks for nature lovers
Story | 13 Apr, 2020
Pandemic Control Measures and the Rule of Law
In a trilogy of essays, WCEL Member, Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti addresses global pandemic (Covid-19) and the role of the legal system.
Story | 10 Apr, 2020
Furthering commitments to nature: Melanesian Spearhead Group and IUCN ink partnership
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat’s Director General, Ambassador Amena Yauvoli signed a Memorandum of Understanding today (Thursday, 9 April) with the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Oceania Regional Director Mr. Mason Smith, sealing a partnership to…