Story | 01 Aug, 2016
UNESCO-IHE fellowship: strengthening Myanmar’s water security
Water security and improved management of water resources, in conjunction with improved land management, are featuring more prominently on Myanmar’s agenda as the country takes a further important stride forward after years of isolation.
Story | 29 Jul, 2016
Q & A: Expert tips on protected area management, and a shout out to rangers
At the recent Asia Protected Areas Partnership Steering Committee meeting, IUCN Asia had the opportunity to speak to Ignace Schops, President of the EUROPARC Federation, the largest network on natural heritage in Europe. A…
Story | 28 Jul, 2016
Understanding the impact of local dynamics on ecosystem services reward schemes
Shared agreements to manage ecosystem services are becoming commonplace. However, the ongoing political economy of transacting communities is dynamic and, by definition, is subject to change and affects the sustainability of ecosystem management initiatives.
Story | 26 Jul, 2016
Mangroves For The Future – Contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Press Release
Bangkok, Thailand, 26 July 2016 — To celebrate International Mangroves Day, Mangroves for the Future (MFF) has released a multimedia story (refer to Links section on the right-hand side of this page) showcasing its achievements and efforts across 11 countries towards…
Story | 15 Jul, 2016
Bangladesh: Red List reports 31 Regionally Extinct and 390 Threatened animal species
In 2000, IUCN Bangladesh first published the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ Bangladesh. Fifteen years later, the list has been updated including two invertebrate groups: crustaceans and butterflies. A total of 1,619 animal…
Story | 14 Jul, 2016
Project AVE (Adaptation, Vulnerability and Ecosystems) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
The IUCN has been facilitating various activities to improve governance in the Goascorán Basin, as well as adaptation measures to address the effects of drought in Central America’s Dry Corridor
Story | 10 Jul, 2016
Flooded forest fires: a major threat to the Tonle Sap
The Tonle Sap is described by Cambodians as the heart of their culture and national economy. Globally, it is known as the heart of Cambodia’s freshwater fisheries, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and one of the most productive wetland areas in the world. The flooded forests and…
Story | 08 Jul, 2016
Constructing common landscapes – reflections from Brazil’s Land Use Dialogue
Deciding how to manage a landscape is complex – the Land Use Dialogue (LUD) initiative is setting the groundwork for it to be more inclusive and responsive to local needs.
Story | 08 Jul, 2016
Drought and illegal fishing in Balot: addressing new challenges
In late June, IUCN met the Balot community protected area (CPA) committee (located in the Boeung Chhmar Ramsar site) to discuss progress with the EU-funded IUCN/FACT project to strengthen community fisheries in three sites in the Tonle Sap. The meeting raised two new challenges: extreme weather…
Story | 07 Jul, 2016
Thai communities share lessons about agricultural and water management practices
Keeping the balance between development and conservation can be a challenge in highly urbanised areas such as Bangkok and nearby provinces. In June, IUCN organised a study visit for community members from Bang Kachao, an area just South of Bangkok, Thailand, to build their capacity on…