Story | 04 May, 2017
Working together to build MPAs for long-term marine resources management
Our oceans, coasts and wetlands are crucial for our survival. Mangrove forests, for example, sequester massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and protect coastal communities from cyclone storm surges, while coastal wetlands and coral reefs provide breeding and nesting grounds for…
Story | 04 May, 2017
On behalf of organizers, IUCN would like to express our sincere thanks for all applicants of marine turtle conservation volunteer programme 2017 in Hon Cau Marine Protected Area.
Annual reports | 2017
2016 IUCN Mediterranean reflections
The IUCN Mediterranean Reflections 2016 report summares the main activities undertaken by the Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN-Med), based in Malaga.
Blog | 03 May, 2017
Blog: Environment, Gender and Bangladesh
IUCN’s Environment and Gender Information (EGI) platform provides evidence and knowledge to guide action toward women’s empowerment and gender equality in environmental spheres. Based on recent EGI dataset (2015−2017), this article analyses gender mainstreaming in the environmental sector of…
Story | 02 May, 2017
This week the 12th session of the United Nations Forum of Forests will be held at UN headquarters in New York, touching on key topics regarding the implementation of the recently approved UN Strategic Plan on Forests 2017 – 2030 (UNSPF) and the Quadrennial Work Programme 2017 – 2020 of the UNFF…
Story | 28 Apr, 2017
The Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia (PNNC) hosted this year’s annual WCPA Steering Committee meeting in Cartagena, Colombia. The meeting was the first since Kathy MacKinnon was elected Chair and focused on the Commission’s achievements and challenges, the 2017-2020 Joint Work Programme…
Story | 28 Apr, 2017
Protected areas celebrate Earth Optimism
Earth Optimism, an unprecedented gathering of thought leaders, scientists, environmentalists, artists, civic leaders and international media, is a global initiative that celebrates a change in focus from problem to solution, from a sense of loss to one of hope, in the dialogue about conservation…
Story | 28 Apr, 2017
In one of the most dangerous regions on the planet, two heroes inspire their communities
Beyond conservation science, World Heritage is driven by human motivations such as pride, and passion. Bantu Lukambo and Josué Kambasu Mukura were recognised at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress as Heritage Heroes for their outstanding contribution to the conservation of Virunga National…
Story | 28 Apr, 2017
Lessons learned on Integrated Strategic Environment Assessment for Sri Lanka
In 2009, immediately after the end of the northern conflict in Sri Lanka, UNDP and UNEP extended support to the Central Environment Authority (CEA) and Disaster Management Centre (DMC) to conduct the “Integrated Strategic Environment Assessment for the Northern Province (ISEA-North).” The…