Story | 23 Feb, 2017
Canada protects unique glass sponge reefs
The conservation community is celebrating a new marine protected area (MPA) for Canada’s ancient and unique glass sponge reefs, which provide a vital habitat to a wide range of marine animals including endangered rockfish. The designation came about through the tireless work of The Canadian…
Story | 23 Feb, 2017
To a teacher and a great friend!
In Colombia’s history of nature conservation, few people can be said to have committed their entire lives to our natural heritage, leaving an inspiring example for future generations.
Story | 22 Feb, 2017
CEESP News - by Kristen Walker- Painemilla, February 2017
As this is the first Chair's Note since the World Conservation Congress in Hawaii, I want to set the stage a bit for our work over the next four years, and invite input from you as members!
Story | 22 Feb, 2017
Just released: International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy
The first volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy (2016) has recently been published. The intention of this first volume is to establish a platform for discussion among legislators, lawyers and policymakers regarding regulatory concepts and approaches on the international,…
Story | 22 Feb, 2017
Ancient irrigation tanks in the dry zone of Sri Lanka play a vital role in economic, social, cultural and environmental aspects in the country. There are about 14,000 small tanks and 13,000 anicuts, feeding an extent of about 246,000 hectares, approximately 39% of the total irrigable area.
Story | 22 Feb, 2017
The World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
Story | 22 Feb, 2017
Environmental education through art in Cambodia
With funding support from the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), the Cambodian Rural Development Team (CRDT), which is active in nine villages over four communes and two districts in Stung Treng Province, has been working on a project called “Changing Perceptions for Active Biodiversity…
Press release | 21 Feb, 2017
Invisible plastic particles from textiles and tyres a major source of ocean pollution – IUCN study
Tiny plastic particles washed off products such as synthetic clothes and car tyres could contribute up to 30% of the ‘plastic soup’ polluting the world’s oceans and – in many developed countries – are a bigger source of marine plastic pollution than plastic waste, according to a new IUCN report…