Story | 14 Dec, 2016
Kin, a man of the jungle, saving the jungle
The Lacandones are an indigenous Mayan group that inhabit the Lacandona Jungle of Chiapas, in the south of Mexico. The Lacandones of the North live in the Nahá and Metzabok communities, which are now surrounded by other indigenous groups with different worldviews and ways of life. The…
Story | 14 Dec, 2016
Update on global statistics from Protected Planet Report 2016
The latest update to the Protected Planet Report 2016 shows that there are now just under 15,000 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) spread across 18.5 million square kilometres of ocean and sea. Up to 13% of territorial waters are now protected, and dramatic progress has been made towards achieving…
Story | 12 Dec, 2016
Wilderness Protected Areas: Management guidelines
The IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) is pleased to announce the publication of Wilderness Protected Areas: Management guidelines for IUCN Category 1b protected areas produced by the IUCN Wilderness Specialist Group with international, multicultural contributors. These guidelines …
Story | 12 Dec, 2016
PANORAMA at the CBD COP 13 in Cancún, Mexico: Creating dialogue, expanding the partnership
Following the launch of the new PANORAMA platform at the recent IUCN World Conservation Congress, the partnership and web platform is growing and expanding. The Convention on Biological Diversity’s 13th Conference of the Parties (CBD COP13) in Cancún, Mexico, provided the stage for two PANORAMA…
Story | 09 Dec, 2016
International Mountain Day: a time to reflect on mountain landscapes and mountain people
The world’s continental land surface contains an amazing array of diverse landscapes and ecosystems of which mountain areas cover 26.5%. Mountainous formations also occur across considerable areas of the ocean floor. So why do mountainous landscapes in particular intrigue, support, attract and…
Publication | 2016
The purpose of these first-ever international Guidelines for managing wilderness (Category 1b) has been to impress upon you the challenges involved in managing wilderness, while also clarifying the essential techniques, protocols, and mindset required of a good, efficient, adaptable, and…
Story | 17 Nov, 2016
Jeanette Koelsch: climate change and indigenous culture in Alaska
Jeanette Koelsch is the Superintendent of Bering Land Bridge National Preserve in Alaska, USA. Jeanette is a strong voice for both protected areas and for communities in the region. As an Alaskan Native she has strong personal connections with the indigenous culture of the region, making her an…
Story | 17 Nov, 2016
Safety net: climate change response and recovery in northern Panay, Philippines
Typhoon Haiyan wrought destruction in the Philippines exactly three years ago, in November 2013. The island communities of northern Panay were particularly hard-hit. Recovery efforts relied heavily on coastal resources, and especially on fish for subsistence survival, yet boats, nets and other…
Story | 17 Nov, 2016
The IUCN Green List and Climate Change
Protected and conserved areas have a critical role to play in mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change, and in reducing the risk of disasters caused by natural hazards and severe climate events. The IUCN Green List Standard contributes to advancing equitable governance and effective…
Story | 15 Nov, 2016
EUROPARC Conference, Parc Jura Vaudois, Switzerland, 19 October, 2016