Story | 11 Jan, 2017
A national seminar on ethno-botany was organized by IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, in Islamabad on 29th December, 2016, where experts highlighted the importance of the rich flora found in Pakistan’s northern region, and underscored the need for ensuring a sustainable…
Story | 05 Jan, 2017
Rethinking inclusive sustainable coastal tourism in Cox's Bazar
Home to a golden sand beach, towering cliffs, amazing surf, rare conch shells and colorful pagodas, Cox’s Bazar should long ago have been on the map as a popular tourist destination. Yet, little is known about this fascinating fishing port located in the South Asian nation of Bangladesh.
Story | 15 Dec, 2016
Experts for access to climate financing to address climate change challenge
A training workshop on Climate Financing Opportunities was organized by IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, in Islamabad today. The training was organized under the UNDP-GEF funded Pakistan Sustainable Transport (PAKSTRAN) Project being implemented by the Ministry of Water…
Story | 13 Dec, 2016
IUCN in partnership with Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) organized a panel discussion on Mainstreaming Environment in China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during the 32ndAnnual General Meeting of Pakistan Society of Development Economics (PSDE)on the theme of “China-…
Blog | 28 Nov, 2016
Over the last decade, conflicts between humans and elephants have been a serious concern in Bangladesh, especially near the central-north border with India. Collaboration between the two neighbours and community-based initiatives can play a crucial role in managing such challenges.
Story | 14 Nov, 2016
On November 10, IUCN organised a project launch ceremony in Karachi, Pakistan for a USAID-funded project titled "Integrated Approach to Education, Capacity Building and Livelihood Development of Coastal Communities in Sindh and in Balochistan Provinces".
Story | 09 Nov, 2016
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, organized a project launch ceremony fora USAID funded project titled Integrated Approach to Education, Capacity Building and Livelihood Development of Coastal Communities in Sindh and in Balochistan Provinces, in Karachi today.
Story | 01 Nov, 2016
Mangroves for the Future holds 13th Regional Steering Committee meeting in Bangladesh
Mangroves for the Future (MFF) held its 13th Steering Committee meeting in Cox’s Bazar on October 25 and 26 to assess the programme’s achievements over the past year and discuss plans for the years ahead. The Committee discussed strategic issues, including the programme’s sustainability plans…
Press release | 27 Oct, 2016
Supply of Natural Gas to the Coastal Communities can reduce the pressure from mangroves
A half-day training workshop was organized by IUCN Pakistan under its project “Restoration and Rehabilitation of Mangroves Ecosystem along the Coasts of Pakistan at Korangi Fish Harbour with the objective to sensitize the local community and school children on the importance of Mangroves…
Story | 21 Oct, 2016
Threatened by a brutal wildlife trade, habitat loss and degradation, the Endangered Asian elephant is now largely confined to India, with smaller populations found in other South Asian countries including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka.