Blog | 25 Oct, 2023
Brief note about Transforming Eastern Province through Adaptation (TREPA) project
Rwanda is ranked among African countries in terms of natural resource dependency. In recent years, over the last decade, the frequency and severity of climate related impacts, particularly floods, droughts and landslides have significantly increased, resulting in loss of lives, crop and…
News | 18 Oct, 2023
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in collaboration with the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), under the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries…
Press release | 21 Sep, 2023
African rhino numbers are increasing despite poaching
Ahead of World Rhino Day on 22 September 2023, African authorities have estimated that there were 23,290 rhinos across the continent at the end of 2022, 5.2% more than in 2021. Nonetheless, at least 561 rhinos were illegally killed (poached) across the continent during 2022.
Blog | 13 Sep, 2023
Malawi hosts Chiefs Forum on Natural Resources Management
The Government of Malawi in collaboration with the German Development Cooperation through GIZ and International Union for Conservation of Nature – IUCN and other partners hosted the first-ever Chiefs Forum on Natural Resources Management and Transition to Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood…
Blog | 28 Aug, 2023
Sacred Groves, the secret wizards of conservation
India is home to over 990 PCAs - including 106 national parks, 564 wildlife sanctuaries, 99 conservation reserves, and 218 conservation reserves. Cultural conservation areas also exist worldwide - especially within Indian Hindu communities. These places are called sacred groves.
Story | 18 Aug, 2023
Under the guidance of Rwanda's Ministry of Environment ( MoE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources ( MINAGRI) and with the financial support from AREECA project funded by the International Climate Initiative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation…
Brochure | 2023
Ganges Energy brochure - Promoting sustainable energy transition in the Ganges River Basin
The brochure provides an overview of Nepal, India and Bangladesh energy mix and recommendations for improved energy integration among these countries, including the opportunity to utilise renewables such as solar and wind for more affordable and secure energy systems while maintaining the…
Story | 07 Aug, 2023
Youth Empowerment in Watershed Management in Jharkhand, India
Sujit Choudhury, Secretary Integrated River Basin Management Society
Story | 07 Aug, 2023
Youth Climate Conclave (YCC): Youth’s Commitment to Promote ‘Sustainable Lifestyle’
Ms. Monmi Barua, Associate Fellow, Environment Education Awareness (EEA), TERI; Dr. Livleen K Kahlon, Associate Director and Senior Fellow, EEA, TERI; Ms. Taru Mehta, Area Convener and Fellow, EEA, TERI
News | 07 Aug, 2023
The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) and the A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI) announced a groundbreaking partnership to create a Center for Species Survival (CSS) in Nigeria, located in the Amurum Forest Reserve in Jos. The official agreement was signed by the IUCN…