Story | 02 Jul, 2022
Fiji shows mainstreaming biodiversity in its economy is key for a sustainable future
To reduce biodiversity loss in Fiji, the BIODEV2030 initiative is exploring how voluntary sectoral commitments can safeguard nature and livelihoods, while contributing to the country’s national biodiversity targets.
Story | 17 Jun, 2022
On 15 June 2022, under its Plastic Waste Free Islands (PWFI) Project, IUCN through consultants Environment Law Oceania Consultancy (ELOC) conducted a validation workshop on proposed policy recommendations for the reduction of plastic waste leakage from the waste management, tourism and fisheries…
Blog | 10 Jun, 2022
This year's United Nations World Oceans Day, on 8 June 2022, focuses on the theme “Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean.” As Oceania people, our connection to our environment and our ocean is innate.
Story | 26 May, 2022
Grid integration of renewables
Vietnam’s has made impressive progress on its renewable energy transition, but the rapid expansion of solar and wind is straining the country’s electricity grid. In 2020, more than 100,000 rooftop solar installations and at least 15 utility-scale solar plants were connected to the grid. In 2021…
Story | 24 May, 2022
Opportunities and challenges in expanding wind in Vietnam’s electricity mix
This is the fourth in a series of six web stories exploring how Viet Nam can implement its COP26 energy commitments while minimizing environmental impacts and making progress on broader sustainable development goals. Other pieces explore topics like international…
Story | 05 Apr, 2022
The learning journey of NbS in the Pacific
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are defined by IUCN as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits”.
Story | 05 Apr, 2022
Capacity building sessions in the midst of COVID, a great success
A key output for the Local Projects Component is capacity building for local NGOs, civil society groups and local authorities to raise their ability to access funds and to understand and implement Nature-based Solutions for climate change adaption.
Story | 05 Apr, 2022
First round of concept notes received, what’s next?
The 31st of March was an exciting day for the Local Projects Component of the Kiwa Initiative for the Pacific Island Countries in the ACP as it marked the deadline for the submission of full proposals.
Story | 09 Mar, 2022
UNEA Resolution - ‘End Plastic Pollution’ - and IUCN role in implementation of the Treaty
The new UNEA Resolution, ‘End Plastic Pollution: Towards a legally binding instrument’, establishes an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee that will develop the specific content of the new plastic pollution treaty with the aim of completing its work by the end…