News | 15 May, 2024
Regenerative seascapes project launches to enhance coastal resilience in Mozambique
The ReSea Project aims to support coastal communities in building resilience to climate change. The initiative focuses on sustainable development and conservation across Mozambique and the Western Indian Ocean region.
Story | 22 Mar, 2024
China-Japan-Korea delegates discuss OECM progress towards '30x30'
On 6 March 2024, IUCN China organised a virtual workshop centred on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), inviting participants from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
Story | 20 Mar, 2024
Mozambique: Climate Change Adaptation Project Engages Four Districts in Inhambane Province
In order to cope with the effects of climate change, the districts of Mabote, Govuro, Inhassoro and Vilankulos, in Inhambane Province, will benefit from the Community-Based Adaptation Project (CBA SCALE+) which aims to strengthen the resilience of local communities, with an emphasis on…
Story | 20 Mar, 2024
Beyond the Catch: Women Driving Octopus Conservation in Namau Fishing Communities
In the Coastal village of Namau, in Metuge District, coral reefs and the fishing resources are essential for the community, providing substance, income, and cultural significance. However, destructive fishing practices to harvest octopus combined with other human and natural factors were…
Story | 11 Mar, 2024
China OECM is Getting Ready for Scaling Out: The Road to Expansion
IUCN China convened an expert meeting, in May 2023, aimed at advancing the national commitment to the development of the Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). Participants from government bodies, research institutions, universities, and NGOs exchanged their research and…
Story | 23 Jan, 2024
IUCN Members in Asia commit to strengthened conservation action at Regional Members Committee
The IUCN Asia Regional Members Committee (ARMC) met in Haikou, Hainan Province, China, on 9-10 January under the chairmanship of Professor Ma Keping. The meeting was hosted by the Forestry Department of Hainan Province, China and the Biodiversity Committee of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and…
Story | 13 Dec, 2023
Exploring the Triumphs of Transboundary Water Diplomacy: The BRIDGE Programme's Decade-Long Journey in the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save Transboundary Basins in Southern Africa.
Story | 04 Dec, 2023
Landscape Restoration Pilots by TRI China in the 2023-2028 National Forest Plan
In Early 2023, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA) released the "National Sustainable Forest Management Pilot Implementation Plan (2023-2025)" (NSFMPIP), planning to lead and drive innovation in the management mechanism and improvement of forest quality…
Story | 28 Nov, 2023
Strengthening Conservation in Mozambique: A Collaboration for Niassa Special Reserve
In November, IUCN ESARO and Wildlife Conservation Society Mozambique signed a grant agreement funded by the SADC TFCA Financing Facility and the German Development Cooperation. This significant 200,000 Euro grant is dedicated to bolstering law enforcement and addressing human-wildlife conflict…
News | 29 Sep, 2023
Nature-based Solutions Asian Hub launches to accelerate uptake in the region
Yancheng, China, 25 September 2023: the first meeting of the NbS Asian Hub was convened during the World Costal Forum in Yancheng, China, marking the official launch of the Hub as a collaboration mechanism between IUCN and China’s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).