News | 21 Sep, 2023
Central Asian countries fill major gaps on World Heritage List – further to IUCN advice
Cold Winter Deserts of Turan and Tugay Forests of the Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve are newly added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, following IUCN’s advice and the dedicated work of national authorities and international experts who supported the nominations.
Press release | 26 Jul, 2023
Extraordinary action for protected areas recognised by International Ranger Awards
Gland, Switzerland, 26 July 2023 (IUCN) – Nine rangers and ranger teams have received the 2023 IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) International Ranger Awards. The awards recognise the outstanding work of protected areas rangers around the world, celebrating the dedication and…
News | 06 Jul, 2023
Getting ready for scaling out - Expert Working Group on OECMs established in China
Beijing, 24 May 2023: The Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECM) China Expert Working Group was established during a workshop organized by IUCN China. The event included key Chinese experts from government, research institutions and NGOs. This marks…
News | 15 Jun, 2023
Strong commitment to foster Nature-based Solutions for resilient landscapes in Central Asia
For two days, decision-makers, policy leaders, experts, and practitioners from Central Asia discussed scaling up Nature-based Solutions for resilient landscapes and communities in the region.
IUCN event
The Regional Dialogue: Scaling up Nature-based Solutions for resilient landscapes in Central Asia
This strategic regional dialogue is organised jointly by IUCN ECARO and the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and it aims to enable relevant actors in Central Asia to gain a common understanding of the Nature-based Solutions concept,…
Story | 06 Jun, 2023
Mainstreaming forest and landscape restoration in China
The official release of forest and land restoration plans is a significant milestone in promoting forest and landscape restoration in the country.
News | 02 Jun, 2023
Beijing, China, 29 May 2023: The Ministry of Natural Resources of China (MNR) and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) signed an agreement to co-establish the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Asian Hub, marking a major milestone in their strategic collaboration…
Story | 09 May, 2023
Towards Nature-based Solutions at scale – first IUCN-China joint publication launched
Beijing, China, 26 April 2023: IUCN and the Ministry of Natural Resources, People’s Republic of China, jointly released a publication titled Towards Nature-based Solutions at scale: 10 case studies from China, the first-ever…
News | 29 Mar, 2023
Strong regional commitment to One Health approach in Central Asia
Five Central Asian countries have jointly confirmed their interest to mitigate the risk of zoonosis emergence in the region by enhancing overall landscape resilience through the One Health approach. The commitments were shared today, closing out a three day regional workshop in Tashkent, co-…
Story | 05 Dec, 2022
The Restoration Initiative: A China story
Chinese forest farm takes innovative learnings online