Story | 26 Dec, 2016
Representatives of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam recently met in Bangkok to discuss the objectives and work plan of the newly established Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI). IBRRI was approved by the 52nd meeting of the Ramsar Convention Standing Committee (SC 52)…
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-…
Story | 12 Dec, 2016
Value we see in trees: innovation and the exchange of ideas
Innovation is a key to improving the rights and livelihoods of farmers and small land holders while encouraging them to plant trees and effectively restore landscapes. During a regional knowledge exchange in Thailand, the Tree Bank offered one such innovation.
Story | 06 Dec, 2016
IUCN President and Vice President address key conservation issues during recent visit to Thailand
IUCN President Mr Zhang Xinsheng and IUCN Vice President Mr Malik Amin Aslam visited Bangkok, Thailand from November 22 to 24. The trip highlighted IUCN’s ongoing commitment to supporting governments and civil society organizations further conservation and sustainable development efforts in…
Story | 02 Dec, 2016
Tackling wildlife trafficking through the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
Recognising the significant and detrimental economic, environmental, security-related, and social impacts of the illegal trade in wildlife, 42 countries adopted the Hanoi Statement on Illegal Wildlife Trade on 17 November 2016. The Statement that was adopted at the Hanoi Conference on illegal…
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 | 08 Nov, 2016
Prachuap Khiri Khan is a coastal province located on the western coast of the Gulf of Thailand. With 251 km of coastline, the province attracts many tourists, with Hua Hin being the best-known resort town. This is also the site of Marriott Hua Hin Resort and Spa, a partner of IUCN for the last…
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…