Story | 10 Apr, 2024
Stakeholders commit to new GEF project implementation in Nepal
A Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project in Nepal named 'Restoring the degraded watershed and livelihoods of Lakhandei river basin through Sustainable Land Management’ held its inception workshop in Lalbandi, Sarlahi district of the Madhesh Province on 7 April 2024. The purpose of the…
Story | 08 Mar, 2024
Oma Tafua celebrates 20 years of whale research and conservation success
Oma Tafua (meaning “to treasure whales”) Kiwa initiative project, a non-profit organisation in Niue, has achieved remarkable results in whale research. Between 2022 and 2023, the organisation documented over 70 individual humpback whales in Niue's…
IUCN event
IUCN ROWA Announces the Opening of its New Office Building with Distinguished Guests
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) is thrilled to announce the opening of its new office building, a momentous occasion marked by the presence of esteemed guests and partners. The event took place on February 18, 2024, with Dr. Hany El…
Story | 08 Nov, 2023
Through a multi-day engagement with local women, men, girls and boys, as well as rangers and Sheikhs from the reserve's surrounding communities, IUCN ensured a space for the voices of local peoples in the future management of AlUla’s largest nature reserve.
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…
News | 28 Jul, 2023
High-level document explains why nature-positive initiatives must be fast-tracked, with RCU’s concept of Comprehensive Regeneration in AlUla highlighted as a model for responsible development through the key principles of respect for landscape, culture and heritage.
Released on the…
Page | 27 Jul, 2023
Strategy and The Execution Plan of Ecosystem Restoration and Agroforestry for Al Ula
AlUla, a region with a unique natural environment and diverse ecosystems, has been a custodian of rich biodiversity and cultural heritage for centuries. However, in recent decades, human activities like droughts, overgrazing, wood cutting, and unorganized arid land cultivation have led to…
Page | 26 Jul, 2023
AlUla Protected Areas Network (APAN)
In collaboration with the Royal Commission for Albula (RCU), IUCN is dedicated to safeguarding the natural heritage of AlUla County and achieving international conservation standards. This project aims to establish a network of protected areas that adhere to best practices, ensuring equitable…
Page | 26 Jul, 2023
Enhancing Climate Resilience of Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan
The project "Enhancing Climate Resilience of Biodiversity hotspots in Jordan" aims to enhance the resilience of vulnerable ecosystems and communities dependent on natural resources, to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. Well-designed and effectively managed protected areas provide…
Page | 18 Sep, 2023
Job Creation to Prevent Soil Erosion and Reduce Evaporation in Zarqa Ma'in Dam
The project is funded by GIZ- Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, and the project aims to Improve the living conditions of the Jordanian host communities and Syrian refugees by creating job opportunities to reduce soil erosion and minimize evaporation in the Zarqa Ma'in…