Story | 05 Mar, 2024
C3 Fiji inspires students to protect mangroves
World Wetlands Day reminds us of the vital role the ecosystems play in protecting our communities and improving our planet. Imagine a future where healthy mangroves thrive, protecting coastlines, filtering water, and nurturing marine life.
Story | 04 Mar, 2024
C3 Fiji Kiwa Initiative Project empowers women in mangrove forests for better livelihoods
The Community Centred Conservation (C3) Fiji Kiwa Initiative recognises that women are often overlooked and excluded in mainstream development projects. In their rural project locations across Northern Vanua Levu, the organisation sees the distinct roles played by both men and women in…
Story | 04 Mar, 2024
C3’s LMMA project builds climate change resilience through trainings
Fiji, like many other low-lying Pacific islands, faces a host of threats to its communities and natural ecosystems due to climate change. These challenges impact both people and the environment in significant ways.
News | 22 Feb, 2024
Kiribati launch Marine Spatial Planning with Pacific BioScapes
With vast ocean resources under its care, Kiribati is determined to manage them responsibly through marine spatial planning (MSP).
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 | 14 Feb, 2024
Today we commemorate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an annual observance that celebrates the achievements and contributions of women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This day recognizes the importance of gender equality and…
Blog | 01 Feb, 2024
Wetlands, often overlooked and undervalued, are, in fact, one of the most vital and productive ecosystems on our planet. They serve as the world's natural sponges and water purifiers, playing an indispensable role in climate regulation, maintaining the global hydrological cycle, and safeguarding…
Story | 02 Nov, 2023
Navigating blue horizons: Belize’s quest for marine excellence with the IUCN Green List
In the crystal-clear waters of Belize’s marine environment lies a challenge: how to ensure the effective conservation of marine biodiversity while ensuring sustainable financial and human capacities and the rights and values of local rightsholders and stakeholders in and around the marine and…
News | 05 Jun, 2023
IUCN Launches the Project “Enhancing climate resilience of Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan"
Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Muawieh Radaideh, The Minister of Environment, The International Union for Conservation of Nature – Regional Office for West Asia (IUCN ROWA) and Global Affairs Canada launched the project "Enhancing Climate Resilience of Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan". The…