Story | 05 Apr, 2022
The learning journey of NbS in the Pacific
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are defined by IUCN as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits”.
Story | 05 Apr, 2022
First round of concept notes received, what’s next?
The 31st of March was an exciting day for the Local Projects Component of the Kiwa Initiative for the Pacific Island Countries in the ACP as it marked the deadline for the submission of full proposals.
Blog | 23 Mar, 2022
Improving the sustainable use of groundwater in Tongatapu
Many places in the Pacific rely on groundwater as their source of fresh drinking water.
Story | 11 Jan, 2022
UNESCO declares world’s first 5-country biosphere reserve along Mura-Drava-Danube
Stretching across Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia, the world’s first 5-country biosphere reserve, which has been declared by UNESCO in September 2021 covers 700 km of the Mura, Drava and Danube rivers and a total area of almost 1 million hectares in the so-called ‘Amazon of Europe…
Press release | 16 Dec, 2021
IUCN report identifies sites with World Heritage potential in Himalaya and beyond
Gland, Switzerland, 16 December 2021 (IUCN) – A new report lists seven broad areas in the Himalayas, the Hindu Kush and the Karakoram mountain ranges where new natural World Heritage sites could be found. It also identifies possible extensions of existing World Heritage sites,…
Story | 05 Nov, 2021
Fostering collaboration to ensure a more climate change resilient Kye-In Lake in Myanmar
Supported by IUCN’s Mekong WET project, Friends of Wildlife (FOW) Myanmar’s “Supporting Systematic Management of Kye-in Lake” grant has worked with local stakeholders to provide solutions to the impacts of overfishing, agricultural encroachment…
Story | 04 Aug, 2021
Climate change threatens farmers’ livelihoods in Indawgyi Biosphere Reserve, Myanmar
A Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, led by Fauna & Flora International has found that Indawgyi Biosphere Reserve in Myanmar is facing increased risks from climate change impacts. Threats include intense rain causing flooding in paddy fields during the rainy season. This is coupled…