Story | 30 Aug, 2023
Women in Ilalasimba village, located in the Iringa Region of Tanzania, engage in economic activities, focusing mostly on agriculture.
Story | 18 Aug, 2023
Under the guidance of Rwanda's Ministry of Environment ( MoE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources ( MINAGRI) and with the financial support from AREECA project funded by the International Climate Initiative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation…
Story | 08 Aug, 2023
Enhancing Water Governance in the Ruvuma River Basin
The Ruvuma River Basin is a vital water source for communities, agriculture, and industries in Malawi, Tanzania and Mozambique. Learn how Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States, in collaboration with IUCN through BRIDGE 5, are strengthening water cooperation in the region.…
News | 07 Aug, 2023
The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) and the A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI) announced a groundbreaking partnership to create a Center for Species Survival (CSS) in Nigeria, located in the Amurum Forest Reserve in Jos. The official agreement was signed by the IUCN…
Story | 30 Jun, 2023
Conservation and anti-poaching initiatives in Africa have often overlooked the invaluable perspectives and involvement of local communities living in important conservation landscapes. Learn how the…
Story | 29 Jun, 2023
Navigating transboundary waters in Eastern and Southern Africa
Water, a precious resource that knows no boundaries, plays a vital role in sustaining ecosystems and supporting socio-economic development. Effective management and governance of transboundary water resources are crucial to ensure sustainable development in regions where multiple countries share…
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.
Story | 13 Jun, 2023
Embracing Green Finance: A Journey of Climate Adaptation and Opportunity in Rwanda
While the enablers of climate finance are still finding their footing, the financial industry grapples with limited knowledge and information architecture regarding climate change. The emerging frameworks and contextualized approaches, coupled with the sector's immaturity in embracing green…
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 | 07 Jun, 2023
Identification, prioritisation and validation of restoration interventions
A community-driven and inclusive process was informed by Indigenous Peoples and technical knowledge and best practices on sustainable management of natural resources.