Story | 03 Aug, 2017
The power of dialogues integral to sustainable land use in Tanzania and Brazil
In southern Tanzania and the Upper Itajaí Valley of Brazil, constructive dialogues are a primary avenue for exploring and reconciling different and sometimes competing stakeholder perspectives within landscapes. The Land Use Dialogue initiative, coordinated by The Forests Dialogue, with a host…
Story | 19 Jul, 2017
IUCN Pakistan - Annual Report 2016
It gives me great pleasure to present IUCN Pakistan’s annual report for the year 2016. The continued dedication of IUCN Pakistan’s staff and members has put IUCN Pakistan back on an upward trajectory. As we continue to set high standards, we are also mindful of the challenges that lie ahead of…
Press release | 22 Jun, 2017
Gland, Switzerland – IUCN former President, globally recognised environmentalist Yolanda Kakabadse, will Chair the new IUCN independent scientific and technical advisory panel on the restoration of the Rio Doce watershed in Brazil, following the 2015 collapse of the Fundão tailings dam at the…
Story | 09 Jun, 2017
Is the tide turning for oceans?
This opinion editorial, authored by Aban Marker Kabraji, Regional Director for IUCN Asia, highlights how establishing marine protected areas could be a key means of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and curbing climate impacts.
Story | 04 May, 2017
Working together to build MPAs for long-term marine resources management
Our oceans, coasts and wetlands are crucial for our survival. Mangrove forests, for example, sequester massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and protect coastal communities from cyclone storm surges, while coastal wetlands and coral reefs provide breeding and nesting grounds for…
Story | 31 Mar, 2017
World Water Day celebrated at the Barrett Hodgson University
IUCN COuntry Representative, Mr. Mahmood Akhtar Cheema, was invited as Chief Guest by the Barrett Hodgson University (BHU) on the occasion of the World Water Day on 22nd March 2017 at its Karachi Campus.
Story | 30 Mar, 2017
New IUCN-led independent scientific panel to support recovery of Rio Doce Basin in Brazil
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, announced today that it is establishing an Independent Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (ISTAP) to support the recovery of the Rio Doce Basin and the affected communities, following…
Story | 24 Mar, 2017
Plant more trees, and reduce and recycle waste water
In collaboration with IUCN Pakistan and the Planning & Development Department, the Environmental Cell of Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) celebrated the International Day of Forests on March 21 and World Water Day on March 22 at the FATA Secretariat. Both days were…
Story | 22 Mar, 2017
Water – a key factor for forest landscape restoration in Brazil
Current drought conditions underscore Espirito Santo state’s support for intensive restoration assessments to help structure a landscape-level incentives programme for improving the watershed.
Story | 02 Feb, 2017
MFF/FAO joint report: New low-cost mechanism for investing in mangrove protection and restoration
Mangroves for the Future (MFF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have designed a new low-cost mechanism that enables investors to promote mangrove conservation and restoration through provision of funding to local communities.