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.
Blog | 29 May, 2023
Kigali – Rwanda on 22nd May, 2023 - IUCN Rwanda Country Representative, Ms Kaori Yasuda has urged for immediate actions to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework as a crucial tool in addressing biodiversity loss.
The call was made on 22nd May, 2023…
News | 23 May, 2023
SUSTAIN Eco, a new project aiming to balance sustainability with growth in Tanzania, launched
The Vice President’s Office of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Embassy of Sweden in Tanzania, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have today launched a new project ‘SUSTAIN Eco’ to support ecosystem management across government, businesses, and with local…
Story | 10 May, 2023
Community Members in Tanzania's Tanga-Pemba Seascape set to benefit from new Blue Economy project
The Tanzanian Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Honourable Abdallah Ulega, has today launched Bahari Mali, a three-year (2022–2025) blue economy programme in Tanga, Tanzania.
Blog | 08 May, 2023
IUCN Framework Partners visited IUCN Member (RWCA) in Rwanda
The Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) who has been Member of IUCN in Rwanda since 2021, received a team from IUCN Framework Partners who are in Rwanda for IUCN Framework Partners’ Annual Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.
Currently, RWCA has successfully restored 60…
Story | 01 May, 2023
Mozambique companies champion good practices in value chains
Mozambique has developed a strategy that builds on large companies championing sustainable practices to spread them throughout their value chains. The aim is to accelerate the adoption of good biodiversity practices, by subcontractors and suppliers, that will support biodiversity and economic…