Publication | 2024
State of West African marine protected areas 2022
The coastal zone of West Africa extends approx. 6,000 km, from Mauritania in the north, passing through the deeply indented coasts of the islands and estuaries, then the lagoon coasts and the coastal strips of the Gulf of Guinea, up to Nigeria. The small island state of the Cabo Verde Islands,…
Story | 20 Mar, 2024
Mozambique: Climate Change Adaptation Project Engages Four Districts in Inhambane Province
In order to cope with the effects of climate change, the districts of Mabote, Govuro, Inhassoro and Vilankulos, in Inhambane Province, will benefit from the Community-Based Adaptation Project (CBA SCALE+) which aims to strengthen the resilience of local communities, with an emphasis on…
Story | 20 Mar, 2024
Beyond the Catch: Women Driving Octopus Conservation in Namau Fishing Communities
In the Coastal village of Namau, in Metuge District, coral reefs and the fishing resources are essential for the community, providing substance, income, and cultural significance. However, destructive fishing practices to harvest octopus combined with other human and natural factors were…
News | 15 Feb, 2024
Empowering Blue Futures: Launch of the ReSea Project in Madagascar
The ReSea Project, a $30 million CAD initiative supported by Global Affairs Canada and led by Mission Inclusion and the IUCN, launched today in Antsiranana, Madagascar, aiming to boost climate resilience and economic empowerment for 275,000 people across the Indian Ocean region.
Story | 13 Dec, 2023
Exploring the Triumphs of Transboundary Water Diplomacy: The BRIDGE Programme's Decade-Long Journey in the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save Transboundary Basins in Southern Africa.
Story | 04 Dec, 2023
Bamboo: A Promising Resource for the Restoration of Degraded Landscapes in Cameroon
Deforestation, climate change, land degradation, and inflation in food, oil, and fuel prices are just some of the many challenges affecting the Cameroonian economy.
The Restoration Initiative (TRI) is providing solutions to these problems in the landscapes of Mbalmayo, Douala-Edéa and…
Story | 28 Nov, 2023
Strengthening Conservation in Mozambique: A Collaboration for Niassa Special Reserve
In November, IUCN ESARO and Wildlife Conservation Society Mozambique signed a grant agreement funded by the SADC TFCA Financing Facility and the German Development Cooperation. This significant 200,000 Euro grant is dedicated to bolstering law enforcement and addressing human-wildlife conflict…
News | 27 Oct, 2023
SOS Lemurs to continue until 2029 thanks to 9.5 million CHF extension
In an ongoing commitment to protect one of the world’s most threatened primate groups, IUCN Save Our Species is proud to announce the extension of the SOS Lemurs initiative with a 9.5 million CHF second phase. The only initiative dedicated…
News | 18 Oct, 2023
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in collaboration with the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), under the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries…
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.…