Grey literature | 2019
Water, energy and food security nexus in Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia
This study is aimed at the assessment of current policies as well as regulatory and legal frameworks on renewable energy and energy efficiency, water management, the food security nexus and sustainable development in the countries of Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia. It also closely considers climate…
Press release | 15 Oct, 2019
Charting a course to sustainability and equity in the blue economy
CEESP News: By Dr. Nathan Bennett, Chair of the 'People and the Ocean' CEESP Specialist Group.
The global rush to develop the ‘blue economy’ risks harming both the marine environment and human wellbeing. Bold policies and actions are urgently needed. This paper outlines five priorities…
Grey literature | 2019
Water use and Nexus opportunities in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam : an overview
Story | 07 Oct, 2019
IUCN receives special recognition award from the Government of Ghana
On 4th October, 2019, IUCN was honoured with a special recognition award from the Government of Ghana for the organisation’s immense contribution to the REDD+ process in Ghana.
Story | 30 Sep, 2019
BRIDGE: Hydrodiplomacy in Action
Globally, over 310 lake and river basins stretch across national borders. Around 60% of those lack any type of cooperative management framework. Good transboundary water management is crucial for peace, security, economic development and environmental…
Story | 10 Sep, 2019
New IUCN Report paves the way for a standardised methodology to measure plastic leakage
On 27 August 2019 at the World Water Week in Sweden, IUCN launched a report that identified numerous gaps and opportunities for developing a standard methodology to measure the extent of the plastic pollution crisis. The urgently needed methodology will provide…
Story | 29 Aug, 2019
The Future of Dams - Viable Options or Stranded Assets?
Since the 1997 IUCN-World Bank study 'Large Dams: Learning from the Past, Looking at the Future' and the subsequent establishment of the World Commission on Dams, IUCN recognises dams are, for better or worse, an integral part of a post fossil-fuel future in which energy needs are met for all.…
Story | 21 Aug, 2019
IUCN’s “Close the Plastic Tap” Programme at World Water Week
World Water Week, which has become the central hub for the global water community, is taking place in Stockholm, Sweden, from 25 to 30 September 2019. This year’s theme is “Water for society – Including all” and IUCN will be joining dedicated…
Story | 30 Jul, 2019
IUCN reaches out to American companies in Thailand to join new business and biodiversity platform
As part of its outreach efforts, IUCN Asia delivered a presentation about Thailand Thailand Bio-Diversity Network Alliance (B-DNA) to the Food and Agriculture Committee members of the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Thailand, on Monday 22 July, in Bangkok.
Story | 18 Jul, 2019
Rio Doce Panel experts call for monitoring Lake Juparanã’s environment and water supplies
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 19 July 2019 (IUCN) – The IUCN-led Rio Doce Panel issued new recommendations today calling on officials to monitor the impacts of a temporary dam on Lake Juparanã and avoid further contamination of local water supplies.