News | 11 Mar, 2024
IUCN and Korea work towards effective protected and conserved areas
The Korea National Parks Service (KNPS) carried out the project “Further develop an effective system of protected and conserved areas, including OECM in the Republic of Korea and Asia”, under the IUCN-Ministry of Environment of Korea Framework Partnership Programme.
Story | 11 Mar, 2024
China OECM is Getting Ready for Scaling Out: The Road to Expansion
IUCN China convened an expert meeting, in May 2023, aimed at advancing the national commitment to the development of the Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs). Participants from government bodies, research institutions, universities, and NGOs exchanged their research and…
Story | 08 Mar, 2024
Meet the Mentors: in the words of WIOMPAN leaders
Learn about the potential and impact of the mentorship programme of the IUCN Green List in the Western Indian Ocean region, in the words of WIOMPAN (Western Indian Ocean Marine Protected Areas Network) mentors themselves.
IUCN Statement | 08 Mar, 2024
IUCN President and Director General’s Statement on International Women’s Day
Achieving gender equality and empowering women in environmental action are crucial for meeting our objectives in sustainable development, global climate efforts and biodiversity conservation. Despite this, women remain significantly disadvantaged in terms of rights, access to, and ownership over…
Story | 08 Mar, 2024
Oma Tafua celebrates 20 years of whale research and conservation success
Oma Tafua (meaning “to treasure whales”) Kiwa initiative project, a non-profit organisation in Niue, has achieved remarkable results in whale research. Between 2022 and 2023, the organisation documented over 70 individual humpback whales in Niue's…
Blog | 07 Mar, 2024
As the world celebrates International Women's Day, it's crucial to recognize and applaud the indispensable role women play in conservation efforts, particularly in the unique context of the Pacific Islands. The intersection between nature and human well-being is profoundly felt in Small Island…
Story | 03 Mar, 2024
Local communities in South Malekula empowered to protect natural resources
Seven new conservation sites were established when the LAMACCA Kiwa Initiative project team conducted their capacity trainings for community conservation and environment committees in South Malekula in September 2023.
News | 01 Mar, 2024
Nairobi, Kenya, 1 March (IUCN) – A new report from the ENACT Partnership released today during the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) concludes that the global community must better integrate actions on climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation…
Story | 19 Feb, 2024
Kiwa: Guardian of the ocean inspires project name
Buried under the Pacific Ocean, there lie hidden worlds of wonder and surprise.
Story | 16 Feb, 2024
IUCN's North America Regional Director represents the voice of the Union on the Steering Committee of the America the Beautiful for All Coalition.