Story | 27 Nov, 2019
Nueva publicación: “Gobernanza para la Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas”
El Centro de Derecho Ambiental y la Oficina Regional para México, América Central y el Caribe, ambas de la UICN se complacen en compartir su más reciente publicación titulada “Gobernanza para la Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas”, misma que fue presentada en el marco de la PreCOP25 de la CMNUCC…
Story | 26 Nov, 2019
UICN y el grupo de mujeres de 5C de Costa Rica reflexionaron sobre la gobernanza climática y el importante rol de las organizaciones de mujeres para impulsar una política de adaptación con cara de mujer.
Story | 25 Nov, 2019
Tangled roots and changing tides: law at the service of mangrove conservation and sustainable use
A pioneering global study details the legal and institutional frameworks governing mangroves and proposes solutions to address gaps and weaknesses identified.
Story | 19 Nov, 2019
Sharing nature education practices at teachers’ training in China
CEC Regional Vice Chair Hanying Li presented #NatureForAll and nature education best practice from Europe to teachers from primary and middle schools in China
Story | 19 Nov, 2019
10-day workshop in Cambodia further strengthens capacity of national wetlands managers
From 14 to 23 October, the Mekong Wetlands University Network (MWUN) organised a workshop to strengthen the management capacity of wetlands officials in Cambodia. 33 participants, including Ramsar site and wetland managers, local rangers and…
Story | 19 Nov, 2019
IUCN conducts wetland management training for Lao environment officers
Mekong Wetlands University Network and IUCN Lao PDR recently organised a 11-day training on wetland ecology and management for environment officers working in Beung Kiat Ngong and Xe Champhone Ramsar sites in Pakse, Champasak Province.
Story | 18 Nov, 2019
World Toilet Day 2019: Access to sanitation means dignity, opportunity, safety
World Toilet Day, celebrated on 19 November every year, is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which promises sanitation for all by 2030. As more than half the global population still…
Story | 18 Nov, 2019
Tourism in Protected Areas – A double-edged sword
Tourism in many of Asia’s protected areas is growing rapidly, often leading to a range of environmental and social impacts. The importance of mitigating the impacts of tourism and enhancing its benefits has consistently been…
Story | 18 Nov, 2019
After a successful coastal cleanup to raise awareness about marine plastic pollution in July, the Thailand Bio-Diversity Network Alliance (B-DNA) organised its first members’ get-together and workshop on 17 October.
Story | 08 Nov, 2019
UICN participó en el diálogo sobre Océanos, cambio climático y la Agenda 2030 durante la PreCOP25
En la PreCOP se reflexionó sobre la ciencia, la política y las herramientas disponibles para visibilizar y aprovechar las oportunidades que ofrecen los océanos para hacer frente al cambio climático y sus efectos. En este contexto, el Dr. Alejandro Iza invitó a invitó a la comunidad internacional…