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,…
News | 20 Mar, 2024
PANORAMA launches revamped web platform to amplify solutions for a Healthier Planet
The PANORAMA initiative proudly unveils its revamped web platform, designed to foster streamlined knowledge discovery, enhance inclusivity, and deepen peer connectivity. The relaunch supports the initiative’s mission to document and promote replicable solutions across diverse…
News | 15 Mar, 2024
Enhancing collaboration at European Union borders
Officers from customs, animal and plant health authorities, and environmental authorities convened in Brussels on 14 March for an event focusing on improving border controls for Invasive Alien Species. Effective border controls are a key element in preventing their introduction…
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.
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 | 06 Mar, 2024
Conservation zones reunite communities and revive fish populations in Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand
River Mun is the beating heart of the fisher people who rely on its waters for their livelihood in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchatani. The river, one of the largest and longest in northeast Thailand, is referred to as “mother” by local communities.
Story | 05 Mar, 2024
C3 Fiji inspires students to protect mangroves
World Wetlands Day reminds us of the vital role the ecosystems play in protecting our communities and improving our planet. Imagine a future where healthy mangroves thrive, protecting coastlines, filtering water, and nurturing marine life.
Story | 04 Mar, 2024
C3’s LMMA project builds climate change resilience through trainings
Fiji, like many other low-lying Pacific islands, faces a host of threats to its communities and natural ecosystems due to climate change. These challenges impact both people and the environment in significant ways.