Policy brief | 2022
International funding to support the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
International financial flows to developing countries and their magnitude are an essential part of resource mobilization to support the implementation of the framework. Developing countries face critical needs to conserve biodiversity and struggle with mobilizing financial resources to address…
Policy brief
Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030
Story | 24 Nov, 2022
A scenario analysis of Koh Libong municipal waste management practices and policies
Since February 2021 until October 2022, IUCN Thailand has been working with partners such as SAVE Andaman Network to implement the project “Enhancing circular economy model at the local level and improving municipal waste management practices and policies”, with support from the European Union (…
Position paper | 2022
IUCN Position Paper for CBD COP15 on support mechanisms
The adoption of the framework will need to be supported by strong mechanisms. IUCN provides recommendations on the mainstreaming of biodiversity, mechanisms for planning, monitoring, reporting and review, and on capacity-building, technical and scientific cooperation, knowledge management, among…
IUCN event
Sports for Nature: A new pathway for sports to achieve nature-positive action
The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, along with IUCN and the United Nations Environment Programme, and support from the International Olympic Committee, will launch the first-ever Sports for Nature Framework, aimed at engaging sports organisations on nature.
IUCN event
The side event will showcase CitiesWithNature and RegionsWithNature as the global platforms for mobilizing, inspiring and enhancing implementation and action by local and subnational governments, to support their national governments in contributing towards the implementation of…
Information brief | 2022
This paper shares a perspective on what we consider as key considerations and main requirements to bear in mind to conclude a GBF designed to be ‘fit for purpose’. In other words, an effective, practical and implementable framework, concise and easy to communicate and capable of galvanizing…
Story | 22 Nov, 2022
Located in Phang-nga province in the south of Thailand. Koh Yao is a dream destination for many travellers as it consists of pristine beaches, unspoilt coastline, rice fields, mountains, and forests. However, it is not surprising that the other side of island might be an unsightly image.
IUCN Statement | 20 Nov, 2022
As COP27 closed today, IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, expressed its concern over the slow progress in tackling the climate crisis. At the same time, IUCN welcomed the clear recognition of the key role that Nature-based Solutions can play in addressing climate change,…
News | 16 Nov, 2022
IUCN and TCP Viet Nam collaborate on EPR to support the circular economy
MONRE led the revision of Law on Environmental Protection (LEP), which was approved by the National Assembly in December 2020. The LEP’s Articles 54-55 provide the legal basis for Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR), initially for six sectors: packaging, electrical goods, tires, batteries,…