Story | 17 Jun, 2019
Peer-to-peer learning: Indigenous peoples share solutions
Forty-two representatives of indigenous organisations from around the world recently met in Tecpan, Guatemala to share experiences and learn from one another on environmental, business and social issues – taking another step toward a common understanding.
Story | 17 Jun, 2019
Six years of conservation progress in Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot
More than 100 conservation and development practitioners attended the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) Phase II Final Assessment Workshop, held from 28 to 30 May in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Story | 16 Jun, 2019
اللواء البزايعة كرم الشاعر بدرع تقديرية
ضمن جولات المدير الاقليمي للاتحاد الدولي لحماية الطبيعة الدكتور هاني الشاعر التي تمت بتاريخ 13/06/2019؛ تم الاجتماع بعطوفة المدير العام للدفاع المدني عطوفة اللواء مصطفى البزايعة .
Press release | 12 Jun, 2019
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, 12 June 2019 (IUCN) – New recommendations aimed at supporting the decision-making process regarding the three-year Rio Doce fishing ban and enhancing fishery recovery efforts in the basin and adjacent coastal zone were released today by the IUCN-led independent panel…
Story | 10 Jun, 2019
CCAD presents award to Grethel Aguilar for her track record in the region
The Central American Commission for Environment and Development (known in Spanish as CCAD) presented Dr Grethel Aguilar with an award for her track record as Region
Story | 07 Jun, 2019
IUCN advises “in danger” status for three World Heritage sites
IUCN, the official advisor on natural World Heritage, recommends for three natural sites to be listed as “World Heritage in danger”: the Sundarbans in Bangladesh, Mexico’s Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and the Ohrid region in North Macedonia.
DG Statement | 07 Jun, 2019
IUCN Director General’s statement on World Oceans Day 2019
Exploring gender dimensions of humankind’s relationship with the ocean
Humanity’s historical bond with the ocean brings to mind…
Story | 07 Jun, 2019
Launch of comic book: “THE POSEIDON PATROL – The Reef Riders”
In celebration of World Oceans Day on June 8, Comics Uniting Nations, in collaboration with IUCN, the French Ministry in charge of the Overseas Territories, the International Coral Reef Initiative, Gallifrey Foundation, UNICEF, The World’s Largest Lesson and PCI…
Story | 28 May, 2019
Announcing two new Specialist Groups
CEESP is excited to announce two new Specialist Groups to work across disciplines to enhance the CEESP strategic plan leading up to the World Conservation Congress in 2020. If your area of expertise falls within one of these groups, we invite you to join and learn more about getting involved!…
Story | 28 May, 2019
IUCN endorses global ‘Oceans Plastics Charter’
At the recent Nature Champions Summit in Canada, IUCN signed onto the Canada-led Oceans Plastics Charter. This five-part plan symbolises global commitment at the highest levels to rethink the world’s relationship with plastics and shift…