Story | 30 Jun, 2020
Belize ignites technology to put out forest fires in the Selva Maya forest
Agility is the word that defines the Belize Forest Department’s ability to control fires in the Selva Maya. This is possible thanks to the support from the German Government through the Selva Maya Program, which through the German Development…
Story | 29 Jun, 2020
Crop production in restoration: Healthier land without jeopardising food security goals
Tree-based landscapes can be some of our best nature-based solutions to sustain land health. A new study investigates the benefits of integrating crop production into global restoration efforts.
Story | 29 Jun, 2020
Forest sector responds to pandemic: Insights from Cameroon, Mexico, Nepal and South Korea
From healing forests to the landscape approach, prominent forest professionals from Cameroon, Mexico, Nepal and South Korea address some of the immediate challenges of the COVID 19 pandemic and share insights on strategic responses and innovations.
Story | 26 Jun, 2020
IUCN launches a promotional video to tackle marine plastic pollution in the Caribbean
Up to 12 million tons of plastic debris enter the ocean every year. This has adverse impacts on the health of ocean ecosystems, the integrity of food supplies and people’s livelihoods. IUCN is increasing its efforts to help…
Story | 26 Jun, 2020
On behalf of organizers, IUCN would like to express our sincere thanks for all applicants of marine turtle conservation volunteer programme 2020 in Hon Cau Marine Protected Area.
Story | 25 Jun, 2020
Within the framework of its project Accelerating Tiger Recovery Along the Thailand-Myanmar Border, and in cooperation with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP), IUCN is pleased to announce a request for proposals for tiger conservation in the western portion…
Story | 24 Jun, 2020
Collect Earth: Now part of the toolkit for The Restoration Initiative
Making digital technology and satellite imagery in land use assessment more accessible for forest landscape restoration
Story | 24 Jun, 2020
TRI partners share experiences on payment for ecosystem services
The Restoration Initiative teams from China, Myanmar and Pakistan share knowledge on payments for ecosystem services with other experts in China.
Story | 19 Jun, 2020
Scaling up Sustainable Flood-based Livelihood Models in Dong Thap Muoi
On May 25th 2020, the Thap Muoi District Agricultural Service Center in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Resources Geography organised a training event on "Building sustainable livelihood models in Dong Thap Muoi". The…
Story | 17 Jun, 2020
Protecting Fish Broodstock in Stung Treng Province
The stretch of the Mekong that passes through Stung Treng Province is abundant in deep pools, rapids, rocky and sandy islands, and inundated forests, which provide vital habitats for broodstock or “mother fish”.