IUCN Statement | 02 Jun, 2020
The International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN, extends its warm congratulations to Carlos Manuel Rodríguez on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Story | 27 May, 2020
The light in the forest: A lesson in optimism from conservationists in Brazil
CEESP News - by Lydia Cardona, Manager, Center for Communities and Conservation at Conservation International
An innovative workshop on conflict sensitivity and conflict transformation was held in Brazil in February. Supported by PeaceNexus Foundation, the workshop centered around…
Story | 20 May, 2020
On Friday, 17 April 2020, Skype meeting with designated nodal officials from State Forest departments and Government officials from National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (NAEB) was held to apprise the nodal officers about IUCN-MoEFCC…
Story | 14 May, 2020
Building a community of practices on Nature-based Solutions in North Africa - PPI-OSCAN
Civil society associations from North Africa in Libya, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, are promoting "Nature-based Solutions" interventions to adapt their ecosystems, protect their local biodiversity while facing societal challenges. Learn how the civil society associations from the programme…
Story | 14 May, 2020
New bio-economy taking root in forests
The current way many people use nature to produce products such as food, cosmetics or clothing is by almost any measure, untenable. What needs to happen to transform our global economy into one based on the sustainable use of biological resources…
Story | 13 May, 2020
Blue Finance builds an alliance to monetise and more effectively protect Marine Protected Areas
A key obstacle to effectively managing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is a lack of economic resources, but at the Oriental Mindoro MPA in the Philippines, a consortium of dedicated partners is turning one of the world`s most productive ecosystems…
Story | 05 May, 2020
Renaissance of a protected area in Democratic Republic of Congo
A participatory and inclusive consulatation process has breathed new life into the Mangai Hunting Domain and Hippopotamus Reserve. Here's how.
Story | 28 Apr, 2020
NEW MEANING OF EARTH DAY IN 2020: Business’ Perspective for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19
IUCN India hosted a virtual discussion with big corporate houses on “Business Sector Responsibilities, Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19” on 22 April 2020.
Story | 28 Apr, 2020
IUCN India hosted a virtual discussion with its member organizations on “Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19” on 22 April 2020.
Story | 22 Apr, 2020
Private sector role in sustainable management and restoration of Thailand’s forests
Over forty representatives from leading private sector companies in Thailand gathered to discuss new approaches for sustainably managing and restoring Thailand’s forests. This one-day workshop, hosted by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Forum on Forests (…