Story | 29 Apr, 2021
The Latin America and Caribbean Protected Planet Report 2020
Released on 28 April 2021, this report analyses the progress in the fulfillment of the components of Aichi Target 11 of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 51 countries and territories of Latin America and the Caribbean. This endeavour brought together 58 authors from more than 40…
Story | 29 Apr, 2021
Inspire nature connections and conservation through the #NatureForAll inspired BackyardBio campaign
Inspired by #NatureForAll, this campaign spearheaded by Canadian NGO Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants aims to provide an easy, fun and engaging experience that will inspire people around the world to learn more, get…
Story | 29 Apr, 2021
First steps towards the Shar Mountains Management Plan
The public consultations for the future Shar Mountains National Park Management Plan officially started today, at a virtual event hosted by the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning of North Macedonia. With the support of IUCN and UNEP, the participatory process will call for the…
Story | 28 Apr, 2021
Protection study of the Vjosa River Valley based on IUCN protected area standards now available
There is a need to protect the Vjosa River Valley along its full length, including its tributaries - confirms the new IUCN WCPA authored study.
Press release | 28 Apr, 2021
Sustainable management of natural resources can reduce risk of armed conflict – IUCN report
Gland, Switzerland, 28 April 2021 (IUCN) – Countries where natural resources such as agricultural land and water become scarce or degraded tend to be more conflict-prone, a new IUCN report finds. The report concludes that conserving and sustainably managing natural resources…
Story | 28 Apr, 2021
Gender & fisheries: Equality vs equity
CEESP News: by Sangeeta Mangubhai, Wildlife Conservation Society *
Gender experts frequently talk about gender equality and gender equity, and although they sound familiar and are related terms, they have different meanings. Understanding these two terms is critical for a fair, just and…
Grey literature | 2021
Protection study of the Vjosa River Valley based on IUCN protected area standards
This report provides insight into the rationale and feasability of declaring a protected area for the Vjosa Valley, along with the management objectives and associated protected area categories that would ensure the conservation of the area's key values.
Story | 26 Apr, 2021
Request for proposal (RfP) – Mid-Term Review Consultant
IUCN Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia is looking to engage an external, independent and qualified expert to submit a Proposal for the individual consultancy of Mid-Term Review Consultant in Serbia of the project “…
Story | 23 Apr, 2021
Chile and IUCN kick off a historic process for the country’s National System of Protected Areas
The National Forestry and Parks Agency (CONAF) of Chile and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), on the occasion of International Earth Day 2021, are beginning a historic process towards a new era in managing the country's National System of Protected Areas (SNASPE).
Story | 23 Apr, 2021
Grants to the total value of 684’461 EUR have been awarded to four organisations in Madagascar to address biodiversity conservation needs in line with national policy and the priorities of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD).