IUCN event
Tackling the Twin Climate Change and Biodiversity Crises
The twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the biggest risks facing our ability to survive and thrive on this planet. This event, taking place on the margins of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, will explain the severity of these crises, mobilise a range of actors…
IUCN event
Challenges and progress of environmental philanthropy as a key player for the SDGs achievement
This SDG Action Weekend side event, convened by Filantropía Cortés Solari, Velux Fonden, and IUCN, seeks to report on the main advances but also challenges faced by the philanthropic sector when promoting the scope of the environmental SDGs, whether in marine or terrestrial matters.
News | 09 Sep, 2023
Sustainable agriculture supports biodiversity conservation, IUCN study confirms
The comparative analysis was conducted across 20 farms situated within three micro-watersheds located in the western Guatemalan Highlands. This region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and is characterized by elevated poverty rates.
Story | 08 Aug, 2023
From Passion to Action: Young Leaders Driving Sustainability at Bahrain's Eco-Summit
Sara Albanna, Bahrain Women Association for Human Development
Story | 08 Aug, 2023
Youth Voices of the Colombian Amazon
Paola Margarita Chindoy, Kamentsa Indigenous woman
The Amazon needs to be heard and protected. Ensuring the active and effective participation of Indigenous youth from the territories is the way to ensure that decisions represent the communities that fight daily…
Story | 07 Aug, 2023
The Danger of a Protected Area When Young People Are Not Involved
The case of Virunga National Park. Without the involvement of young people living in the vicinity of protected areas, ecosystem conservation and management will always have failures and serious problems.
Story | 07 Aug, 2023
Delphine Magara & Charlotte Qin, Co-founders of Meeting of Waters
“What if Water could talk?” This question is the origin of Meeting of Waters – a youth led art collective that “gives water a voice”, grounded in science and…
Story | 07 Aug, 2023
Youth Empowerment in Watershed Management in Jharkhand, India
Sujit Choudhury, Secretary Integrated River Basin Management Society
Story | 07 Aug, 2023
Youth Climate Conclave (YCC): Youth’s Commitment to Promote ‘Sustainable Lifestyle’
Ms. Monmi Barua, Associate Fellow, Environment Education Awareness (EEA), TERI; Dr. Livleen K Kahlon, Associate Director and Senior Fellow, EEA, TERI; Ms. Taru Mehta, Area Convener and Fellow, EEA, TERI
Blog | 07 Aug, 2023
Building a Sustainable Future: Mastering the Ten Essential Skills
Youth need skills like environmental literacy, critical thinking, leadership, cultural competence, resilience, and data analysis for a sustainable future. Encouraging their development through hands-on learning, mentorship, recognition, and education is crucial. They can advocate for social…