Story | 12 Sep, 2019
Where culture, spirituality and conservation meet
CEESP News: by the SCB Religion and Conservation Biology Working Group & the IUCN CEESP Theme on Culture, Spirituality and Conservation
This short film is about some of the places where culture, spirituality and conservation meet, and why working together could make all the…
Story | 12 Sep, 2019
Nature-based Solutions emphasised at Asia-Pacific Climate Week
On 5 September 2019, IUCN Asia led a thematic dialogue on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for ocean ecosystems and water resources during the Asia-Pacific Climate Week.
Story | 11 Sep, 2019
Reflections on gender, fisheries and managing the environment: Solomon Islands case study
CEESP News: by Duta Bero Kauhiona and CEESP member Whitney Yadao-Evans
Publishing a research article under The Pacific Community (SPC), the authors investigate the boundaries of gender, women's empowerment, and natural resource management in the fisheries sector of Solomon Islands
Story | 06 Sep, 2019
Valientes mujeres guatemaltecas de la Selva Maya apuntan a la conservación de las áreas protegidas
Este evento coincidió con el Día Internacional de la Mujer Indígena. Como parte del respeto a la cultura y del fortalecimiento de la participación efectiva, se contó con el apoyo de un traductor del español a la lengua Q'eqchí.
Story | 05 Sep, 2019
Lamington National Park, traditional land of the Danggan Balun (Five Rivers) People, is part of the World Heritage, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia. Volunteers help on weekends and school holidays at Visitor Centres, and undertake revegetation and fund-raising for projects on the park.
Story | 05 Sep, 2019
Where lions go, Africa goes. Unlocking the value of lions and their landscapes
Lions and their landscapes are a major part of Africa’s lifeblood indicator. Facing a catastrophic decline in lion population and habitat, a fresh report is the first to look in detail at the wider ecosystem services lions and…
Story | 05 Sep, 2019
Remembering Professor Roberto Gambino
A historical figure and living reference for parks and landscape planning passed away 1 August 2019. Architect and Professor of urban and regional planning at Turin Polytechnic from 1981 to 2010, also the founder of the European Documentation Centre on Nature Park Planning at Turin Polytechnic,…
Story | 05 Sep, 2019
Aishah's lifelong dedication to protecting nature and inspiring others to do the same is recognised with an IUCN CEC award.
Story | 05 Sep, 2019
Cities launch park-based programmes to reap health, biodiversity, and financial harvest
Urban biodiversity and healthy natural ecosystems offer a range of benefits to human society, including providing cleaner water, reducing flood risk and storing carbon.
Story | 05 Sep, 2019
The IUCN WCPA Task Force on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) held its fourth meeting on the island of Vilm (Germany) in June. A major focus of the meeting was the further…