Story | 15 May, 2017
During the weekend of Earth Day 2017 celebrations, over 80 individuals gathered in a four-day Forum and launched the BalkaNatureNet, set up to become a transnational meeting point for all individuals working in the fields of nature conservation and education for sustainable development (ESD) in…
Story | 21 Mar, 2017
The Russian President has declared 2017 the Year of Ecology. This decision will draw public attention towards environmental issues, support the protection of ecological and biological diversity and reinforce ecological security of the country. The Action Plan for the Year of Ecology provides for…
Story | 08 Mar, 2017
Empowering women in water management - International Women's Day 2017
IUCN is committed to gender equality. To support International Women's Day, the Water Programme compiled some of their most recent efforts to empower women in decisions and actions for sustainable water management.
Story | 26 Jan, 2017
World Wetlands Day: Strengthening resilience and collaboration to reduce disaster risk
On February 2nd the world celebrates its wetlands – complex ecosystems that provide a wide variety of services and benefits for people and nature. Wetlands such as estuaries, mangroves, marshes, and swamps play, beyond their biological role, a key part in helping people cope with disasters. Yet…
Story | 25 Jan, 2017
The five years long project “Institutional Support to the management of Protected Areas in Albania” has come to its end, significantly contributing to the progress that has been made in the field of nature protection in Albania.
Story | 10 Jan, 2017
Nature-based tourism in Albania
The sustainable tourism in protected areas is still in its early stages of development in Albania. IUCN Member, the Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania (INCA) is encouraging and initiating it in the only marine protected area in the country, Karaburun-Sazan Marine National Park, through…
Story | 05 Dec, 2016
A boost to cross-border conservation between Albania and Montenegro
National Agency for Protected Areas of Albania and Public Enterprise National Parks of Montenegro signed a cooperation agreement today in Podgorica, deciding to enhance the cross-border cooperation in nature protection. Only the wise use of the biodiversity will guarantee the preservation of…
Story | 18 Nov, 2016
New zoning plan for Lake Skadar
A new zoning plan that defines the protection levels of the Lake Skadar Nature Managed Reserve (MNR) and enables its effective management was presented beginning of the month in Shkodra. The consultation process was led by the Regional Administration for Protected Areas (RAPA), with the support…
Story | 15 Nov, 2016
EUROPARC Conference, Parc Jura Vaudois, Switzerland, 19 October, 2016
Story | 02 Nov, 2016
Outcomes of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016 - what do they mean for Europe?
On 7 November 2016, IUCN and the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the EU will host an event to discuss the key outcomes of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016 and how they can support environmental action in Europe. The event will take place at the Permanent Representation of the Slovak…