News | 22 Aug, 2023
Excerpt from the special issue of the CEESP publication Policy Matters 23
A new issue of IUCN CEESP’s Policy Matters journal presents seven case studies illustrating collaborative journeys towards more equitable and effective conservation and acts as a call to reorient Indigenous peoples…
Press release | 09 Aug, 2023
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), IUCN’s Indigenous Peoples’ Organisation Members and the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) have agreed to jointly implement a new initiative to support the achievement of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity…
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
Youth Empowerment in Watershed Management in Jharkhand, India
Sujit Choudhury, Secretary Integrated River Basin Management Society
Blog | 07 Aug, 2023
Green Skills to Bridge the Boundaries Between Ideas
As the UN International Youth Day approaches, the author reflects on essential skills for a sustainable future. Recognizing that prejudice is neither helpful nor constructive, the author emphasizes the importance of fostering openness to diverse ideas. These qualities empower youth as effective…
Story | 04 Jul, 2023
Dr. Thomas Brooks is Chief Scientist at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). During his visit to the IUCN Regional Office for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (ORMACC), we talked with Dr. Brooks about the relation between science and conservation, and the…
Story | 23 Jun, 2023
New research on the co-benefits of marine protected areas for nature and people
CEESP Chair of People and the Ocean Specialist Group, Nathan Bennett, published an article titled Co-benefits of marine protected areas for nature and people on June 22 in Nature Sustainability. This research highlights the value of marine protected areas in both environmental…
Blog | 02 Jun, 2023
08 June 2023
For Indigenous Peoples, the ocean is a sacred element that holds profound cultural significance. The Inclusive Conservation Initiative (ICI) strives to enhance support for Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ leadership in the sustainable use and management of their…
Story | 17 May, 2023
22 May 2023
There are approximately 370 million Indigenous Peoples today representing thousands of languages and cultures around the world.