Story | 30 Nov, 2018
CEESP News
The Chair of CEESP seeks nominations/expressions of interest for the position of TGER Chair. Candidates for the Chair should preferably be familiar with CEESP and be committed to working cross-sectorally across different disciplines.
Blog | 29 Nov, 2018
16 Days of Activism to shine a spotlight on gender-based violence (GBV) and the environment
Every year, for 16 days, from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November to Human Rights Day on 10 December, people from all over the world campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action to end violence against women and girls.
Story | 31 Oct, 2018
Mexico celebrates its first IUCN National Forum
The event brought together more than 350 participants, 50 panellists and 50 speakers to share experiences and impressions of diverse sectors – youth, indigenous peoples,…
Story | 31 Oct, 2018
Integrating gender considerations into Lao PDR’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
On 4 and 5 September, 38 representatives across government ministries, academia, civil society and international organisations attended the “Elaboration of the Gender Roadmap for Laos NBSAP [National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan]” workshop in…
Story | 25 Oct, 2018
Empowering and strengthening community participation in natural resource management in Ghana
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR), the Green Livelihood Alliance (A Rocha Ghana, Tropenbos Ghana, Friends of the Earth Ghana), SNV, IUCN, Mondelez International Cocoa Life Program and the Shared Resources…
Story | 17 Oct, 2018
Jaguars and Culture: Public Policies for Integrated Conservation in Mexico
CEESP News - Angel Daen Morales Garcia and Jonatan Job Morales Garcia
Story | 05 Oct, 2018
Mangroves For the Future video: A look back
IUCN Asia and Mangroves for the Future (MFF) have produced a video showcasing MFF’s growth and impact in Asia. This video was recently premiered at the 15th meeting of the MFF Regional Steering Committee that took place in Bali, Indonesia, at the end of September…
Story | 28 Sep, 2018
Biodiversity monitoring in Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba Archipelago: getting started
“What species exist in this site?” is a question that is often asked by visitors to Vietnam’s protected areas. It seems to be a simple question to answer given the amount of research that’s been carried out in Vietnam’s national parks and nature reserves. But as MONRE…
Story | 22 Aug, 2018
World Water Week: Water, ecosystems and human development
Water, ecosystems and human development is the leading theme of this year’s World Water Week. The annual conference on water is held in Stockholm, Sweden from 26 to 31 August and gathers scientists, business leaders, policy makers and water managers to convene and…
Story | 20 Aug, 2018
Training local government staff and communities on climate change adaptation
On 28 and29 May, and 9 and10 August, IUCN Lao PDR facilitated trainings in the Xe Champhone Ramsar Site in Savannakhet Province and Bueng Kiat Ngong (BKN) Ramsar Site in Champasak Province, respectively.