Story | 08 Dec, 2016
The 2nd “Action for a green Ha Long” programme is calling for volunteer application
In continuation to the success of the first programme, IUCN in partnership with Bhaya Group and Coca-Cola Viet Nam are going to organize the Second “Action for A Green Ha Long” Campaign on January 10th, 2017. This programme is a part of the Ha Long – Cat Ba Alliance Initiative, funded by the…
Story | 14 Nov, 2016
On November 10, IUCN organised a project launch ceremony in Karachi, Pakistan for a USAID-funded project titled "Integrated Approach to Education, Capacity Building and Livelihood Development of Coastal Communities in Sindh and in Balochistan Provinces".
Story | 08 Nov, 2016
Video: Gender inclusion in water governance
Gender integration in water governance policies received a boost in the Lower Mekong Region through a recent workshop co-organised by Oxfam and IUCN.
Story | 04 Nov, 2016
Marie Parramon Gurney: On Integrated Landscape Management
October 2016 - Marie Parramon Gurney is the lead coordinator in Africa for SUSTAIN, an initiative to implement the Sustainable Development Goals in African growth corridors with the aim of facilitating the greening of growth that is inclusive and climate-resilient.
Story | 26 Oct, 2016
Evaluación de Género y Desarrollo Sostenible en la Península de Yucatán, México
A raíz de las acciones que está llevando a cabo la UICN para apoyar al diseño de mecanismos de distribución de beneficios REDD+ en México que sean apropiados, justos y favorables para los grupos más vulnerables, se desarrolló una herramienta analítica con datos e información depurados que sean…
Story | 26 Oct, 2016
World Heritage status not sparing iconic natural sites from mining and dams
Paris, 26 October 2016 – Extractives and large dams are among the biggest threats to natural World Heritage sites, including iconic places such as Virunga National Park, Iguaçu and the Sundarbans. This is a conclusion of the World Heritage Committee meeting, following recommendations by the…
Story | 19 Oct, 2016
Social Empowerment: Foundation for effective governance of natural resources
More than 400,000 people living near the mangrove forests of the Sundarbans in Bangladesh depend on forests for their livelihoods. Unfortunately, the health, wellbeing and quality of life of these people are often affected by recurring cyclones and poorly managed natural resources.…
Story | 18 Oct, 2016
Photo gallery: World Heritage mission to the Sundarbans in Bangladesh
A mission report making a set of 10 recommendations for action to secure the long-term protection of the Sundarbans, Bangladesh has just been published. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) carried out a field mission to the site in March 2016, jointly with UNESCO’s…
Story | 11 Oct, 2016
Photo gallery: Chitwan National Park – home of the one-horned rhino
Discover the beauty of Chitwan National Park in Nepal through stunning photos from a recent IUCN World Heritage mission! IUCN experts report on the park’s state of conservation and make a set of recommendations to secure its long-term protection.
Story | 07 Oct, 2016
Postponement of the 2nd “Action for a Green Ha Long”.
IUCN would like to announce that the 2nd “Action for a Green Ha Long” cleanup day has been postponed due to some scheduling challenges with our partners.