Story | 04 May, 2020
Inland fish and fisheries integral to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Exploring the relationship between well-managed inland fisheries and global sustainability, a paper published today in Nature Sustainability concludes that inland fisheries can contribute substantially to increased food security, poverty alleviation, livelihoods, human well-being and ecosystem…
Story | 28 Apr, 2020
NEW MEANING OF EARTH DAY IN 2020: Business’ Perspective for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19
IUCN India hosted a virtual discussion with big corporate houses on “Business Sector Responsibilities, Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19” on 22 April 2020.
Story | 28 Apr, 2020
IUCN India hosted a virtual discussion with its member organizations on “Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19” on 22 April 2020.
Story | 27 Apr, 2020
Sebeya river protection contributes to the citizens’ sustainable development
The Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Water Resources Board in collaboration with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) are implementing the Embedding Integrated Water Resources Management project which is restoring the…
Story | 24 Apr, 2020
Making sense of natural resources governance through community perceptions in Uganda
Local attitudes and history count. Explore learning from a social survey tool called SenseMaker® to weigh community perceptions of protected areas and governance structures in support of natural resources management in Uganda…
Story | 23 Apr, 2020
As part of its Plastic Waste-Free Islands (PWFI) project, IUCN commences a plastic waste national level quantification and Material Flow Analysis (MFA) in the Caribbean. This study investigates plastics production, imports and exports, plastic processing and end-of-…
Press release | 22 Apr, 2020
Protect sport by taking care of biodiversity, says new IUCN guide supported by the IOC
Gland, Switzerland, 22 April 2020 – Many sports events depend on a healthy natural environment and their organisers should take concrete steps to protect it, according to a new guide published on Earth Day by the International Union for…
Story | 22 Apr, 2020
Private sector role in sustainable management and restoration of Thailand’s forests
Over forty representatives from leading private sector companies in Thailand gathered to discuss new approaches for sustainably managing and restoring Thailand’s forests. This one-day workshop, hosted by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Forum on Forests (…
Story | 14 Apr, 2020
"Kasiyanna"- an Indigenous Community coping mechanism for disasters like pandemics
CEESP News - by Minnie Degawan, activist for Indigenous Peoples’ rights from the Cordillera, Philippines and Director of Conservation International’s Indigenous & Traditional Peoples Program
Story | 07 Apr, 2020
A fresh look for the Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group (SULi) website
CEESP News: by Dilys Roe, Chair of the IUCN Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group (SULi)
The IUCN Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group (SULi) received a small grant from IUCN SSC for communications work and revamped the SULi website. SULi will have a regular…