Story | 17 Dec, 2019
New IUCN film - Common challenge of aquaculture and marine conservation in Zanzibar
Gland, 17.12.2019 (IUCN) - Seaweed farming is one of the activities conducted by coastal communities in many places around the world. On the coast of Zanzibar, this activity is mostly done by women (80% of the seaweed farmers), provides them…
Blog | 17 Dec, 2019
Benefits of gender equality in sustainable ecosystem management
Gender equality and women’s empowerment are matters of fundamental human rights and prerequisites to meeting sustainable development goals around the world.
Story | 25 Nov, 2019
Tangled roots and changing tides: law at the service of mangrove conservation and sustainable use
A pioneering global study details the legal and institutional frameworks governing mangroves and proposes solutions to address gaps and weaknesses identified.
Blog | 09 Oct, 2019
Fishing For Equality and Sustainability
Based on a report on gender and fisheries by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), USAID has launched a Learning Initiative to study the linkages between women's empowerment, access to finance and sustainable…
Jointly published | 2019
Nature-based solutions in nationally determined contributions
Nature-based solutions (NbS) -- centred on the protection, restoration and sustainable management of the world's ecosystems -- have a vitally important role to play in addressing both the causes and consequences of climate change. As countries revise or prepare new Nationally Determined…
Press release | 19 Sep, 2019
Countries must use nature more in their climate commitments – IUCN report
Gland, Switzerland, 19 September 2019 (IUCN) – Countries are not fully taking into account the considerable potential of ecosystems such as mangroves and peatlands to tackle climate change in their commitments under the Paris Agreement, according to a…
Story | 25 Jul, 2019
Celebrating Mangroves – the super ecosystem of the tropics
By Raphaelle Flint, Marine Programme Officer, IUCN Global Marine & Polar Programme
On the occasion of World Mangrove Day, let’s hear it for mangroves the super ecosystem of tropical and subtropical latitudes!
Story | 18 Nov, 2018
New study looks at increasing the success and effectiveness of mangrove conservation investments
Research offers guidance on making mangrove conservation investments more sustainable and impactful
Publication | 2018
The Restoration Opportunities Optimization Tool (ROOT) was developed out of a need to more efficiently and effectively communicate the importance of ecosystem services to decision makers. IUCN’s collective experience working to increase ecological productivity and improve human well-being …