Story | 23 May, 2022
Fantastic Freshwater: 50 landmark species for conservation
To mark International Day for Biodiversity (22 May), a new report shines the spotlight on overlooked and underappreciated freshwater species that are in urgent need of conservation. 'Fantastic Freshwater: 50 landmark species for conservation' is the result of a…
Story | 23 May, 2022
Unlocking international finance for Vietnam’s renewable energy transition
This is the third in a series of six web stories exploring how Viet Nam can implement its COP26 energy commitments while minimizing environmental impacts and making progress on broader sustainable development goals. Other pieces explore topics like what role wind…
Story | 23 May, 2022
The Sekong A dam in Lao PDR and the Mekong Delta: a moment of decision for Viet Nam
This is the second in a series of six web stories exploring how Vietnam can implement its COP26 energy commitments while minimising environmental impacts and making progress on broader sustainable development goals. Other pieces explore topics like how to stimulate…
Story | 23 May, 2022
Vietnam’s COP26 commitments: a moment of truth
Vietnam’s commitments at COP26 offer an ambitious agenda to de-carbonize the economy by avoiding new coal plants and transitioning towards clean energy. This is a significant departure from existing energy plans and an indication that Vietnam has made the political…
Story | 22 May, 2022
IUCN and Con Dao National Park would like to express our sincere thanks for all applicants of marine turtle conservation volunteer programme 2022 in Con Dao National Park.
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Contributions for Nature Platform
The Contributions for Nature platform allows IUCN Members to document where they are undertaking (or planning to undertake) conservation and restoration actions. It overlays data for biodiversity and for nature-based solutions to climate change.
Story | 09 May, 2022
Meet the Hoverflies expert - Axel Ssymank
This is the eleventh in a series of interviews with the network of Experts involved in developing the IUCN’s European Red List (ERL) of Hoverflies. The project aims to assess the extinction risk of hoverfly species across Europe, and will contribute to guiding decisions and conservation action…
Story | 09 May, 2022
Throughout 2021, the Fishing Cat Ecological Enterprise (FCEE) conducted biodiversity surveys and camera-trapping in Stung Sen Ramsar Site (SSRS), and used the IUCN Mekong WET Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) to understand the…
Story | 09 May, 2022
Throughout 2021, the Fishing Cat Ecological Enterprise (FCEE) worked with community members and government stakeholders in Koh Kapik Ramsar Site, Cambodia, to implement climate change adaptation measures to strengthen the wetland’s resilience to climate change.