Story | 10 Aug, 2016
The Sixaola Binational Commission Promotes Participatory Planning in the Territory
Harboring six protected areas and six indigenous territories, the Sixaola river basin is characterized by biological and cultural diversity. However, social and environmental problems in this area require coordinated, binational attention due to the connectivity existing between Talamanca,…
Story | 08 Aug, 2016
Preliminary findings of a comprehensive scientific survey examining the impact of the climate change-related 2016 mass bleaching in the Maldives indicate that all reefs surveyed were affected by the event. Approximately 60% of all coral colonies assessed – and up to 90% in some sites – were…
Story | 03 Aug, 2016
Tell us your water story and win a prize
Are you working in conservation? In forest, marine, climate change areas or others? Has water made an unexpected appearance in your work? Then we are looking for your story.
Story | 02 Aug, 2016
IUCN has launched a call for proposals for the management and delivery of the Project Preparation process for the ‘Sustainable Management of Peatland Ecosystems in Mekong Countries’ project. Approved by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council in April 2016, the project will be…
Story | 29 Jul, 2016
Q & A: Expert tips on protected area management, and a shout out to rangers
At the recent Asia Protected Areas Partnership Steering Committee meeting, IUCN Asia had the opportunity to speak to Ignace Schops, President of the EUROPARC Federation, the largest network on natural heritage in Europe. A…
Story | 29 Jul, 2016
ARLINGTON, VIRIGNIA, USA—The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is celebrating its 15th anniversary by recognising 15 conservationists as “Hotspot Heroes.”
Story | 27 Jul, 2016
MedCOP: the Mediterranean climate hub
The 22 countries of the Mediterranean area are aware of the deep fragility of the climatic balance that allows the preservation of good living and human development conditions. Fighting climate change is indeed a top priority in the region.
Story | 26 Jul, 2016
Restoration commitments from Africa push the Bonn Challenge beyond 100 million hectares
Ministers from Guinea, the Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana have voiced their commitments today to restore 11.5 million hectares of degraded forests at a high-level roundtable in Kigali, Rwanda.
Story | 26 Jul, 2016
Mangroves For The Future – Contributing to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Press Release
Bangkok, Thailand, 26 July 2016 — To celebrate International Mangroves Day, Mangroves for the Future (MFF) has released a multimedia story (refer to Links section on the right-hand side of this page) showcasing its achievements and efforts across 11 countries towards…
Story | 19 Jul, 2016
Forest issues take the stage at IUCN World Conservation Congress
This September, an estimated 10,000 people will converge on the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu to exchange conservation ideas, discuss pressing issues and learn from one another at the IUCN World Conservation Conference. Forests will be at the top of the agenda for many – and dozens of…