Story | 07 Sep, 2021
The stories and voices of environmental defenders across the globe: Special issue of Policy Matters
Excerpt from the special issue of the CEESP publication Policy Matters 22
The September 2021 CEESP Newsletter focuses on the stories and voices of environmental defenders: this is the topic of the special issue of Policy Matters, launched during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in…
Story | 07 Sep, 2021
Looking to the future: A new work plan for IUCN Europe
Today, to coincide with the World Conservation Congress in Marseille, the IUCN European office released its new work plan for the upcoming 4 years.
Story | 06 Sep, 2021
A snapshot of IUCN Europe's successes
Today, the IUCN European office released a summary of its successes over the past 4 years to coincide with the World Conservation Congress. Despite the unprecedented circumstances over the last few years, the IUCN European Region has persevered with its influential work.
Story | 02 Sep, 2021
CEESP highlighted events at the IUCN Congress, Sep 3 - 9, 2021
CEESP News, Sep 2: by Iben Munck, CEESP Executive Officer
Below, as well as linked to on the right side of this page, you will find several schedules of both online and in-person events that relate to the work of IUCN CEESP, IUCN's Global Programme on Governance and Rights. These events …
Story | 16 Aug, 2021
IUCN is publishing a worldwide collection of case studies that provide concrete illustrations of how aquaculture can be part of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), sharing conservation objectives with the community while outlining critical issues that should be explored on a case-by-case basis. Today…
Story | 10 Aug, 2021
The International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem, proclaimed by UNESCO's General Conference in 2015 and celebrated annually on 26 July, aims to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as a "unique, special and…
Story | 01 Jul, 2021
A new paper, published today in Science, argues for an international legally binding agreement that addresses the entire life cycle of plastics, from extraction of raw materials to legacy plastic pollution. Three clear goals are proposed and encouraged, to address not only the well-known issue…
Story | 23 Jun, 2021
Investment from a new "blended" finance facility will allow Turneffe Atoll Sustainability Association (TASA), to use the incoming funds to implement a number of sustainable, revenue-generating initiatives while enhancing the protection of 132,000 hectares of spectacular coral reef ecosystems.…
Story | 14 Jun, 2021
People in Nature: Understanding how communities use biodiversity
CEESP News: by Chetan Kumar and Helen Suich
People in Nature provides an assessment framework to aid project development through an understanding of community uses of biodiversity.
Story | 07 Jun, 2021
The state of Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ lands and territories
A new report compiled by conservation experts and organizations, in consultation with Indigenous Peoples and their representatives, highlights the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting nature and biodiversity globally. The…