Story | 10 Aug, 2022
Participatory 3D Mapping (P3DM) is an exciting method that has been implemented to support the process of knowledge sharing and collaboration with local and indigenous peoples for the success of effective management of protected and conserved areas. P3DM integrate local and indigenous spatial…
Story | 10 Aug, 2022
IUCN and their implementing partner Planeterra developed, together with 10 communities of 2 protected areas, their first Action Plans on Tourism and started training on Ecotourism Products.
Story | 10 Aug, 2022
Community ecotourism at the second Asia Parks Congress
The Second Asia Parks Congress (APC) took place in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia from 25-29 May 2022, jointly convened by IUCN and Sabah Parks. Sabah on the island of Borneo, is one of the most diverse natural and cultural regions of the world. The richness of the Asia region was vividly…
Page | 16 Aug, 2022
WCPA has eight themes, with nine associated Thematic Vice Chairs. These themes cover various aspects of protected areas and are used to apply a holistic approach to conservation.
Page | 16 Aug, 2022
WCPA has 12 main terrestrial regions across the world, with associated Regional Vice Chairs that develop and lead region-specific conservation plans:
Page | 16 Aug, 2022
The IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) is a vital component of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), being one of the seven Commissions of voluntary individual specialists appointed for their expertise and their willingness to contribute that expertise to global…
Grey literature | 2021
This report gives an overview of the relevant literature concerning the sources, impacts and possible management and/or policy measures of ghost gear, which is supplemented by the outcomes of a survey to give insight into the situation in the Republic of Cyprus. Building upon this, a selection…
Story | 09 Aug, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Mr Ifereimi Dau, the Senior Project Officer of our Climate Change Team. Mr Dau passed away peacefully at his residence at 6:30am on Thursday morning, 4 August.
Blog | 09 Aug, 2022
The German Minister of Environment, Hon. Steffi Lemke, conveyed her satisfactions with the way Government of Rwanda in partnership with IUCN is implementing the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) projects.
In 2011, Rwanda became the first country in Africa to pledge to restore…