Conservation Tool
Among the most diverse places on Earth, Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) contribute significantly to the planet’s biodiversity and overall health. These sites have proven to be a key tool for guiding decisions on conservation and sustainable management.
Page | 30 Jun, 2022
IUCN ROWA is only as strong as the undivided power of its Members. We are proud that over the past 10 years we have seen a substantial growth in the number of Members in the region: from 32 Members in 2010 to 76 Members by 2022. Our Members benefit from the technical support in the field of…
IUCN event
The event will present a stocktake of knowledge, solutions and actions for effective ocean governance to achieve conservation and sustainable use, encompassing climate and biodiversity.
Page | 08 Aug, 2022
Enhancing Socio-Ecological Climate Change Resilience of Marine and Coastal Systems in Lebanon
The Coastal Ecosystem Resilience project, funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beirut, is designed in a programmatic approach to address foundational gaps of marine and coastal conservation and protection in Lebanon at the administrative level, bridging the gap between scientific knowledge,…
Page | 03 Jul, 2022
This FLA establishes the framework for the cooperation between WFP and IUCN ROWA for the implementation of output 4 of the FAO-IFAD-WFP joint project entitled: “Enhancing resilient livelihoods and food security of host communities and Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon through the promotion…
Page | 30 Jun, 2022
Jordan is a water-scarce country due to limited available fresh water resources. Several challenges exacerbate the problem such as climate change, high energy cost and overpopulation. Besides, the Syrian crisis has added pressure on the limited resources of Jordan. Linked to the stressed water…
Page | 03 Jul, 2022
As the largest water-consuming sector in Jordan, the agricultural sector suffers the most. Furthermore, Most Syrian refugee men work in the agricultural sector as hired farm labour, while women tend to engage in home-based activities such as food processing owing to family obligations and the…
Page | 30 Jun, 2022
Protected Areas Network Review for Palestine
The project aims at reviewing and updating the protected areas network in Palestine using systematic conservation planning principles and CBD PA design criteria to result in a connected, representative, efficient, and climate-resilient network of protected areas. The project conducted an…
Page | 07 Aug, 2022
Identification of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAS) in the United Arab Emirates
This project aims to identify (KBAs) in the UAE following the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs as sites of importance for global persistence of biodiversity. The project will produce a KBA report for sites in the UAE and establish a KBA National Coordination Group that will be…