Page | 17 Feb, 2022
IUCN harnesses the knowledge, resources and reach of over 1,400 Member organisations. These include States and government agencies at the national and subnational levels, NGOs large and small, indigenous peoples' organisations, scientific and academic institutions and business associations.
Story | 05 Apr, 2022
The learning journey of NbS in the Pacific
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are defined by IUCN as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural or modified ecosystems, that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits”.
Story | 05 Apr, 2022
Capacity building sessions in the midst of COVID, a great success
A key output for the Local Projects Component is capacity building for local NGOs, civil society groups and local authorities to raise their ability to access funds and to understand and implement Nature-based Solutions for climate change adaption.
Story | 05 Apr, 2022
First round of concept notes received, what’s next?
The 31st of March was an exciting day for the Local Projects Component of the Kiwa Initiative for the Pacific Island Countries in the ACP as it marked the deadline for the submission of full proposals.
Page | 15 Feb, 2022
IUCN Academy delivers trainings and professional certificates on all areas covered by the Union. We build on the breadth of technical and practical expertise of IUCN to design compelling educational experiences for people who want to integrate nature conservation and sustainability into their…
Story | 04 Apr, 2022
Manifesto for National Integrated Legal Frameworks for Water Resources Governance launched
In the context of the 9th World Water Forum (Dakar, Senegal 21-26 March 2022), the International Association for Water Law (AIDA), in collaboration with the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), has developed and launched a Manifesto for National Integrated Legal Frameworks for Water Resources…
Story | 04 Apr, 2022
Reflection on Advancing Community Engagement for Sustainable Forests in Northern Liberia
CEESP News: Mahawa Komala, Mandela Washington Fellow for Young African Leaders with CI’s Center for Communities and Conservation
Reflecting on her work with everyday ghandis in northern Liberia, Mahawa Komala describes how engaging communities in forest management in Liberia in times of…
Story | 01 Apr, 2022
Targets for effective area-based conservation under the 30x30 ambitions: What Counts? Who Counts?
On 25 March 2022, the IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas Team, together with WCPA, CEESP, the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity and ICCA Consortium organised a side event at the CBD meetings of the SBSTTA, SBI and OEWG in Geneva.