Story | 09 Dec, 2020
Learning to develop ecotourism packages that benefit conservation and local development
9 Mediterranean protected areas are developing ecotourism in their destinations, putting into action what they learnt in DestiMED PLUS project online training. The project pilot sites are adopting the MEET approach to develop, manage and promote ecotourism, which prioritize high standards of…
Story | 08 Dec, 2020
Addressing the Violence of Inequality in Conservation
Around the world, gender-based violence affects sustainable and equitable natural resource access and control - and solutions are urgently needed. Four projects will work to address these issues in wildlife and forestry conservation.
Crossroads blog | 08 Dec, 2020
Climate change and wildfires: lessons from Australia’s Blue Mountains
Periodic fires are a normal part of the lifecycle of many ecosystems, but climate change is creating mega-fires that instead of supporting biodiversity threaten to destroy it. In the aftermath of the worst fire season in Australia’s recorded history, conservationists should turn to a mix of…
Story | 07 Dec, 2020
Mapping global impacts for all vegetable oils key to sustainability: IUCN study
Gland, 07.12.2020 (IUCN) - A lack of data on the environmental and social impacts of vegetable oil crops stands in the way of informed discussions about their relative sustainability, a new study by members of the IUCN’s Palm Oil Task Force finds. More accurate, high-resolution…
Story | 06 Dec, 2020
CEM Oceania Network Group launches the Oceania Ecosystem Management Webinar Series
The CEM Oceania Network Group (CEM ONG) is a group of volunteers from across the CEM Oceania region who have met in an ad hoc manner since mid 2017. The role of CEM ONG is to assist the Regional Chair to Look for opportunities for collaboration…
Story | 04 Dec, 2020
WCEL Webinar Explores the Role of Civil Society in Environmental Governance in Africa
On Thursday 26 November, WCEL collaborated with UNEP to host the tenth event in the WCEL Webinar Series "Environmental Law in Africa: What is the Role of Civil Society in Environmental Governance?"
Story | 04 Dec, 2020
On 3 September 2020 — IUCN and Asian Confluence jointly hosted a webinar on “Celebrating the Meghna River- A Shared Heritag
Story | 04 Dec, 2020
IUCN Asia Regional Office congratulates Paul Sein Twa, recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2020 for Asia, in recognition of his efforts in promoting the self-determination of the Karen people in managing their natural resources.
Story | 04 Dec, 2020
IUCN India and Eco roots Foundation Celebrates Wildlife Week with the Young Leaders of Nature
In recent times, humanity is facing one of its greatest pandemic crisis and has brought the entire world to a standstill. Economies are vulnerable, cultures have been isolated, and individuals pushed below the poverty line. Numerous reports have…