Story | 19 Oct, 2020
The EU and IUCN congratulates Samoa on the launch of its Ocean Strategy
Apia, Samoa (16 October, 2020) - The EU and IUCN extends warm congratulations to the Government of Samoa and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on the successful launch of Samoa’s Oceans Strategy 2020 – 2030. The Samoa Oceans Strategy (SOS), a first for the island nation, was…
Story | 16 Oct, 2020
Protecting Environmental Defenders in Latin America: The Escazú Agreement
By Kimberley Graham - The Escazú Agreement for Latin America and the Caribbean aims to provide access to information, public participation and justice in environmental matters. Although it closed for signatures on the 26 September 2020, countries that are not yet signatories may become Parties…
Story | 16 Oct, 2020
Mortality hotspots for birds of prey in Morocco revealed by first study on conservation status
The first national census campaign of diurnal cliff-nesting raptors in Morocco is the result of a collaboration between 17 national and international institutions
Story | 16 Oct, 2020
Stay informed! A selection of the latest news on nature conservation and sustainable use of resources from and for Eastern Europe and Central Asia now available
Story | 15 Oct, 2020
As climate change impacts intensify across the globe, the prevalence of nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, also known as Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA), has also been increasing, with various actors including governments, private sector, non-governmental organisations and community…
Story | 15 Oct, 2020
Women's beekeeping initiative preserves wildlife in Tanzania
Lions, leopards, and cheetahs — all classified as “Vulnerable” by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species — face a variety of threats in this region. In Tanzania, more than 1’350 environmentally-friendly beehives containing more than 50 million bees have been hung from trees in an effort that…
Story | 15 Oct, 2020
South Africa approves climate change, emissions reduction and waste management plans
IUCN is supporting National governments and stakeholders in the Eastern and Southern Africa region to integrate a circular economy approach in addressing and reducing plastic pollution.
Story | 15 Oct, 2020
Spotlight on two new IUCN Member organisations: Gallifrey Foundation and ConservationX Labs
The IUCN is a powerful union of members from government and civil society organisations. Twenty-eight new member organisations have recently become part of that union.
We asked two of our new members about their separate journeys to marine conservation successes and current goals. Here…
Story | 14 Oct, 2020
Financing and resourcing of protected and conserved areas resources available
In 2020, the BIOPAMA programme and Conservation Capital hosted a series of online training events focusing on the innovative financing mechanisms as a means to increase revenue and improve management efficiency. These events complement the launch of the publication "Closing the gap: financing…
Story | 14 Oct, 2020
10 years of IUCN filmmaking on ocean issues
Over the years, IUCN, through its global and regional programmes and its commissions, has sought to bring attention to pressing marine issues and solutions. The release of films and short videos has brought attention to the importance and vulnerability of marine ecosystems, with images from…