Press release | 29 Jan, 2020
Environmental degradation driving gender-based violence – IUCN study
Gland, Switzerland, 29 January 2020 (IUCN) – The degradation of nature can lead to gender-based violence including sexual assault, domestic violence and forced prostitution, according to a…
Blog | 28 Jan, 2020
Threats to the environment are interlinked with gender-based violence across multiple contexts
Around the world, rooted in discriminatory gender norms and shrouded in impunity, gender-based violence (GBV) occurs in all societies as a means of control, subjugation and exploitation that further feeds gender inequality.
Story | 28 Jan, 2020
Dr Graeme Worboys, Order of Australia and Inspiring Person of the Month
On Australia Day, 26 January 2020, it was announced that Dr Graeme Worboys had received the Order of Australia, one of the country's highest honours.
Publication | 2020
Gender-based violence and environment linkages
Rooted in discriminatory gender norms and laws and shrouded in impunity, gender-based violence (GBV) occurs in all societies as a means of control, subjugation and exploitation that further reinforces gender inequality. This publication establishes that these patterns of gender-based abuse are…
Story | 28 Jan, 2020
This week, from 29th to 31th January, DestiMED PLUS project will host its kick- off event in Malaga, Spain. Co-funded by the EU Interreg-Med Programme and led by Lazio Region, the DestiMED PLUS project will work with regional administrations to coordinate the agendas of Tourism and Nature…
Blog | 23 Jan, 2020
Gender equality and women’s empowerment are matters of fundamental human rights and prerequisites to meeting sustainable development goals around the world.
Story | 23 Jan, 2020
Carlos Miguel Herrera Tapia, director of this video is CEC member.
Story | 21 Jan, 2020
Global businesses call on governments to adopt bold actions on nature
Davos, Switzerland, 21 January 2020 -- Today at the World Economic Forum, Business for Nature - a global coalition of forward-thinking businesses and influential organisations, including IUCN - called for concrete action from governments to deliver a new deal for nature and people.
Story | 21 Jan, 2020
First Steps Towards A Moroccan Strategy For Raptor Conservation With IUCN’s Guidance
Under the leadership of the Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, a workshop launched today in Rabat will assess the conservation needs of Morocco's birds of prey with the aim of developing a national strategy for threatened diurnal…
Story | 20 Jan, 2020
IUCN collaborates with regional university network to enhance capacity of Thai wetland managers
To promote the wise use of wetlands throughout the region, IUCN, in collaboration with the Mekong Wetland University Network (MWUN), organised the Wetland National Training Course for Wetland Site Managers at Mahidol University…