Story | 22 Nov, 2019
USAID project advances in biodiversity conservation and prosperity of marine-coastal communities
People from three high biodiversity sites in Central America have benefited from the Regional Coastal Biodiversity Project.
Story | 21 Nov, 2019
IUCN Med launches a mobile app to protect raptors in the Mediterranean
Collecting data to identify the most dangerous power lines for Mediterranean raptors is now possible thanks to the e-faunalert App, which aims to help electricity companies address conservation issues involved in their…
Grey literature | 2019
Increasing returns on investment opportunities by applying a nexus approach
To showcase how increased returns on investment opportunities can be achieved by applying a nexus approach, best practices of the water-energy-food nexus were collected in the form of several case studies. The best practice cases focus on water, energy and food security dimensions that advance…
Grey literature | 2019
Building an enabling environment for water, energy and food security dialogue in Central Asia
This capacity needs assessment identifies opportunities for institutional capacity development to strengthen multi-sectoral planning and implementation in order to create an enabling environment for nexus perspectives in Central Asia. It should not be viewed as a static capacity building plan,…
Grey literature | 2019
Regional institutional arrangements advancing water, energy and food security in Central Asia
This institutional analysis looks at existing institutional arragements, provides insights into barriers and opportunities of the practical application of the water-energy-food security nexus in Central Asia and considers options for improved multi-sectoral dialogue and cooperation.
Grey literature | 2019
This independent technical review assesses the "Strategic environmental assessment report for the proposed Rufiji hydropower project", dated April 2019, that relates to the planned Rufiji River Hydropower Project (RRHP). The RRHP comprises a 130m high dam on the Rufiji river at Stiegler's Gorge…
Story | 19 Nov, 2019
Norman Myers - an appreciation
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Norman Myers. His friend Adrian Phillips, Chair of the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) between 1994 - 2000, reflects on his life and legacy.
Blog | 19 Nov, 2019
Bridging silos with social learning
Ministries from around the world gather in Bangkok, Thailand, for social learning event on ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.
Story | 19 Nov, 2019
Sharing nature education practices at teachers’ training in China
CEC Regional Vice Chair Hanying Li presented #NatureForAll and nature education best practice from Europe to teachers from primary and middle schools in China
Story | 19 Nov, 2019
10-day workshop in Cambodia further strengthens capacity of national wetlands managers
From 14 to 23 October, the Mekong Wetlands University Network (MWUN) organised a workshop to strengthen the management capacity of wetlands officials in Cambodia. 33 participants, including Ramsar site and wetland managers, local rangers and…