Story | 27 Sep, 2017
Mangrove forest ecosystems are some of the most important natural ecosystems on earth. Mangroves are now well established as effective in reducing the impacts of waves, moderating flooding and controlling erosion. Mangroves are also critical for food security providing sources of subsistence and…
Story | 27 Sep, 2017
With support from IUCN’s forest programme, a collaborative research team led by Associate Research Professor Solange Filoso from the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) examined whether forest landscape restoration (FLR) positively or negatively impacts surface…
Story | 27 Sep, 2017
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) congratulate TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, on the newly announced revised board structure and trustees appointed to guide its work to combat wildlife crime and promote sustainable wildlife…
Story | 27 Sep, 2017
Solar PV system installed at the Christian Community Leaders Manoku School
On the remote outer island of Abemama in Kiribati, the Energy Planning Unit of the Ministry of Works and Public Utilities (MWPU) recently completed the installation and commissioning of a 25kW solar PV system at the Christian Community Leaders (CCL) Manoku School.
Story | 26 Sep, 2017
Judicial Protection of Biodiversity in China
From 14 to 15 September, 2017, the IUCN Environmental Law Programme, represented by Justice Antonio Benjamin, Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law and Ms. Ning Li, Programme Officer of the Environmental Law Centre, attended the International Symposium on Judicial Protection of…
Publication | 2017
Ivory markets in Central Africa
Central Africa has been identified as one of the main sources of illegal ivory fueling unregulated domestic ivory trade throughout West and Central Africa and overseas destinations, especially Asia, in recent years. This report presents the results of field surveys of ivory markets carried out…
Story | 26 Sep, 2017
IUCN mourns the loss of eminent conservationist and former IUCN Vice President Jan ČEŘOVSKÝ
Dr Jan Čeřovský, a leading Czech botanist and nature conservationist, and a former Vice President of IUCN, passed away on 7 September at the age of 87, having made an immense contribution to nature conservation.
Story | 26 Sep, 2017
Richard Ottinger: 2017 ABA Environmental Distinguished Achievement Award
Long-time WCEL Member Richard Ottinger has received the 2017 Award for Distinguished Achievement in Environmental Law and Policy from the American Bar Association.
Story | 26 Sep, 2017
Rethinking the role of nature in dam planning and management
Large dams contribute significantly to economic growth, food security and national development. They can also help societies cope with climate change by storing water, protecting people and assets from floods, and generating cleaner electricity.
Story | 26 Sep, 2017
Simple cook stoves ignite entrepreneurial spirit in Myanmar
Home to some of Myanmar’s largest mangrove forests, Tanintharyi Region is known for its pristine coastline and the hundreds of islands in the Myeik Archipelago.