Story | 18 Sep, 2017
MFF National Coordinating Body 17th Moot Discusses New Protected Areas after Astola Declaration
The 17th meeting of National Coordinating Body (NCB) of Mangroves for the Future Programme (MFF) Pakistan was organized by IUCN Pakistan on 15th September, 2017 at the HEJ - Institute of Chemistry. The meeting was chaired by Federal Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change, Mr. Abu Ahmed Akif, and…
Story | 18 Sep, 2017
The Chairs of CEESP and the Theme on Equity, Rights and Governance (TGER) seek nominations/expressions of interest for the position of SPICEH Chair (or two Co-Chairs). Candidates for the Chair(s) should preferably be familiar with both CEESP and be committed to working cross-sectorally across…
Story | 18 Sep, 2017
Asia Protected Areas Partnership Poised to Enter New Phase
Regional collaboration on protected areas in Asia continued to gather momentum on a number of fronts, with the announcement of several new developments at the 3rd Steering Committee meeting for the Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) in Bangkok, Thailand, on 2 and 3 August 2017.
Story | 14 Sep, 2017
Restoring biodiversity in degraded landscapes is not easy
IUCN’s Craig Beatty shares his thoughts on land degradation and species diversity, and affirms the need for biodiversity guidelines in forest landscape restoration assessments.
Press release | 14 Sep, 2017
Once-abundant ash tree and antelope species face extinction – IUCN Red List
North America’s most widespread and valuable ash tree species are on the brink of extinction due to an invasive beetle decimating their populations, while the loss of wilderness areas and poaching are contributing to the declining numbers of five African antelope species, according to the latest…
Story | 13 Sep, 2017
Through the project, 150 families have benefited directly, with indirect benefits to 500 families (3000 people).
Story | 13 Sep, 2017
Port of Spain, 2017 – What keeps conservation stakeholders across the Caribbean Islands biodiversity hotspot awake at night? Our experience leading the consultation process on the priorities for the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) ecosystem profile for the Caribbean…
Story | 13 Sep, 2017
DestiMED News Alert: Launch of Fall 2017 Package Tests on Ecotourism in the Mediterranean
On 25 September, DestiMED will launch the first of seven pilot tests taking place this fall in and around protected area communities. Local cooperation teams have created new ecotourism packages, and will be welcoming a group of industry experts who will evaluate and provide feedback on the…
Publication | 2017
Large-scale marine protected areas
Although focused on aiding managers, these Guidelines are for anyone involved in supporting LSMPAs or the communities that hold an interest in them. It is hoped these Guidelines will also assist new LSMPAs from the earliest design phase, and enhance the management of existing LSMPAs from…
Blog | 12 Sep, 2017
By Inger Andersen, IUCN Director General