Blog | 03 May, 2017
Blog: Environment, Gender and Bangladesh
IUCN’s Environment and Gender Information (EGI) platform provides evidence and knowledge to guide action toward women’s empowerment and gender equality in environmental spheres. Based on recent EGI dataset (2015−2017), this article analyses gender mainstreaming in the environmental sector of…
Story | 02 May, 2017
This week the 12th session of the United Nations Forum of Forests will be held at UN headquarters in New York, touching on key topics regarding the implementation of the recently approved UN Strategic Plan on Forests 2017 – 2030 (UNSPF) and the Quadrennial Work Programme 2017 – 2020 of the UNFF…
Story | 28 Apr, 2017
The Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia (PNNC) hosted this year’s annual WCPA Steering Committee meeting in Cartagena, Colombia. The meeting was the first since Kathy MacKinnon was elected Chair and focused on the Commission’s achievements and challenges, the 2017-2020 Joint Work Programme…
Story | 28 Apr, 2017
Protected areas celebrate Earth Optimism
Earth Optimism, an unprecedented gathering of thought leaders, scientists, environmentalists, artists, civic leaders and international media, is a global initiative that celebrates a change in focus from problem to solution, from a sense of loss to one of hope, in the dialogue about conservation…
Story | 28 Apr, 2017
In one of the most dangerous regions on the planet, two heroes inspire their communities
Beyond conservation science, World Heritage is driven by human motivations such as pride, and passion. Bantu Lukambo and Josué Kambasu Mukura were recognised at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress as Heritage Heroes for their outstanding contribution to the conservation of Virunga National…
Story | 28 Apr, 2017
Lessons learned on Integrated Strategic Environment Assessment for Sri Lanka
In 2009, immediately after the end of the northern conflict in Sri Lanka, UNDP and UNEP extended support to the Central Environment Authority (CEA) and Disaster Management Centre (DMC) to conduct the “Integrated Strategic Environment Assessment for the Northern Province (ISEA-North).” The…
Story | 27 Apr, 2017
A European plan for nature protection
Today, the European Commission published the “EU Action Plan for nature, people and the economy,” following the results from the fitness check of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives last December.
Story | 26 Apr, 2017
WCEL and the environmental rule of law in the Americas
WCEL, in a joint submission with the Organization of American States, presented its written response (see downloads) and made oral arguments (see links) addressing environmental implications and ramifications in respect to the request by the Republic of Colombia for an advisory opinion from the…
Story | 26 Apr, 2017
Environmental Adjudication in the 21st Century
Judges, practitioners, and academics gathered from 11 to 12 April in Auckland (New Zealand) to discuss and debate the challenges for environmental adjudication in the coming decades.
Story | 26 Apr, 2017
Towards Deep-Sea Conservation in Lebanon
Following the first analysis of the deep sea expedition in unexplored areas of the Lebanese coast, the Deep-Sea Lebanon project has held on April 27th, 2017, the first workshop to discuss with relevant national stakeholders the feasibility of creating deep sea MPAs in Lebanon. .