Story | 10 Mar, 2017
Un Projet PPI-OSCAN primé par le concours Trophées Lalla Hasnaa du Littoral Durable
Le Réseau Associatif du Parc National de Khenifiss a remporté le Trophée Lalla Hasnaa du Littoral Durable, le 6 mars dernier au palais des Congrès de la ville de Skhirat (Maroc).
Story | 10 Mar, 2017
The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation has just launched a call for the identification of coastal Protected Areas (PAs) in Spain interested in the implementation of Pilot Ecotourism Actions in the framework of the DestiMED project. These pilot actions will help define a sustainability…
Story | 09 Mar, 2017
The key to restoration success? Tailoring it to local ecosystems.
Governments and the private sector are realizing the manifold benefits of restoring degraded landscapes. How can we make these projects cost-effective and successful? The SESYNC team examined 166 restoration studies to find the answer.
Story | 08 Mar, 2017
Empowering women in water management - International Women's Day 2017
IUCN is committed to gender equality. To support International Women's Day, the Water Programme compiled some of their most recent efforts to empower women in decisions and actions for sustainable water management.
Story | 08 Mar, 2017
Madagascar's youth speak up for lemurs on #WorldWildlifeDay
Multimedia feature.
The futures of Madagascar's youth and its lemurs are intertwined. In a country where 60% of the population is under 25, widespread poverty is driving unsustainable use of natural resources such as forests and wetlands. This is placing increased pressure on the…
Story | 08 Mar, 2017
Gender equality: A game changer for nature
This opinion editorial, authored by Aban Marker Kabraji, Regional Director, IUCN Asia, highlights how women can be strong advocates for nature-based sustainable development.
Blog | 08 Mar, 2017
Climate change is hitting species hard – we should keep an eye on the most vulnerable
Climate change is already affecting many threatened birds and mammals, with some species much more vulnerable to rising temperatures than others, according to a recent study co-authored by IUCN SSC Climate Change Specialist Group (IUCN SSC CCSG) members. To prevent further extinctions we need to…
DG Statement | 08 Mar, 2017
IUCN Director General's statement on International Women’s Day 2017
For over a century, the world has come together on 8th March to observe International Women’s Day. Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2017, the world again calls for equality between men and women across all sectors of society.
Story | 08 Mar, 2017
Astola Island as a Marine Protected Area: Next steps after IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016
Located approximately 25 km off the coast of Balochistan province, Astola is Pakistan’s largest offshore island. Also known as “Jezira Haft Talar” (Island of the Seven Hills) due to the small, rocky mountains that span the 6.7 km2 island, this scenic spot has all the hallmarks of a tourist…
Story | 08 Mar, 2017
Can you differentiate between antelopes of North Africa and the ones of the Arabian Peninsula?
New fact sheet to help conserve antelope species that occur naturally in North Africa and Arabia in order to preserve their genetic integrity and keep them apart.