Story | 28 Nov, 2016
Over 200 species found during Deep-Sea surveys of submarine canyons in Lebanon
After a one month deep sea expedition in unexplored areas of the Mediterranean, scientists have found over 200 species, including new records that have only been previously reported in the Atlantic Ocean and in polar regions.
Story | 28 Nov, 2016
Define ‘local forest’ – a recent report on forest governance provides an answer
When conducting a study that spans multiple countries, the only way to ensure the comparability of data is by establishing clear definitions for the information being collected. In the case of a recently published report on forest governance in Eastern Europe and Russia, the term ‘local forest’…
Grey literature | 2016
Governance of local forests in ENPI East countries and Russia
The main purpose of this Study is to serve as contribution to policy review and reforms by documenting and analysing the existing schemes of governance of local forests in the region. Further, the methodology applied in this Regional Study and the experiences made are expected to contribute to…
Blog | 28 Nov, 2016
Over the last decade, conflicts between humans and elephants have been a serious concern in Bangladesh, especially near the central-north border with India. Collaboration between the two neighbours and community-based initiatives can play a crucial role in managing such challenges.
Story | 25 Nov, 2016
28 new projects to be funded through BEST 2.0
Following a positive and large response to the two calls for proposals launched in 2016 the European Commission has selected 28 new projects - 24 small scale and 4 medium scale - to be funded under the BEST 2.0 Programme.
Story | 25 Nov, 2016
Andrea Athanas: On Inclusive Green Growth
November 2016 - Andrea’s programme design and fundraising role with AWF (the SUSTAIN partner leading on implementation in the Ihemi-Kilombero cluster, Tanzania) helps bring the theory of inclusive green growth (IGG) into practical projects in the field. Andrea’s role is primarily in project…
Story | 25 Nov, 2016
Biodiversity assessment reports on pollination and on scenarios and modelling launched
The extent of the decline of bees, butterflies and other pollinator species was highlighted by a report published in full yesterday by the Intergovernmental science-policy Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). More than 75% of the world’s food crops rely to some degree on…
Story | 25 Nov, 2016
The 2016 Forum of Marine Protected Areas is about to start in Tangier (Morocco) from November 28th to December 1st, and will welcome more than four hundred participants who will assess the progress made on marine protected areas (MPAs) across the Mediterranean region in the last years.
Story | 25 Nov, 2016
Vanuatu 2030: The People’s Plan – an inclusive vision for development
A validation draft of the Government of Vanuatu’s vision for development to 2030 was presented to the public and private sector leaders, chiefs and civil society representatives on Wednesday 16 November in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Story | 25 Nov, 2016
Green Growth goes National in Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga is one of the many Pacific large Ocean States whose actions on climate change, conservation and sustainability are amongst the most progressive globally. The inaugural Tonga National Dialogue on Green Growth, held on November 1 and 2 in Nuku’alofa, has solidified this status…