Story | 24 Jun, 2016
Scandinavia supports resilient coastal communities via MFF
Currently in its third phase, Mangroves for the Future (MFF) has received core donor funding from Scandinavian countries, Norway (Norad), Sweden (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) and Denmark (Danida) since 2012. A recent article published by Scandasia highlights the support…
Publication | 2016
Wildlife law enforcement in Sub-Saharan African protected areas
This report aims to contribute to the international effort to combat wildlife crime in Sub-Saharan African protected areas by providing a systematic and evidence-based review of law enforcement practices that have proved to be effective in different situations, and by identifying emerging best…
Story | 23 Jun, 2016
A loving relationship between a community and protected area in Russia
Villagers see tangible benefits from safeguarding forested lands ─ now they look to the future
Story | 23 Jun, 2016
EU Member States agree on joint steps on environmental protection
EU Environment Ministers met earlier this week to advance the debate on issues related to wildlife trafficking, the circular economy and climate change.
Story | 23 Jun, 2016
Wetlands and its communities: The story of Yus - an advocate for coastal conservation
“I am very passionate about working with local communities as I believe it is a fundamental aspect for achieving conservation goals, contribute to communities’ well-being, and ensure programme sustainability.” - Yus, Programme Manager for Wetlands International. As a partnership-led initiative,…
Story | 23 Jun, 2016
New farming practices to boost mangrove conservation efforts in Cambodia
With support from Mangroves for the Future (MFF), the coastal fishing town of Koh Kong is attempting to re-focus its workforce back on solid ground. In addition to issues with illegal fishing practices that are depleting fish stocks in nearby Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary (PKWS), illegal…
Story | 22 Jun, 2016
New Publication: Framework for Assessing and Improving Law for Sustainability
Despite a proliferation of legal instruments related to the environment, environmental challenges such as ecosystem degradation, climate change and species loss continue to accelerate. At local, national and global scales, environmental legal systems are not consistently achieving the goals for…
Story | 22 Jun, 2016
Empowering schools on nature: Training of teachers on highland ecosystems
Engaging schools and school teachers on the value and role of natural resources is one of the best investments towards conservation and sustainable management of natural resources.
Story | 22 Jun, 2016
Teaching the teachers: Improved nature education in Lu Chun County
Huanglianshan National Nature Reserve, located in Lu Chun County, southeastern Yunnan, was established in 1983 as a provincial reserve and promoted to a national reserve in 2003. To strengthen the link between the nature reserve and local communities, the Zoological Society of Yunnan…
Story | 22 Jun, 2016
An IUCN advisory mission was invited by the State Party of Poland to the Białowieża Forest this month to develop recommendations regarding how the recently adopted amendments to the Forest Management Plan for the Białowieża Forest District relate to the needs for protection of the…