The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated the profound interdependence between environmental health and human health, bringing these issues to the forefront of policy discussions. It has become increasingly evident that our health is deeply influenced by the state of the natural landscapes around us.…
Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs) play a critical role in the effective management of natural marine resources.
A global workshop on gender mainstreaming in dryland management has commenced in Nairobi, bringing together representatives from 11 countries to advance gender equality in environmental projects.
For many years, erosion and floods have damaged the Rwandan land. To fix this, different groups have been working together on agroforestry, which means growing trees and crops together. The DeSIRA project, funded by the European Union and implemented by International Union for Conservation of…
The IUCN Green List Standard sets the ultimate goal for Protected and Conserved Areas’ management teams. It gives the direction for an intense journey that entails enriching collaborations, resource mobilisation, political will and at times, a significant shift towards the adoption of best…
In collaboration with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute (TAFIRI) IUCN is facilitating a knowledge-sharing symposium aiming at enhancing awareness and an understanding of the state of the ocean through various studies that have b
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) involve working with nature to address societal challenges and provide benefits for people and biodiversity.
A new report on the Building River Dialogue and Governance (BRIDGE) programme, outlining its trajectory of transboundary water management, was published by IUCN for World Water Week 2024, happening this week in Stockholm, Sweden.
The report firstly presents a summary of…
The Kenya and Tanzania ReSea Project teams recently brought together 65 stakeholders from the Kilifi and Tanga-Pemba seascapes in Kwale County, Kenya, for an exchange of ideas, knowledge, and shared purpose.