Story | 12 May, 2021
What makes conservation effective? A community perspective
A video is now available of the public event held April 20, 2021, to celebrate the launch of the new CCRN book, co-published by IUCN-CEESP: Communities, Conservation and Livelihoods.
Story | 12 Mar, 2020
Report: Blue Infrastructure Finance, where all win
All coastal and marine ecosystems are critical to human well-being and global biodiversity. Mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass beds are examples of these. But urban and rural infrastructure investments are having a heavy negative impact on these systems, and it is…
Story | 15 Nov, 2015
Report calls on aluminium industry to respect indigenous peoples' rights
Geneva, Switzerland, 16 November 2015 – While global demand for the world’s most popular metal – aluminium – continues to rise, it is critical that the aluminium industry address its environmental and social impacts, particularly in indigenous peoples’ territories, according to new report…
Story | 12 Jun, 2014
arborvitae Issue 45 - Forest Landscape Restoration: Potential and Impacts
Press release | 08 Sep, 2012
Restoring world’s forests proven to boost local economies and reduce poverty
Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, 8 September 2012 (IUCN). A 5-year programme to restore forest landscapes in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America has demonstrated their crucial role in creating jobs and boosting incomes for local residents.
Comunicado de prensa | 08 Sep, 2012
La restauración de los bosques del mundo estimula las economías locales y reduce la pobreza
Isla de Jeju, República de Corea, 8 de septiembre de 2012 (UICN). Un programa de cinco años para restaurar los paisajes forestales en 23 países de África, Asia y América Latina ha demostrado su papel fundamental a la hora de crear empleo e impulsar los ingresos de los habitantes locales.
Communiqué de presse | 08 Sep, 2012
Restaurer les forêts: un moyen éprouvé d’aider l’économie locale et de réduire la pauvreté
Ile de Jeju, République de Corée, 8 septembre 2012 (UICN). Un programme quinquennal de restauration de paysages forestiers dans 23 pays d’Afrique, d’Asie et d’Amérique latine a démontré leur rôle crucial dans la création d’emplois et l’augmentation des revenus de leurs habitants.
Story | 27 Jan, 2011
The value of investing in locally-controlled forestry
Forests are a good investment option. In the words of one of the world’s leading international news and business weeklies: