News | 07 Mar, 2024
New tool launched to help countries ensure that wildlife trade is sustainable
A new online interactive tool to help countries assess the sustainability of wildlife trade has been launched by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and IUCN.
Story | 06 Mar, 2024
Conservation zones reunite communities and revive fish populations in Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand
River Mun is the beating heart of the fisher people who rely on its waters for their livelihood in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchatani. The river, one of the largest and longest in northeast Thailand, is referred to as “mother” by local communities.
Story | 05 Mar, 2024
C3 Fiji inspires students to protect mangroves
World Wetlands Day reminds us of the vital role the ecosystems play in protecting our communities and improving our planet. Imagine a future where healthy mangroves thrive, protecting coastlines, filtering water, and nurturing marine life.
Story | 04 Mar, 2024
C3 Fiji Kiwa Initiative Project empowers women in mangrove forests for better livelihoods
The Community Centred Conservation (C3) Fiji Kiwa Initiative recognises that women are often overlooked and excluded in mainstream development projects. In their rural project locations across Northern Vanua Levu, the organisation sees the distinct roles played by both men and women in…
Story | 04 Mar, 2024
C3’s LMMA project builds climate change resilience through trainings
Fiji, like many other low-lying Pacific islands, faces a host of threats to its communities and natural ecosystems due to climate change. These challenges impact both people and the environment in significant ways.
Story | 03 Mar, 2024
Local communities in South Malekula empowered to protect natural resources
Seven new conservation sites were established when the LAMACCA Kiwa Initiative project team conducted their capacity trainings for community conservation and environment committees in South Malekula in September 2023.
Speech | 02 Mar, 2024
Remarks by IUCN Oceania Regional Director for Welcome Reception - 23 February 2024
Fai mai a masi’i Tupu ma Tamali’i o Samoa i luga o Tiaseu, ona fa’apea lea o upu a faleupolu se ua liligo le fogatia, ua mamalu le tua’au ma le fuemalu, ma ua paū le tuāvao! Aisea?
News | 01 Mar, 2024
The project “Strengthening Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) policies and institutional frameworks through demonstrable models in Saint Lucia” was launched this week in Castries, Saint Lucia, by the Government of Saint Lucia, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the…
DG Statement | 01 Mar, 2024
IUCN Director General's address to Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly
IUCN Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar delivered an address at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya on 1 March. Read the full speech below.
News | 01 Mar, 2024
The Nature Restoration Law passes to restore 20% of Europe's degraded land and sea
On Tuesday, the European Parliament approved the Nature Restoration Law, marking a significant step towards the restoration of Europe's ecosystems. This law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of its land and sea areas by 2030, with a commitment to…