Story | 19 4月, 2024
IUCN SSC's vision for biodiversity conservation in Oceania
The International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission’s (IUCN SSC) Regional Vice-Chair for Oceania, Ms. Nunia Thomas, delivered a presentation at the IUCN Oceania Regional Office earlier this week.
Story | 10 4月, 2024
Stakeholders commit to new GEF project implementation in Nepal
A Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded project in Nepal named 'Restoring the degraded watershed and livelihoods of Lakhandei river basin through Sustainable Land Management’ held its inception workshop in Lalbandi, Sarlahi district of the Madhesh Province on 7 April 2024. The purpose of the…
Story | 03 4月, 2024
Park rangers defend sand dunes from climate risks
With a focus on preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable practices, the National Trust of Fiji (NTF) Kiwa Initiative Project is leading the way in ensuring the climate resilience of the Sigatoka Sand Dunes ecosystem. Through collaboration, awareness campaigns, and community…
Story | 27 3月, 2024
World renowned athletes and sports organisations joined forces last week with the Governments of France and Kenya to host the first Sports for Nature event in Africa.
News | 20 3月, 2024
PANORAMA launches revamped web platform to amplify solutions for a Healthier Planet
The PANORAMA initiative proudly unveils its revamped web platform, designed to foster streamlined knowledge discovery, enhance inclusivity, and deepen peer connectivity. The relaunch supports the initiative’s mission to document and promote replicable solutions across diverse…
News | 15 3月, 2024
Enhancing collaboration at European Union borders
Officers from customs, animal and plant health authorities, and environmental authorities convened in Brussels on 14 March for an event focusing on improving border controls for Invasive Alien Species. Effective border controls are a key element in preventing their introduction…
IUCN Statement | 08 3月, 2024
IUCN President and Director General’s Statement on International Women’s Day
Achieving gender equality and empowering women in environmental action are crucial for meeting our objectives in sustainable development, global climate efforts and biodiversity conservation. Despite this, women remain significantly disadvantaged in terms of rights, access to, and ownership over…
Story | 06 3月, 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 | 04 3月, 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 | 22 2月, 2024
Skill-building trainings promote disaster readiness and forest protection
Facing severe problems due to climate change and losing flora and fauna diversity, the Samoa Conservation Society (SCS) is working towards minimising the impacts using Nature-based Solutions (NbS).