Story | 14 May, 2020
New bio-economy taking root in forests
The current way many people use nature to produce products such as food, cosmetics or clothing is by almost any measure, untenable. What needs to happen to transform our global economy into one based on the sustainable use of biological resources…
Story | 13 May, 2020
Blue Finance builds an alliance to monetise and more effectively protect Marine Protected Areas
A key obstacle to effectively managing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is a lack of economic resources, but at the Oriental Mindoro MPA in the Philippines, a consortium of dedicated partners is turning one of the world`s most productive ecosystems…
Story | 05 May, 2020
Renaissance of a protected area in Democratic Republic of Congo
A participatory and inclusive consulatation process has breathed new life into the Mangai Hunting Domain and Hippopotamus Reserve. Here's how.
Story | 28 Apr, 2020
NEW MEANING OF EARTH DAY IN 2020: Business’ Perspective for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19
IUCN India hosted a virtual discussion with big corporate houses on “Business Sector Responsibilities, Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19” on 22 April 2020.
Story | 28 Apr, 2020
IUCN India hosted a virtual discussion with its member organizations on “Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19” on 22 April 2020.
Story | 24 Apr, 2020
Making sense of natural resources governance through community perceptions in Uganda
Local attitudes and history count. Explore learning from a social survey tool called SenseMaker® to weigh community perceptions of protected areas and governance structures in support of natural resources management in Uganda…
Story | 22 Apr, 2020
IUCN European Regional Director, Luc Bas, makes the case for continued dialogue between foresters and nature conservationists to preserve forest ecosystem services for the benefit of both people and nature.
Story | 22 Apr, 2020
Private sector role in sustainable management and restoration of Thailand’s forests
Over forty representatives from leading private sector companies in Thailand gathered to discuss new approaches for sustainably managing and restoring Thailand’s forests. This one-day workshop, hosted by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Forum on Forests (…
Story | 07 Apr, 2020
Private Sector Engagement and Conservation in West Bengal: monitoring Compensatory Afforestation
CEESP News: by Sudeep Budhaditya Deb, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, West Bengal Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority, Government of West Bengal, India
Regulations, incentives or collaborations are three major modes for involving the private sector in the…
Story | 02 Apr, 2020
Spring Revival: Rejuvenating the Veins of Himalayas
IUCN has taken an initiative to promote the significance of springs in the Indian Himalayan Region and undertook pilot to recharge and revive springs with the technical support of CHIRAG under the National Mission of Himalayan Studies (NMHS)…