Story | 30 Jun, 2023
Conservation and anti-poaching initiatives in Africa have often overlooked the invaluable perspectives and involvement of local communities living in important conservation landscapes. Learn how the…
Noticias | 06 Feb, 2023
Educación Ambiental en América del Sur a través de las TIC
En el marco del Día Mundial de la Educación Ambiental, Lorena G. Coria, miembro de la Comisión de Educación y Comunicación de la UICN (CEC) en Argentina, comparte información sobre su trabajo al involucrar el uso de Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación en la Educación Ambiental en la…
Press release | 22 Aug, 2022
Rhino poaching and illegal trade decline but remain critical threats – new report
Gland, Switzerland, 22 August 2022 (IUCN / TRAFFIC) – Overall rhino poaching rates have declined since 2018, and trade data suggests the lowest annual estimate of rhino horns entering illegal trade markets since 2013, according to a…
Blog | 27 Jul, 2022
Bolivia en proceso de adoptar el Estándar de Lista Verde de la UICN
Instituciones gubernamentales están aplicando herramientas globales en sus estrategias de conservación. Como parte de un proceso piloto, tres áreas protegidas amazónicas están siendo evaluadas en el país.
Artículo | 04 Jul, 2022
CEC celebra el trabajo de Alejandra Torrez
Alejandra Torrez nos comparte su historia de trabajo en el marco del "Programa de Educación Gato Andino". Iniciativa que busca un cambio permanente en la percepción y valoración de la naturaleza, en especial del gato andino como especie emblemática de los Andes en Bolivia. Alejandra es miembro…
Story | 20 Aug, 2021
IUCN SSC experts urge for immediate action to find Saola before it’s too late
IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) released today a Position Statement on the critical need for greater search effort for Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), calling to bring expertise, funding and innovation together to save one of the world’s rarest species.
Story | 07 Jan, 2021
CEC celebrates Alejandra Torrez
Alejandra Torrez shares her story working in the 'Andean Cat Education Program', an initiative aiming to achieve a permanent change in the perception and valuation of nature, especially the Andean cat as an emblematic specie of the Andes in Bolivia. Alejandra…
Story | 06 Mar, 2019
Elephants and people: Exploring options for co-existence in Asia
Analysing and understanding the complexities of human-wildlife conflicts and applying appropriate implementation methods and processes adapted to the local context, are critical in the prevention and mitigation of Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC).…
Story | 01 Feb, 2019
The Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) has just launched its Strategic Plan for 2019-2024. The plan, which will help IBRRI fulfill its aim to support the effective implementation of the Ramsar Convention in the Indo-Burma region, consists of five “…
Story | 08 Jun, 2015
To have healthy oceans we need healthy marine wildlife
According to the United Nations, World Oceans Day is about a healthy planet being based on healthy oceans – so true and in so many ways! The ecological pressures on Earth’s oceans are as diverse and daunting as the storms that can roll across its blue horizons. But there is hope rolling in the…