Story | 04 Feb, 2020
The Marine Plastic Footprint report: calculating the millions of tonnes that end up in the oceans
In The Marine Plastic Footprint, Joao Sousa of IUCN introduces new measures to understand and calculate the frightening leakage of plastic into the marine environment - by following its movement through every stage from production to waste to final destination.
Three integrated case…
Story | 23 Dec, 2019
Mobile Pastoralism and the World Heritage Convention
CEESP News: by Nigel Dudley of Equilibrium Research, and by Liza Zogib of DiversEarth, who is also Co-Chair of the CEESP Specialist Group on Religion, Spirituality, Environmental Conservation and Climate Justice
Story | 04 Mar, 2019
IUCN ROWA new marine project in Lebanon, thanks to the generous contribution of 9 million NOK from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beirut.
Story | 10 Aug, 2017
Call for Nominations/Expressions of Interest for Regional Vice Chair(s) for CEESP in West Asia
The Chairs of CEESP seek nominations/expressions of interest for the position of Regional Vice Chair in West Asia. Candidates for the Regional Vice Chair(s) should preferably be familiar with both CEESP and the West Asia region, and be committed to working cross-…
Press release | 01 Aug, 2016
sustainable fisheries management for improved livelihood of the coastal fishing community in Tyre Caza, south Lebanon
Story | 17 Jun, 2016
Lands of hope: Nature-based solutions to land degradation
Land degradation touches almost one third of all land on the planet, affecting 1.5 billion people. On World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought we look at how IUCN is working with communities around the world to halt this global menace.
Story | 22 Mar, 2016
World Water Day - Blog: 'Why investing in natural water infrastructure will pay off'
By Renat Heuberger, CEO of the South Pole Group, and Mark Smith, Director of the IUCN Global Water Programme. Why did a group of bankers and fund managers spend an afternoon in a Zurich café talking about nature? For opportunity and innovation
Story | 10 Jan, 2016
Do you know someone who is doing outstanding conservation work for a natural World Heritage site? Would you like to see this person recognised for their exemplary contribution? If so, get in touch!Update: nominations are now closed
Story | 06 Jan, 2016
This is a woman’s world (heritage)
Working as a female expert in a largely male-dominated sector as nature conservation can present challenges. This is especially the case in cultures where women in charge are often perceived negatively, such as in the Arab region. Haifaa Abdulhalim is one of those brave ladies who dares to…
Press release | 11 Dec, 2015
Paris climate deal increases hopes for a sustainable future
Paris, France, 12 December 2015 (IUCN) – IUCN welcomes the new climate agreement adopted today by the world’s governments at the UN climate summit in Paris (COP 21), and its recognition of nature’s critical role in tackling climate change.