Story | 21 May, 2024
The recent IUCN Mesoamerican Regional Conservation Forum (Mexico City, April 16-19, 2024) served as an important platform for collective dialogue and collaboration to shape the future course of conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican region. Bringing together a diverse range of members and…
Project | 03 Apr, 2022 - 31 Jan, 2027
Management support and expansion of marine protected areas in the State of Libya
Project | 01 Jan, 2019 - 31 May, 2022
Building River Dialogue and Governance - Phase 4
BRIDGE promotes cooperation and water diplomacy in the 9 transboundary basins between Ecuador and Peru, and in the Titicaca basin, shared between Bolivia and Peru.
Project | 01 Oct, 2021 - 30 Jun, 2025
PPI OSCAN 3 is a third phase of the PPI OSCAN program which started in 2014. This Program aims to support civil society organizations in North Africa through implementing projects on the ground and developing capacity development activities. This program will be executed in Algeria, Libya,…
Story | 29 Apr, 2024
IUCN Asia and Ascent Partners Foundation to boost Hong Kong SAR’s conservation philanthropy
On 24 April 2024, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ascent Partners Foundation, a philanthropic arm of an independent valuation and advisory firm, to boost efforts in engaging with philanthropic individuals and organisations…
Press release | 17 Apr, 2024
Urban biodiversity spotlighted as IUCN Regional Conservation Forum opens in Mexico City
Urbanisation, the role of cities in reversing biodiversity loss, and protections for environmental defenders are just some of the many pressing conservation challenges to be discussed at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Regional Conservation Forum (RCF), which opens…
Story | 20 Mar, 2024
Ramsar representatives in the Indo-Burma region highlight emergent needs for wetland conservation
From 28-29 February, participants from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam convened in Siem Reap, Cambodia, for the 7th Annual Meeting of the Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI). The meeting provided an opportunity for partners, including representatives of government,…
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.