News | 26 Jul, 2024
Tanga-Pemba Multi-Stakeholders Forum Members Celebrate 2024’s Mangroves Day in Tanga.
In Tanga, The Tanga-Pemba Multi-Stakeholders Forum Members unite for the International Day for Conservation of Mangroves Ecosystem in an event officiated by the Tanga Regional Commissioner.
News | 17 Jul, 2024
Launch of the ReSea Project in Comoros: Empowering coastal communities for climate resilience
The Regenerative Seascapes for People, Climate and Nature (ReSea) Project was launched at Nioumachoua, Moheli, Comoros, gathering representatives from central and local government, civil society organizations, development partners and community members.
Story | 08 Jul, 2024
The Great Blue Wall (GBW) Initiative, launched in 2021, has been instrumental in driving Africa response to the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and economic instability.
Story | 08 Jul, 2024
In Muinde, the Locally Empowered Area Protection (LEAP) Project, initiated in 2019, has revitalized marine biodiversity and transformed the community. Engaging local fishermen, including 38% women, and designating 569 hectares of marine reserves, the project has led to the return of abundant…
News | 03 Jul, 2024
SOPACA: Tracking the State of Protected and Conserved Areas in Eastern and Southern Africa
Thursday 27 June, 2024. Nairobi, Kenya – In the context of the Africa Regional Conservation Forum (RCF), the launch of the State of Protected and Conserved Areas (SOPACA) report for Eastern and Southern Africa represents an important stock-take of the progress achieved and challenges…
News | 02 Jul, 2024
Africa Ocean Forum Concludes with Promising Outcomes for Ocean Conservation and Governance
The Africa Ocean Forum, organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), took place on June 24-25, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. With active participation from over 150 delegates, including policymakers, industry experts, scientists, and community leaders, the forum addressed…
News | 28 Jun, 2024
Nairobi, Kenya, 28 June 2024: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) first-ever Africa Conservation Forum concluded today with a call for inclusive, cross-sector action to preserve nature and biodiversity.
Story | 28 Jun, 2024
Protected and Conserved Area leaders from across Eastern and Southern Africa and the Pacific came together to share progress, lessons learnt and best practices towards achieving local and international conservation goals, under the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA) initiative…
Press release | 26 Jun, 2024
IUCN Africa Conservation Forum 2024 opens in Nairobi, Kenya
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Africa Conservation Forum, opened today in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, under the theme African Solutions for Nature and People: Creating transformative responses to the biodiversity and climate crisis in Africa.
Story | 24 Jun, 2024
NAbSA Dialogues: The Importance of Biodiversity
During the first session of the NAbSA Dialogues, participants from the Partnering for Climate (P4C) initiative and experts beyond this community discussed the integral role of biodiversity in climate resilience and adaptation. This session was designed to offer technical insights into how…