News | 02 Aug, 2023
Galápagos National Park Begins Journey Towards Prestigious IUCN Green List Certification
The Galápagos National Park has embarked on a momentous endeavor as it sets its sights on achieving certification on the prestigious International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List.
Noticias | 02 Aug, 2023
Lista Verde: Galápagos busca destacarse como una de las mejores Áreas Protegidas del mundo
El Parque Nacional Galápagos inicia su camino para alcanzar la certificación de la Lista Verde de la UICN, un reconocimiento internacional a la gestión efectiva de las áreas protegidas y conservadas.
Story | 27 Jul, 2023
Inspiring places: why are national parks so important to the people of Kenya?
When Kenya’s first post-independence leader, Jomo Kenyatta, gazetted what is now known as Nairobi National Park for the exclusive use by wildlife, he had this to say:
“The natural resources of this country – its wildlife, which offers such an attraction to visitors from all…
Noticias | 24 Jul, 2023
Las áreas protegidas del Ecuador avanzan en el proceso de certificación de la Lista Verde
En el marco del Congreso Nacional de Áreas Protegidas del Ecuador, se llevó a cabo un evento para compartir los avances y desafíos durante el proceso de certificación del Estándar y su aporte a la gestión integral de las áreas protegidas, dentro del contexto nacional e internacional.
Noticias | 17 Jul, 2023
Lista Verde y Soluciones Panorama serán parte del Congreso Nacional de Áreas Protegidas del Ecuador
El Ministerio del Ambiente, Agua y Transición Ecológica (MAATE) a través de la Dirección de Áreas Protegidas y Otras Formas de Conservación (DAPOFC), con el apoyo de Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), la …
Story | 09 Mar, 2022
UNEA Resolution - ‘End Plastic Pollution’ - and IUCN role in implementation of the Treaty
The new UNEA Resolution, ‘End Plastic Pollution: Towards a legally binding instrument’, establishes an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee that will develop the specific content of the new plastic pollution treaty with the aim of completing its work by the end…
Blog | 29 Jul, 2021
Protecting people and biodiversity: Addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and conservation links
Around the world, GBV creates a barrier to conservation efforts and the sustainable and equitable access and control of natural resources.
Story | 28 Apr, 2021
Protection study of the Vjosa River Valley based on IUCN protected area standards now available
There is a need to protect the Vjosa River Valley along its full length, including its tributaries - confirms the new IUCN WCPA authored study.
Story | 25 Feb, 2021
IUCN MARPLASTICCs project Provides Institutional Frameworks Governing Marine Plastic Pollution to understand marine plastic pollution and Extended Producer Responsibility in Asia and Africa
Story | 12 Jan, 2021
Mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses of international importance in Mozambique and Tanzania are currently not subject to the level of protection needed to ensure their long-term functioning. This is one of the findings of a new IUCN report that provides an in-depth analysis of carbon-rich…