Story | 13 Jun, 2023
Embracing Green Finance: A Journey of Climate Adaptation and Opportunity in Rwanda
While the enablers of climate finance are still finding their footing, the financial industry grapples with limited knowledge and information architecture regarding climate change. The emerging frameworks and contextualized approaches, coupled with the sector's immaturity in embracing green…
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Protecting Our Coasts: The Promise of Nature-Based Resilience
Coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses, reefs and wetlands, provide natural protection against storm surges and other coastal climate impacts. But these ecosystems are vulnerable to damage, and themselves need to be preserved. Ocean acidification, rising sea levels, changes in water…
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A delegation of 13 experts, led by Ms Sonia Peña Moreno – Director, International Policy Centre – represented IUCN at the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP15), held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 9 to 20 May…
Documento de posición | 2022
Documento de posición de la UICN para la COP15 de la CNUD
A medida que las Partes en la CNUD continúan definiendo y logrando sus objetivos de Neutralidad en materia de Degradación de las Tierras (NDT), aceleran sus esfuerzos para detener y revertir la pérdida de biodiversidad, implementan los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) y logran un mundo…
Prise de position | 2022
Document de position de l’UICN pour la COP15 de la CCD
Alors que les Parties à la CCD continuent de définir et d’atteindre leurs objectifs de Neutralité en matière de dégradation des terres, d’accélérer les efforts pour stopper et inverser la perte de biodiversité, de mettre en œuvre les Objectifs de développement durable (ODD) et de parvenir à un…
Story | 17 May, 2023
Sustainable Management of Posidonia Beaches | IUCN Webinar 13/06/2023 10:00 CET
Natural vegetation like Posidonia is often removed from beaches in response to some specific demands of the tourism sector. Nevertheless, maintaining Posidonia seagrass on Mediterranean beaches is key to preserve valuable forms of biodiversity, as well as to protect the coastline against erosion…
Littérature grise | 2023
Principes « Une seule santé » pour un tourisme durable dans les aires protégées et conservées
Les vastes effets de la pandémie de COVID-19 ont inclus d’immenses pertes de vies et de graves conséquences sanitaires et économiques pour les communautés et les écosystèmes. Le tourisme, qui a lui-même subi de fortes perturbations durant la pandémie, fait partie des industries ayant un fort…
Literatura gris | 2023
Principios de Una Sola Salud para un turismo sostenible en áreas protegidas y conservadas
Los amplios efectos de la pandemia de COVID-19 han significado una inmensa pérdida de vidas y graves consecuencias sanitarias y económicas en comunidades y ecosistemas. El turismo, que a su vez sufrió una fuerte ruptura en la pandemia, se encuentra entre las industrias que tienen un gran…
Story | 02 May, 2023
IUCN shows its commitment towards sustainable tourism at a key moment for nature in Albania
After the successful declaration of Vjosa Wild River National Park, Albania faces the challenge to reconcile tourism growth with the preservation of vulnerable natural areas, particularly in coastal zones. To help position Albania as a global leading destination for sustainable tourism, IUCN-Med…
Story | 06 Apr, 2023
Celebrating the power of sports and new commitments to nature
In celebration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) today, the Sports for Nature initiative would like to recognise sports organisations that are using their unique influence and impact to advance positive action for people and the planet.