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.
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 | 29 Jun, 2023
Vjosa, a National Park in the making
A number of national and international experts and relevant authorities visited the Vjosa River Valley in Albania on a study tour this June, making the first steps towards building an effectively conserved and managed, and equitably governed Vjosa Wild River National Park.
Press release | 15 Mar, 2023
Vjosa, one of our last wild rivers, becomes Europe's first Wild River National Park
Today, the Vjosa River in Albania, one of the last wild rivers of Europe is declared a National Park by the Albanian Government, becoming the first Wild River National Park in Europe. In future, the Vjosa will be conserved as a living, free-flowing river, to the benefit of people and nature.…
Story | 13 Feb, 2023
Commitments to save the Blue Heart of Europe
Freshwater conservation was in the focus at the CBD COP15 Biodiversity Summit in Montreal, when IUCN hosted a side event on “Conserving the Vjosa-Aoos River”, with participation of Mr. Ryan Gellert, CEO Patagonia, H.E. Dr Mirela Kumbaro, Minister of Tourism and Environment, Albania, H.E. Mr.
Story | 13 Feb, 2023
Vision, roadmap and feasibility study presented for pioneering freshwater conservation in Albania
A vision, roadmap and feasibility study for the protection of the Vjosa River and its free-flowing tributaries under the IUCN Category II management classification, have been presented
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.
Grey literature | 2021
Protection study of the Vjosa River Valley based on IUCN protected area standards
This report provides insight into the rationale and feasability of declaring a protected area for the Vjosa Valley, along with the management objectives and associated protected area categories that would ensure the conservation of the area's key values.