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The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) of the People’s Republic of China and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) jointly launched Chinese and English versions of International Applications of Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction in Coastal Areas, at the…

An insightful Group Discussion on 'Climate Change and its Impacts on DRR' was held at the Pakistan Expo on Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 in Islamabad. The experts and enthusiasts came together to delve into the critical intersection of climate change and disaster risk reduction. They agreed to…

Este documento apresenta uma abordagem sistemática para facilitar a coleta e a análise de dados e informações necessários para realizar uma avaliação de impacto e avaliar a eficácia dos programas de restauração.

This Issue Paper aims to present a systematic approach to facilitate the collection and  analysis of key data and information required to carry out an impact assessment and  evaluate TTAC programmes’ effectiveness. 

The development of linear transport infrastructure (LTI) can have a variety of direct and indirect impacts on protected and conserved areas (PCAs) and other intact areas with high biodiversity and ecological connectivity values. Poorly planned and constructed roads, railways and canals can sever…

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…

Four days of diverse, interesting, and interactive activities brought together decision-makers, practitioners, and policymakers from the Western Balkans and representatives from affiliated UN and government institutions to the City of Bonn to exchange and explore the role of Nature-based…

We are delighted to announce the launch of the ‘A Sphere Unpacked Guide: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Humanitarian Contexts’ developed in partnership between Sphere, IFRC, …