Story | 10 May, 2021
Thailand celebrates Thailand National Mangrove Day
H.E. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, encouraged the nation to celebrate National Mangrove Day and the success Thailand has had in increasing mangrove forest areas. In addition, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr.…
Story | 08 May, 2020
Thailand celebrates its first National Mangrove Forest Day
On 10 May 1991, His Royal Highness King Rama 9 first addressed the importance of mangroves, marking Thailand’s recognition of the values of mangrove forests in the country. This history has prompted the Cabinet to recently approve a resolution, declaring 10 May of…
Story | 25 Nov, 2019
Tangled roots and changing tides: law at the service of mangrove conservation and sustainable use
A pioneering global study details the legal and institutional frameworks governing mangroves and proposes solutions to address gaps and weaknesses identified.
Story | 31 Jan, 2019
Sindh’s Climate Migration Report Launched at Policy Dialogue
January 30, Karachi – Oxfam in Pakistan in collaboration with IUCN Pakistan organized a dialogue on Climate Change in Sindh to support the government’s efforts in managing climate change. The policy debate covered the extent and quantum of efforts required to counter climate change and…
Story | 05 Oct, 2018
Mangroves For the Future video: A look back
IUCN Asia and Mangroves for the Future (MFF) have produced a video showcasing MFF’s growth and impact in Asia. This video was recently premiered at the 15th meeting of the MFF Regional Steering Committee that took place in Bali, Indonesia, at the end of September…
Story | 10 Sep, 2018
Need for Sustainable Management of Forests underscored by Experts
The need to introduce sustainable forest management practices into Pakistan’s forestry was highlighted by experts at a two-day workshop organized by IUCN and the Ministry of Climate Change, under the Sustainable Forest Management project on Sep 6-7, 2018.
Publication | 2017
Ecosystems protecting infrastructure and communities
Despite increasing recognition of the importance of ecosystem-based approaches for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, implementation remains mostly underdeveloped worldwide. Lack of knowledge on the implementation process present an important barrier. This publication…
Press release | 17 Nov, 2014
Global appetite for resources pushing new species to the brink – IUCN Red List
Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Chinese Pufferfish, American Eel, Chinese Cobra and an Australian butterfly are threatened with extinction
Comunicado de prensa | 17 Nov, 2014
Apetito mundial por los recursos lleva nuevas especies al borde de la extinción – Lista Roja de UICN
El atún rojo del Pacífico, el pez globo de la China, la anguila americana, la cobra de la China y una mariposa australiana se encuentran en peligro de extinción.
Communiqué de presse | 17 Nov, 2014
Le thon rouge du Pacifique, le fugu chinois, l’anguille d’Amérique, le cobra chinois et un papillon australien sont menacés d’extinction