Project | 01 Jul, 2019 - 31 Mar, 2023
Project | 01 Jun, 2020 - 31 May, 2024
Restoring Ecosystems to Reduce Drought Risk and Increase Resilience
Story | 27 Mar, 2024
On the 4th March, Environment Minister, Han Hwa-Jin, and the National Park Service Chairman, Song Hyung-Geun, held a ceremony to celebrate the designation of Palgongsan National Park and the 4th annual National Park Day in Daegu, Korea.
Story | 22 Mar, 2024
China-Japan-Korea delegates discuss OECM progress towards '30x30'
On 6 March 2024, IUCN China organised a virtual workshop centred on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), inviting participants from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
News | 11 Mar, 2024
IUCN and Korea work towards effective protected and conserved areas
The Korea National Parks Service (KNPS) carried out the project “Further develop an effective system of protected and conserved areas, including OECM in the Republic of Korea and Asia”, under the IUCN-Ministry of Environment of Korea Framework Partnership Programme.
Story | 22 Feb, 2024
The IUCN-Republic of Korea Global Red List Partnership (a collaboration under the Republic of Korea-IUCN Framework Partnership 2017-2020) has successfully concluded its three-year project, running from September 2020 to September 2023, aimed at coordinating global Red List assessments in the…
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IUCN ROWA Announces the Opening of its New Office Building with Distinguished Guests
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) is thrilled to announce the opening of its new office building, a momentous occasion marked by the presence of esteemed guests and partners. The event took place on February 18, 2024, with Dr. Hany El…
Page | 26 Jul, 2023
Enhancing Climate Resilience of Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan
The project "Enhancing Climate Resilience of Biodiversity hotspots in Jordan" aims to enhance the resilience of vulnerable ecosystems and communities dependent on natural resources, to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. Well-designed and effectively managed protected areas provide…
Page | 18 Sep, 2023
Job Creation to Prevent Soil Erosion and Reduce Evaporation in Zarqa Ma'in Dam
The project is funded by GIZ- Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, and the project aims to Improve the living conditions of the Jordanian host communities and Syrian refugees by creating job opportunities to reduce soil erosion and minimize evaporation in the Zarqa Ma'in…