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Fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution (INC-4)
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), is scheduled to take place from 23 to 29 April 2024 at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada. The session will…
Story | 03 Apr, 2024
Local community and rangers unite for forest celebration
Despite the rainy weather conditions, the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park team and the local community celebrated the International Day of Forests (IDOF) in a remarkable way. The highlight of the event was planting over 800 trees, showing the commitment of the people and the volunteers.
Story | 27 Mar, 2024
A future plastics treaty needs a specific article on biodiversity: IUCN’s proposal
IUCN and the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) presented at a webinar on 26 March 2024 at the Geneva Environment Network a proposal for a specific article on “Biodiversity Aspects” in the future Plastics Treaty, putting forward IUCN’s key expertise within a new global…
Artículo | 26 Mar, 2024
Guardianas de la Sierra: compromiso, amor y tenacidad
Resaltar el trabajo de las mujeres en esta gesta por la conservación de los bosques y ríos de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, no es para nada difícil, lo realmente difícil es recoger en pocas líneas estas extraordinarias historias de vida o iniciativas inspiradoras de mujeres campesinas e…
Policy brief | 2024
A global plastics treaty and biodiversity: converging or conflicting regimes?
In this brief, IUCN presents its proposal for a specific article on “Biodiversity Aspects” in the future Plastics Treaty.
Story | 26 Mar, 2024
Dr Rashid Sumaila, leading interdisciplinary economist, joins IUCN
Professor of the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada, Tyler Prize winner 2023,…
Grey literature | 2024
State of ENACT NbS Goals Report: Year One Roadmap
As part of the official side events of the 6th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly, the ENACT Partnership launched its inaugural report. The report – State of ENACT NbS Goals Report: Year One Roadmap - details a baseline of current knowledge on the ENACT NbS Goals and…
News | 20 Mar, 2024
PANORAMA launches revamped web platform to amplify solutions for a Healthier Planet
The PANORAMA initiative proudly unveils its revamped web platform, designed to foster streamlined knowledge discovery, enhance inclusivity, and deepen peer connectivity. The relaunch supports the initiative’s mission to document and promote replicable solutions across diverse…
Story | 03 Mar, 2024
Local communities in South Malekula empowered to protect natural resources
Seven new conservation sites were established when the LAMACCA Kiwa Initiative project team conducted their capacity trainings for community conservation and environment committees in South Malekula in September 2023.
Story | 13 Feb, 2024
IUCN Rwanda Country Office knowledge products
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature - IUCN opened an office in Rwanda in 2016, in order to support the Government of Rwanda in achieving its overall conservation and development objectives. Since then, it has implemented various projects that have contributed to Rwanda’s…