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Third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution (INC-3)
The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-3), is scheduled to take place from 13 to 19 November 2023 at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in…
Story | 07 Aug, 2023
Supporting Communication, Leadership, and Creative Thinking in Youth
Children’s human rights depend on a healthy ocean. One Ocean Hub supports the strengthening of youth communication, leadership, and creative thinking skills in the context of ocean degradation. The Hub empowers youth to take active roles in climate change conversations through skill development…
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 | 28 Jul, 2023
Los fondos derivan del Programa de Pequeñas Donaciones del Proyecto Altiplano Resiliente, que es ejecutado por la UICN (Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza) con la asistencia de la Fundación para la Conservación de los Recursos Naturales y Ambiente en Guatemala (FCG),…
News | 28 Jul, 2023
High-level document explains why nature-positive initiatives must be fast-tracked, with RCU’s concept of Comprehensive Regeneration in AlUla highlighted as a model for responsible development through the key principles of respect for landscape, culture and heritage.
Released on the…
Story | 27 Jul, 2023
Inspiring places: why are national parks so important to the people of Kenya?
When Kenya’s first post-independence leader, Jomo Kenyatta, gazetted what is now known as Nairobi National Park for the exclusive use by wildlife, he had this to say:
“The natural resources of this country – its wildlife, which offers such an attraction to visitors from all…
Story | 26 Jul, 2023
LifeWatch ERIC & IUCN Med launch a series of Ecosystem Services workshops
LifeWatch ERIC and IUCN Med launch their first workshop in a five part series of interactive peer learning workshops aimed at advancing the planning, management, and governance of Natural Capital through the Ecosystem Services paradigm. This program brings together experts from various…
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.
Story | 24 Jul, 2023
Essential planetary health workers: Positioning rangers within global policy
New IUCN WCPA led publication outlines the need for global leaders across multiple sectors to recognize the profession of rangers as essential planetary health workers and to position rangers more effectively within global conservation and environmental policy mechanisms.