Story | 02 Dec, 2016
Tackling wildlife trafficking through the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
Recognising the significant and detrimental economic, environmental, security-related, and social impacts of the illegal trade in wildlife, 42 countries adopted the Hanoi Statement on Illegal Wildlife Trade on 17 November 2016. The Statement that was adopted at the Hanoi Conference on illegal…
Story | 22 Nov, 2016
Wave of concern about climate impacts on oceans
Eminent scientists and faith leaders came together at the UNFCCC COP22 in Marrakech to address the urgent climate crisis in our oceans. Dr Nigel Crawhall, IUCN CEESP Chair of the Specialist Group on Religion, Spirituality, Environmental Conservation and Climate Justice (Respecc), recounts the…
Story | 25 Aug, 2016
Five outstanding individuals in three natural World Heritage sites have been shortlisted as Heritage Heroes for their exceptional work in protecting some of the world's most precious natural areas.
Discover their inspiring stories and decide who will get your vote!
Story | 19 Aug, 2016
Introducing the two candidates for CEESP Chair 2016-2020
There are two candidates for CEESP Chair, Meher Noshriwani (Pakistan) and Kristen Walker Painemilla (USA). Both Meher and Kristen are current members of the CEESP Steering Committee and therefore familiar with the work, structure and governance of CEESP.
Story | 19 Aug, 2016
Engaging IUCN’s Indigenous Member Organizations more broadly in IUCN
By Kristen Walker-Painemilla (Chair, CEESP Specialist Group on Indigenous Peoples, Customary & Environmental Laws and Human Rights)
Story | 19 Aug, 2016
Climate Change and its Impact on Gender in Rural areas of Sindh, Pakistan
By: Meher Noshriwani (Regional Vice-Chair of Asian, CEESP; Candidate for CEESP Chair 2016-2020)
Story | 08 Aug, 2016
Launch of Policy Matters issue 20 and issue 21
At the World Conservation Congress 2016, editions 20 & 21 of CEESP's Policy Matters will be launched.
Story | 08 Aug, 2016
Reaching sustainable solutions through effective negotiation
This workshop will build capacity in dispute resolution and negotiation by providing participants with
1) a good understanding of the process and approaches to dispute resolution and negotiation, 2) an opportunity to practice some key skills for negotiating…
Story | 04 Aug, 2016
This edition of the Commission newsletter will be my last as Chair of CEESP. I have had the honour of leading this incredible Commission and network of experts for the past eight years and representing CEESP on the IUCN Council and at a wide array of international and regional meetings, …