Story | 24 Mar, 2021
Launch of the Global Fund for Ecosystem-based Adaptation
Ecosystem-based Adaptation harnesses the power of nature to increase the resilience of communities against the escalating impacts of climate change. By providing rapid and targeted financial support to innovative and catalytic projects, the Global…
Story | 24 Mar, 2021
Cambodia designates Boeung Snae as new wetlands protected area
On 5 February 2021, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a sub-decree designating Toulpontalei – Boeung Snae Multiple Use Area.
Story | 23 Mar, 2021
Underscoring community values and ecosystem services of the Baan Pa Pong wetland forest, Thailand
On 26 February, during the Buddhist Makha Bucha Day celebration, the Hill Area and Community Development Foundation (HADF) in collaboration with the Baan Pa Pong community, the River for Life Association, and the Rak Chiang Khong Group held a…
Story | 22 Mar, 2021
World Water Day 2021: The Value of Water
When seen from space, our planet is predominantly blue, seemingly abundant with water. Yet only 1% of its surface area is actually freshwater. The world urgently needs to value the precious and limited resource that is freshwater. 'The Value of Water' is the theme of World Water Day 2021 and the…
Project | 10 Dec, 2017 - 31 May, 2022
CPIC Conservation Finance Initiative - Blended Finance in Conservation
Story | 21 Mar, 2021
An exciting time for forest landscapes
Just for today, let’s flip the grim narratives of deforestation and land degradation, and celebrate some of the progress the world is making on restoring forest landscapes through the Bonn Challenge.
Story | 21 Mar, 2021
Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being
International Day of Forests is commemorated on the 21st of March each year since its establishment by The United Nations General Assembly in 2012. The day's main goal is to raise awareness of all forms of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to coordinate…
Story | 19 Mar, 2021
Women: improving livelihoods through sustainable waste management
To commemorate Global Recycling Day 2021, IUCN partnered with Waste Recyclers Fiji Ltd (WRFL) and Swire Shipping to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and sustainable waste management in Fiji. With the theme “I Recycle”, the collaborative event was held at the Vodafone Arena in Suva…
Story | 18 Mar, 2021
IUCN launches the ACUÍFEROS publication, managing groundwater sustainability
ACUÍFEROS is a publication that highlights the importance of groundwater in social and economic development, presenting tools and strategies that promote the proper use and conservation of these water sources.