Story | 16 Apr, 2020
Blog 'Water, Health and Ecosystems: inextricably linked for a sustainable future'
Billions of people around the world still live in conditions that deprive them of safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities. The absence of both translates into the prevalence of disease. In addition, one in four health facilities lack basic water…
Story | 15 Apr, 2020
Enhancing Climate Adaptation with Nature-based Solutions
Kalutara and Ratnapura districts are flood prone areas in Sri Lanka. During the past decade, about 323,000 flood victims have been reported from these two districts. Floods have disrupted the day-to-day lives and livelihoods of the victims.
IUCN Statement | 15 Apr, 2020
On 26 March 2020, the Thailand Government has declared a State of Emergency as a response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country.
Story | 14 Apr, 2020
"Kasiyanna"- an Indigenous Community coping mechanism for disasters like pandemics
CEESP News - by Minnie Degawan, activist for Indigenous Peoples’ rights from the Cordillera, Philippines and Director of Conservation International’s Indigenous & Traditional Peoples Program
Story | 13 Apr, 2020
The power of best practice nexus cases
How can the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus support an expansion of development possibilities in times of increasing competition over water, energy and food resources?
Story | 13 Apr, 2020
Longstanding CEC member won the Award in South and Southeastern Asia
Kedar Gore is passionate about conservation photography, has been actively raising conservation issues through his articles, photographs, nature trails, camps and talks for nature lovers
Story | 10 Apr, 2020
Furthering commitments to nature: Melanesian Spearhead Group and IUCN ink partnership
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat’s Director General, Ambassador Amena Yauvoli signed a Memorandum of Understanding today (Thursday, 9 April) with the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Oceania Regional Director Mr. Mason Smith, sealing a partnership to…
Story | 09 Apr, 2020
The events focused on securing the future of biodiversity and #NatureForAll
IUCN Statement | 08 Apr, 2020
IUCN statement on the COVID-19 pandemic
As the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) stands in solidarity with all those already directly affected by the virus around the world. Our thoughts are with all vulnerable populations, especially those who are already…
Story | 08 Apr, 2020
Host and Refugee communities of Cox’s Bazar Celebrate the World Wildlife Day 2020
With the aim to increase awareness about the importance of wildlife and its conservation in and around the refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, IUCN Bangladesh with support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) celebrated World…