Story | 25 Oct, 2018
Third Tripartite Partnership Meeting of IUCN Members in China, Japan and Republic of Korea
The third Tripartite Partnership meeting was held on 8 and 9 September 2018 at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) International Conference Center in Beijing, China. The meeting was organised by the Biodiversity Committee of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and was supported by…
Story | 24 Oct, 2018
Urgenda Climate Change Judgment Survives Appeal in the Netherlands
By Jonathan Verschuuren - On 9 October 2018, the Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague rendered its judgment in the Urgenda case.
Story | 24 Oct, 2018
Future Wetland Guardians of the Seychelles
Wetlands are extremely important. However, in the Seychelles, many people refer to wetlands as marshes, which is perceived as synonymous to dirty water.
Story | 23 Oct, 2018
WCEL Oceans, Coasts and Coral Reefs Specialist Group: Update October 2018
The Oceans, Coasts and Coral Reefs Specialist Group has published its report in a series highlighting ongoing work under each WCEL Specialist Group.
Story | 23 Oct, 2018
From 15-19 October 2018, the IUCN Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (the “Task Force”) conducted the fourth Important Marine Mammal Area workshop in Brest, France. This workshop follows successful Task Force IMMA regional workshops in the Mediterranean, Pacific Islands and Northeast…
Story | 23 Oct, 2018
Nature’s contribution to sustainable development takes centre stage in Geneva
As part of a series of events marking its 70th anniversary, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) held a public lecture in Geneva, Switzerland, outlining the crucial role of nature in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Story | 22 Oct, 2018
Wetlands, precious but not prized
The findings from the recent Ramsar Global Wetland Outlook report were sobering: wetlands, the world’s most valuable ecosystems, are disappearing three times faster than forests.
Story | 22 Oct, 2018
Veterinary Clinic and Agricultural Extension Center Opens in East Amman
IUCN’s partners come together to support environment and livelihoods
Story | 22 Oct, 2018
3rd Meeting of Environmental Journalists from News Agencies in the Mediterranean
The IUCN Centre of Mediterranean Cooperation in collaboration with Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is organizing the 3rd meeting of environmental journalists from news agencies in the Mediterranean, a conference and…
Story | 22 Oct, 2018
Second phase of FFF launched in Nepal
The second phase of Forest and Farm Facility (FFF), a global partnership between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), IUCN and Agricord, was launched on Tuesday 25th of…