Story | 02 Apr, 2018
Investing in future: Enriching the Exhibition at a Leading Girls’ School in Colombo
To mark the 45th anniversary of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya in Colombo, a Science and Technology Exhibition was held from 7 to 8 March 2018 at the College premises. The exhibition, which aimed to enhance talents of school children through…
Story | 30 Mar, 2018
IUCN and Eco-business: A new partnership for responsible business and sustainable development
IUCN Asia is pleased to announce a new Knowledge and Networking Partnership with Eco-business, Asia-Pacific’s leading clean technology, smart cities, responsible business and sustainable development media company. The partnership will enable members of both organisations to learn more about…
Story | 29 Mar, 2018
Cookstoves for forest conservation in Teknaf, Bangladesh
Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary is crucial habitat for many species, but until recently, the forests of the peninsula and the mangroves along the bank of Naf River were the only sources of fuel wood for the nearby villages. The increased prevalence of wood cutting resulted…
Story | 28 Mar, 2018
China to host 11th World Wilderness Congress in 2019
At a media event in Beijing organised by the Global Times and People’s Daily, China announced it will host the 11th World Wilderness Congress (WILD11) in late 2019.
Story | 28 Mar, 2018
Bosque Pehuén: private, voluntary protection in a Chilean forest
By Brent A. Mitchell.
Chile exemplifies a growing trend in conservation: privately protected areas. While several large private conservation initiatives in Patagonia have (rightly) dominated the headlines, individuals and NGOs are voluntarily protecting areas throughout the country.…
Story | 28 Mar, 2018
Brazil increases marine protection to over 25%
By Cláudio C. Maretti, Chico Mendes Institute (ICMBio)
Brazil is advancing consistently in its marine nature conservation and natural resources sustainable use strategy, as the Brazilian President announces it will protect over 920,000 km2, including mangroves. The government’s efforts…
Story | 28 Mar, 2018
Important Marine Mammal Areas : 46 new candidates
"We have put up our biggest numbers so far,” said Task Force co-chair Erich Hoyt. “A total of 46 candidate IMMAs.”
Story | 28 Mar, 2018
Q & A: Minsun Kim talks APAP and the importance of sharing knowledge
Following the third Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) Technical Workshop in Bhutan, IUCN Asia had the opportunity to sit down with Minsun Kim, who recently joined the IUCN Asia Regional Office in Bangkok as Programme Officer for Protected Areas. Minsun is on a special secondment from the…
Story | 27 Mar, 2018
Food systems depend on health of natural world, IUCN emphasises at future of farming debate
European and global food systems will only be able to continue delivering if the natural world is in a healthy condition, IUCN’s Global Director for Policy, Cyriaque Sendashonga, said on Tuesday (27 March) during a major event in Brussels on the future of…