Story | 20 Jan, 2021
First meeting of Mediterranean partners to coordinate a response to Pinna nobilis crisis
33 researchers and representatives from the public administrations from 13 Mediterranean countries engaged in an online meeting facilitated by IUCN-Med, to present the latest mortality data and progress to recover the Critically Endangered (CR) populations of Pinna nobilis, now included on the…
Story | 19 Jan, 2021
Indianapolis, 19 January 2021 — First of its kind Global Center will connect thousands of wildlife conservation experts around the world
Story | 18 Jan, 2021
Unlocking the wildlife economy in Africa
CEESP News: by Francis Vorhies, Executive Director of Earthmind
Over 2020, two institutions in Africa have begun critical work on unlocking and diversifying the wildlife economy in Africa. Community ownership and benefits are key to preventing and combating wildlife crime.
Story | 18 Jan, 2021
Reverse the Red Webinar Series and the IUCN One Programme
January 26th, 8AM EST
Story | 18 Jan, 2021
Producer organisations in Ghana grow restoration skills
Forest and farm producer organisations in Ghana gather to expand their restoration leadership capacity through learning to apply the restoration opportunities assessment methodology as a tool for sustainable business.
Story | 18 Jan, 2021
Unsustainable farming is challenging the survival of Mediterranean dung beetles - IUCN study
According to a new report from IUCN-Med, dung beetles are facing major losses of suitable habitats due to the decline of traditional livestock farming practices and the abandonment of rural environments, as well as chemical contamination of dung by veterinary medical products.
Story | 17 Jan, 2021
CEESP News: by Ana Claudia Hafemann *
Faced with an atypical scenario arising with the spread of the new coronavirus pandemic worldwide, new behaviors became necessary in prevention and control. The regulatory sector of water supply and sanitation, in particular, has been assigned the…
Story | 15 Jan, 2021
La agenda europea para reducir impactos ambientales en las cadenas de valor
Por Tammy Vallejo - Varias iniciativas se desarrollan en la Unión Europea para regular las actividades de las empresas y prevenir los impactos negativos de sus actividades, incluyendo daños ambientales, a lo largo de toda la cadena de suministros. Se prevén dos propuestas normativas para este…
Crossroads blog | 13 Jan, 2021
Progressive zoos and aquariums must be part of the world’s response to COVID-19
Many zoos and aquariums face challenges as lockdowns mean the loss of vital income from visitors. As the international community looks to stimulate economic recovery whilst addressing other global goals, the love of nature that zoos and aquariums inspire and the ex situ conservation techniques…