Story | 04 Dec, 2019
Issue 25.2 of PARKS opens with an Editorial Essay on behalf of the Global Partnership on Aichi Target 11. The paper reviews progress towards this component of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Strategic Plan.
Story | 04 Dec, 2019
On 11 November 2019, 20 representatives of government agencies and NGOs from Korea and China attended the third Meeting of the Working Group on the Conservation of the Yellow Sea Intertidal and Associated Coastal Wetlands held in Shinan County, the…
Publication | 2019
Ocean deoxygenation : everyone's problem...summary for policy makers
The ocean represents 97% of the physical habitable space on the planet and is central to sustaining all life on Earth. Since 2000 significant and dedicated effort has been directed at raising awareness and understanding of the consequences of greenhouse gas emissions on the ocean. Carbon dioxide…
Publication | 2019
Ocean deoxygenation : everyone’s problem
The ocean represents 97% of the physical habitable space on the planet and is central to sustaining all life on Earth. Since 2000 significant and dedicated effort has been directed at raising awareness and understanding of the consequences of greenhouse gas emissions on the ocean. Carbon dioxide…
Story | 03 Dec, 2019
The IUCN French National Committee has launched a new website specifically dedicated to supporting subnational governments in taking action for biodiversity in the context of the upcoming World Conservation Congress and beyond.
Story | 03 Dec, 2019
Hilary Macleod wins CEC Excellence Award in Oceania
Read about Hilary Macleod's main motivation and strategy to overcome challenges in Oceania region
Story | 03 Dec, 2019
Ecosystem Restoration leaders launch important publication
2nd edition of the International principles and Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration
Story | 03 Dec, 2019
Revised IUCN guidelines demystify and clarify protected area categories for marine areas
The IUCN guidelines that define a protected area are the foundation for the standards by which protected areas truly become protected. Our new publication explains this subject as it applies to marine areas, seemingly misunderstood in the past.
Publication | 2019
Guidelines for applying the IUCN protected area management categories to marine protected areas
The development of this second edition of these guidelines was in part a response to evidence of the widespread incorrect application of the categories to marine protected areas (MPAs). Marine management and sustainable fisheries management are critical elements of good oceans management, but…
Story | 02 Dec, 2019
Water cooperation: diplomacy from source to sea
Managing transboundary rivers and lakes requires cooperation and diplomacy between States, yet region-specific differences can hamper these efforts. A recent Water Diplomacy workshop looked at best practices from established river commissions to help inspire and share lessons to overcome …