Story | 21 Aug, 2010
The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in western Africa
The status and distribution of freshwater biodiversity in western Africa
Story | 19 Aug, 2010
Landscape-scale conservation in the Congo Basin: lessons learned from the Central African Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE)
Story | 18 Aug, 2010
En gouvernance partagée! : un guide pratique pour les aires marines protégées en Afrique de l’Ouest
En gouvernance partagée! : un guide pratique pour les aires marines protégées en Afrique de l’Ouest
Story | 10 Aug, 2010
Ghost Forest art project praised by IUCN Director General
IUCN Director General, Julia Marton-Lefevre, has accepted the role of ambassador for a major art installation called “Ghost Forest”, by British artist Angela Palmer.
Press release | 01 Aug, 2010
Ghana’s forests, and the communities that live close to them, may be about to get a lucky break as the world scrambles to find reliable methods to fight the growing threat of climate change.
Story | 29 Jul, 2010
REDD Readiness Requires Radical Reform
Prospects for making the big changes needed to prepare for REDD-plus in Ghana.
Story | 27 Jul, 2010
Africa is under-represented in terms of World Heritage Sites, with only nine percent of overall sites located on the continent. Souayibou Varissou works with the African World Heritage Fund. He talks about what his organization is doing.
Story | 16 Jun, 2010
arborvitae Issue 41 - Forest finance
Forest finance
Livelihoods and landscapes: So far, the expectations of PES as a market-based solution for conservation and development have not been met. Feature: Do public goods always have to remain public? REDD: We cannot wait to act on REDD-plus. Local forests: Why, despite…Story | 03 Jun, 2010
2009 Annual Report - Shaping a sustainable future: First accomplishments
The year 2009 was characterized by various actions and manifestations aimed at fighting climate change, this global scourge resulting from non sustainable methods of consumption, population growth and increased poverty.
Press release | 19 May, 2010
Are protected areas in Africa harbouring invasive species?
Protected areas, long thought of as safe refuges for animals and plants, are under increasing threats from invasive species which not only affect biodiversity but also people’s livelihoods. Protected areas can have huge social and economic value, particularly in Africa, where national parks are…