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The Restoration Initiative: 2023 Year in Review
A Global Effort under The Restoration Initiative Land degradation is a global challenge, impacting nearly 2 billion hectares of land used for agriculture, pasture, and forestry. Deforestation and land ...
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Managing mangroves for resilience to climate change
Building resilience into mangrove conservation plans requires an understanding of how mangroves will respond to climate changes, what factors help them survive these changes, and, consequently, which ...
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Sustainable financing for community fisheries in Cambodia
These 516 CFis have a total of 332,168 members (35% female) and 4,497 elected CFi committee members (16% female). An assessment of CFi effectiveness conducted by the FiA in 2018 showed that only 9% of ...
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Innovate, Inspire, Impact: Youth-driven solutions for the Indian Himalayas
On the occasion of International Mountain Day (11 December), IUCN India organised an event titled ‘Youth for the Himalayas: Innovate, Inspire, Impact’ in collaboration with the G.B. Pant National ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature19d
The nexus of agriculture and biodiversity: A path towards sustainable solutions
The intersection of agriculture and biodiversity presents both challenges and opportunities. A recent event organised by the IUCN European Regional Office saw the launch of two new reports on ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature17d
Grasslands rising: Restoring vital ecosystems for a sustainable future
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 2024 (IUCN) – This month, the IUCN Forest and Grasslands Team (FGT) organized and engaged in a variety of events at UNCCD COP16, emphasizing the importance of restoring ...
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Implementing the EU Pollinators initiative: Action to protect the Canary Island’s endemic pollinators
The Canary Islands are home to a unique and diverse range of species, including several pollinators found nowhere else in the world. These pollinators, which include specialised bees, butterflies, and ...
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Montenegro's Environmental Protection Agency joins IUCN
The Environmental Protection Agency of Montenegro is at the forefront of safeguarding the country’s rich natural heritage. Its mission includes fostering sustainable resource management and promoting ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature20d
Supporting local initiatives on solid waste management and Extended Producer Responsibility development in Viet Nam
In June 2020, IUCN and PRO Viet Nam signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), followed by a Strategic Partnership Agreement. The main goal is to develop field pilot projects focusing on the circular ...
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Nature-based solutions for drought: Experts convene at UNCCD COP16 to examine how ecosystem restoration can benefit people and nature
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 7 December 2024 (IUCN) – As droughts become more frequent and intense, their ripple effects impact every aspect of life, creating an urgent demand for effective solutions that ...
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Advancing efforts to improve soil health and biodiversity in Europe
The city of Malaga, Spain, hosted a diverse group of experts as part of the SOILGUARD project, from 25 institutions across 17 countries in Europe from 16-18 December 2024. The gathering underscored ...