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New GEF program will scale up environmental solutions from youth, women, and Indigenous People
The Global Environment Facility’s Council approved today the CSO Challenge Program – a new global program led by the ...
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Grasslands rising: Restoring vital ecosystems for a sustainable future
This month, the IUCN Forest and Grasslands Team (FGT) organized and engaged in a variety of events at UNCCD COP16, ...
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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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Article Release: Enhancing Meaningful Indigenous Leadership and Collaboration in International Environmental Governance Forums
In December 2024, the landmark report "Enhancing Meaningful Indigenous Leadership and Collaboration in International ...
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IUCN argues at World Court that States have a legal obligation to fight climate change
The arguments came during landmark legal proceedings that could clarify what responsibilities States have in fighting climate change – and the consequences they could face for failing to do so. IUCN ...
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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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EXPLAINER: The International Court of Justice considers climate change
What are these proceedings about? In short, they are about the legal obligations countries have to protect the climate, and, should they fail to comply with them, whether they could face any legal ...
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IUCN welcomes renewed global resolve to address drought, desertification and land degradation as UNCCD COP16 closes
UNCCD COP16 has put the spotlight on land degradation and desertification. This momentum now needs to be turned into effective, coordinated action around the world. The Riyadh Political Declaration ...
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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 ...
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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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Kiwa Initiative highlights children's advocacy through social media
The Heritage in Young Hands (HIYH) annual meeting took place today at the National Trust of Fiji (NTF) Conference Room. Partners and donors, including the International Union for Conservation of ...