International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Seven IUCN-recommended Natural and Mixed sites join UNESCO World Heritage List

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has followed advice from IUCN, as the official advisor on nature, to inscribe seven new ...
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Ecosystem restoration and land degradation

Ecosystem restoration manifests through actions as varied as new mangroves, grass or other plantings, natural or assisted regeneration, agroforestry, soil enhancement measures, or improved and ...
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Tanzania advances shared governance for community protected and conserved areas

Tanzania has taken another important step towards strengthening inclusive and rights-based governance of its community protected and conserved areas following the conclusion of a three-day national ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

IUCN SSC Microbial Conservation Specialist Group

Professor Jack A Gilbert earned his Ph.D. from Unilever and Nottingham University, UK in 2002 and received his postdoctoral training at Queens University, Canada. From 2005-2010 he was a senior ...
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Tiger census: Nepal's tiger number increases to 429

Nepal's wild tiger population has increased to 429, according to the National Tiger Census released on Wednesday by the Government of Nepal to mark Global Tiger Day in Kathmandu. The Department of ...
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IUCN advises on conservation of more than 50 World Heritage sites at 48th Committee meeting

Today marks the closing of the World Heritage Committee’s deliberations on the state of conservation of almost 150 World Heritage sites at its 48 th annual meeting in Busan, Korea. IUCN has provided ...
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New UNESCO–IUCN stocktake identifies more than 30 potential areas for World Heritage across South-East Asia

More than 30 areas across South-East Asia have been identified as potential future candidates for World Heritage recognition, according to a new regional framework released by UNESCO and the ...
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Titicaca's Women Leaders: Consolidating Binational Water Governance

How can women's leadership, the recognition of cultural diversity, and cooperation between territories contribute to more inclusive and sustainable governance of shared waters at the local level? That ...
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Libya sets out a five-year roadmap for nature conservation with IUCN

The IUCN Libyan National Committee, which brings together four environmental organisations that are Members of IUCN, has agreed with the IUCN Secretariat, through its Centre for Mediterranean ...
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IUCN SSC Bat Specialist Group

The Species Survival Commission (SSC) Specialist Groups provide a wide range of member expertise to IUCN – The World Conservation Union - gathering information and performing species assessments for ...
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IUCN SSC Asian Elephant Specialist Group

Over 4 decades of experience working in wildlife management, science, and conservation. Work experience for more than 20 years with elephant conservation projects throughout South and Southeast Asia ...
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IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas

The IUCN Green List is a global campaign for successful nature conservation. At its heart is the Green List Sustainability Standard that provides a global benchmark for how to meet the environmental ...