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The plastic pollution crisis
Plastics only began to be produced in large quantities following the second world war – but plastic pollution has since become one of the most serious threats humanity faces. By 2015, 60% of all ...
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Just transition and inclusion: overcoming socio-economic barriers and driving a circular transition for a global plastics treaty
Social inclusion is necessary for economic just transition, along the full plastics value chain, to create a circular economy. Yunus Environment Hub, GIZ, IUCN and IUCN WCEL have created a short ...
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The Launch of Restoration Factory Program in Tanzania
IUCN in partnership with The Tanzania Vice Presidents Office, UNEP and Bridge for Billions has officially launched The Restoration Factory Incubation Program in Tanzania, an initiative aimed at ...
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IUCN and Huawei Expand Spain Tech4Nature Projects and Celebrate Renewal of Sierra Nevada Green List Status at CIMAS II
Malaga, Spain, November 5, 2024 - The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation (IUCN Med), Huawei Spain, and Sierra Nevada Natural Area joined forces ...
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IUCN report identifies challenges and opportunities for managing fisheries
A new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature finds that the large numbers of fishing boats engaged in widespread trawling that can ensnare protected species and large numbers ...
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China releases new handbooks on ecosystem restoration for coastal hazard mitigation with IUCN support
IUCN supported the publication of four handbooks on ecosystem restoration for coastal hazard mitigation, released by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) of China. The reports are available both in ...
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Reimagining Leadership from a Justice Perspective
Reimagining leadership in nature conservation demands not only structural change but also a deeper understanding of justice, grounded in respect, care and love for both people and the planet. It will ...
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The CBD Women’s Caucus - an example of shared leadership to advance gender equality within biodiversity policies
The Caucus’s model of collaborative action and diverse membership illustrates a transformative approach to leadership, where inclusivity and collective decision-making drive meaningful change. Their ...
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Indigenous Women’s Insights – Stewarding the Earth
In November, all along the busy maze of pavilion buildings in Sharm el Sheik, an estimated 45,000 people snaked along corridors hoping to inform crucial discussions surrounding climate policy at the ...
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Scaling the Peaks
Six country teams gathered in October 2022 to reflect on the implementation and achievements of Ecosystem-based adaptation on their respective mountain systems and communities. The learnings and ...
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Lake Toba and the Batak legacy: harmonising indigenous wisdom with conservation
A Batak indigenous woman is planting crops in her field near my father’s village. We chat. The lady, who happens to be a distant aunt, has lived in the Tapanuli region with her extended family near ...
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C3 Fiji Kiwa Initiative Project empowers women in mangrove forests for better livelihoods
Mangrove forests are vital ecosystems that provide a wide range of benefits, from protecting coastlines against erosion and storm surges to serving as nurseries for marine life. They are also ...