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Over 40% of coral species face extinction – IUCN Red List
Forty-four per cent of reef-building coral species globally are at risk of extinction, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ reveals following a global assessment announced today at the ongoing ...
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Navigating blue horizons: Belize’s quest for marine excellence with the IUCN Green List
In the crystal-clear waters of Belize’s marine environment lies a challenge: how to ensure the effective conservation of marine biodiversity while ensuring sustainable financial and human capacities ...
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Kawésqar Wæs - Chilean Patagonia's greatest wilderness is a home
Chilean Patagonia is today recognised as one of the greatest refuges of wild nature in the world. In recent decades, with the creation of national parks and marine reserves, the state has placed huge ...
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Inspiring places: why are national parks so important to the people of Kenya?
When Kenya’s first post-independence leader, Jomo Kenyatta, gazetted what is now known as Nairobi National Park for the exclusive use by wildlife, he had this to say: “The natural resources of this ...
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Rivers are Connected. Actions to Protect Them Must Be Connected Too
The health of freshwater systems is core to the health of surrounding landscapes — but not nearly enough is being done to ...
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The Transformative Power of 3D Participatory Mapping in the Yanesha Communal Reserve
Nestled in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Yanesha Communal Reserve shines as a pioneering example of successful collaboration between the Peruvian government and local communities, forging a ...
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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 ...
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Glitz, Glamour, and the IUCN Green List: Celebrating conservation success at COP16
The IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas is the global standard for fairly governed, well managed and effective conservation sites worldwide. Beyond simply providing certification, the ...
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Advancing Indigenous leadership in Mi'kma'ki, Turtle Island
Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources (UINR) has played a major role in advancing Mi’kmaq leadership in natural resource management and seeking to navigate reconciliation processes in Canada. Two ...
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Kiwa grantee inspires rangers at World Ranger Congress in Fiji
Rangers play an important role in protecting the planet's natural resources and biodiversity. They work tirelessly to safeguard national parks, wildlife, and ecosystems, ensuring that these areas ...
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IUCN WCPA highlights 6 Key Protected and Conserved Areas Publications at CBD COP16
With the second week of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) underway, IUCN WCPA is highlighting six new publications aimed at enhancing area-based ...