By Helen Newing, University of Oxford, and Helen Tugendhat, Forest Peoples Programme
A major new guidance document on conservation and human rights will be launched on 29th October 2024 at CBD COP16. The document offers a comprehensive overview of international human rights…
In collaboration with the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and WWF Viet Nam, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ organised a workshop in Can Tho, Viet Nam on 16 August 2024 with 90 representatives from eleven Mekong Delta provinces to prepare for a Green Climate…
Co-published by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ WCPA, a new report unveiled at CBD COP16 maps the mounting threats from oil, gas, and mining to Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), protected areas, and Indigenous Territories across the pantropics, calling for urgent global action.
From 3-5 September, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ convened the 8th Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme ‘Reimagining Conservation in Asia: A Nature Positive Future’.  Held every four years, the RCF is a leading platform for conservation knowledge and partnerships, bringing together…
A two-day training workshop for environmental journalists was conducted in Karachi and Sonmiani, Pakistan, followed by an exposure visit to the Ramsar site of Miani Hor. The training aimed to equip reporters with the tools and knowledge needed to cover pressing environmental issues.
At the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which will take place in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024, governments, international organizations, and civil society will review the progress made in implementing the targets of the…
The policy impacts of the ten country projects of The Restoration Initiative (TRI) are the theme of the , highlighting the…
Two new reports present the practical applications of the STAR metric to drive conservation and restoration efforts in four of The Restoration Initiative's (TRI) projects. The first is a knowledge brief that builds on an earlier STAR assessment in Kenya and Cameroon, showcasing how the STAR…
With two years already passed since the agreement of the historic Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework, and 2030 only five years away, the stakes are high at this year's COP16 in Cali, Colombia. The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Protected and Conserved Areas team are there to support.
The official launch of Phase II of the BIODEV2030 project in Fiji, funded by France via the Agence ¹ó°ù²¹²Ôç²¹¾±²õe de Développement (AFD), took place on 9 October, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to enhance biodiversity preservation and sustainable development. The event was…