Fishing on Lake Kosi in St Lucia, South Africa

Introduction

Wild berries in Sherpa, Nepal

In September 2005, the World Conservation Union (IUCN) launched the Conservation for Poverty Reduction Initiative (CPRI) to harness and focus the institutional capacity in biodiversity conservation as a tool for improving human well-being and to provide a facility to mobilize needed complementary skills through partnerships and alliances. IUCN, with its Membership, expert networks in Commissions and world-wide Secretariat is uniquely placed to contribute to supporting that link

Communities of Practice

Moron men in Kenya

The Initiative offers the potential for the implementation of working groups whose members engage in knowledge sharing and learning based on common interests. These teams will provide the opportunity to explore synergies and facilitate joint action for the achievement of the Initiative’s outcomes.

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Post MDG+5 Forum in Senegal - Follow up

Rônier au Senegal

IUCN organized a post MDG’s + 5 forum that was held at Saly, Senegal from 1-3 February 2006.

Health, Poverty & Conservation

Twareg girl near a guelta (rock pool) in Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserves, Niger - teaser

Responding to the challenge of human well being.