Asia
Workshop on long-term marine and coastal resources monitoring looks to improve management of Thailand’s marine protected areas
Staff from 11 marine national parks and 3 associated research centers learned how to use long-term marine and coastal resources monitoring as a basis for improving park management at a workshop in Sirinard National Park, Phuket, on 8-10 May 2012.
16 May 2012 | News story
Go4BioDiv India International Youth Forum
The Sundarbans in West Bengal, one of India's most unique marine landscapes and a UNESCO World Heritage site, will play host to Go4BioDiv, an International Youth Forum held in parallele to the Conference of Parties of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD COP), to be hel between the 6th and 19th of October 2012. …
14 May 2012 | News story
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Story: Reviving nature's bounty in Indonesia
In Indonesia IUCN is helping local communities to restore and sustainably manage their coastal resources and this is leading to improved livelihoods for many. …
14 May 2012 | News story
Bangladesh, India, Nepal & Pakistan rally to save South Asia’s Critically Endangered Vulture Species
Vulture range countries in South Asia adopt a regional declaration and action plan for transboundary conservation of endangered vulture species
10 May 2012 | News story
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Climate change and its impact on the Lao and Cambodian people
When we refer to climate change, we immediately think of the impacts it has on the livelihoods of large numbers of people, and the habitats of aquatic species on all continents. …
09 May 2012 | News story
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The Hoteliers of coastal areas enhance their knowledge on “Barrier-built Estuaries and Lagoons and Implications from Tourism Development in Sri Lanka”
Mangroves for the Future (MFF) over the past few years has been supporting financially in building capacity of member organizations of the National Coordinating Bodies (NCBs) through several overseas training programmes. In 2012, MFF introduced in-country training based on the needs of respective NCB member organizations.
08 May 2012 | News story
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IUCN Congress Programme now live
As the World Conservation Congress draws closer, you can now view what’s on and when. Regularly updated, the Online Programme is a handy companion to organize your schedule in Jeju and make the most out of your experience. …
03 May 2012 | News story
As Mekong Leaders Gather, Public Awaits Answers on Xayaburi Dam
Save the Mekong Press Release - Phuket, Thailand – As the Mekong River Commission (MRC) member countries gather today for the MRC’s Mekong 2 Rio International Conference on Transboundary River Basin Management, the Save the Mekong coalition has called upon regional governments to immediately address the ambiguities that have been left unanswered with respect to the future of the Xayaburi Dam and other mainstream dams …
02 May 2012 | News story
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A Green Parade for a Green Paradise
A green parade of bike riders kicked off the ‘Keep Koh Tao Clean, Keep Koh Tao Green’ campaign on the morning of 28 April at Mae Haad pier on the west coast of the island. The event, aimed at raising islanders’ awareness of the growing waste problem, was part of the 2012 annual Koh Tao festival, organised by the Save Koh Tao community group, the Koh Tao Tambon Administrative Organization, and local businesses.
30 Apr 2012 | News story
Seizure highlights need for pangolin conservation
The seizure of 71 pangolins being transported without documentation in Vietnam has highlighted that the formation of the IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group has come at an important time. …
27 Apr 2012 | News story
