Ecosystem restoration manifests through actions as varied as new mangroves, grass or other plantings, natural or assisted regeneration, agroforestry, soil enhancement measures, or improved and ...
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has followed advice from IUCN, as the official advisor on nature, to inscribe seven new ...
Nepal's wild tiger population has increased to 429, according to the National Tiger Census released on Wednesday by the Government of Nepal to mark Global Tiger Day in Kathmandu. The Department of ...
More than 30 areas across South-East Asia have been identified as potential future candidates for World Heritage recognition, according to a new regional framework released by UNESCO and the ...
The IUCN Libyan National Committee, which brings together four environmental organisations that are Members of IUCN, has agreed with the IUCN Secretariat, through its Centre for Mediterranean ...
Peatlands are a type of wetland which occur in almost every country and are known to cover at least 3% of global land surface. The term ‘peatland’ refers to the peat soil and the wetland habitats ...
Launched in 2025, the Centre for Species Survival Papua New Guinea is proudly hosted by Port Moresby Nature Park, in partnership with SSC, and funded by the Cologne Zoo. Working with key partners, ...
The IUCN World Heritage Outlook is the first global assessment of natural World Heritage, and our flagship for assessing all natural World Heritage sites. With four sets of data over a six-year period ...
To provide expert opinion and scientific advice on the conservation, management and sustainable use of boas and pythons. To assess and disseminate the role of boas and pythons (and other snakes) in ...
Marine biologist. Professor (ret.) University of Hong Kong. Worked a decade in the Caribbean and almost three decades in SE Asia and Pacific. Focus on reef fishes, reproduction, conservation, ...