Launch of new guidelines for National Red Listing…
30 September, 2024
Launch of new guidelines for National Red Listing…
30 September, 2024
Burning in silence: Bolivia’s forest fires and its…
17 September, 2024
Monday 03 august 2020
Since 2001, the land acquisition fund helps local NGOs to acquire threatened patches of wilderness to create or expand safe reserves and connect wildlife habitats. Marc Hoogeslag, Senior Expert Nature Conservation at IUCN NL, says: ‘Thanks to the annual contribution of Dutch Postcode Lottery, over the past 20 years we have supported no fewer than 135 projects from more than 100 local NGOs in 36 countries. They have acquired a total of 42,000 hectares and are working with local communities to ensure nature conservation.’
With its land acquisition approach, IUCN NL places the ownership and management responsibility of natural resources in the hands of local, in-country organizations with a clear conservation objective and eye for the needs of local communities. ‘Empowering these dedicated professionals working in the frontline is the best way of achieving long-term sustainable conservation,’ Hoogeslag says.
The land acquisition fund has achieved many successes, such as safe nesting grounds for the critically endangered blue-throated macaw, a sanctuary for jaguars in Mexico and the spectacular come-back of the golden lion tamarin.
On the occasion of this 20th anniversary, these and other stories have been compiled in a report, which will be published on September 1st. ‘The publication gives insight into the personal stories of the passionate conservationists who are intrinsically dedicated to the conservation of endangered species. It highlights both their successes and the challenges they face.’
The anniversary publication will be available on the IUCN NL website from September 1st. From that moment on, we will also share weekly articles, photos and videos from 20 years of the IUCN NL land acquisition fund.
30 September, 2024
To strengthen the quality of the process of National Red Listing, new guidelines were officially launched by the IUCN SSC…
17 September, 2024
This year’s forest fires in Bolivia have reached devastating levels, threatening unique ecosystems, including the Chiquitano Dry Forest. Despite the…