Mobilising More for Climate (MoMo4C) aims to develop nature-based solutions and biodiverse, climate-resilient landscapes. The programme, funded the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focuses on creating business cases to attract public, philanthropic and private finance, targeting sectors like agri-food, biodiversity, water forestry and landscape regeneration. Rural communities and local CSOs are... More information
October 22nd marked the first Irene Dankelman Young Ecofeminist Award Ceremony, which was held at the CBD COP16 in Cali, Colombia. The award was called into life to honour and amplify the transformative work that young ecofeminist leaders are doing every day in every corner of the globe to create a more gender- just and biodiverse planet for all. Header photo: The awardees (c) Coenraad Krijger &nb... More information
Interested to learn more about how to successfully manage agricultural landscapes in a way that integrates both ecological and agricultural priorities? Join the second SDGP knowledge exchange webinar ‘Biodiversity and the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework in multi-functional agricultural landscapes’. Header photo: agricultural landscape in Madagascar Integrating ecological an... More information
The Collaborative Soy Initiative (CSI) has launched an updated version of the guidance “EU Compliant Soy with Impact: Guiding companies through the guidelines”. This 2.0 edition of the guidance helps soy companies to prepare for the EUDR and other EU legislation, implementing solid policies and procedures to address deforestation, ecosystem conversion and broader sustainability. Header pho... More information
A new report from the World Resources Institute (WRI) sheds light on the growing threat of mining on forests, especially in tropical primary rainforests and protected areas that are critical for biodiversity and climate regulation. The lands of Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities are also increasingly affected by mining-related deforestation. Headerphoto: Nickel mine in Sulawesi (c) Garr... More information
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently made the significant decision to cancel a controversial auction of 27 oil blocks[1]Congo cancels licensing round for 27 oil blocks | Reuters. Since the auction’s announcement in 2022, civil society groups, including IUCN NL and its local partners, have raised concerns about its potential impacts on the environment… More information
Environmental human rights defenders play a crucial role in protecting biodiversity and climate action. But they face serious threats, such as gender-based violence and murder, especially in Indigenous communities. These threats compromise their ability to carry out their advocacy work. Women, because of their dual status as defenders and women, are particularly vulnerable to these forms of violen... More information
The Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP) is an important event to halt global biodiversity loss. At COP16, taking place in Cali, Colombia this month, countries will come together to review progress and take further steps in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF). The theme of this COP is ‘Peace with Nature’. IUCN NL... More information
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