‘Poverty is one of the main threats to nature in Madagascar,’ Tiana Andriamanana says. Around 80% of Malagasy people live below the poverty line, while Madagascar is one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet. For over 15 years, Tiana has worked on nature conservation and the strengthening of capacities of communities in this unique country. Header photo: Tiana Andriamanana with... More information
The EU Nature Restoration Law is crucial for restoring European nature after decades of biodiversity loss. The law is initiated to turn the tide and stop the crisis in Europe, as a flourishing biodiversity on our continent is essential to deal with climate, food security, and health challenges. IUCN NL and other REWET partner organisations stress the importance of an ambitious and effective Nature... More information
IUCN NL partner organisation Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) works with its partners and members in various locations in the Philippines, where Indigenous peoples and local communities are faced with large-scale mining operations that threaten their lives and livelihood. The organisation has been documenting and reporting issues surrounding mining in the Philippines for almost two decades now and is... More information
In the Peruvian region Madre de Dios, illegal mining threatens the livelihoods of people and biodiversity. Defending this land comes with many risks. The project PIDDA: Inclusive protection of environmental defenders of SPDA and IUCN NL, with support of AFD, will provide solutions based on information never before considered for the design of Peruvian public policies, to strengthen the protection... More information
...improvement of IRMA. IUCN NL would like to see that the IRMA standard under its new IRMA-Ready Standard[1]https://responsiblemining.net/what-we-do/standard/draft-irma-ready-standard/#irma-ready-content includes a clear position on No-Go zones – like for the deep sea and rainforests – as well as more emphasis on indirect and cumulative effects on biodiversity and ecosystems, ec... Index… More information
Current climate actions are not nearly enough to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid the worst of its impacts. Countries must accelerate efforts to get on track. Restoring and conserving wetlands play a critical role in mitigating climate change, but a wetland-focused approach is lacking. Peatlands, marshes, and other wetlands accommodate the largest carbon stocks among terrest... More information
It is a crucial time for the Amazon rainforest. Communities who have been part of the Amazon region for generations, are trying to defend their forest against (illegal) harmful activities, such as mining, cattle ranching, and logging. Deforestation of the Amazon threatens their way of life, decreases biodiversity, and increases climate change. The regional Escazú Agreement enables an important op... More information
Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is home to many (endangered) species, such as mountain gorillas, elephants, and hippos. The inhabitants of the area often depend on this biodiversity for their livelihoods, but people and wildlife also conflict from time to time. Armed groups, illegal activities, and population growth put more pressure on the national park. IUCN NL aims to... More information
Below you find an overview of news and stories about the Colombian Amazon. To safeguard the Colombian Amazon, we aim to end forest crime and to improve the territorial rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Together with FCDS, Mongabay and Ambiente y Sociedad, we are committed to tackling forest crime in the Amazon forests of Colombia, and to improve the territorial rights and livelih... More information
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