With over three decades of experience in conservation and sustainable development, Dr. Grethel Aguilar was appointed as Director General of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in October 2023. She has long been engaged in the championing of gender equality in conservation. In the light of International Women’s Day, IUCN NL spoke with Dr. Aguilar about her ingrained passion for... More information
In October of last year, the 2nd global thematic social forum on mining and the extractive economy (TSF-mining) was held in Semarang, Indonesia. IUCN NL partner organisation Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) was one of the co-organisers of the event. The aim of the TSF-mining is to strengthen and build a broad global movement of activists from all continents who are facing the problems of mining and extrac... More information
Deforestation affects all life in the Amazon rainforest, from fish to birds and from fungi to mammals. Throughout the Amazon region, the way of life of Indigenous peoples and local communities is threatened by deforestation and degradation of ecosystems. Related (illegal) destructive activities, such as mining and growing illicit crops, affect women and men differently. How does deforestation infl... More information
The demand for metals like nickel, manganese and lithium is increasing for the production of batteries, solar panels, smartphones, and military weapons. Currently, there is a growing interest in the mineral deposits of the deep sea. This article sheds light on the potential impact deep-sea mining would have on biodiversity, the climate and human cultures. Header photo: A Chaunacops, © ROV SuBasti... More information
Criminals are using our country to conduct large-scale prohibited trade in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) containing endangered animals and plants. This emerged from an investigation handed over to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). According to their findings, the Netherlands is a transit country for body parts of endangered animals such as the pangolin (pangol... More information
Communities that are hit hardest by the impacts of climate change often contribute the least to the causes behind it. In addition, they often lack resources to adapt to the impact of climate change. Mobilising More for Climate (MoMo4C) supports communities and civil society organisations working on nature-based solutions. Our role is strengthening capacity to develop NbS initiatives into investabl... More information
IUCN NL works together with nature NGOs and community-based organisations around the globe. Our local partners, with which we often develop long-term relationships, are essential to our work. The people working at these organisations are true conservation heroes on the frontline of nature conservation. In the “Meet the conservationist” series, we give a platform to these dedicated peop... More information
Nature and its vital resources for people living in and around it can only be managed effectively with the participation, contribution and inclusion of local communities. One method of ensuring equitable governed forests is through community-based monitoring. Not only does this protect biodiversity, it also helps communities keep an eye on illegal activities or encroaching on their land by compani... More information
Read the detailed instructions, criteria and restrictions in the call for letters of inquiry, available below. Submit your proposal through the ConservationGrants electronic portal by the closing date. If you do not have a ConservationGrants account, you will need to create a new account. If you encounter any technical difficulties with ConservationGrants, please email conservationgrants@conservat... More information
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