The communities of Popayato in Indonesia have been fostering the values of the forests for many generations. But until recently, it was illegal for them to harvest products from their natural environment because these rich forests are classified as ‘state forests’. It also meant that permits could be handed out for the extractive activities like logging, mining, and transformation into industr... More information
How does gender intersect with deforestation, environmental degradation, territorial issues and violence in the Amazon region? Topics like deforestation and environmental degradation in the Amazon have been widely discussed. But what not has been substantially discussed is the different impacts these issues have on women. In a new report, IUCN NL analyses gender dynamics in the Peruvian and Colomb... More information
The Land Acquisition Fund has announced the projects selected in 2024. This year, the majority of the supported projects is in Asia, including a new country for the fund: Mongolia. The support of the Land Acquisition Fund enables passionate conservationists to safeguard the habitat of endangered and vulnerable species, in collaboration with local communities. In addition to the five supported init... More information
Francisco Marupa, defender of the Madidi National Park in Bolivia, was known for his lifelong effort to protect nature, his people and their territory against illegal activities. Last week, he was killed in his own home. Multiple sources connect the murder to criminal groups involved in illegal mining and land grabbing activities{{{Opinion. (2025). Asesinan a un indígena del Pueblo Leco en el Mad... More information
Forests are vitally important. Conserving and restoring tropical forests is essential in the fight against climate change. Almost 25% of the world’s population depends on forests for their livelihood; many of them are among the most vulnerable people in the world. That is why IUCN NL collaborates with organisations and communities all over the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of for... More information
For more than 30 years, IUCN NL has managed donor funds for locally led nature organisations in key biodiversity-rich areas across the Global South. With a solid track record of over 2,300 supported projects in more than 100 countries and collaborations with around 1,000 civil society partners, IUCN NL has invested more than €140 million directly in sustainable nature conservation. Our inclusive... More information
Since 1 January 2025, Liliana Jauregui has been the director of IUCN NL. She took over from Coenraad Krijger, with whom she worked together intensively in recent years. Initially each with their own perspective: where Liliana focused on natural resources and human rights during her studies, Coenraad was trained as an ecologist. ‘Liliana taught me to look differently at the context of conse... More information
This year, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund. Thanks to our donors, we have been able to support local organisations safeguarding nature under threat for 25 years. This would be impossible without the people on the ground: the conservationists on the frontline. ‘We help these passionate people in realising their dreams, like protecting an endemic, endangered... More information
The IUCN NL Land Acquisition Fund invites local conservation organisations and civil society organisations (CSOs) to submit their proposal for land acquisition to protect nature. The fund contributes to initiatives acquiring natural areas, creating reserves and connecting the habitat of endangered species. For 25 years, the Land Acquisition Fund has been enabling the protection of important ecosys... More information
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