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Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs): Exploring the Potential in AsiaDescription:
Introduction: Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) are becoming an increasingly important topic in the discussions leading up to the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. As a contribution to the dialogue, the Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) chose OECMs as the topic for its very fir... -
NEW MEANING OF EARTH DAY IN 2020: Business’ Perspective for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19Description: https://www.iucn.org/news/india/202004/new-meaning-earth-day-2020-business-perspective-nature-conservation-post-covid-19
Introduction: IUCN India hosted a virtual discussion with big corporate houses on “Business Sector Responsibilities, Challenges and Opportunities for Nature Conservation Post COVID-19” on 22 April 2020. The coronavirus outbreak is first and foremost a human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. I... -
Earth Day 2020 - Message by Mahmood Akhtar Cheema, Country Representative, IUCN PakistanDescription: https://www.iucn.org/news/pakistan/202004/earth-day-2020-message-mahmood-akhtar-cheema-country-representative-iucn-pakistan
Introduction: Today the Earth Day 2020 is being celebrated all over the world digitally due to COVID-19 crisis. This year, the theme is "Climate Action." The COVID-19 pandemic is also linked to the health of our ecosystem. Climate change, man-made changes to nature can increase contact and the transmission of in... -
Private sector role in sustainable management and restoration of Thailand’s forestsDescription: https://www.iucn.org/news/asia/202004/private-sector-role-sustainable-management-and-restoration-thailands-forests
Introduction: Over forty representatives from leading private sector companies in Thailand gathered to discuss new approaches for sustainably managing and restoring Thailand’s forests. This one-day workshop, hosted by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF... -
Culture 2030 Goal Covid-19 StatementDescription: https://www.icomos.org/en/focus/un-sustainable-development-goals/74910-culture-2030-goal-covid-19-statement
Introduction: ICOMOS and partners in the Culture 2030 Goal campaign have released a Statement on 'Culture and the COVID-19 Pandemic', framed in our commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the need to guarantee culture is at the heart of the UN Decade of Action for the SDGs. #CultureCovid19 #Culture2030Goal ICOMOS...
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