By IUCN CEM member on 25 May 2019 This is an episode of a series of interviews with experts of CEM on ecosystem management and nature conservation. Dr Himlal Baral, Scientist, Forests and Environment programme, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Indonesia, and presently IUCN CEM member talks to Sheik Adil Edrisi, CEM YPN memberContinueContinue reading “Expert Thoughts: In conversation with Himlal Baral”
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Expert Thoughts: In conversation with B. K. Tiwari
By IUCN CEM member on 12 May 2019This is an episode of a series of interviews with experts of CEM on ecosystem management and nature conservation. Dr B. K. Tiwari, Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, North Eastern Hill University India, and presently IUCN CEM member talks to Sheik Adil Edrisi, CEM YPN member on loss ofContinueContinue reading “Expert Thoughts: In conversation with B. K. Tiwari”
Act now, or never
By IUCN CEM member on 11 May 2019. The loss of species, ecosystems and genetic diversity is already a global and generational threat to human well-being. Protecting the invaluable contributions of nature to people will be the defining challenge of decades to come. Policies, efforts and actions – at every level – will only succeed,ContinueContinue reading “Act now, or never”
Consultative workshop on ‘Role of Forest Ecosystems in meeting SDGs in South Asia’
Forest Ecosystems Specialist Group, IUCN CEM along with BITS Pilani, Goa and Government of Goa is organizing a consultative workshop on the role of forest ecosystems in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals in South Asia at BITS Pilani, Goa on May 09, 2019. This workshop aims to understand the linkages between the forest ecosystems andContinueContinue reading “Consultative workshop on ‘Role of Forest Ecosystems in meeting SDGs in South Asia’”
Let Nature be your Teacher
By IUCN CEM Member on 20 April 2019. The more we can focus attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction—Rachel Carson‘Surya-Kunj’ in GBPNIHESD established as an Arboretum and later evolved as a Nature Interpretation and Learning Center, on one hand, attempts to ensure ex-situ conservationContinueContinue reading “Let Nature be your Teacher”
A small step for a large cause
By Tunira Bhadauria, on 31 March 2019. Sparrows was one of the abundant bird species in our households some years back. However, the lack of emotional connect, mechanical urbanization and development of so called planned cities has pushed these small birds to the verge of extinction. The violent invasion of the concrete jungle intoContinueContinue reading “A small step for a large cause”