By Deepu Sivadas, on 22 May 2025. “Biodiversity is the bedrock of life and a cornerstone of sustainable development.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres Each year on May 22, we observe the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)—a moment to celebrate the incredible diversity of life on Earth and to reflect on humanity’s intricate relationshipContinueContinue reading “🌿 Restoring Balance: Biodiversity and the Path to a Sustainable Future – Living in Harmony with Nature”
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‘Reimagining Conservation in Asia: A Nature Positive Future’ – 8th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum
The 8th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, between 3 – 5 September 2024 under the theme ‘Reimagining Conservation in Asia: A Nature Positive Future’. Held every four years, the IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) serves as the leading platform for knowledge and partnerships in the region, bringing togetherContinueContinue reading “‘Reimagining Conservation in Asia: A Nature Positive Future’ – 8th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum”
National Workshop on the Awareness of Marine Plastic Debris in Indian Seas (Pollution and Solution)
We are turning our beautiful Ocean into a plastic soup. About 8 million tonnes of plastic enters the sea every year, and at this rate, we face a future with more plastic in the Ocean than fish by 2050. Our plastic addiction and waste mismanagement are condemning countless marine birds and animals to death byContinueContinue reading “National Workshop on the Awareness of Marine Plastic Debris in Indian Seas (Pollution and Solution)”
Expert Thoughts: In conversation with Himlal Baral
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”
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”