Tag Archives: Conservation

Research Paper Summary: Recommendations for Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework in the Western Indian Ocean

Authors: Jennifer O’Leary et al. The WIOMPAN Regional Exchange workshop held on the 1st to the 4th of November 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, highlighted several key priorities for the region. In collaboration with various partners, including the Nairobi Convention, the Minderoo Foundation, the World Conservation Society (WCS), WIOMSA, IUCN, Fauna and Flora International, the MIHARI

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 Navigating 30×30 – Building Bridges Between Conservation and Small-Scale Fisheries

We are thrilled to share insights from the groundbreaking research paper submitted to the Nairobi Convention for the Science to Policy meeting held in Maputo, Mozambique, from December 5th to 7th, 2023. Authored by a distinguished team including Maya Pfaff, Annika Mackensen, Stephen Kirkman, Hugh Govan, Estradivari, Vatosoa Rakotondrazafy, Carina Martens, Deidre de Vos, and

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Donations to boost conservation of giant tortoises

Princess Theodora von Liechtenstein, the founder of the Green Teen Team Foundation has donated 5000 microchips to the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority towards the ongoing giant Aldabra tortoise census.  The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA), which is responsible for the management of Seychelles’ marine and terrestrial national parks and gardens, welcomed youth and

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Support Game Rangers Association’s ‘I Am A Ranger Campaign’

Rangers perform many diverse and critical roles in conservation across land, sea, river and lake. Their duties vary across many conservation fields such as law enforcement, monitoring and research, conservation management, community relations and so much more. The Game Rangers Association of Africa’s  #IAmARanger campaign is highlighting the vital roles that rangers play at the forefront of

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IUCN Africa Protected Area Congress: Call for Proposals closes on 31st October 2021

The Call for proposals to organise events at APAC ( high level dialogues, conservation clinics, knowledge cafes, technical workshops, posters etc). closes on 31st October 2021. The call is open to government and parastatal agencies, regional bodies, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, community-based organizations, youth organizations and networks, organizations and networks representing indigenous peoples and local communities, and

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