News and Media August 2024

Photo: UNDP India, Zila Parishad meeting on Access and Benefit-sharing, focusing on developing effective strategies for efficient fund utilization
Photo: UNDP India, Zila Parishad meeting on Access and Benefit-sharing, focusing on developing effective strategies for efficient fund utilization
Women Leading Science and Conservation in India
India is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to nearly 7-8% of the world's recorded species and four of the 36 globally recognized biodiversity hotspots. This immense natural wealth is coupled with a vast store of scientific and traditional knowledge, much of which is preserved and passed on...Read more
Group photo, Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance for Latin America and the Caribbean in Argentina
Group photo, Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance for Latin America and the Caribbean in Argentina
Investing in nature is critical for climate stability, safeguarding economic development, say experts in Latin America and the Caribbean
Puerto Iguazú, Argentina - 22 August 2024 Experts from across Latin America and the Caribbean have called for decisive action in protecting the region’s biodiversity from the twin global threats of climate change and habitat destruction, which they see as interconnected crises, highlighting how inve...Read more
How a Crowdfunding Campaign in Costa Rica Raised US$1.8 Million to Restore a Forest and Create Hundreds of Green Job
How a Crowdfunding Campaign in Costa Rica Raised US$1.8 Million to Restore a Forest and Create Hundreds of Green Job
How a Crowdfunding Campaign in Costa Rica Raised US$1.8 Million to Restore a Forest and Create Hundreds of Green Jobs
"Huella del Futuro" (Footprints for our Future), a reforestation campaign launched four years ago in Costa Rica, has made great strides in restoring the environment and supporting the community. Since its launch, the crowdfunding campaign has successfully raised more than US$1.8 million in donations...Read more
Empowering women and supporting biodiversity in China
Empowering women and supporting biodiversity in China
How Wickerwork Empowers Women and Supports Biodiversity in China
In the heart of the city of Linyi in Shandong, a legacy of resilience and creativity thrives amidst the soft, pliable wickerwork that has become the region's emblem. This legacy, which is cherished not only for its economic importance but also for its role in empowering local women, has its roots in...Read more