Leo Niskanen

Record $5bn donation to protect nature could herald new green era of giving theguardian.com/environment/20…

The KECOFISH and BIOPAMA projects launch in pictures. Location: Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Reserve

Pet trade relies on ‘disposable’ wild chameleons from Madagascar news.mongabay.com/2021/01/pet-tr… via @Mongabay

A new fisheries law enacted this month in Mozambique is being hailed as a landmark by conservationists. It seeks to empower communities and extend protection to an array of threatened marine species. Read more👉bit.ly/39SyMFo

Nature offers ways to address climate crisis & increase resilience to disasters. We must work together with nature & not against it. Learn on what you can do to support nature through this free online course on Nature-based Solutions. cutt.ly/vfYSFOX #NatureforResilience

Mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses in Mozambique & Tanzania, are currently not subject to the level of protection needed to ensure their long-term functioning. Learn how @IUCN aims to inform and contribute to #coastalmanagement. bit.ly/3ifPN07

South Africa is now eligible to apply for Rapid Action Grants responding to threats linked to COVID-19. Engage and learn about our October - December 2020 #conservationworks bit.ly/2Xx8QcJ

We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management Programme who are supported by @EuropeAid and @PressACP.

There are less than 7,000 cheetahs left in the wild. Threatened by habitat loss, human wildlife-conflict and illegal pet trade; the cheetah is Africa’s most endangered big cat. #InternationalCheetahDay @IUCNredList iucnredlist.org/species/219/50… @CITES

Happy #InternationalCheetahDay! 🌍 At IUCN Save Our Species we are proud to support ten cheetah conservation projects, operating in Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Niger, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. These projects are co-funded by @europeaid

Have you registered for Closing the Gap - Conservation Trust Fund virtual event yet? Register bit.ly/33oZh2U . See you on 9th December 2020, for enlightening discussions. #BIOPAMA #conservationworks

Natural #WorldHeritage sites are recognised as the planet’s most iconic natural places but 33% are now threatened by climate change. Check out IUCN’s new report to learn more ow.ly/IUUO50CzhSm @IUCN_PA

Save the date! On 9th December 2020, together with partners we shall host Closing the Gap - Conservation Trust Fund. Join the discussion as we share on financing and resourcing of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa. Register bit.ly/33oZh2U