Also known as: IUCN · IUCN Director General
International Union for Conservation of Nature — conservation organization training farmers in Upper East and Upper West Regions in biochar production for sustainable agriculture.
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The Ghanaian Times
… The Regional Coordinator of WASOP at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Programme for Central and West Africa (PACO), Mr Barthelemy Jean Auguste Batieno, said the programme would invest directly in community-driven solutions. …
Share fisheries, marine biodiversity data … FC urges Gulf of Guinea nationsJoy Online
… A major component of the programme, with a budget of €17 million and implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is dedicated to protecting and restoring marine and coastal ecosystems. …
European Union pledges €59 million under WASOP to support sustainable ocean governance in West AfricaJoy Online
… The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), through its LOGMe II Sahelian Landscapes Project, is training farmers in 14 communities across the Upper East and Upper West Regions to produce and apply biochar as an alternative and complementary source of soil nutrient …
Biochar revolution gives Upper East women farmers hope amid fertiliser price hikesJoy Online
… of people, it is today’s reality.I appreciate stakeholders in the room for the opportunity to hear me out including State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Jochen Flasbarth, IUCN Director General …
Climate change: Floods hit my home while I was defending Ghana’s forests in GermanyJoy Online
… nce the mining has been conducted, the habitat can be returned to a state where the desert rain frog can inhabit it, he said. “Because they’re so rare, it’s exciting when you finally find one,” he added. “They’re extremely cute.” The International Union for Conservation of Nature …
Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinctionJoy Online
… Research findings from those projects, he said, had informed conservation policies, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List assessments and species recovery programmes. …
Science-driven conservation critical to Africa’s sustainable future – Prof DebrahThe Ghanaian Times
… Delivering the keynote address, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Mr Balla Moussa Sidibé, indicated that Africa’s future would depend on protecting and restoring nature rather than exploiting it for sho …
Nature holds key to climate resilience, jobs in Africa – ExpertsThe Ghanaian Times
… Contributing to the discussion, the Regional Director for West and Central Africa of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Mr. …
Abu Jinapor calls for stronger environmental laws to unlock Africa’s nature-based economyJoy Online
… d during a Biodiversity Media Learning Initiative workshop organised by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute (CSIR-PGRRI), the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature …
CSIR-PGRRI saving seeds, while Ghana’s biodiversity disappearingJoy Online
… The statement notes that while the role of animals in climate action has been recognized in processes under the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals and the International Union for Conservation of Nature, grea …
Scientific consensus calls for wildlife protection to be integrated into global climate change policyThe Fisheries Commission's Deputy Executive Director has called on Gulf of Guinea countries to share fisheries and marine biodiversity data to attract international funding for ocean conservation and coastal community livelihoods. He warned that countries risk losing critical funding if they fail to generate and share credible information.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Fisheries Commission's Deputy Executive Director has called on Gulf of Guinea countries to share fisheries and marine biodiversity data to attract international funding for ocean conservation and coastal community livelihoods. He warned that countries risk losing critical funding if they fail to generate and share credible information.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The European Union has committed €59 million under the West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme to support 13 countries in addressing threats to their oceans, including declining fish stocks, illegal fishing, pollution and climate change. The announcement was made in Accra during a regional workshop on conservation measures and progress towards a global 2030 biodiversity target.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Women farmers in the Upper East Region face high chemical fertiliser costs (around GH₵500 per bag), limiting productivity. The International Union for Conservation of Nature is training farmers in 14 communities across the Upper East and Upper West Regions to produce and apply biochar, a sustainable soil enhancer made from farm waste.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A Ghanaian environmental advocate experienced flooding in their Accra home while presenting on forest finance at a sustainability conference in Germany, highlighting the human cost of environmental destruction and the need for forest finance to protect both ecosystems and affected communities.
25 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The desert rain frog, which became an internet sensation for its distinctive squeaky call, has been added to a global list of species at high risk of extinction. Diamond mining and planned energy developments are the primary threats to its habitat in a narrow strip of sand dunes in southern Africa, with numbers expected to decline 20% over the next two decades.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development, has called for science-driven conservation measures and stronger stakeholder collaboration to protect Africa's biodiversity. He warned that continued biodiversity loss and environmental degradation threaten the continent's food security, climate resilience, public health, water resources and economic growth.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Governments, universities, businesses and communities across Africa are being urged to harness nature-based solutions to address climate change, create jobs and advance sustainable development. At a University of Ghana public lecture, experts said protecting and restoring forests, wetlands, mangroves and healthy soils could reduce climate risks and enhance food security across the continent.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Samuel Abu Jinapor, MP for Damongo and former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has called for stronger environmental legislation to enable African countries to benefit from nature-based solutions while building climate resilience, creating jobs and promoting sustainable economic growth. He argued that although several African countries, including Ghana, have made progress in developing environmental policies and promoting carbon markets, stronger legal backing is needed to ensure long-term implementation and attract greater investment.
1 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute warn that Ghana's biodiversity is disappearing due to illegal mining, deforestation, land degradation and climate change, with destruction of natural habitats outpacing restoration efforts. About 146 forest tree species are currently listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Two hundred eighty-seven scientists from six continents have endorsed a consensus calling for governments to integrate wildlife and their ecological roles into climate policies. The initiative, announced at the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies session, recognizes wild animals as "climate allies" that help maintain healthy ecosystems through actions like carbon transport and seed dispersal.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →