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MFF, Marriott and Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University collaborate for Thailand's coastal resources
Bangkaeo, Thailand 03 Apr 2018
Country: Asia Region, Thailand
Topic: Capacity Building, Capacity development, Climate change ...
MFF and Marriott Resorts and Hotels have joined hands with Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University to improve the sustainability of communities’ livelihoods and bolster conservation efforts in Bangkaeo Sub-district of Samut Songkram Province, Central ...
Healthy wetlands, better lives: Traditional mat weaving as a sustainable livelihood in the Maldives
Fiyoaree, Maldives 05 Mar 2018
Country: Maldives
Topic: Capacity Building, Capacity development, Climate change ...
The Maldives is known for being an upmarket holiday destination thanks to its pristine beaches and blue lagoons. Despite being barely visible on the world map due to its small size, the coral island nation is home to the seventh largest coral reef ec...
Sewing and candle-making: Empowering the women of Keti Bandar
Keti Bandar, Sindh Province, Pakistan 16 Jan 2018
Country: Pakistan
Topic: Capacity Building, Coastal Governance, Capacity development ...
Youths unite for sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 27 Dec 2017
Country: Sri Lanka
Topic: Capacity Building, Capacity development, Sustainable Livelihoods
Certified organic: A new prawn paradigm in Bangladesh
Shyamnagar, Bangladesh 07 Dec 2017
Country: Bangladesh
Topic: Capacity Building, Civil Society Engagement, Coastal Governance ...
In Shyamnagar, Bangladesh, approximately 17,000 hectares of land (nearly the area of Washington D.C.) are being used for shrimp cultivation.
MFF holds 14th Regional Steering Committee Meeting in Myanmar
Yangon, Myanmar 28 Sep 2017
Country: Myanmar
Topic: Capacity Building
The IUCN and UNDP regional coastal initiative Mangroves for the Future (MFF) held its 14th Steering Committee meeting in Yangon to assess achievements over the past year and discuss the programme’s sustainability beyond 2018.
Mary Matline Smiles Again!
Manalkadu, Sri Lanka 19 Sep 2017
Country: Sri Lanka
Topic: Capacity Building, Sustainable Livelihoods, Gender equality
The northern province of Sri Lanka has gone through some tough times. Between 1980 to 2009, a civil war left over 60,000 people dead, 20,000 missing and 300,000 without homes. The province suffered another setback in 2004 when the Indian ocean struck...
Conserving Southeast Asia’s Seas
Bangkok, Thailand 18 Sep 2017
Country: Asia Region
Topic: Capacity Building, Coastal Governance, Knowledge management and communications ...
Photo story: Saving our cetaceans
Goa, India 16 Aug 2017
Country: India
Topic: Capacity Building, Coastal Governance, Integrated Coastal Planning
Drishti lifeguards are first line responders to marine animal stranding, acting as the eyes and ears for the Goa Forest Department.
International Youth Day: Sowing the seeds for a green future
Asia 12 Aug 2017
Country: Asia Region, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam
Topic: Capacity Building, Capacity development, Civil Society Engagement ...
Photo story: For International Youth Day, IUCN Asia is highlighting the contribution of young people - from toddlers to young adults - who are standing up for nature.