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Tackling Marine Pollution in the Western Indian...
23 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
Western Indian Ocean states finalize Regional Contingency Plan to boost regional marine pollution preparedness.
Partnering for Ocean Sustainability and SDG14: ...
23 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
This session will explore how private sector actors are contributing to ocean sustainability and how public-privat...
Unlocking the potential of the Limpopo River Basin
22 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
The project, “Integrated Transboundary River Basin Management for the Sustainable Development of the Limpopo River...
LME24 wrap up: building partnerships for health...
22 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
On 14-16 May 2025, over 80 representatives from Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) and coastal projects gathered in Athe...
GEF/UNDP/ASEAN Integrated River Basin Managemen...
22 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
Launching the Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) Project to enhance the governance and integrated management...
Early Lessons Learned from the Sargasso Sea Pro...
22 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
The Sargasso Sea initiative has been operating for over a decade to facilitate collaboration for the conservation ...
From hidden threats to visible actions
22 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
Showcasing global efforts on POPs and Plastics at the BRS COPs.
Boosting Lebanon’s food security under Phase II...
21 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
Implemented by GWP-Med within the framework of the GEF UNEP/MAP MedProgramme, Phase II of the WEFE Nexus Assessmen...
The IMO Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Mari...
21 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
A Model for UN–Industry Collaboration in Ocean Governance
Global MPA Workforce Study
20 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
Survey launched to assess the global MPA workforce and what may be needed to achieve 30x30 goals.
Creating a Vision for the Cryosphere: Third Sub...
22 Apr 2025 by m-duque@unesco.org
A third subregional workshop on the development of national and subregional action programmes was conducted in the...
Open Call – Join the GEF International Waters D...
18 Apr 2025 by m-duque@unesco.org
IW:LEARN is pleased to announce the establishment of a dedicated Data and Information Management (DIM) Task Force ...