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IW:LEARN to Give Panel Presentation at the Twen...
16 Jun 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
IW:LEARN is excited to announce its participation as panelist at the twenty-fifth meeting of the United Nations Op...
GEF IW:LEARN, UNESCO-IOC and IOM host a side ev...
11 Jun 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
The Global Environment Facility’s International Waters Learning and Exchange Resource Network (GEF IW:LEARN), in c...
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.
IW:LEARN at UNOC3: Partnering for Ocean Sustain...
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...
IW:LEARN5 Announces the Start of the Twinning E...
28 May 2025 by francesca@iwlearn.org
IW:LEARN is excited to announce the start of the IW:LEARN5 Twinning Exchange Programme, a dynamic initiative desig...
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