From Jonathan Jarvis, former Director of the US National Park Service, about the importance of IUCN and why it's a very bad thing that the US is withdrawing after decades of valuable and contructive involvement. @iucnwcpa.bsky.social @adamiucnwcpa.bsky.social 🌎🌐

Ghana has repealed LI 2462, a law that allowed mining in forest reserves, including globally important biodiversity areas. Passed by Parliament in December, the move is a major win for forest protection — though experts warn deeper forestry reforms are still needed.

Did you know that #Tourist visits to #Madagascar's protected areas are linked to deforestation decreases within but increases outside protected area boundaries?🌳🪵 Find out more in DeSisto et al's #recently published article- doi.org/10.1111/csp2... #conservation #science

"Enhancing Climate Change Mitigation in Protected Areas" is the most recent report of the Climate Change Specialist Group & was published by WCPA in Oct 25 & presented at workshops at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. The report team was led by Risa Smith. @iucnwcpa.bsky.social 🌐🌎

Applying the "resist-accept-direct" (RAD) framework for climate adaptation and resilience at Acadia National Park, Maine. 🌎 #NationalParks #climateresilience

Applying the "resist-accept-direct" (RAD) framework for climate adaptation and resilience at Acadia National Park, Maine. 🌎 #NationalParks #climateresilience

🎯 2025: Transformative year for our Task Force! Published a groundbreaking report from 71 experts, sparked conversations at 5 global conferences & grew to 2000+ members on LinkedIn! Proving behaviour change is essential for conservation! #Behaviourchange #IUCNSSC #IUCNCEC

New 2026 @bsky.app presence for the Climate Change Specialist Group of IUCN's World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA)!! Follow for the latest on climate & protected areas & OECM's including Indigenous protected & conserved areas (IPCAs) in the lead-up to the 2027 World Parks Congress.🌎🦊🦈🪸🪶🪲🐟 🌐🧪

It's a new year for the Climate Change Specialist Group of IUCN's World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA). Three new co-chairs - @adammarkham.bsky.social, @brodieecology.bsky.social & Lauren Wenzel are drafting a 4-year workplan & priorities. We'll open to new members very soon. 🌏🌐