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11 - 19 JUNE 2020

ONE NATURE, ONE FUTURE
Prioritising the World’s Freshwater Ecosystems        
 

Life on earth needs water for survival, yet the importance of freshwater ecosystems is often overlooked. Freshwater is critical for biodiversity and for providing communities with access to health and socio-economic services.

According to the Living Planet Index, freshwater species are declining at more than twice the rate of terrestrial or marine species.

Freshwater conservation and restoration will be a major theme discussed at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020 in Marseille, France.

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State of the world’s freshwater ecosystems

Interview with Dr David Tickner - WWF UK’s Chief Freshwater Adviser

Freshwater ecosystems are rapidly declining, and conserving and restoring them is essential to both nature and humanity. WWF’s Dr David Tickner shares valuable insights on freshwater problems and solutions. Read more
Freshwater – an overlooked conservation challenge  

by Merlin Veron - Conservation Research Analyst - Synchronicity Earth

The freshwater biome is critical for biodiversity and provides essential ecosystem services, but has been overlooked and underfunded in the conservation world. This is a call to action for freshwater. Read more
Addressing water security issues in Bangladesh: the role of regional cooperation and gender 

Interview with Ms Sharmeen Murshid - Chief Executive of Brotee - Bangladesh 

Local communities in Bangladesh are dealing with significant water security challenges that are exacerbated by climate change. Effective management of transboundary freshwater systems through water governance at local and regional levels is key to solving these issues. Read more
Tackling Southern Africa’s freshwater challenges 

Interview with Dr Chris Brooks - USAID Resilient Waters Program 

Local communities in Southern Africa are facing severe freshwater challenges that impact drinking water, sanitation and other services. USAID’s Resilient Waters Program is working to build more resilient and water-secure Southern African communities and ecosystems. Read more
Using “swimways” to protect freshwater fish 

by Arjan Berkhuysen - Managing Director - World Fish Migration Foundation

Protecting nature is all about making the right connections. Migratory species, including many freshwater fish, create connections between ecosystems. With declining fish populations and a lack of attention given to freshwater fish, the use of swimways could provide a powerful conservation solution. Read more
 
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- Banner – S. Hermann & F. Richter / Pixabay
- State of the world’s freshwater ecosystems – Pixabay
- Freshwater – An overlooked conservation challenge – Michel Roggo
- Tackling Southern Africa’s freshwater issues – Peter Howard / IUCN
- Using “swimways” to protect freshwater fish – Pixabay
- Book a stand – Andresr / Getty
- Congress Registration – Eric McNatt / IUCN
- Chief Rapporteur – IISD-ENB

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