Palm Frond Weaving
Umm Humaid Al Mansoori
I have loved weaving with palm fronds since I was a child, watching my family practice this traditional craft. I later...
Pearl Diving: A Journey Between Death and Life
Ahmed Al Ali
Pearl diving was among the hardest, most exhausting, and most dangerous experiences ever endured by the people of the sea. It was...
IUCN ROWA: From Dialogue to Action for People and Nature
The IUCN World Conservation Congress: A Roadmap for Transformative Conservation
Natural resources and the Earth's life-support systems are facing unprecedented rates of degradation. Pollution, biodiversity...
IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi: One Nature, One Humanity, One Shared Future
A Roadmap for Transformative Conservation
Natural resources and the Earth's life-support systems are facing unprecedented rates of degradation. Pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change have...
Reviving the Hima: An Ancient Conservation Method
Faced with escalating desertification and overgrazing, Jordan is embracing an ancient land-management practice known as the hima to restore degraded ecosystems while supporting local...
Jour El Bawashek: A Safe Haven for Migrating White Storks and...
High in the majestic landscape of Mount Lebanon, Jour El Bawashek stands as a beacon of hope for migrating birds, offering a critical sanctuary...
Through the Lens of Conservation: The Floral Beauty of Hima Ebel...
Nestled atop a hill at 760 meters above sea level, Ebel el Saqi is a village that epitomizes the harmonious blend of natural beauty...
#BeatWastePollution: The International Day of Zero Waste
The third International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will be...
Saving the Desert’s Most Tenacious Birds
In the heart of Arizona’s arid landscapes, a small owl peered out from a cardboard pet carrier, its large yellow eyes scanning the surroundings...
A Blooming Paradise: The Quranic Garden in Hima Kayfoun in March...
As the crisp winter air begins to soften, giving way to the warmth of spring, the Quranic Garden in Hima Kayfoun, nestled in the...
