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momanim
on Mon, 03/17/2025 - 09:43
General Information
Period covered
IUCN Constituent
Regional Office for West Asia
IUCN Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat
Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
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Capacity building
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IUCN ROWA focuses on education and raising awareness through environmental outreach programs, particularly related to sustainable tourism and environmental challenges. For example, in the King Abdulaziz Royal Nature Reserve, it helps develop multilingual training programs for staff and local communities to enhance environmental awareness and protection.
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On-going
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Field activities
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IUCN ROWA plays a key role in supporting and implementing field activities by collaborating with governments and local organizations in managing protected natural areas and nature reserves. Activities include conducting environmental surveys, environmental assessments, and enhancing biodiversity conservation in reserves like the King King Abdulaziz Royal Nature Reserve and Aqaba Marine Reserve.
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On-going
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Scientific/technical activities
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In collaboration with stakeholders, IUCN ROWA contributes significantly to providing scientific and technical support. It helps in the development of environmental tools and conducts scientific assessments for projects, focusing on protecting sensitive ecosystems.
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On-going
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Actors involved in these activities
IUCN Members
Ministry of Environment of Jordan ( Jordan )
Jordanian Society for Desertification Control and Badia Development ( Jordan )
Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature ( Jordan )
Hashemite Fund for Development of Jordan Badia ( Jordan )
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research ( Kuwait )
Environment Public Authority ( Kuwait )
Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon ( Lebanon )
GHADI ( Lebanon )
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture ( Saudi Arabia )
The Royal Commission for AlUla ( Saudi Arabia )
King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority ( Saudi Arabia )
King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority ( Saudi Arabia )
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment ( United Arab Emirates )
IUCN Commissions
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
Report status
Published
Constituent type
IUCN Secretariat