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Dec 19, 20246 min read
COP16: A fragmented community
For the first time, the Wyss Academy was represented by a delegation at a United Nations environmental convention meeting...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Connecting Academia and Conservation with the Elephant Conservation Center in Laos
Connecting Academia and Conservation with the Elephant Conservation Center in Laos
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Show and tell
Knowledge sharing to strengthen community engagement and collaborationÂ
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Monitoring restored landscape
Contributing to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health in Naibunga Community ConservancyÂ
Oct 14, 20242 min read
A seat at the table.
Sheila Funnell appointed to high-level committee for environmental transformation in Laikipia
Oct 14, 20245 min read
COP 16: An opportunity to recognise the True Value of Forests and foster peace with nature
As part of the COP16 United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Cali, Colombia, the Wyss Academy is organizing four events
Sep 13, 20242 min read
Kicking off Education of the Future in Nam Tien, Laos
The remote Sayaboury province in Laos has witnessed its forest cover decrease from 71% in 2017 to 58% in 2019.
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Takeaways from one of the largest gatherings of forest scientists
Colleagues from the Wyss Academy's Hub Southeast Asia and RECOFTC discussed their work with IUFRO participants. Photo: Utsav Maden,...
Jul 2, 20244 min read
East Africa dialogue takeaways
Exploring the True Value of Forests in East Africa: Maroantsetra, Madagascar
Jun 6, 20244 min read
Dialogues Europe takeaways
The True Value of Forests – in the Emmental Valley and Beyond What exactly makes forests truly valuable? How can their potential be used...
Jun 4, 20244 min read
Southeast Asia dialogue takeaways
Exploring the true value of forests in Southeast Asia In Southeast Asia, the true value of forests is multilayered and multifaceted. On...
May 31, 20242 min read
Supporting a shift to inclusive circular economies around the world
By actively and consistently creating new values, and changing our approaches, we all contribute to building a circular society where...
May 24, 20243 min read
South America dialogue takeaways
A deep dive into the true value of the Amazon rainforest On 14–16 May 2024, around 30 representatives from Amazonian countries, including...
May 13, 20242 min read
Stopping biodiversity loss in waterbodies – despite climate change
HUB BERN | Project LANAT-3 Our objective: The preservation and restoration of biodiversity in bodies of water and the improvement of...
May 6, 20243 min read
The Stuff of Dreams
Swift but sure steps towards spatial planning and securing of wildlife corridors in IsioloÂ
Apr 29, 20241 min read
Governance study in Peru shows: Protected areas most effective at conservation
What kind of nature conservation has real impact? And how can we best organise our interventions accordingly? To answer these questions,...
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Advancing Responsible Gold Mining: Narratives and Innovations in Peru
In 2023, working together with the Hub South America, the Political Economy and Sustainable Development team made significant strides in...
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Women Leading positive Change: Transforming Water Governance in Vietnam
A collaborative research project, led by the Wyss Academy and Can Tho University in Vietnam, aims to explore how community engagement in...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Sustainable Solutions for Biodiversity and Water Scarcity in the Ewaso Ng’iro Basin
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural and modified ecosystems in ways that address...
Apr 21, 20243 min read
More water in greener landscapes?
There is an additional story behind the Wyss Academy’s recent success in re-greening part of the landscape in Laikipia County, Kenya:...
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