by Natasha Hill | Sep 5, 2016 | World Conservation Congress
P lastic pollution, marine litter in particular, has been a big focus at the Congress today for Ocean Optimism. There have been workshops, preview screenings and some great announcements. Today, I received the news from back home that, after supporting the notion in...
by Natasha Hill | Sep 2, 2016 | World Conservation Congress
Today was day of new beginnings. The Congress saw launches of reports and hundreds of people engaging in inspiring, positive initiatives. This was all followed by meeting with some fantastic organisations, whom I hope to write about in future posts!...
by Natasha Hill | Sep 1, 2016 | World Conservation Congress
“A“loha!” And so, with the heavy beat of drums, the traditional songs of yesteryear, and the happy hula of Hawaiian dancers, the Opening Ceremony of the IUCN World Conservation Congress began. Over 9000 delegates from over 190 different...