IUCN-US Coastal Squeeze Project Puts Nature-based Solutions into Action in the Mekong Delta
July 7, 2025
Along the coast of the Mekong Delta in Soc Trang and Bac Lieu provinces, intensive shrimp farming and sea level
Along the coast of the Mekong Delta in Soc Trang and Bac Lieu provinces, intensive shrimp farming and sea level
As we bid farewell to 2023, we find ourselves marking the first anniversary of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Amidst the achievements since its adoption, it seems clear that the year ahead will need accelerated action towards implementation. Let’s embark on 2024 with New Year’s Resolutions, ensuring that the promises of the GBF translate into tangible, transformative action toward a more sustainable future.
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