国际自然保护联盟西亚区域办事处2024年年度报告

WEST ASIAREGIONAL OFFICEANNUAL REPORT 2024 INTERNATIONAL UNIONFOR CONSERVATIONOF NATURE WEST ASIAREGIONAL OFFICEANNUAL REPORT 2024 Credits The designation of geographical entities in this book, and the presentation of the material, donot imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of concerning the legal status ofany country, territory, or area, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of it’s frontiersor boundaries. Published by: IUCN, Gland, Switzerland. Produced by: IUCN Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA), Amman, Jordan. Copyright ©: 2025 IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited withoutprior written permission of the copyright holder. Reproductionof this publication for educational or other non-commercial purposes isauthorised without prior written permission from the copyright holder provided the source is fullyacknowledged. Recommended citation: IUCN (2025).IUCN ROWA annual report 2024. Gland, Switzerland:IUCN. Photos by: IUCN Photo Library, IUCN ROWA and collaborators as they appear next to the photo. Design and layout: Razan Baqain, IUCN ROWA. Printed by: Haroun Printing Services (A4/ inside paper 160g with cover 300g) A Word from theRegional Director As we present the 2024 Annual Report of IUCN’s Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA), I reflect ona year of remarkable progress and steadfast commitment to conserving the natural heritage of WestAsia. This past year has been both a challenge and an opportunity to demonstrate how collaboration,innovation, and determination can turn environmental crises into transformative solutions. A key milestone of the year was the successful convening of the 2024 Regional ConservationForum (RCF), which brought together governments, NGOs, experts, and community leaders fromacross the region. As a platform for dialogue and collective action, the forum underscored IUCN’scommitment to fostering regional cooperation. Through knowledge exchange, policy discussions,and the promotion of Nature-based Solutions, the RCF advanced shared goals in conservation,climate resilience, and sustainable development, further strengthening partnerships and inspiringfuture initiatives. West Asia, with its unparalleled ecological diversity and rich cultural heritage, stands at theforefront of global conservation efforts. However, our region also faces pressing challenges: climatechange, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, land degradation, and political instability. These issuesrequire interlinked strategies and unified action. Through the collective strength of our partners,Commission Members, Members, and staff, ROWA has led initiatives to restore ecosystems,empower communities, and foster resilience in the face of these challenges. The achievements highlighted in this report are a testament to our region’s potential for sustainabledevelopment. We are setting new benchmarks for the integration of nature and humanity, transformingenvironmental challenges into opportunities for better conservation and resilience. I express my heartfelt gratitude to our partners, Commissions Members, Members and donorswho make this work possible. Together, we are building a legacy of conservation that notonlysafeguards our environment but also enriches the lives of people across West Asia. As we look ahead, IUCN ROWA remains steadfast in its mission to unite diverse voices and expertiseto address our shared challenges. I am confident that with continued collaboration, we will achieveeven greater milestones in the years to come. bout IUCN IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations.It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools thatenable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network,harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations andaround 17,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis.Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of bestpractices, tools and international standards. IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs,scientists, businesses, local communities, Indigenous Peoples› Organisations and others can worktogether to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainabledevelopment. Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio ofconservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge oflocal communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improvepeople’s well-being. IUCN ROWA Established in 2004 in the