New Online Course: Conflict Sensitivity in Conservation

Oct 11, 2025
PeaceNexus Foundation, EnPAx, African Wildlife Foundation, Conservation International, Environmental Law Institute, International Institute for Sustainable Development, IUCN, CEESP, and WWF
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Conservation doesn’t happen in isolation. In fact, conserving nature involves making decisions about who accesses and uses natural resources – decisions that can be particularly sensitive in conflict-affected contexts or where people are heavily reliant on natural resources for their livelihoods.To help practitioners address these challenges and deliver impactful conservation outcomes, the free, self-paced course ‘Conflict Sensitivity in Conservation: Principles and Practice’ is now available on the IUCN Academy platform.What you’ll gain:
✔ Practical approaches and tools to integrate conflict sensitivity in your conservation programming and organisationally
✔ Insights into how conflict sensitivity relates to human rights, gender and inclusive conservation
✔ Real-world case studies and a certificate of completionThis course is designed for conservation professionals, conservation and wildlife management authorities, and anyone passionate about tackling pressing environmental challenges while promoting peace and resilience.Start learning here:
https://iucnacademy.org/courses/conflict-sensitivity-conservation-principles-practice/[If you do not already have an account, you will need to create a free account to take the course.]