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The Legacy of Sydney: Reflections on 10 Years After the 6th World Parks Congress, Australia, and ‘The Promise of Sydney’
A decade has passed since the 6th IUCN World Parks Congress convened in Sydney, Australia, in November 2014. This Congress ...
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The plastic pollution crisis
Plastics only began to be produced in large quantities following the second world war – but plastic pollution has since become one of the most serious threats humanity faces. By 2015, 60% of all ...
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IUCN and Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT showcase new tools and supports for restoration at CBD COP16
Global Environment Facility (GEF), and Alliance Bioversity International & CIAT discussed the My Farm Trees application at ...
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IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology closes major gap in our ability to measure the state of nature
As the world is set to adopt a landmark treaty to halt the loss of biodiversity later this year, implementing and measuring progress against specific goals of this agreement will soon become a focus.
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IUCN President emphasises global importance of freshwater ecosystems as momentum builds behind Freshwater Challenge
IUCN President Razan Al Mubarak used her remarks at the high-level One Water Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 3 December to ...
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IUCN Oceania highlights success and collaboration in the Kiwa Initiative
Oceania Regional Office is proud to announce significant progress under the Kiwa Initiative, revealed during the 9th Kiwa ...
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News & events
World must act faster to protect 30% of the planet... Cali, 28 October 2024 – The international community has made some headway on pledges to protect 30% of the Earth by 2030 but progress must ...
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IUCN to address the International Court of Justice in landmark climate change case
On 13 December, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will make history as it addresses the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a groundbreaking process to determine the legal ...
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A third of sharks, rays, and chimaeras are threatened with extinction, as new report narrows in on solutions
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a report, Global Status of Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras, ...
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IUCN stepping up its presence in Central Asia
IUCN has taken a major step in strengthening its presence in Central Asia, made possible through the strong support of and ...