International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Protecting species in a changing landscape: new study maps key threats in Northern San José

The greatest potential to reduce species extinction risk in the Northern Sub-catchments of San José, Costa Rica, lies in ...
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Embedding education into the heart of national climate strategies

As countries submitted their third round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the inclusion of climate education in national ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

IPBES Business and Biodiversity Report highlights collaboration needed to contribute towards global goals for nature

Positive action by businesses and financial institutions is essential in the transformation to a just and sustainable ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

IUCN at Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-12)

From 3 to 8 February 2026, an IUCN delegation will participate in the 12th Plenary session of the Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-12), in ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

Connected by Nature: Highlights from the Americas Pavilion at the 2025 World Conservation Congress

Over five days, the Americas Pavilion showcased how the region is shaping global conservation, through Indigenous leadership, cutting-edge science, innovative finance, and partnerships that link local ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

Global report identifies critical habitats for migratory sharks and rays

A report released today by the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Shark Specialist Group, with support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Climate Action and ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

IUCN Statement on the passing of Kristina Maria Gjerde

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) mourns the passing of Kristina Maria Gjerde, a towering figure in international ocean governance and a cherished colleague whose impact on the ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

Mongolia joins the ENACT Partnership, ENACT launches landmark NbS Accelerator Pathways Report at COP30

Belém, Brazil, 18 November 2025 (IUCN) — The ENACT Partnership launched today its Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Accelerator Pathways Report at a high-level event during the UNFCCC COP30 in Belém, ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

IUCN agrees first global policy on synthetic biology

IUCN has adopted the first-ever global policy on synthetic biology and nature conservation. The policy was adopted by IUCN’s highest decision-making body, its Members’ Assembly, comprising the Union's ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

Comprehensive update to the world’s biodiversity hotspots project begins

An international consortium today announced a major update to the world's biodiversity hotspots, funded by the Hempel Foundation. The two-year initiative aims to generate detailed scientific data to ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

Arctic seals threatened by climate change, birds decline globally – IUCN Red List

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 October 2025 (IUCN World Conservation Congress) – Three species of Arctic seal have moved closer to extinction, according to the latest update of the IUCN Red List ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

IUCN launches the Second Edition of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 October 2025 (IUCN) – IUCN has officially launched the Second Edition of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™ at the IUCN World Conservation ...