IUCN - Science and Knowledge Management

Mobilizing Policy Relevant Science for Sound Biodiversity Conservation Decision-Making

IUCN is a science-based organization that relies heavily on expertise from across its Membership, Partners, Commissions and Secretariat to provide policy relevant advice for sound biodiversity conservation decision-making. Mobilizing that knowledge from across IUCN’s constituencies and integrating it into IUCN’s Programme are fundamental aspects of the work of the Science and Knowledge Management Unit.

The Science and Knowledge Management Unit (SKM) is the coordination centre for science in IUCN and is responsible for ensuring that relevant scientific knowledge is employed to support programme implementation. As part of this task, the unit facilitates strong links with the external networks that are relevant to IUCN’s work. The unit is also the focal point for knowledge management in IUCN’s Programme and in this regard, provides the Secretariat link with the Commission on Education and Communication (CEC).

To find out more about science and knowledge management in IUCN, see our Brochure.
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Organizationally, the Science and Knowledge Management Unit is part of the Programme and Policy Group based in IUCN’s Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.

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Mobilizing Policy Relevant Science for Sound Biodiversity Conservation Decision-Making