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Policy brief 2026The management and governance of land, water, coastal and marine ecosystems is complex and dynamic by nature and requests a holistic approach. This briefing elaborates on the governance instruments… -
Policy brief 2026The global water cycle is experiencing unprecedented, potentially irreversible disruption driven by climate change, competition for fresh water and human mismanagement. The 2026 UN Water Conference… -
Jointly publishedThe IUCN approach to setting robust targets and implementing rapid, verifiable actions for species and ecosystems -
Position paper 2026IUCN presents views and recommendations for selected CBD SBI-6 agenda items -
Video 2025The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, signed in Sofia in 2020, sets out a shared commitment to sustainability across five pillars, including the Nature and Biodiversity Pillar, which focuses on… -
Infographic 2025How can the Western Balkans protect nature while supporting economic development, climate resilience and people’s well-being? The Green Agenda for the Western Balkans offers the answer. -
Jointly published 2026Solar photovoltaic (PV) is among the most widely deployed renewable energy technologies worldwideand is set for a rapid expansion over the coming decades. By the end of 2024, solar PV had contributed… -
BrochureCreating a just world that values and conserves nature -
Explainer brief 2025- A Regenerative Blue Economy is an economic model that combines rigorous and effective regeneration and protection of the ocean and marine…
