Story | 19 Jun, 2020
IUCN Congress: Call for Session Submissions at the NbS Pavilion
The IUCN World Conservation Congress provides an ideal stage to amplify the understanding and solidify the science and practice of Nature-based Solutions in a global arena. As part of the Congress exhibition, a dedicated NbS pavilion will host a…
Story | 10 Jun, 2020
BRIDGE: Transboundary water cooperation in East and Southern Africa
Two new visual story features on the BRIDGE ‘Building River Dialogue and Governance’ project were published on the occassion of World Environment Day. BRIDGE works in fourteen transboundary river basins worldwide.
Story | 10 Jun, 2020
Former IUCN Species Survival Commission Chair wins top environmental prize
Dr Simon Stuart, former Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and a central figure of IUCN’s species conservation work for over three decades, has been awarded the prestigious Blue Planet Prize by the Asahi Glass Foundation.
Story | 05 Jun, 2020
The newest CEC product is about a little girl named Tara who befriended a Magic Tree that helps her fighting for a cleaner planet
Press release | 26 May, 2020
ASAP launches its first small grant scheme for Southeast Asian species on the brink of extinction
The IUCN SSC Asian Species Action Partnership (ASAP), with support from Fondation Segré, has launched a Rapid Action Fund for tackling the extinction crisis in Southeast Asia.
Story | 04 May, 2020
Brahim Abouelabbes won the CEC Excellence Award in North Africa Region
The forest engineer trained and inspired many teachers and students for nature conservation
IUCN Statement | 30 Apr, 2020
IUCN deplores the brutal killing of 17 people in Virunga National Park
IUCN is deeply shocked by the tragic loss of 12 park rangers, a staff driver and four civilians close to Virunga National Park, following an attack by armed militia on 24 April. One of the world’s most biodiversity-rich areas and home to the last remaining mountain gorillas, Virunga is Africa’s…
Story | 20 Apr, 2020
CEC Excellence Award winner is Manfred Meiners Ochoa from Mexico
Manfred Meiners describes himself as conservation photographer and environmental communicator storyteller
Story | 13 Apr, 2020
Longstanding CEC member won the Award in South and Southeastern Asia
Kedar Gore is passionate about conservation photography, has been actively raising conservation issues through his articles, photographs, nature trails, camps and talks for nature lovers
Story | 09 Apr, 2020
The events focused on securing the future of biodiversity and #NatureForAll