Story | 19 Apr, 2024
Celebrating America’s Natural Heritage – Part I: A century-long restoration project
Since the creation of Yellowstone as the world’s first national park in 1872, natural and cultural heritage protection has significantly progressed across North America.
Grey literature | 2024
Applying the Barometer of restoration
The IUCN Restoration Barometer is a tool used by governments to monitor and record progress towards restoration goals in various terrestrial ecosystems, coasts, and inland waters. This document presents a synthesis of the results of the Restoration Barometer’s application in three countries:…
Blog | 02 Apr, 2024
Assessing the state of freshwater biodiversity monitoring: A global perspective
Freshwater ecosystems play a vital role in sustaining biodiversity and supporting human livelihoods. They are also under immense pressure: the rate of species loss in freshwater ecosystems is greater than that observed in terrestrial and marine systems. Critically, several major international…
News | 20 Mar, 2024
PANORAMA launches revamped web platform to amplify solutions for a Healthier Planet
The PANORAMA initiative proudly unveils its revamped web platform, designed to foster streamlined knowledge discovery, enhance inclusivity, and deepen peer connectivity. The relaunch supports the initiative’s mission to document and promote replicable solutions across diverse…
Story | 05 Mar, 2024
C3 Fiji inspires students to protect mangroves
World Wetlands Day reminds us of the vital role the ecosystems play in protecting our communities and improving our planet. Imagine a future where healthy mangroves thrive, protecting coastlines, filtering water, and nurturing marine life.
Story | 04 Mar, 2024
C3’s LMMA project builds climate change resilience through trainings
Fiji, like many other low-lying Pacific islands, faces a host of threats to its communities and natural ecosystems due to climate change. These challenges impact both people and the environment in significant ways.
Story | 13 Feb, 2024
IUCN Rwanda Country Office knowledge products
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature - IUCN opened an office in Rwanda in 2016, in order to support the Government of Rwanda in achieving its overall conservation and development objectives. Since then, it has implemented various projects that have contributed to Rwanda’s…
Information brief | 2024
Freshwater fishes of potential interest for inclusion in CMS
Migratory freshwater fishes play key roles in ecosystem functioning, support the economy and livelihoods of millions of people worldwide, and have cultural importance to numerous communities.
Position paper | 2024
Documento de posición de la UICN para CMS COP14
La UICN presenta opiniones y recomendaciones para diferentes temas de la agenda de la COP14 de la CMS.
Position paper | 2024
IUCN Position Paper for CMS COP14
IUCN presents views and recommendations for different CMS COP14 agenda items.