Story | 29 Sep, 2023
Almost universally, women are dependent on fish resources obtained by men for their livelihoods. Unfortunately, as gender-based violence (GBV) is used across environment sectors to assert control over land and natural resources – and can be exacerbated in the context of environmental degradation…
Story | 20 Sep, 2023
A $14.5 million USD, multiyear public-private partnership was launched today at the UN General Assembly with Host Consortium members International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Aspen Institute, The Ocean Foundation, and Searious Business. This programme is generously supported by…
IUCN event
The Ocean Race Summit: Presenting Ocean Rights
Building on the High Seas Treaty, this event, taking place on the margins of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, is the final leg of a process that has gathered over 150 experts, policymakers, business leaders, lawyers, Indigenous peoples, scientists, NGOs, and others to develop principles…
IUCN event
Tackling the Twin Climate Change and Biodiversity Crises
The twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the biggest risks facing our ability to survive and thrive on this planet. This event, taking place on the margins of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, will explain the severity of these crises, mobilise a range of actors…
Story | 29 Sep, 2023
Engaging industry in nature conservation: case studies from leading companies
A new report compiling case studies from several multinational companies presents initiatives going beyond addressing biodiversity impacts on site.
Story | 07 Sep, 2023
Vancouver, Canada – From 22-25 August, an estimated 1,500 delegates from 185 countries joined together for the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly where the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund was launched. The 7th Assembly also opened its doors to a record number of civil society…
External event
Third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution (INC-3)
The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-3), is scheduled to take place from 13 to 19 November 2023 at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in…
Blog | 07 Aug, 2023
Green Skills to Bridge the Boundaries Between Ideas
As the UN International Youth Day approaches, the author reflects on essential skills for a sustainable future. Recognizing that prejudice is neither helpful nor constructive, the author emphasizes the importance of fostering openness to diverse ideas. These qualities empower youth as effective…
Story | 07 Aug, 2023
Supporting Communication, Leadership, and Creative Thinking in Youth
Children’s human rights depend on a healthy ocean. One Ocean Hub supports the strengthening of youth communication, leadership, and creative thinking skills in the context of ocean degradation. The Hub empowers youth to take active roles in climate change conversations through skill development…
News | 06 Jul, 2023
Gland, Switzerland, 6 July 2023 –IUCN and the Renewable Grid Initiative (RGI) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration on the development of sustainable renewable energy and electricity grids. This is required if we are to match the exponential growth…