Position paper | 2022
IUCN Position Paper for CBD COP15 on technical issues
IUCN presents it views and recommendations on technical issues such as criteria for describing Ecologically and Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs), conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity, guidance on Invasive Alien Species, biodiversity and climate change…
Story | 22 Nov, 2022
Located in Phang-nga province in the south of Thailand. Koh Yao is a dream destination for many travellers as it consists of pristine beaches, unspoilt coastline, rice fields, mountains, and forests. However, it is not surprising that the other side of island might be an unsightly image.
News | 18 Nov, 2022
Led by IUCN, a manual to support EU Member States and other stakeholders with incorporating animal welfare into their management of invasive alien species (IAS) of Union concern has been published.
News | 30 Sep, 2022
The Restoration Initiative: 2021 Year in Review
A multiplicity of actors jointly working on restoration activities is fundamental to pave the way for a sustainable future, as said by the recently released annual report of The Restoration Initiative (TRI) for 2021.
Conservation Tool
The IUCN Red List of Ecosystems is a tool to assess the conservation status of ecosystems. It is based on scientific criteria for performing evidence-based analyses of the risk of ecosystem collapse, including changes in geographical distribution and the degradation of the key elements of…
Grey literature | 2022
Enhancing the integration of governance in forest landscape restoration opportunities assessments
Governance is a crucial factor in the equity, effectiveness and sustainability of forest landscape restoration (FLR). The Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM) provides a framework for governments, rights-holders and stakeholders to define and prioritise FLR options. This…
Conservation Tool
Among the most diverse places on Earth, Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) contribute significantly to the planet’s biodiversity and overall health. These sites have proven to be a key tool for guiding decisions on conservation and sustainable management.
Conservation Tool
Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa
The Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) is the IUCN global standard for measuring the severity of environmental impacts caused by animals, fungi and plants living outside their natural range.
Grey literature | 2017
TABE'A II report : enhancing regional capacities for World Heritage (Arabic version)
The TABE'A II report is a second more detailed analysis of the Arab region's World Heritage Programme based on the baseline established in the first report from 2011, as well as of the progress achieved since then.