News | 21 Jul, 2024
The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting opens today in New Delhi, India, where over the next 10 days, the Committee will decide which potential sites will be added onto the prestigious World Heritage List and take decisions on the conservation and management actions needed to…
News | 11 Jul, 2024
IUCN-led initiative in Thailand wins the Ocean Award 2024
The Mirpuri Foundation and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) are proud to announce the winner of the Ocean Award 2024. This year's prize marks a significant collaboration between the two organisations, emphasising their combined effort to address pressing environmental…
News | 11 Jul, 2024
Mediterranean sites in France and Spain successfully renew their IUCN Green List status
Côte Bleue Marine Park and Cerbère-Banyuls Natural Marine Reserve in France, along with Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park in Spain, are the sites in the Mediterranean region that have recently renewed their IUCN Green List status. In doing so, they maintain their place among the 76…
Project | 01 Jan, 2018 - 31 Mar, 2022
SINCERE - Spurring INnovations for Forest ECosystem SERvices in Europe
Project | 07 Jan, 2019 - 31 May, 2022
Project | 03 Apr, 2022 - 31 Jan, 2027
Management support and expansion of marine protected areas in the State of Libya
Story | 08 Jul, 2024
The Great Blue Wall (GBW) Initiative, launched in 2021, has been instrumental in driving Africa response to the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and economic instability.
News | 02 Jul, 2024
Africa Ocean Forum Concludes with Promising Outcomes for Ocean Conservation and Governance
The Africa Ocean Forum, organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), took place on June 24-25, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. With active participation from over 150 delegates, including policymakers, industry experts, scientists, and community leaders, the forum addressed…
Press release | 27 Jun, 2024
Albania joins IUCN as its newest State Member
IUCN, the world’s biggest environmental network, extends a warm welcome to Albania as its 87th State Member, following their formal endorsement of the IUCN Statutes. This step demonstrates Albania's commitment to global conservation efforts. The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has been…