Publication | 2021
The conservation status of marine biodiversity of the Western Indian Ocean
The Western Indian Ocean is comprised of productive and highly diverse marine ecosystems that are rich sources of food security, livelihoods, and natural wonder. The ecological services that species provide are vital to the productivity of these ecosystems and healthy biodiversity is essential…
Story | 01 Mar, 2021
First-ever global catalogue of ecosystems will enable coordinated conservation efforts
Gland, Switzerland, 01 March 2021 (IUCN) – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) today published its Global Typology of Ecosystems, the first-…
Blog | 01 Mar, 2021
At the brink of extinction: The iconic Masked Finfoot of Indo-Burma’s forested wetlands
Few species of waterbirds in the Indo-Burma region are as threatened as the highly distinct Masked Finfoot, currently listed as ‘Endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and ranked 43 on the EDGE species list. A new study published in the journal, Forktail: Journal of Asian…
Story | 01 Mar, 2021
New data reveals slow progress in achieving gender equality in environmental decision making
Around the world, women are leaders, stewards, educators, engineers, farmers and scientists who contribute invaluable experiences and knowledge to effectively safeguard our environment and realise sustainable development goals. So where are they in top decision-making positions? This…
Story | 01 Mar, 2021
IUCN welcomes Dr. Dindo Campilan as Regional Director for Asia, succeeds Ms. Aban Marker-Kabraji
IUCN is delighted to announce that the Asia Regional Office in Bangkok is welcoming a new leader at its helm. Dr. Dindo Campilan was named Regional Director for Asia starting 22 February 2021. In coordination with Mr.…
Story | 26 Feb, 2021
IUCN Global Youth Summit Goes Virtual
The virtual IUCN One Nature, One Future Global Youth Summit will take place 5-16 April 2021.
Story | 26 Feb, 2021
Interview with Gerard Pennards
This is the fifth in a series of interviews with the network of Hoverfly Experts involved in developing the IUCN’s European Red List (ERL) of Hoverflies. The project aims to assess the extinction risk of hoverfly species across Europe, and will contribute to guiding…
Story | 26 Feb, 2021
New IUCN-backed study finds gray whales at high risk from ship strikes in the North Pacific Ocean
Gland, Switzerland (IUCN) – Ships operating in the North Pacific pose a serious threat to gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus), according to the first scientific study that examines the impacts of vessel traffic on the species throughout its range.
Story | 25 Feb, 2021
IUCN MARPLASTICCs project Provides Institutional Frameworks Governing Marine Plastic Pollution to understand marine plastic pollution and Extended Producer Responsibility in Asia and Africa
Story | 24 Feb, 2021
For renewable energy projects, location is key to protect biodiversity - IUCN guidelines
Gland, Switzerland, 24 February 2021 (IUCN) – By planning solar and wind renewable energy projects in areas with a lower conservation priority, project developers can avoid the most severe potential negative impacts on biodiversity, according to…