Story | 23 Jun, 2023
New research on the co-benefits of marine protected areas for nature and people
CEESP Chair of People and the Ocean Specialist Group, Nathan Bennett, published an article titled Co-benefits of marine protected areas for nature and people on June 22 in Nature Sustainability. This research highlights the value of marine protected areas in both environmental…
Crossroads blog | 23 Jun, 2023
It is time to build a global Green and Blue Belt: conservation in European Overseas Territories
The European Union’s Overseas Territories are home to 80% of Europe's biodiversity, but are also on the front line of the climate crisis. To protect these vital biodiversity hotspots, support communities and demonstrate local solutions to global environmental challenges, Europe must build a…
Large event
From 3 June to 10 July 2022, an IUCN delegation participated in the 9th Plenary session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-9).
Story | 21 Jun, 2023
Progress update on implementation of 'The Restoration Initiative'
The year 2022 marks The Restoration Initiative’s (TRI) fourth full year of implementation. While the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers across the world, including for TRI partners, the year was full of successes for programmatic objectives.