Story | 01 Dec, 2020
IUCN launches the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Asia
On 26 November 2020, IUCN Asia Regional Office hosted the Asia Launch of the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NbS), building on the global launch, held in July. Over 215 participants joined the online event, including representatives from…
Story | 27 Nov, 2020
Charting the future: next steps in impact mitigation and ecological compensation webinar
Thursday December 10th 08:30 – 10:00 GMT
Story | 24 Nov, 2020
CEM Ecosystem Restoration Thematic Group webinar
Story | 23 Nov, 2020
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Ecosystem Management Webinars: "Ecosystem Restoration: Global Initiatives in Science and Practice"
Story | 05 Oct, 2020
Request for proposals - Audit services for the ADAPT project
Proposal for the annual audit services, including Agreed-Upon Procedures engagement ISRS 4400, of the project “ADAPT: Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Societies in the Western Balkans”
Story | 29 Sep, 2020
IUCN mourns the loss of leading conservationist Paul Mafabi
IUCN is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr Paul Mafabi – a leader in Ecosystem Management who made key contributions towards wetlands management in the region and globally.
Story | 24 Aug, 2020
A 2020 ‘Citizen-Science’ Assessment of the State of the World’s Wetlands
Wetlands across the globe are in danger. Estimates suggest that wetland losses may be as high as 87% since 1700. The loss and degradation of wetlands causes impacts on human well-being and wildlife alike.
Press release | 23 Jul, 2020
IUCN Standard to boost impact of nature-based solutions to global challenges
Gland, Switzerland, 23 July 2020 (IUCN) – IUCN today unveiled a Global Standard providing the first-ever set of benchmarks for nature-based solutions to global challenges. The new IUCN Global Standard will help governments, business and civil society ensure the effectiveness of…
Publication | 2020
Guidance for using the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions : first edition
This Guidance for using the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions accompanies the Global Standard to provide the scientific basis and guidance for users.
Publication | 2020
IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions : first edition
The IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions lists the Criteria and Indicators, as adopted by the 98th Meeting of the IUCN Council in 2020.