Story | 27 Jun, 2024
Borneo elephants now classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List
The IUCN Red List is a barometer of the world’s biodiversity. It is used by governments, conservation organisations, academics and planners to inform and catalyse action for species conservation. Currently, over 163,000 species of animals, fungi, and plants are included on the Red List, 28% of…
Story | 17 May, 2024
Global 24-hour online event marks a milestone in species conservation efforts
In a groundbreaking response to the IUCN World Conservation Congress Resolution 4.019, Reverse the Red hosted the first World Species Congress on May 15, 2024. This 24-hour online event successfully brought together conservationists, governments, civil society, indigenous organizations,…
Story | 14 Feb, 2024
Today we commemorate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an annual observance that celebrates the achievements and contributions of women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This day recognizes the importance of gender equality and…
News | 26 Oct, 2023
The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC), the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (CZA) have joined forces in a unique partnership to establish a new Center for Species Survival (CSS) in India, focused on Asian elephants.
Press release | 22 Aug, 2022
Rhino poaching and illegal trade decline but remain critical threats – new report
Gland, Switzerland, 22 August 2022 (IUCN / TRAFFIC) – Overall rhino poaching rates have declined since 2018, and trade data suggests the lowest annual estimate of rhino horns entering illegal trade markets since 2013, according to a…
Story | 20 Aug, 2021
IUCN SSC experts urge for immediate action to find Saola before it’s too late
IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) released today a Position Statement on the critical need for greater search effort for Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), calling to bring expertise, funding and innovation together to save one of the world’s rarest species.
Story | 03 Dec, 2020
Launching IUCN Red-listing Process for Orchids in Arunachal Pradesh, India
IUCN in partnership with Government of Arunachal Pradesh has made a mark in upscaling conservation initiatives by e-launching its project 'IUCN Red-Listing Process of Orchids species assessment in Arunachal Pradesh' on 24th October 2020. IUCN in partnership with Government of Arunachal Pradesh…
Story | 06 Mar, 2019
Elephants and people: Exploring options for co-existence in Asia
Analysing and understanding the complexities of human-wildlife conflicts and applying appropriate implementation methods and processes adapted to the local context, are critical in the prevention and mitigation of Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC).…
Story | 01 Feb, 2019
The Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) has just launched its Strategic Plan for 2019-2024. The plan, which will help IBRRI fulfill its aim to support the effective implementation of the Ramsar Convention in the Indo-Burma region, consists of five “…
Story | 04 Mar, 2016
Getting SMART about tackling wildlife crime on the frontline.
With illegal wildlife trade being a core issue of the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress 2016, the role and value of SMART conservation software is pertinent. Marking World Wildlife Day March 3 2016, we travel to the Okapi Faunal Reserve in Democratic Republic of Congo to learn more about…