Story | 22 Feb, 2021
University of Edinburgh artists and IUCN explore the nature of cities
The Edinburgh College of Art, a leading international art college within the University of Edinburgh, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s largest and most diverse…
Story | 23 Oct, 2019
The world of protected areas in one book, now in Spanish
The entirety of protected area management and governance has been available in one book since the IUCN World Parks Congress 2014, in Sydney. The Spanish version of this publication, 'Protected Area Governance and Management’, was launched in Lima, on 15 October 2019, at the third Latin American…
Story | 05 Sep, 2019
Where lions go, Africa goes. Unlocking the value of lions and their landscapes
Lions and their landscapes are a major part of Africa’s lifeblood indicator. Facing a catastrophic decline in lion population and habitat, a fresh report is the first to look in detail at the wider ecosystem services lions and…
Story | 05 Sep, 2019
Cities launch park-based programmes to reap health, biodiversity, and financial harvest
Urban biodiversity and healthy natural ecosystems offer a range of benefits to human society, including providing cleaner water, reducing flood risk and storing carbon.
Story | 19 Oct, 2018
VIDEO: Using ecosystem-based management at Lough Erne, Northern Ireland
The Aquacross project brought together researchers and stakeholders connected with Lough Erne, Northern Ireland, to investigate the problem of invasive species threatening biodiversity and restricting recreational uses of the lake. In this video, those involved share their knowledge of the lake…
Press release | 24 Sep, 2018
IUCN launches global alliance for greener cities
Edinburgh, Scotland, 24 September 2018 (IUCN/Scottish Wildlife Trust) – IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) has launched a global initiative which aims to create greener, more liveable cities that will improve the health, well-being and prosperity of people…
Story | 18 Dec, 2017
Conservationist Tony Whitten, who was the Founding Chair of the IUCN SSC Specialist Group on cave invertebrates, was tragically killed in a cycling accident on November 29 2017. Friend and colleague, and member of the IUCN Species Survival Commision (SSC) Steering Committee, Elizabeth Bennett…
Story | 23 Nov, 2017
Iraq commences developing plan for establishing national network of protected areas
“Initial Steps for Establishment of the National Protected Areas Network in Iraq”
Story | 21 Nov, 2017
Taking nature into account can accelerate global Sustainable Development Goals, says IUCN
As leaders from business, government and the conservation community prepare to demonstrate the latest advances to value and measure natural capital in their supply chains and national policies, greater action is needed to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, says IUCN.
Story | 11 Jul, 2017
Stakeholders in the irrigation and rural land tenure areas in Niger met on 16 and 17 June in Konni to approve the guide that will allow to carry out land tenure securing operations in all the irrigated schemes throughout the country. The guide was produced by the National Office for Irrigation…