Publication | 2024
The state of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa : second edition
This second edition of The state of protected and conserved areas in Eastern and Southern Africa builds on the first edition published in 2020 and provides updates on how the region is managing and governing protected and conserved areas, effectively providing a regional update on the progress…
News | 18 Jun, 2024
The EU adopts its new Nature Restoration Law
Following a final vote yesterday at the Environmental Council, the EU has just adopted its new European Restoration Regulation. This unique new piece of legislation will be the first to set legally binding restoration targets for the long-term recovery of nature in Europe. Its overarching…
Story | 13 Jun, 2024
Kiwa Initiative promotes gender equality in Nature-based Solutions for land restoration
As we celebrate World Environment Day, this event is very important for communities around the world who are closely connected to the health of our environment. World Environment Day has encouraged people to protect and restore the natural areas that support us all.
Story | 13 Jun, 2024
In a proactive move to enhance biodiversity conservation in the Pacific region, IUCN Oceania recently conducted a series of impactful engagements, aligning with the theme "Be Part of the Plan." This theme, a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by…
Blog | 13 Jun, 2024
Preserving Life's Tapestry: A Deep Dive into World Biodiversity Day Celebrations
Speech | 13 Jun, 2024
Message from IUCN Regional Director Oceania: Embracing the Theme "Be Part of the Plan"
As we commemorate World Biodiversity Day this year, it's essential to embrace the theme "Be Part of the Plan." This theme underscores the collective responsibility we all share in safeguarding biodiversity and ensuring a sustainable future for our planet.
Jointly published | 2024
Development of a regional capacity in natural capital accounting of protected areas in West Africa
West Africa is characterized by rapid population growth, endemic poverty and poor governance and management of natural resources. This situation is exacerbated by the negative effects of climate change and is unequivocally leading to the depletion of West African natural capital, including the…
Publication | 2024
Our living planet is and has always been on the move. Many species move in search of necessities such as food, water, shelter, reproduction, and safety. In some cases, movements are an adaptive response to environmental stresses and shocks; in other cases, environmental change, whether land…
External event
From 3 to 13 June 2024, IUCN will participate in the Bonn Climate Change Conference, which will convene the 60th session of the Subsidiary Bodies to the United Nations…
Speech | 22 May, 2024
Message from IUCN Oceania Regional Director: Embracing the Theme "Be Part of the Plan"
As we commemorate World Biodiversity Day this year, it's essential to embrace the theme "Be Part of the Plan." This theme underscores the collective responsibility we all share in safeguarding biodiversity and ensuring a sustainable future for our planet.