Blog | 28 Sep, 2021
Radical collaboration and other reflections on the IUCN CEO Summit
Following the first-ever CEO Summit at the IUCN World Conservation Congress earlier this month, Gerard Bos, Director of IUCN’s Business and Biodiversity Programme, presented some of the highlights and reflections to the Members’ Assembly in…
Story | 14 Sep, 2021
World Trade Organisation Deputy Director-General, Jean-Marie Paugam, gave a fresh perspective on ocean conservation by explaining the very close relationship between the international trade system represented by the WTO and the issue of ocean preservation, something many conservationists and the…
Story | 13 Sep, 2021
Women building power: activist stories, testimonies
Excerpt from the special issue of the CEESP publication Policy Matters, focusing on the stories and voices of environmental defenders; by WoMin African Alliance
Story | 08 Sep, 2021
Stricter guidelines needed to balance development, conservation and social issues related to mining
6 September 2021, Marseille, France (IUCN) — Engaging different actors involved in and impacted by mining is one way to reduce the risks to people and nature, according to experts participating in the IUCN World Conservation Congress this week.
…Story | 07 Sep, 2021
Looking to the future: A new work plan for IUCN Europe
Today, to coincide with the World Conservation Congress in Marseille, the IUCN European office released its new work plan for the upcoming 4 years.
Story | 06 Sep, 2021
A snapshot of IUCN Europe's successes
Today, the IUCN European office released a summary of its successes over the past 4 years to coincide with the World Conservation Congress. Despite the unprecedented circumstances over the last few years, the IUCN European Region has persevered with its influential work.
Story | 06 Sep, 2021
Blueprinting the way for success of Blue Natural Capital projects
The Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility releases a series of Blue Prints to help inspire the development of self-sustainable Blue Natural Capital projects in coastal and marine environments.
Story | 04 Sep, 2021
Global business leaders outline efforts to build a nature-positive future at IUCN CEO Summit
Marseille, France (IUCN) – More than a dozen leading global businesses – from fashion and food to energy and transport – unveiled their efforts to address biodiversity loss and climate change in the first-ever CEO Summit at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
Story | 30 Aug, 2021
Follow the Finance Journey at IUCN Congress!
IUCN's Finance Journey is one-stop guide to all the events dealing with the topic of sustainable finance at IUCN's Congress in Marseille starting on Septmber 3rd, 2021.
Story | 26 Aug, 2021
New guidance aims to help investors mitigate biodiversity risks in renewables
To accelerate the renewable energy transition, IUCN and The Biodiversity Consultancy have developed a framework to help investors conduct early screening for biodiversity risks in the early planning and design phase of solar and wind projects. This step is critical…