Press release | 25 Mar, 2021
African elephant species now Endangered and Critically Endangered - IUCN Red List
Gland, Switzerland, 25 March 2021 (IUCN) - Following population declines over several decades due to poaching for ivory and loss of habitat, the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) is now listed as Critically Endangered and the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta …
Publication | 2021
A survey of user attitudes towards the proposed IUCN Green Status of Species
The passing of the IUCN Resolution 041 (Development of objective criteria for a Green List of species, ecosystems and protected areas) at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju Island, South Korea in September 2012 provided an important indication of government and NGO support for the…
Story | 24 Mar, 2021
Cambodia designates Boeung Snae as new wetlands protected area
On 5 February 2021, the Royal Government of Cambodia issued a sub-decree designating Toulpontalei – Boeung Snae Multiple Use Area.
Story | 23 Mar, 2021
Underscoring community values and ecosystem services of the Baan Pa Pong wetland forest, Thailand
On 26 February, during the Buddhist Makha Bucha Day celebration, the Hill Area and Community Development Foundation (HADF) in collaboration with the Baan Pa Pong community, the River for Life Association, and the Rak Chiang Khong Group held a…
Story | 17 Mar, 2021
Throughout the month of February, member-countries of the Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) celebrated World Wetlands Day, raising awareness on the important role that wetlands play in providing water for communities and wildlife in the…
Story | 16 Mar, 2021
MARPLASTICCs projects have focused on the circular economy, meaning less waste, more value. The generation of a new dynamic economy to heal the ocean and benefit communities is the goal. We show the successful results of five different projects in Africa and Asia. …
Story | 15 Mar, 2021
This innovative partnership model aims to respond to the environmental and financing challenges of nature conservation in the Mediterranean.
Publication | 2021
Guidelines for planning and monitoring corporate biodiversity performance
These guidelines offer an approach for developing a corporate-level biodiversity strategic plan, including measurable goals and objectives and a set of core linked indicators, that will allow companies to measure their biodiversity performance across their operations. The Guidelines can be used…
Story | 10 Mar, 2021
Recognizing that marine plankton diversity is one of the most notable absentees in climate discussions and policies, and knowing that the protection of global plankton diversity in international policy decisions is vital for preserving ocean health, IUCN GMPP and ETH UP Zurich have moved to…
Grey literature | 2021
Global conservation translocation perspectives : 2021
This seventh edition provides 69 case studies with some 78 species covering plants, mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, invertebrates and reptiles. The projects are ranked as Highly Successful, Successful, Partially Successful and Failure.