News | 09 Sep, 2023
Sustainable agriculture supports biodiversity conservation, IUCN study confirms
The comparative analysis was conducted across 20 farms situated within three micro-watersheds located in the western Guatemalan Highlands. This region is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and is characterized by elevated poverty rates.
Story | 07 Sep, 2023
Vancouver, Canada – From 22-25 August, an estimated 1,500 delegates from 185 countries joined together for the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly where the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund was launched. The 7th Assembly also opened its doors to a record number of civil society…
Blog | 07 Aug, 2023
Green Skills to Bridge the Boundaries Between Ideas
As the UN International Youth Day approaches, the author reflects on essential skills for a sustainable future. Recognizing that prejudice is neither helpful nor constructive, the author emphasizes the importance of fostering openness to diverse ideas. These qualities empower youth as effective…
Story | 26 Jul, 2023
LifeWatch ERIC & IUCN Med launch a series of Ecosystem Services workshops
LifeWatch ERIC and IUCN Med launch their first workshop in a five part series of interactive peer learning workshops aimed at advancing the planning, management, and governance of Natural Capital through the Ecosystem Services paradigm. This program brings together experts from various…
Story | 20 Jul, 2023
AI and machine learning is helping to advance conservation efforts in many amazing ways. Sam Perrin and Tom Ireland explore the possibilities and limitations of this fast-moving technology
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Taking stock of global progress on nature-based solutions to climate change
The role of nature-based solutions was recognised in key multilateral processes in 2022, including at UNFCCC COP27 and CBD COP15. This official side event of the 58th sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB58) will take stock of the collective progress made to date and identify what can be…
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Protecting Our Coasts: The Promise of Nature-Based Resilience
Coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrasses, reefs and wetlands, provide natural protection against storm surges and other coastal climate impacts. But these ecosystems are vulnerable to damage, and themselves need to be preserved. Ocean acidification, rising sea levels, changes in water…
News | 23 May, 2023
SUSTAIN Eco, a new project aiming to balance sustainability with growth in Tanzania, launched
The Vice President’s Office of the United Republic of Tanzania, the Embassy of Sweden in Tanzania, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have today launched a new project ‘SUSTAIN Eco’ to support ecosystem management across government, businesses, and with local…
Press release | 18 Apr, 2023
Washington DC, 18 April 2023 - With support from the Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (RISE) grants challenge, five projects across Central America, Eastern and Southern Africa and Southeast Asia are addressing gender-based violence in the context of…
Story | 11 Apr, 2023
New UN e-learning course on gender and the environment
Elisa Morgera, One Ocean Hub Director; & Mitchell Lennan, Aberdeen University lecturer