Blog | 20 May, 2024
World Heritage sites: Havens for Biodiversity in a Changing World
On this year's International Day for Biological Diversity 2024, the IUCN World Heritage Team is shining a spotlight on the crucial role that World Heritage sites play in the global agenda to conserve and protect biodiversity. Since the inception of the World Heritage Convention in 1972, IUCN has…
Blog | 20 May, 2024
COMBIO and TREPA projects participate at Rwamagana JADF Exhibition Day
Today marked a significant effort of Rwanda’s Eastern Province as the TREPA and COMBIO projects, led by the Ministry of Environment through Rwanda Forestry Authority, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Enabel in collaboration with a consortium of partners including…
News | 10 May, 2024
Global Environment Organizations Unite to Bolster Protection of Primary Forests
May 7, 2024 – New York, NY – An important gathering took place at the 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF19), where global environmental and development…
News | 02 May, 2024
Thriving Territories: The potential of Nature-based Solutions
On April 29, 2024, the IUCN European Regional Office, in collaboration with the Belgian EU Presidency and Brussels Environment, convened an event titled "Thriving Territories: The potential of Nature-based Solutions" at BEL Brussels, Avenue du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels. This event…
News | 25 Apr, 2024
Washington DC, April 25, 2024 — Four new projects are addressing gender-based violence in the context of climate and conservation action through funding from the Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (RISE) grants challenge across Central America, Eastern and Southern Africa and…
Story | 19 Apr, 2024
Celebrating America’s Natural Heritage – Part II: Dinosaur fossils
Ever since the creation of Yellowstone as the world’s first national park in 1872, natural and cultural heritage protection has significantly progressed across North America.
Brochure | 2024
IUCN Africa Conservation Forum 2024
African Solutions for Nature and People: Creating transformative responses to the biodiversity and climate crisis in Africa.
Story | 18 Apr, 2024
Commemorating International Day of Forests in Pakistan
In alignment with the global observance of International Day of Forests on March 21, IUCN Pakistan rallied its efforts across Punjab and Sindh provinces, spotlighting two impactful projects dedicated to nature conservation. The theme for this year was Forests and Innovation. The…
Page | 17 Apr, 2024
Join us every last Tuesday of the month for an enriching journey with our NAbSA dialogues, where we spotlight impactful nature-based solutions for climate adaptation. Discover the successes of urban and coastal ecosystems, innovative financing strategies, and the strength of community sharing…
Story | 19 Apr, 2024
Celebrating America’s Natural Heritage – Part I: A century-long restoration project
Since the creation of Yellowstone as the world’s first national park in 1872, natural and cultural heritage protection has significantly progressed across North America.