Story | 26 Sep, 2020
The West Asia Arabian Plants Specialist Group (WAAPSG) is now revived
The West Asia Arabian Plants Specialist Group (WAAPSG), which was formally known as Arabian Plants Specialist Group (APSG) had been revitalized to join an extensive science-based network of volunteer…
Story | 25 Sep, 2020
Launch of the East Africa learning series on communities combatting Illegal Wildlife Trade
A learning series titled ‘Communities Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trade’ has been launched in East Africa. The series is designed to support wildlife conservation and management authorities, relevant non-governmental and community-based organisations in East Africa to effectively engage local…
Story | 23 Sep, 2020
IUCN mourns the loss of leading conservationist Georgina Mace
IUCN is deeply saddened by the passing of eminent conservationist Professor Dame Georgina Mace – a leader in the fight against global biodiversity loss, who made key contributions to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and the Union at large…
Story | 22 Sep, 2020
IUCN Species Survival Commission Freshwater Fish Specialist Group and Freshwater Conservation Committee jointly with Global Organizations Urge Government to Prohibit Construction of Small Hydropower Projects Endangering Critically Important Rivers and Rare and Endemic Wildlife
Story | 22 Sep, 2020
Thank you, Georgina, from us all
An appreciation of Georgina Mace, who passed away on 19th September 2020. Colleague and friend, IUCN Commission member Eleanor Jane Milner-Gulland reflects on Georgina’s legacy in the conservation movement.
Story | 22 Sep, 2020
Request for proposals – Climate Change Policy Expert
Consultancy services in the frame of ADAPT: Nature-based Solutions for resilient societies in the Western Balkans
Story | 22 Sep, 2020
The Ministry of Climate Change has launched the Consortium to undertake Third Party Monitoring for its flagship Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Programme (TBTTP). The Government of Pakistan has mandated the Consortium which consists of IUCN, FAO and WWF to conduct the Third Party Monitoring and…
Story | 17 Sep, 2020
Reflections on the State of the Union 2020 address
Story | 15 Sep, 2020
Working in partnerships for urban green and blue infrastructure
Healthy green and blue spaces are critical for biodiversity, including in cities, and help urban residents live a good quality of life. The value of these spaces is increasingly recognised by decision makers and planners, but effective, inclusive…
Story | 15 Sep, 2020
IUCN Standard to support global action on invasive alien species
IUCN today launched a global standard for classifying the severity and type of impacts caused by alien species, known as the Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT). This tool will alert scientists, conservation practitioners and policy makers to the potential consequences of…