Blog | 19 Dec, 2023
Roots of territorial sustainability of the Peoples of Mexico: Indigenous Peoples, Gender and Youth.
The IUCN Mexican Forum "Roots of territorial sustainability of the peoples of Mexico" has been an invaluable space for exchange, since it allowed bringing together Indigenous leaders, experts, professionals, and people committed to the advancement of sustainable practices in the Mexican…
News | 18 Dec, 2023
5-Dimensional Sustainability Assessment Framework (5DSAF)
A new tool is being piloted by IUCN Sustainable Use and Livelihoods (SULi), IIED, and other partners to bring a more rounded approach to assessing sustainability concerning the use of wild species. The tool expands sustainability's conventional ecological, economic, and social dimensions –…
Story | 15 Dec, 2023
Fostering private land as beacon of hope for threatened species in Sri Lanka
Kelani Valley Plantations PLC, a leading manufacturer of tea and rubber, has partnered with IUCN Sri Lanka to develop a conservation project, fostering a privately managed landscape as a beacon of hope for globally threatened species and ecosystems found outside of protected areas. The primary…
Press release | 11 Dec, 2023
Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species - IUCN Red List
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 December 2023 (IUCN) – Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ reveals. The update, released at the COP28 UN climate conference in the United…
News | 09 Dec, 2023
Six countries and UN agency join vital global partnership to advance Nature-based Solutions
Dubai, UAE, 9 December 2023 (IUCN) – Six new countries and a United Nations agency are joining the ENACT Partnership, an ambitious global initiative that seeks to coordinate global efforts to address climate change, land and ecosystem degradation, and biodiversity loss through Nature-…
Story | 07 Dec, 2023
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) discusses its work and long association with IUCN
Story | 04 Dec, 2023
Bamboo: A Promising Resource for the Restoration of Degraded Landscapes in Cameroon
Deforestation, climate change, land degradation, and inflation in food, oil, and fuel prices are just some of the many challenges affecting the Cameroonian economy.
The Restoration Initiative (TRI) is providing solutions to these problems in the landscapes of Mbalmayo, Douala-Edéa and…
Story | 04 Dec, 2023
Landscape Restoration Pilots by TRI China in the 2023-2028 National Forest Plan
In Early 2023, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA) released the "National Sustainable Forest Management Pilot Implementation Plan (2023-2025)" (NSFMPIP), planning to lead and drive innovation in the management mechanism and improvement of forest quality…
News | 01 Dec, 2023
A Unique Coexistence of an Indigenous Tribe (Adivasi) with Tigers in the Western Ghats of India
In the Biligiri Hills of Karnataka in India, the Soligas have been successfully living within a wildlife sanctuary (tigers, elephants, etc.) for centuries. The stories and values from this community serve as important lessons for reimagining conservation.
Story | 29 Nov, 2023
The conference took place between 22 and 23 November 2023 in Monaco and highlighted the important role of robust, transparent, and inclusive forest governance.