The Iberian desman (Galemys pyrenaicus) is a small semi-aquatic mammal, exclusive to the Iberian Peninsula, which is classified as Endangered according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species…
Abu Dhabi, 4 October 2024 (IUCN SSC) – The Species Survival Commission (SSC) of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) will be hosting the Fifth SSC Leaders’ Meeting in Abu Dhabi, between 25 and 28 October 2024…
Despite being one of the longest free flowing rivers in Southeast Asia, there is very little data on fish biodiversity in the Salween River basin. A training by IUCN’s BRIDGE Programme and MaeJo University provided five civil society organisations (CSOs) from Myanmar and Thailand with…
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…
African Solutions for Nature and People: Creating transformative responses to the biodiversity and climate crisis in Africa.
Freshwater ecosystems play a vital role in sustaining biodiversity and supporting human livelihoods. They are also under immense pressure: the rate of species loss in freshwater ecosystems is greater than that observed in terrestrial and marine systems. Critically, several major international…
The PANORAMA initiative proudly unveils its revamped web platform, designed to foster streamlined knowledge discovery, enhance inclusivity, and deepen peer connectivity. The relaunch supports the initiative’s mission to document and promote replicable solutions across diverse…
Migratory freshwater fishes play key roles in ecosystem functioning, support the economy and livelihoods of millions of people worldwide, and have cultural importance to numerous communities.
La UICN presenta opiniones y recomendaciones para diferentes temas de la agenda de la COP14 de la CMS.