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IUCN President Razan Al Mubarak used her remarks at the high-level One Water Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 3…

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a report, Global Status of Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras, that highlights new knowledge compiled by 353 experts from 115 countries and stresses the urgent…

Baku, Azerbaijan, 13 November 2024 (IUCN) – Forty-four per cent of reef-building coral species globally are at risk of extinction, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ reveals following a global assessment announced today at the ongoing COP29 UN climate conference in Azerbaijan.

Collaborative efforts drive conservation of seagrass ecosystems, advancing coastal resilience and sustainable blue economy goals 

The National Coordinating Body (NCB) “Headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Government of Pakistan, it represents a unique array of institutions directly or indirectly linked to the coastal marine ecosystem” convened its 23rd meeting in Karachi,…

IUCN Pakistan organised the Astola Island Marine Protected Area (AIMPA) Management Plan Validation Workshop in Karachi, representing a pivotal moment for the country's marine conservation initiatives. The workshop convened stakeholders to review, validate, and finalise the management plan for…

After years of dedicated marine protection efforts, Churna Island has finally been designated as the second Marine Protected Area (MPA) by the Government of Balochistan. This long-awaited decision marks a significant step in protecting the island’s rich marine biodiversity and reflects the…

IUCN presents its views and recommendations on issues such as the scientific and technical needs for the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan, criteria for describing Ecologically and Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs), conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal…

Other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) have been long recognised as an effective approach for safeguarding biodiversity at local, national and global levels. This report takes stock of the policies and practices relevant to OECMs in China. The report explores the critical role…