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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…

Nature-based Solutions (NbS) involve working with nature to address societal challenges and provide benefits for people and biodiversity.

In Tanga, The Tanga-Pemba Multi-Stakeholders Forum Members unite for the International Day for Conservation of Mangroves Ecosystem in an event officiated by the Tanga Regional Commissioner. 

The Mirpuri Foundation and IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) are proud to announce the winner of the Ocean Award 2024. This year's prize marks a significant collaboration between the two organisations, emphasising their combined effort to address pressing environmental…