Story | 15 Sep, 2020
Experts gather to review first “zero-draft” marine spatial plan for Solomon Island ocean spaces
Thirty national experts in the Solomon Islands gathered for a two- day workshop to review the first-ever zero-draft marine spatial plan for the Solomon Islands. The zero-draft map was produced by IUCN following a series of technical Geographical Information System (GIS) and prioritisation…
Story | 08 Sep, 2020
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is with great personal sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Biliana Cicin-Sain. Our beloved leader and friend passed away last Tuesday, 1 September 2020 as a result of lung cancer.
Story | 21 Aug, 2020
On 7 August 2020, WCEL hosted the sixth event in the WCEL Webinar Series "Are Multilateral Environmental Agreements effective for ocean conservation in the Asia-Pacific Region?" The Webinar featured notable speakers from across the Asia-Pacific region.
Crossroads blog | 07 Aug, 2020
Protecting our global ocean commons
Two-thirds of the world’s ocean is beyond national jurisdiction, where existing regulations regarding activities such as fishing do not adequately conserve biodiversity. With marine life in these global ocean commons facing increasing threats from overexploitation, pollution, climate change, and…
Story | 06 Aug, 2020
IUCN welcomes Kiribati as new State Member
IUCN extends a warm welcome to the Republic of Kiribati, which has officially announced its decision to become a Member of IUCN by endorsing the IUCN Statutes.
Story | 05 Aug, 2020
The IUCN SSC/WCPA Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force (“the Task Force”) today announces the approval of thirteen new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in the Extended Southern Ocean Region.
Story | 31 Jul, 2020
The Slow but Steady Progress in the Implementation of the Biodiversity Agenda
By Braulio F. S. Dias - Despite the contrary perception of many, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has been quite successful in promoting and leading the development and implementation of the global biodiversity agenda, though not yet at the scale and speed needed to reverse the…
Story | 06 Jul, 2020
Deep-sea mining effects may be felt from top to bottom, surface to seabed
Seabed mining effects will probably not be confined to the sea floor, argues a Proceedings of the National Academy (PNAS) journal article from the University of Hawaii, co-authored by IUCN's High Seas Adviser, Kristina Gjerde. The effects will be…
Story | 02 Jul, 2020
The Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary in Colombia,on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2006, is widely recognised as one of the top diving sites in the world. The sanctuary has now been admitted to the IUCN Green List, the pre-eminent global standard for best practices in protected areas.
Story | 15 Jun, 2020
What is IUCN doing to conserve the ocean?
The short answer is: a lot! We are pleased to circulate the latest edition of Marine News magazine; a 64-page review of all the activities on marine and coastal conservation happening across the Union…