Story | 19 Sep, 2019
Oceania region convenes regional conservation forum
Held every four years, IUCN convened its Regional Conservation Forum for the Oceania region in Suva, Fiji from 29th July to 3rd August as a lead up to the 2020 IUCN World Conservation Congress.
Story | 12 Sep, 2019
Nature-based Solutions emphasised at Asia-Pacific Climate Week
On 5 September 2019, IUCN Asia led a thematic dialogue on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for ocean ecosystems and water resources during the Asia-Pacific Climate Week.
Story | 26 Jul, 2019
2nd World Environmental Law Congress Call for Abstracts
The IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) will host the 2nd World Environmental Law Congress at the Supreme Court of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 23-27 March 2020.
This call is now closed
Story | 25 Jul, 2019
Celebrating Mangroves – the super ecosystem of the tropics
By Raphaelle Flint, Marine Programme Officer, IUCN Global Marine & Polar Programme
On the occasion of World Mangrove Day, let’s hear it for mangroves the super ecosystem of tropical and subtropical latitudes!
Press release | 18 Jul, 2019
Unsustainable fishing and hunting for bushmeat driving iconic species to extinction – IUCN Red List
Gland, Switzerland, 18 July 2019 (IUCN) – Overfishing has pushed two families of rays to the brink of extinction, while hunting for bushmeat and habitat loss have led to the decline of seven primate species, according to the latest update of The IUCN Red List of…
Story | 17 Jul, 2019
Nature: the forgotten solution to climate change
By Luc Bas, European Regional Director and Chantal Van Ham, EU Programme Manager Nature Based Solutions
Story | 03 Jul, 2019
IUCN representatives and members from East and West Europe, North and Central Asia were brought together during three days of dialogue at the IUCN Regional Conservation Forum in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. More than 320 participants discussed Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework and the pressing…
Story | 29 Jun, 2019
WCEL Introduces the Peace, Security and Conflict Specialist Group
WCEL is pleased to announce the Environment and Armed Conflict Specialist Group has been renamed as the Peace, Security and Conflict Specialist Group. The Specialist Group will be chaired by Professor Karen Hulme, expert in environmental protection in times of crises, such as conflict, post-…
Story | 22 Jun, 2019
Swedish Crown Princess visits Viet Nam, country struggling with plastic pollution
Sweden’s relationship with Viet Nam goes back 50 years. Viet Nam is one of the top five countries with mismanaged waste ending up in the ocean, so it is not surprising that Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria is especially concerned about plastic…
Press release | 13 Jun, 2019
One-year countdown to world’s leading biodiversity event begins
“Biodiversity is now on the international agenda to the same degree as the fight against climate change. It is essential to create an international dynamic in favour of biodiversity, with increased awareness and the involvement of the general public. By hosting and co-organising this World…