IUCN Statement | 21 Dec, 2023
IUCN joins non-state actors calling for action to transform food systems
For the first time since the Rio Declaration in 1992, world leaders at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates recognised and promised to tackle the huge interdependency and responsibility that agriculture and food systems have in climate change, biodiversity loss, and conflict…
Story | 21 Dec, 2023
IUCN Asia wraps up 2023 stakeholder engagement with International Partners Day
As a culmination of its stakeholder engagement activities for the year, the IUCN Asia Regional Office welcomed distinguished guests from diplomatic missions and international organisations based in Bangkok, as well as the Government of Thailand, for an informal reception in the garden located…
File | 2023
Measuring the effectiveness of environmental law through legal indicators and quality analyses
Efforts to assess the effectiveness of environmental law through legal indicators are indispensable at a time when environmental law and its effective implementation and enforcement are crucial in the global transformation towards a sustainable society. Environmental law requires tools which…
Blog | 19 Dec, 2023
Roots of territorial sustainability of the Peoples of Mexico: Indigenous Peoples, Gender and Youth.
The IUCN Mexican Forum "Roots of territorial sustainability of the peoples of Mexico" has been an invaluable space for exchange, since it allowed bringing together Indigenous leaders, experts, professionals, and people committed to the advancement of sustainable practices in the Mexican…
News | 19 Dec, 2023
Wrapping up 2023: Message from the CEESP Chair and Deputy Chair
As 2023 draws to a close, we proudly present the CEESP Midterm report, highlighting our collective progress since the IUCN Congress. This period has seen significant growth and transformative initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to reshaping conservation across our focus areas. As stewards of…
Blog | 19 Dec, 2023
Here’s to the GBF’s first trip around the sun
As we bid farewell to 2023, we find ourselves marking the first anniversary of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Amidst the achievements since its adoption, it seems clear that the year ahead will need accelerated action towards implementation. Let's embark on 2024 with…
News | 19 Dec, 2023
IUCN Launches Ambitious Act30 Initiative for Inclusive Conservation in the Mediterranean at COP23
Portorož, Slovenia, December 7, 2023 - The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation proudly introduced the Act30 initiative in the Mediterranean during the recent meeting of the parties of the Barcelona Convention (COP23) in Slovenia. The Act30 initiative aims to spearhead inclusive…
Blog | 19 Dec, 2023
Why should we protect and recognise natural areas?
Protected and conserved areas are much more than simple green spaces. They are true jewels of nature, which harbour an incomparable biological and cultural richness. They are home to thousands of species, many of them unique and threatened. They are the livelihood of millions of people, who…
News | 18 Dec, 2023
Deep Dive into the Natural Resource Governance Framework Working Group
Conceived in 2013, the Natural Resource Governance Framework (NRGF) Working Group is an IUCN initiative created to provide a robust, inclusive, and credible approach to assessing and strengthening natural resource governance, at multiple levels and in diverse contexts. Explore the work being…
News | 18 Dec, 2023
5-Dimensional Sustainability Assessment Framework (5DSAF)
A new tool is being piloted by IUCN Sustainable Use and Livelihoods (SULi), IIED, and other partners to bring a more rounded approach to assessing sustainability concerning the use of wild species. The tool expands sustainability's conventional ecological, economic, and social dimensions –…