Information brief
Contributing to Climate Action through Restoration
Land-use change and degradation have reduced the potential for natural carbon sequestration and adversely affected ecosystem resilience. Restoration can play a major role in enhancing the capacity of ecosystems to sequester carbon by removing degradation and assisting in the recovery of…
Information brief | 2023
Climate Mitigation and Biodiversity Conservation
A significant proportion of carbon mitigation projects implemented through market mechanisms (e.g., trading and offset) have a focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, forestry, transport, and industry sectors. At the same time, new natural climate solutions including ecosystem-based carbon…
Story | 29 Nov, 2023
The conference took place between 22 and 23 November 2023 in Monaco and highlighted the important role of robust, transparent, and inclusive forest governance.
Information brief | 2023
Nature-based Education for Planetary Health
As stated in the IUCN’s Position Paper UNFCCC COP28, IUCN encourages all stakeholders, including within the private sector and civil society, to do their utmost to effectively and ambitiously address the interlinked climate and biodiversity crises, and to support an equitable and just energy…
Crossroads blog | 28 Nov, 2023
We must unite our efforts to fight climate change and biodiversity loss
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the most important challenges and risks for human societies. But as the chairs of IUCN's seven expert Commissions write, the window of opportunity to address them is closing rapidly.
Crossroads blog | 30 Nov, 2023
Understanding power and politics for better conservation outcomes
Good intentions alone aren't enough. As WWF's Micol Martini writes, by understanding and engaging in power dynamics, conservationists can be more effective—and avoid unintended and sometimes harmful consequences of their work.
Story | 28 Nov, 2023
IUCN develops three Action Plans for threatened pollinator groups in Europe
In May 2023, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in collaboration with the IUCN Species Survival Commission, the Invertebrate Conservation Committee, the Hoverfly Specialist Group, and Buglife, finalised three Action Plans outlining conservation needs and priorities for…