Grey literature | 2024
Synthetic biology in relation to nature conservation
In 2021, IUCN Members adopted IUCN Resolution 123, mandating the "development of an IUCN policy on synthetic biology in relation to nature conservation". This briefing document has been prepared to support the policy development process and to complement the guidance on the inclusive and…
Information brief | 2024
Guidance to Advance Other Effective Area Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) in Asia
The “Guidance to Advance Other Effective Area Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) in Asia” builds on the recommendations from the Status of OECMs in Asia report (…
Grey literature | 2024
This publication releases new IUCN data on the number of women leading environmental ministries, compared with previous data. It also reviews the case, highlighting select data, on why gender equality and women’s empowerment are essential for global goals on achieving an inclusive and…
Grey literature | 2023
IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic, and Social Policy 2023 Midterm Report
With great honor, we present the CEESP Midterm report as we navigate through the quadrennium following the IUCN Congress. This period has marked significant growth and transformative endeavors, as we steadfastly pursue the reimagining of conservation across all our work areas. We reflect on how…
Grey literature | 2024
The Fundão disaster in 2015 was one of the biggest environmental disasters in Brazil’s history. The collapse of the dam near the city of Mariana released around 39 million m3 of tailings, which travelled 670 km to reach the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, the tailings resulted in 19 deaths,…
Information brief | 2024
The IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solution (NbS) is adaptable to the local, regional and national social and ecological contexts, and focuses on achieving the major environmental, social, and economic goals in an integrated manner. These goals were articulated in the United Nations…