Commission statement | 2023
The purpose of the IUCN SSC Position Statement on the role of Botanic Gardens, Zoos and Aquariums is threefold:
to outline SSC’s position on the roles played by these institutions in the conservation of species and their genetic diversity, to urge all these institutions to achieve their…Annual reports | 2023
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Asia is proud to present its Asia Highlights 2022, a comprehensive overview of its endeavours in the preceding year towards a just world that values and conserves nature. Through our portfolio of 130+ projects and activities we influenced…
Story | 09 Oct, 2023
In the last three years, Kenya has been faced with drought, which has become increasingly regular to the extent that the president declared a national disaster in September 2021. The most affected regions in the country are the arid and semi-arid (ASAL) regions where the TRI project is…
Commission statement | 2023
IUCN Commission Statement on shark control programs and shark culls
The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) is aware that lethal approaches to reducing the risk of human-shark interactions are increasingly being adopted around the world. Several governments either have active shark control programs (i.e., bather protection programs) or frequently implement…
Story | 05 Oct, 2023
The Restoration Initiative - Sao Tome and Principe story
Expanding businesses and boosting incomes through bankable projects in Sao Tome and Principe
News | 03 Oct, 2023
Pathways to a meaningful engagement: discover, communicate, leverage
An online showcase of knowledge and communication products
Story | 02 Oct, 2023
WCEL delivered IUCN's oral statements during ITLOS hearing on case No. 31
The oral statements were delivered by IUCN WCEL Chair, Dr Christina Voigt; IUCN WCEL Ocean Law SG Chair, Dr Cymie Payne; and Dr Tara Davenport.
Page | 02 Oct, 2023
Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) offer a key avenue for governments and non-state actors to achieve 30x30, through recognising sites and territories with effective and equitable conservation outcomes.
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As a leading provider of biodiversity knowledge, tools and standards that help conservation planning, IUCN participated in the CBD meetings in Nairobi, continuing with its engagement with the CBD process to advance the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Position paper | 2023
IUCN Position Paper for CBD SBSTTA25
IUCN presents views and recommendations for different SBSTTA25 agenda items. Overall, it is imperative to finalize the outstanding items from COP15 to support Parties and relevant stakeholders in the immediate implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).