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).
News | 29 Sep, 2023
Nature-based Solutions Asian Hub launches to accelerate uptake in the region
Yancheng, China, 25 September 2023: the first meeting of the NbS Asian Hub was convened during the World Costal Forum in Yancheng, China, marking the official launch of the Hub as a collaboration mechanism between IUCN and China’s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).
News | 29 Sep, 2023
In memoriam: M.S. Swaminathan (1925-2023)
IUCN mourns the passing of Dr Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, the renowned Indian agricultural scientist who served as President of IUCN from 1984 to 1990. He was 98 years old.
Grey literature | 2023
The Global Species Action Plan (GSAP) is a critical initiative developed to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), to address the increasing biodiversity loss worldwide. The GSAP outlines strategic interventions and actions to conserve and…