Story | 03 Sep, 2016
Take a nature-based solutions journey at IUCN World Conservation Congress
Nature-based Solutions are actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems, which address societal challenges (e.g. climate change, food and water security or natural disasters) effectively and adaptively, while simultaneously providing human well-being and…
Press release | 03 Sep, 2016
Top conservation players unite to map, monitor and conserve vital places for life on earth
Hawaii, 3 September 2016: Today, 11 of the world’s leading conservation organisations announced an ambitious new partnership to identify, map, monitor and conserve Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) – places that include vital habitats for threatened species – with more than US$15 million committed…
Press release | 03 Sep, 2016
The critically endangered western gray whale population that feeds in Russia’s Far East waters is slowly showing signs of recovery, but their numbers and range are still at risk from industry activity in the region, according to a new report released today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress…
Story | 03 Sep, 2016
The IUCN CEESP/SSC Sustainable Use and Livelihoods Specialist Group (IUCN SULi), IUCN Viet Nam, the IUCN Indo-Burma Group, the International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED) and TRAFFIC, are holding a regional workshop for Southeast Asia with a focus on the Lower Mekong Region to…
Story | 03 Sep, 2016
Scientists determine what delivers success for wildlife in Protected Areas
An international study published in the journal Nature Communications found that on average protected areas around the world successfully safeguard wildlife, most notably in wealthier, more developed countries.
Story | 03 Sep, 2016
Building conservation and peace in Myanmar
“All ethnic peoples have the same political aspirations – peace, self-determination and environmental sustainability” - Paul Sein Twa, Karen leader from Myanmar
Story | 03 Sep, 2016
Hawaii: Moving Forward Together
The community E Alu Pū Global Gathering (28-31 August 2016), hosted by the E Alu Pū network and convened by Kua’ Āina Ulu ‘Auamo (KUA), started on 28 August in a campsite at the Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center in Hale’iwa on Oahu. E Alu Pu means “Move Forward Together”, and is a network of…
Press release | 03 Sep, 2016
The World Now Protects 15% of Its Land, but Crucial Biodiversity Zones Left Out
Close to 15% of the Earth's land and 10% of its territorial waters are covered by national parks and other protected areas; coverage of marine protected areas increased by almost 300% in the last decade; and eight in 10 key biodiversity areas worldwide lack complete protection.
Press release | 03 Sep, 2016
New coalition launches to scale private conservation investment at IUCN World Conservation Congress
Financial industry, international organisations, and academic sector join forces to initiate new coalition to create investment opportunities and tools to help bring conservation projects to the marketplace
Press release | 03 Sep, 2016
Turn down the volume: New IUCN guide helps navigate seismic survey impacts on marine species
Honolulu, Hawai’i, 2 September (IUCN) – A guide launched today by IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, outlines best practices to ensure environmentally responsible seismic surveys and other forms of undersea mapping, with the aim of minimizing negative impacts of loud…