Story | 05 Jul, 2023
IUCN and Can Tho University’s DRAGON Institute Sign MoU
On 7 June 2023, IUCN and the Research Institute for Climate Change (DRAGON-Mekong Institute) at Can Tho University (CTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on addressing the impacts of climate change in the Mekong Delta.
Story | 05 Jul, 2023
A watershed moment: reintroducing 30,000 juveniles of endangered Redfin labeo in Sri Lanka
On the occasion of International Biodiversity Day on 22 May 2023, IUCN Sri Lanka Office co-organised an event with the Ministry of Environment (MoE) to release an initial stock of 3,200 out of 30,000 captive-bred juveniles of Redfin labeo back into their native habitats. The release took place…
Story | 04 Jul, 2023
Dr. Thomas Brooks is Chief Scientist at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). During his visit to the IUCN Regional Office for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (ORMACC), we talked with Dr. Brooks about the relation between science and conservation, and the…
IUCN Statement | 04 Jul, 2023
IUCN statement on the EU Nature Restoration Law
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is deeply concerned about recent developments in relation to the EU Nature Restoration Law. IUCN firmly supports the adoption…
Story | 04 Jul, 2023
Kick-off workshop on lotus silk value chains to expand flood storage in the Mekong Delta
Lotus plants are found throughout Vietnam with their distribution concentrated in the muddy water of lakes and ponds of the Mekong Delta. Lotus parts such as seeds, leaves, buds, and roots have proven economic value for medicinal herbs, cosmetics, and daily food. But the largest part of the…
Story | 03 Jul, 2023
BIOPAMA and BEST 2.0+ grantees share knowledge for conservation practice
More than fifty-five grantees from the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific regions, and the European Overseas Countries and Territories, gathered in Nairobi, Kenya from the 2-6th May 2023 as part of a knowledge sharing and capitalisation experience organised by IUCN.
Story | 03 Jul, 2023
Open Call for Nominations for the IUCN Green List Panel until the 7 July 2023 23:59 CET
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Blog | 03 Jul, 2023
Local Stories For Global Change: Storytelling for 30x30
Right now in the global conservation community, everyone is talking about "30x30". This refers to a new global movement that calls for the conservation of 30% of the earth's land and water by 2030 in fair and effective ways. But how can this ambitious target be achieved? IUCN and Esri have…
Story | 30 Jun, 2023
Conservation and anti-poaching initiatives in Africa have often overlooked the invaluable perspectives and involvement of local communities living in important conservation landscapes. Learn how the…