News | 27 Jun, 2023
The IUCN community is deeply saddened by the death of Geoffrey Howard, treasured IUCN colleague from 1991 to 2016, and wishes to pay tribute to his many contributions to the Union and to the cause of conservation.
Story | 27 Jun, 2023
An ancient rainforest in West Africa to connecting people with conservation and restoration
The Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) celebrates 31-years of work developed by Tommy Garnett, CEC Regional Vice Chair for West and Central Africa, in his role as Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA), which is working to inspire people to…
Story | 27 Jun, 2023
The Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) celebrates the work of Dr. Biswajit De, CEC Member, in his role as Founder President of WildRoots - An organization guided by the vision of creating a sustainable model, its means and a platform to promote collaborative synergies between Urban…
Press release | 27 Jun, 2023
A new programme, financed through the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and jointly implemented by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), will help maintain and restore the integrity of Asia’s Indo-…
Blog | 26 Jun, 2023
Tourism development in Viet Nam: Boom and Bust?
Viet Nam, with its picturesque landscapes and vibrant culture, has emerged as a popular tourist destination in recent years. Between 2015 and 2019, the number of international tourists visiting Viet Nam surged from 7.9 million to 18 million a year1. However, the rapid pace of development at some…
News | 26 Jun, 2023
Who is assigned to protect Antarctic ecosystems and their famous fauna? Latest news
The body responsible for the protection of Antarctica’s precious life, The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), has just completed a special meeting in Santiago, Chile. IUCN participated as an observer promoting independent science and urging delegates…