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The intersection of agriculture and biodiversity presents both challenges and opportunities. A recent event organised by the IUCN European Regional Office saw the launch of two new reports on sustainable agriculture and provided a platform to discuss pathways for a sustainable future. With…

Brussels, Belgium, 4 December 2024 – At a pivotal moment for global food systems, two new reports from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) highlight the vital role of Nature-based Solutions and biodiversity in agriculture, underscoring the need for…

IUCN Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar delivered IUCN's statement to the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) which takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2 to 13 December 2024.Read the full…

As the last of the Rio Conventions to meet in late 2024, UNCCD COP16 takes place against the backdrop of an interlinked climate, biodiversity and land degradation crisis, with progress against societal goals deeply insufficient. There is a collective need to scale-up our actions and investments…

Cali, 31 October 2024 — A new discussion paper launched by the global ENACT Partnership at United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) outlines three policy…

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Nature-based Solutions (NbS) involve working with nature to address societal challenges and provide benefits for people and biodiversity.

Between June 26-28, 2024, I had the honor of attending the IUCN African Conservation Forum for the first time as the Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (…