The concept of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) is gaining momentum around the world and NbS are increasingly accepted and implemented to address societal challenges. IUCN estimates that they can provide over a third of the world's climate mitigation needs while benefiting people and nature.
From 10 to 16 December 2024, an IUCN delegation participated in the 11th Plenary session of the Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-11), In Windhoek, Namibia.
In 2023, every 10 minutes, a woman was killed by partners or family members.
We are observing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which links the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
We invite you to an engaging webinar introducing the One Health approach and its role in addressing the interconnected health of humans, animals, and ecosystems in Central Asia.
From 11 to 22 November 2024, IUCN will participate in the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The IUCN Academy is pleased to announce an upcoming series of webinars that will explore crucial topics at the intersection of nature and sustainability.
A targeted delegation of experts, led by Director General Grethel Aguilar, represented IUCN at the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2 to 13 December 2024.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Red List of Threatened Species - the world’s most comprehensive source of information on the conservation status of animal, fungus and plant species – at CBD COP16 in Colombia.
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5), is scheduled to take place from 25 November to 1 December 2024 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention…
The IUCN Academy introduces the Professional Certificate on Measuring and Monitoring Urban Nature, an advanced course tailored for professionals across various sectors designed to equip participants with the critical skills and knowledge needed to lead urban conservation efforts and…