To achieve the targets outlined in the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), which was adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD's) 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in 2022, global biodiversity initiatives should prioritise the conservation, restoration, and sustainable…
The International Model Forest Network is the world’s largest network dedicated to sustainable landscape governance. The IMFN covers 60+ Model Forests in 35 countries covering 73+ million hectares. IUCN is working with IMFN to promote community-first forest and landscape restoration practices…
There is a close relationship between our health and that of animals, plants, and the environment. Forests have been proven to provide significant benefits to human health. One Health has been developed to acknowledge these interdependencies and promote an integrated approach that balances and…
Brief for the UNFCCC SB60 Expert Dialogue on Mountains and Climate Change. This brief aims to contribute to the Expert Dialogue on Mountains and Climate Change Dialogue during SB60 and advocates for using Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in global adaptation efforts aligned with the goals and…
Briefing and input to the UNFCCC SB60 & the Expert Dialogue on children and climate change. Nature-based Education and…
The triple planetary crisis has halted, slowed or reversed the progress of sustainable development. IUCN has drawn particular attention to the interlinked crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution in recent years.
The second edition of the 2023/2024 TRI newsletter has been published.
We made significant progress and rounded up 2023 with an amazing impact. We have also kickstarted 2024 with improved indices and benchmarks for Forest Landscape Restoration in countries of…
An Introduction to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction
The "Zero Draft" text of the international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment is summarised here in English, French, and Portuguese.
Briefing 10 of 10 covers Free Trade Agreement Convergence and the Plastic Pollution Treaty