Story | 22 Apr, 2024
G. Carleton Ray, ocean pioneer and inspiration, (1928–2023)
Carleton was decades ahead of the times. Today we pursue his concepts repackaged in different terminology.
"We must avoid the careless and tragic exploitation of the sea which we have not avoided in the case of the land...Some of the richest areas should be set aside...The…
News | 22 Apr, 2024
Against the backdrop of the ongoing fourth global coral bleaching event, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Arizona State University (ASU),…
Webinar
Status and Policy of Species Conservation and Recovery in the United States
A Horizons Dialogue Series event, hosted by the IUCN North America Regional Office and the IUCN US National Committee.
Blog | 02 Apr, 2024
Assessing the state of freshwater biodiversity monitoring: A global perspective
Freshwater ecosystems play a vital role in sustaining biodiversity and supporting human livelihoods. They are also under immense pressure: the rate of species loss in freshwater ecosystems is greater than that observed in terrestrial and marine systems. Critically, several major international…
IUCN Statement | 08 Mar, 2024
IUCN President and Director General’s Statement on International Women’s Day
Achieving gender equality and empowering women in environmental action are crucial for meeting our objectives in sustainable development, global climate efforts and biodiversity conservation. Despite this, women remain significantly disadvantaged in terms of rights, access to, and ownership over…
Story | 04 Mar, 2024
C3 Fiji Kiwa Initiative Project empowers women in mangrove forests for better livelihoods
The Community Centred Conservation (C3) Fiji Kiwa Initiative recognises that women are often overlooked and excluded in mainstream development projects. In their rural project locations across Northern Vanua Levu, the organisation sees the distinct roles played by both men and women in…
Story | 22 Feb, 2024
Skill-building trainings promote disaster readiness and forest protection
Facing severe problems due to climate change and losing flora and fauna diversity, the Samoa Conservation Society (SCS) is working towards minimising the impacts using Nature-based Solutions (NbS).
Story | 22 Feb, 2024
Embarking on a mission to adapt to climate change, the Samoa Conservation Society (SCS) unveiled its planned activities for the Nature-based financing for protected areas in Samoa – O Le Pupu Pu'e National Park Kiwa Initiative project.
Story | 16 Feb, 2024
IUCN's North America Regional Director represents the voice of the Union on the Steering Committee of the America the Beautiful for All Coalition.
Story | 02 Feb, 2024
In a significant stride toward sustainable blue carbon restoration, the Blue Carbon Accelerator Fund (BCAF) has unveiled the four winners of its latest Readiness call for project proposals. These exceptional projects stood out for their innovative approaches to differing challenges in the…