Active Volcanoes. Vast Deserts. Underwater Caves. On this International Geodiversity Day (6 October), IUCN puts the spotlight on just a few of the remarkable examples of geodiversity on Earth. Geodiversity refers to the variety of geological and physical elements of nature, such as minerals,…
As the IUCN Regional Conservation Forum for Europe, North and Central Asia comes to a close, Members and experts look forward to the IUCN World Conservation Congress in 2025 and shaping ambitious conservation progress in the coming years.
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 Center…
Over the course of three days, IUCN Members, Commission experts and IUCN Secretariat from two Statutory Regions—West Europe, and East Europe, North and Central Asia—gathered at the…
IUCN and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) have released updated guidelines for the surveillance of diseases, pathogens, and toxic agents in free-ranging wildlife. These guidelines are designed…
IUCN Pakistan organised the Astola Island Marine Protected Area (AIMPA) Management Plan Validation Workshop in Karachi, representing a pivotal moment for the country's marine conservation initiatives. The workshop convened stakeholders to review, validate, and finalise the management plan for…
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) for Canada opened at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa yesterday. The event, held with the theme Uniting Conservation Actions - Canada and Global, occurs every four years, and serves…
Bruges, Belgium, 30 September 2024 – The IUCN Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) for Europe, North, and Central Asia opened today in Bruges, Belgium. The event brings together over 400 participants, including representatives from governments, NGOs and the private sector, as well as experts…