International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)Opinion

IUCN and the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) condemn attack at Upemba National Park

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) condemn, in ...
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New RISE Challenge grantees and guidance launched to address gender-based violence and environment linkages – International Women’s Day 2026

On International Women’s Day, three projects working to mitigate gender-based violence in the context of environmental conservation and climate action have been awarded grants from the Resilient, ...
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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)Opinion

IUCN President and Director General Statement on International Women’s Day 2026

Ahead of International Women’s Day, IUCN reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls as a matter of justice, dignity and human rights.
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Addressing the released Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy, an opportunity to align circular economy and biodiversity goals.

The European Commission released its Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy in November 2025, building from the previous 2012 Bioeconomy Strategy and its following reviews ...
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Global report identifies critical habitats for migratory sharks and rays

A report released today by the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Shark Specialist Group, with support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Climate Action and ...
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IUCN Statement on the passing of Kristina Maria Gjerde

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) mourns the passing of Kristina Maria Gjerde, a towering figure in international ocean governance and a cherished colleague whose impact on the ...
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California and Massachusetts announce intention to join IUCN at World Conservation Congress

Abu Dhabi – 12 October 2025 – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) welcomes the announcement that California and Massachusetts intend to join the Union at the 2025 World ...
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Comprehensive update to the world’s biodiversity hotspots project begins

An international consortium today announced a major update to the world's biodiversity hotspots, funded by the Hempel Foundation. The two-year initiative aims to generate detailed scientific data to ...
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Mounting risks threaten survival of wild European pollinators – IUCN Red List

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 11 October 2025 (IUCN) – Nearly 100 additional wild bee species in Europe have been classified as threatened in a new assessment for the IUCN Red List of Threatened ...
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IUCN launches new RHINO approach (Rapid High-Integrity Nature-positive Outcomes) in global charge to deliver critical nature action

Today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, IUCN has launched RHINO (Rapid High-Integrity Nature-positive Outcomes), a new approach guiding organisations on what to do, where to ...
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High Seas Treaty achieves milestone of 60 ratifications, paving the way for ocean protection

Formally known as 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 ...
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Lack of data and reporting gaps hamper global efforts to protect pangolins

Gland, Switzerland, 27 August 2025 – All eight recognised pangolin species remain at high risk of extinction due to overexploitation and habitat loss, but the absence of updated population estimates ...