Story | 07 Jun, 2021
The state of Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ lands and territories
A new report compiled by conservation experts and organizations, in consultation with Indigenous Peoples and their representatives, highlights the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting nature and biodiversity globally. The…
Story | 07 Jun, 2021
Ocean Acidification: The what, where, how, why and what next on this major ocean issue
In the last 200 years, the ocean has taken up around 30% of all CO2 emissions and this absorption has altered the production of calcium carbonate in oceanic waters, causing the phenomenon known as Ocean Acidification (OA). Our new web story provides a high-level look at all impacts of this…
DG Statement | 05 Jun, 2021
IUCN Director General's Statement for World Environment Day
Now is the time to rebuild what we have lost. The restoration of our scarred land and seascapes intrinsically connects us to a chance at a healthier future and sets the stage for a nature-based recovery. Today, the symbolic launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration ignites us to action.…
Story | 04 Jun, 2021
Teaming up for technical assistance on forest landscape restoration
On the eve of the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a new demand-responsive technical facility to help countries accelerate forest landscape restoration is on the horizon. IUCN, WRI and WWF are partnering on a fresh approach to help…
Story | 04 Jun, 2021
IUCN staff from across world show support for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
Blog | 03 Jun, 2021
Climate Change is Not Gender Neutral
Harnessing data to empower women and girls as change agents
Story | 03 Jun, 2021
Protected areas: Sometimes strict is necessary
Europe, the most fragmented continent in the world, must preserve what is left of our ecosystems by protecting 30% of the EU’s land and sea by 2030 with 10% under strict protection.
Story | 01 Jun, 2021
“Voices for Peace and Conservation”, a new podcast series
Environmental degradation, biodiversity loss and climate change affect us all, and are already making our societies more likely to experience conflict, violence and hardship. Yet efforts to address environmental challenges, conserve biodiversity and respond to the challenges of the…
Story | 01 Jun, 2021
Vital Sites : Privately Protected Areas on the Move
2 June 2021 3.00-4,30 PM CET
Session one of a three-part series.
Story | 31 May, 2021
31 May - 4 June 2021
Today's webinar : Climate Change and the Law: Dynamics between Legislation and Litigation