Robuta

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is pleased to announce the opening of a call for proposals under its European Invasive Alien Species...

Held every four years, the IUCN Congress is the world's largest conservation event. It brings together leaders from government, civil society, indigenous...

This report analyses the current state of knowledge regarding the role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in climate change mitigation. It shows that in order to...

Mar 21, 2023

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 15 October 2025 During the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, IUCN ROWA demonstrated regional excellence through its...

This Knowledge Dialogue, held at the Permanent Mission of Germany, focused on global negotiations addressing “crimes affecting the environment.” This event...

UNEA represents a key moment for governments, international organisations, civil society, businesses, women and youth to gather and discuss the world’s most...

In 2022, the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) created the Plastic Pollution Task Force to provide insights and support to the Treaty...

From seaweed value addition to mangrove restoration and beekeeping, coastal communities in Pemba are strengthening livelihoods while protecting marine...

22 May 2024, Nairobi - An important component of the Global Species Action Plan (GSAP), the Species Conservation Knowledge, Information, Learning, Leverage and...

IUCN is advocating for Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework that results in a complete change to the current way of living – transformative change....

Nov 6, 2020

From 3 to 8 February 2026, an IUCN delegation will participate in the 12th Plenary session of the Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and...

The first of this year’s IUCN Regional Conservation Fora took place in Mexico in April. Eight more are coming soon. Sign up and enjoy the opportunity to...

Education was a central theme at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighting its critical role in equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to...

“The Mediterranean city model, characterized by the population density, the compactness of the building, the complexity of urban uses and functions, and the...

A Regenerative Blue Economy is an economic model that combines rigorous and effective regeneration and protection of the ocean and marine and coastal...

Collaboration is essential for conservation to succeed with maximum benefit for people and planet. IUCN focuses on getting diverse perspectives and expertise...

Nov 20, 2025 - Microbial life underpins every ecosystem, yet remains overlooked in conservation. Explore the full IUCN MCSG editorial now published in FEMS Microbiology...

Held every four years, the IUCN Congress is the world's largest conservation event. It brings together leaders from government, civil society, indigenous...

On a crisp winter morning in Brest, France, African island innovation stood proudly on the global stage. What began months ago as a bold idea within the...

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 showcased strong Mediterranean engagement, with Members influencing global policy and leadership. North African...

In memoriam: Kristina Gjerde, IUCN High Seas Adviser, Mother of the High Seas' and Defender of the deep ocean The International Union for Conservation of...

The planetary crisis that came with the extraction and burning of fossil fuels has demanded a radical shift; a transition towards renewable forms of energy...

Use key words to find the contribution you are looking for by name

Jun 10, 2022

On Saturday 17 January, the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) will enter...

Oct 21, 2025 - The Rights of Nature framework will be at the center of critical motions at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi.

Fortescue has entered into a strategic three-year collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to develop a comprehensive...

In the wake of this year's Africa Regional Conservation Forum hosted by IUCN, African businessman and environmentalist Humphrey Kariuki writes that the...

Gland, Switzerland, 14 November 2018 (IUCN) – Conservation action has brought renewed hope for the Fin Whale and the Mountain Gorilla, according to today’s...

The Contributions for Nature platform allows IUCN Members to document where they are undertaking (or planning to undertake) conservation and restoration...

Durante el IV Simposio Internacional de Aguas Transfronterizas en América Latina y el Caribe, la UICN, a través de su proyecto BRIDGE, dio a conocer su...

In 2025, CEESP supported the launch of a new Guidebook for Assessing and Improving Social Equity in Marine Conservation at the 2025 IUCN World Conservation...

Good intentions alone aren't enough. As WWF's Micol Martini writes, by understanding and engaging in power dynamics, conservationists can be more...

Nov 6, 2020

Kigali, Rwanda, 23 July 2022 – The inaugural IUCN Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) closed today with the adoption of the Kigali Call to Action by more...

CICG Geneva, October 11 to 13.

The IUCN European Regional Office is working across Europe to transform food and agricultural systems so they can nourish people, sustain livelihoods and...

The City of Paris is becoming greener and more biodiverse for the benefit of people and nature. Christophe Najdovski, Deputy Mayor in charge of urban...

In the face of growing climate change–related threats and other increasing pressures from human activities, the regional Wise Use of Caribbean Wetlands project...

From 16-19 February, IUCN will join Parties to the CBD in Rome, where the sixth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation to the Convention on...

Action is urgently needed to unlock the potential of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) to advance the conservation...

Iain Douglas-Hamilton was to African elephants what Jane Goodall was to chimpanzees. If elephants were to speak a tongue that we, the thinking ape, could...

Oct 14, 2025

The Contributions for Nature platform allows IUCN Members to document where they are undertaking (or planning to undertake) conservation and restoration...

Sixteenth session of the IRENA Assembly

Whether you are a conservation specialist, potential donor or partner or are interested in learning about conservation or how to become part of the IUCN team,...

The two organisations have entered a three-year collaboration to enhance Solvay’s biodiversity roadmap, leveraging IUCN’s advanced tools and best practices...

The SADC TFCA Financing Facility (TFCA FF) is a regional fund established to provide sustainable funding for conservation and management actions in...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Veracel Celulose (Veracel) have entered into a strategic two-year collaboration to develop a...

Mar 1, 2022 - Vital Sites: The Journey to Marseille highlights stories, expert opinions, and case studies on the importance of protected and conserved areas, from around the...

IUCN harnesses the knowledge, resources and reach of over 1,400 Member organisations. These include States and government agencies at the national and...

This Technical Note summarizes published research urging a pandemic economic recovery which places protected and conserved areas at the centre of this...

Baku, Azerbaijan, 13 November 2024 (IUCN) – Forty-four per cent of reef-building coral species globally are at risk of extinction, the IUCN Red List of...

Esta es una guía educativa de la Asociación Amigos de los Arrecifes de Tela (AMATELA), para su proyecto de educación marina “Tela: Un Jardín de...

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 October 2025 (IUCN) – Armenia has officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a State Member, with the...