International Union for Conservation of Nature21 小时
IUCN's Highest Governing Body Convenes for the First Time in Latin America, in Guatemala
The 112th IUCN Council Meeting takes place in the historic colonial city of La Antigua Guatemala, from 28 to 30 January 2025.
International Union for Conservation of Nature8 小时
Upcoming meetings
The 112th Council meeting, 28-30 January 2025 in Antigua, Guatemala The 113th Council meeting, 7-9 May 2025 at IUCN Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature2 年
Patrons of Nature
Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard Dona Bertarelli and Yann Guichard share a deep connection with the ocean, and as a couple, are keen sailors. Their family philanthropy is inspired by their desire to ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature2 年
IUCN WCPA Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures Specialist Group
The OECMs Specialist Group promotes inclusive and effective conservation by providing guidance on identifying, recognising, supporting and reporting ‘other effective area-based conservation measures’ ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature5 个月
Marine protected areas and climate change
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) – areas of the ocean set aside for long-term conservation aims – are the only mainstream conservation-focussed, area-based measure to increase the quality and extent of ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature2 年
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International Union for Conservation of Nature4 年
SSC Leadership
SSC is governed by a Steering Committee, which is headed by the Commission Chair. The Steering Committee represents a balance of regional and thematic perspectives and provides overall direction to ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature6 天
IUCN and Holcim release report on Catalysing Biodiversity on Buildings
The new report proposes a technical framework and recommendations for cities to integrate nature into their building regulations and urban planning policies. This is part of an ongoing work for nature ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature1 年
Deforestation and forest degradation
Deforestation and forest degradation are the biggest threats to forests worldwide. Deforestation occurs when forests are converted to non-forest uses, such as agriculture and road construction. Forest ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature1 年
The End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) Partnership
EPPIC is a public-private partnership hosted by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with partners the Aspen Institute (USA), The Ocean Foundation (USA), and Searious Business ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature3 个月
Drylands and climate change
Drylands are ecosystems, such as rangelands, grasslands and woodlands, which occupy over 40% of the terrestrial surface, and are characterised by high temporal and spatial rainfall variability.
International Union for Conservation of Nature10 个月
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