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From priorities to actions at the IUCN Congress

Early October in Abu Dhabi, more than 10,000 participants hailing from over 140 countries converged at the IUCN World ...
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IUCN Members adopt landmark motions at World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi

From phasing out fossil fuels to recognising Indigenous languages as a foundation for conservation, Members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have adopted a series of ...
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IUCN at UN Climate Change Conference COP30

From 10 to 21 November 2025, IUCN will participate in the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations ...
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On World Lemur Day: Reflecting on progress and the path ahead for SOS Lemurs

Today, on World Lemur Day, we celebrate one of Earth’s most extraordinary lineages, the lemurs of Madagascar, and the dedicated conservationists working to ensure their survival. These primates, ...
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IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas

The IUCN Green List is a global campaign for successful nature conservation. At its heart is the Green List Sustainability Standard that provides a global benchmark for how to meet the environmental ...
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IUCN SSC Bird Red List Authority

The BirdLife Partnership strives to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources. The role of the group exists to ...
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Unite for Nature : IUCN Members' Magazine

Named in recognition of the need to work together to create a just world that values and conserves nature. Throughout the pages, Unite for Nature shows you past successes, current activities and ...
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IUCN WCPA Awards

IUCN WCPA Awards Ceremony at the World Conservation Congress ...
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WCPA Publications

Our vision is to support WCPA and the broader conservation community through the production of timely, high quality, accessible publications that provide solid guidance on the establishment and ...
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IUCN agrees first global policy on synthetic biology

IUCN has adopted the first-ever global policy on synthetic biology and nature conservation. The policy was adopted by IUCN’s highest decision-making body, its Members’ Assembly, comprising the Union's ...
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IUCN Members adopt 20-year Vision and four-year Programme for the Union

IUCN Members have voted to adopt a new 20-year Strategic Vision and four-year Programme to guide the Union’s work in the lead up to 2030. Unite for Nature on the path to 2045: A 20-year Strategic ...
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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 ...