As the last of the Rio Conventions to meet in late 2024, UNCCD COP16 takes place against the backdrop of an interlinked climate, biodiversity and land degradation crisis, with progress against ...

This publication is intended to raise awareness amongst all stakeholders and galvanise wider action to boost drylands conservation and development. The book is designed to inform and remind us of the ...

Dr Grethel Aguilar, originaire du Costa Rica, a pris ses fonctions de Directrice générale de l'Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature (UICN) en octobre 2023. Dr Aguilar apporte avec ...

IUCN's broader work on World Heritage IUCN has over 1,400 Member organizations (including both government and civil society organisations), convenes a network of over 17,000 experts, and has offices ...

The eight species of bear live in more than 65 countries or autonomous regions in four continents, in a variety of habitats from tropical rainforests to arctic ice. Numerous human cultures around the ...

Turkey Plant Red List Authority (TPRLA) aims to evaluate Turkish endemic plant species and fill knowledge gaps about the condition of Turkish plants. Experienced ecologist with MSc and PhD degrees on ...

In advance of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-5), ...

IUCN's mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ...

This Specialist Group (SSG) contributes to and encourages seagrass science and conservation. Fred Short is an oceanographer and a Research Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and the ...

The main goal of this Explanatory Guide is to facilitate the understanding of the legal obligations of the Parties under the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable ...

Humanity is deeply intertwined with nature, and up to 50% of our global GDP is linked to nature and biodiversity. A fundamental change in the way we produce and consume goods and resources is required ...

Plastics affect Mozambique’s fisheries directly through damage to ships, plastic in fishnets and the impact of ALDFG. Direct and indirect impacts on marine ecosystems and marine biodiversity further ...