1+ hour, 40+ min ago  (543+ words) As climate change intensifies, ecosystems are increasingly experiencing irreversible loss and damage. While the impacts of floods, droughts and storms are becoming more visible, the degradation of biodiversity and ecosystems often remains overlooked'despite the essential role nature plays in protecting…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (262+ words) The UNESCO World Heritage Convention is among the most widely accepted international conservation treaties, ratified today by 196 States Parties. The Convention's recognition from the outset that natural (biological, ecological or geological) and cultural values are linked makes the Convention a…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (178+ words) Discussions highlighted practices aligned with the Green List indicators, including equitable governance, active engagement of women and youth, and strong community leadership in site management. Key aspects such as fair benefit-sharing from sustainable practices, the role of strategic partnerships, and…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (210+ words) The discussions reflected a broader shift in perspective: recognising EU overseas regions not as peripheral beneficiaries of environmental policy, but as strategic partners delivering tangible contributions to Europe's biodiversity and climate commitments. Building on more than a decade of EU…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (222+ words) As countries prepare for critical upcoming global biodiversity meetings, a new project is set to revolutionise how countries monitor wildlife use and trade in an increasingly digital world. The project brings together experts from science, policy and practice to help…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (125+ words) Held on June 23rd, 2026, as the second session in a five-part series, this webinar centred on IUCN contributions to the UN Decade Ecosystem Restoration Hub, highlighting successful restoration initiatives from across Africa and providing guidance on how best to get involved…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (276+ words) The search has officially begun for the Host Country of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2029 " recognised as the world's largest and most influential gathering focused on nature conservation and sustainable development. This global event offers countries a unique opportunity to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (222+ words) Invasive alien species (IAS) are a major, accelerating driver of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation across Africa, with growing implications for water security, food systems and rural livelihoods. The IUCN Save Our Species (SOS) African Wildlife Initiative (SOS AWI)funded…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (395+ words) This Species of the Month, we wade into Mediterranean wetlands to discover one of their most iconic inhabitants, the greater flamingo. When these baby flamingos are born, they are not pink. Unlike their vibrant progenitors, when they hatch, they are…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (332+ words) Through these agreements, the region solidifies a unified stance with strong leverage in international negotiations. In doing so, Latin America proves that the sustainable management of its ecosystems is a vital response to combating land degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate…...