International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Protecting species in a changing landscape: new study maps key threats in Northern San José

The greatest potential to reduce species extinction risk in the Northern Sub-catchments of San José, Costa Rica, lies in ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

IPBES Business and Biodiversity Report highlights collaboration needed to contribute towards global goals for nature

Positive action by businesses and financial institutions is essential in the transformation to a just and sustainable ...
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Embedding education into the heart of national climate strategies

As countries submitted their third round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the inclusion of climate education in national ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

IUCN at Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-12)

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 Ecosystem Services (IPBES-12), in ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

Professional Certificate on Finance for Nature - 11 February 2026

As the world faces an annual conservation funding gap of nearly USD 1 trillion, the private sector must play a vital role in driving financial solutions for nature. Professionals in finance, ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

The plastic pollution crisis

Plastics only began to be produced in large quantities following the second world war – but plastic pollution has since become one of the most serious threats humanity faces. By 2015, 60% of all ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

New IUCN report sets out guidelines for best conserving rhinos in Africa

Conservation efforts have led to overall increases in the number of rhinos in Africa in recent years, but the continent’s rapidly growing human population – and the consequent loss of ecosystems – ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

Species recoveries bring hope amidst the biodiversity crisis - IUCN Red List

Gland, Switzerland, 10 December 2019 (IUCN) – Conservation efforts have led to improvements in the status of ten species, according to today’s update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species TM.
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Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species - IUCN Red List

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 December 2023 (IUCN) – Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened ...
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African elephant species now Endangered and Critically Endangered - IUCN Red List

The African forest elephant (loxodonta cyclotis) is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species occurs in the tropical forests of Central Africa, and a range of habitats in West ...
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First 1,000 fungi on IUCN Red List reveal growing threats - IUCN Red List

Gland, Switzerland, 27 March 2025 (IUCN) – The number of fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has surpassed 1,000, confirming that deforestation, agricultural expansion and urban ...
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Conservation efforts bring cautious hope for African rhinos - IUCN Red List

Gland, Switzerland, 19 March 2020 (IUCN) – The African Black Rhino remains Critically Endangered, but its population is slowly increasing as conservation efforts counter the persistent threat of ...