Join IUCN

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14 May 2010. The Deadline for the submission of membership applications to be considered at the Council meeting in November 2010.


Who can become a Member? 

  • States 
  • Government agencies
  • Political/economic integration organizations
  • National and international non-governmental organizations
  • Individuals can only become members of the six IUCN Commissions.

How to apply? (3 steps)

  1. Fill the application form
  2. Gather supporting documentation for your application: letters of recommendation from 2 IUCN Members, an activity report for the past three years, an audited financial statement and the Statutes of your organisation.
  3. Send the application and the supporting documentation to your Membership Focal Point or to the Membership Unit.

Documents to guide you through the process

Application form IUCN Statutes and Regulations Become a Member of IUCN IUCN Membership Dues Guide 2009 to 2012