IUCN Issues Briefs

IUCN Issues Briefs provide key information on selected issues central to IUCN’s work. They are aimed at policy-makers, journalists or anyone looking for an accessible overview of the often complex issues related to nature conservation and sustainable development.

Issues brief

Post-2020 global biodiversity framework

In December 2022, Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity will meet to determine the…

Issues brief

Human-wildlife conflict

Wildlife can threaten people’s safety and livelihoods, which can lead to conflicts between groups…

Issues brief

Deep-sea mining

Deep-sea mining is the process of retrieving mineral deposits from the deep seabed – the ocean…

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Conservation Tools

IUCN's knowledge products consist of conservation databases, metrics and tools. These products have helped hundreds of organisations design, monitor and implement just and effective conservation.

Conservation Tool

Key Biodiversity Areas

Among the most diverse places on Earth, Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) contribute significantly to…

Conservation Tool

Plataforma Contribuciones a la Naturaleza

La plataforma Contribuciones a la Naturaleza permite a los Miembros de la UICN documentar dónde…

Conservation Tool

Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT)

The Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) is the IUCN global standard for…

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Publications

IUCN produces publications on a wide range of topics to share our expertise on nature, conservation and sustainable development. Publications include reports, analyses, best practices, standards and numerous other types of knowledge from the Union.