Story | 05 Jul, 2022
New blue carbon partnership for Western Indian Ocean mangrove reforestation
As part of the Great Blue Wall initiative, designed to accelerate ocean conservation and regenerative economic development in the Western Indian Ocean, IUCN and Blue Forest Company used the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon to announce a new blue carbon partnership, with work beginning in Mozambique…
Blog | 04 Jul, 2022
Reflections on the closing of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference, Lisbon, Portugal
As the second UN Ocean Conference draws to a close, I am delighted to see the many commitments, pledges and actions presented in Lisbon, from actions on blue carbon ecosystems to new financial instruments to pledges towards larger and more effective…
Grey literature | 2022
Young people are the future. We need their help and engagement, their unique perspectives and fresh ideas as well as their expertise to address the global challenges humanity is facing. This new IUCN Youth Strategy recognises this. The IUCN Youth Strategy aims to embed young people’s…
Grey literature | 2021
Visions and Recommendations for the Futures of Education
CEC members worked collaboratively on a comprehensive strategic document aimed at showcasing the importance of mainstreaming nature conservation into education in order to enhance nature valuation and sustainability among different generations
Grey literature | 2018
Connecting with Nature to Care for Ourselves and the Earth
This document shares highlights of the most current and compelling evidence for connecting people with nature to aid decision makers from diverse sectors across the world in implementing policies and practices that will help humans thrive in harmony with nature for decades to come.
Grey literature | 2018
Home to Us All: how connecting with nature helps us care for ourselves and the Earth
This report presents the growing body of evidence that people’s relationship with nature profoundly influences their behaviours toward the Earth. At a time when the world is confronted with growing environmental threats, better understanding the critical connection between people and nature is…
Story | 21 Jun, 2022
The BIODEV2030 project, launched in early 2020 supports the country's development ambition, while promoting the adoption of voluntary sectoral commitments that incorporate ambitious biodiversity conservation and restoration measures.
IUCN Statement | 14 Mar, 2022
Joint Statement by IUCN Commissions
WG II contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC
Story | 24 Feb, 2022
Transitioning to sustainable food systems is vital to staying within planetary boundaries, feeding a growing population and combatting climate change. Today IUCN launched SUSTAIN Pro, a 10-year initiative aimed at addressing livelihood inequality, ecosystem degradation and agricultural…
Page | 04 Feb, 2022
Tourism and sports are key economic sectors that can foster conservation and people’s connection to nature. In addition, both tourism and sports depend on a healthy environment and provide an opportunity to champion sustainability. While these topics are inter-linked, IUCN collaborates closely…