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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…

Species are the fundamental components of biodiversity and we rely on their survival for our own existence. However, our current biodiversity crisis is so severe that conservation activities are essential for the survival of many different species. From in situ and ex situ species recovery…

Every year, over 300 million tons of plastic are produced. Millions of tons of plastic end up in our ocean and rivers every year. However, plastics are only one type of pollution driving the decline in ocean - and planetary - health. The ocean is also threatened by eutrophication (nutrient load…

Rapid urbanisation is placing mounting pressure on the ecosphere but carries promises of renewal - an opportunity to reimagine the built environment and, by extension, our very civilisation. Nature-based solutions can help cities to realise this opportunity. 

IUCN is the foremost authority for the classification, monitoring and conservation of endangered species worldwide. The Global Marine and Polar Programme (GMPP) supports the work of the Species Survival Commission for all issues threatening the conservation status of marine species.