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IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species. Open to all, it is used by governmental bodies, non-profit organisations, businesses and individuals.
Page | 10 Jun, 2022
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
One of the three Rio Conventions, the UNFCCC's ultimate objective is to achieve the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system.
Story | 23 May, 2022
Fantastic Freshwater: 50 landmark species for conservation
To mark International Day for Biodiversity (22 May), a new report shines the spotlight on overlooked and underappreciated freshwater species that are in urgent need of conservation. 'Fantastic Freshwater: 50 landmark species for conservation' is the result of a…
Page | 04 Feb, 2022
IUCN is the official advisor on nature under the World Heritage Convention. Natural World Heritage sites are recognised as the most significant protected areas. They provide life-supporting benefits to people and the planet, yet face increasing threats. Our ability to secure the highest quality…
Page | 04 Feb, 2022
Animals, fungi and plants are essential to a healthy planet, but growing pressures from human activities are increasingly putting them at risk of extinction. Understanding the health of the world’s biodiversity is essential to inform and guide conservation action. IUCN is at the forefront of the…
Page | 04 Feb, 2022
Freshwaters are among the most valuable ecosystems on the planet for their biodiversity and importance to livelihoods. Yet the freshwater realm is under threat, with its species declining faster than those on land and in the oceans. IUCN is working to raise the profile of freshwater…
Blog | 02 Feb, 2022
Wetland action to benefit both people and nature
Blog — “Wetlands Action for People and Nature” – that is the theme for World Wetlands Day this year, focusing on how to invest our human resources into ensuring the world’s wetlands are protected from further loss and restored where they are currently degraded.
Press release | 09 Dec, 2021
世界中で湿地が消失,トンボ類が絶滅の危惧に - IUCNレッドリスト
2021年12月9日,スイス,グラン発(IUCN) – 湿地の破壊により,世界中でトンボ類の減少が起きている.本日の『IUCN絶滅危惧種レッドリスト™』最新版での初めての地球規模でのトンボ類評価で明らかになった.トンボ類の減少は,それらが繁殖する沼沢地や自然河川の広範な消失の徴候である.湿地の消失はほとんどが持続不可能な農業と都市化により引き起こされている.
Comunicado de prensa | 09 Dec, 2021
La desaparición de los humedales amenaza a las libélulas en todo el mundo - Lista Roja de la UICN
Gland, Suiza, 9 de diciembre de 2021 (UICN) - La destrucción de los humedales está provocando un declive de las libélulas en todo el mundo, según la primera evaluación mundial de estas especies publicada en la actualización de hoy de la Lista Roja de la UICN de Especies…