Story | 09 Sep, 2021
12 Mediterranean leading organisations presented new conservation and financial solutions to tackle biodiversity and climate crisis in the region. Some of the greatest outcomes were the committments of 8 Mediterranean governments and 5 NGO to achieving 10% of areas under "strong protection" and…
Story | 08 Sep, 2021
Stricter guidelines needed to balance development, conservation and social issues related to mining
6 September 2021, Marseille, France (IUCN) — Engaging different actors involved in and impacted by mining is one way to reduce the risks to people and nature, according to experts participating in the IUCN World Conservation Congress this week.
…Story | 07 Sep, 2021
Looking to the future: A new work plan for IUCN Europe
Today, to coincide with the World Conservation Congress in Marseille, the IUCN European office released its new work plan for the upcoming 4 years.
Story | 06 Sep, 2021
A snapshot of IUCN Europe's successes
Today, the IUCN European office released a summary of its successes over the past 4 years to coincide with the World Conservation Congress. Despite the unprecedented circumstances over the last few years, the IUCN European Region has persevered with its influential work.
Story | 06 Sep, 2021
Blueprinting the way for success of Blue Natural Capital projects
The Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility releases a series of Blue Prints to help inspire the development of self-sustainable Blue Natural Capital projects in coastal and marine environments.
Story | 04 Sep, 2021
Global business leaders outline efforts to build a nature-positive future at IUCN CEO Summit
Marseille, France (IUCN) – More than a dozen leading global businesses – from fashion and food to energy and transport – unveiled their efforts to address biodiversity loss and climate change in the first-ever CEO Summit at the IUCN World Conservation Congress.
Story | 04 Sep, 2021
Marine News Issue 16 is here! IUCN's one-stop source of ocean-related news from across the Union
To mark the opening of the 2021 World Conservation Congress in Marseille, IUCN's Global Marine and Polar Programme is releasing the 2021 edition of its Marine News magazine. Marine News brings you highlights of IUCN's marine work being implemented around the world including the work of IUCN…
Story | 03 Sep, 2021
Programmes released for must-see ocean opening and closing plenaries at IUCN Congress
The exciting line-ups for the ocean plenaries have been finalised.
Story | 01 Sep, 2021
Healthy, functioning, and resilient ecosystems lay the foundation for sustainable economic development, food and water security, disaster risk reduction and climate action. The impacts of climate change pose unique risks to densely populated urban areas, and as the share of the global population…
Story | 31 Aug, 2021
Marine Journey: your guide to ocean events at the World Conservation Congress in Marseille
This one-stop guide to ocean events at the Congress maps the 72 marine-related events including the 27 Forum events and 45 events taking place at the various pavilions in the Exhibition Hall.