Grey literature | 2023
The conservation status of cetaceans in the Mediterranean Sea
This report gives an overview of the status of Mediterranean cetaceans (whales and dolphins), informed by IUCN Red List assessments undertaken between 2018 and 2022. Compared to the first review by IUCN, published in 2012, these recent assessments provide better information on the status of …
News | 16 Nov, 2023
IUCN SSC and SeaTheFuture unite for a stronger future in ocean conservation
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC) is partnering with SeaTheFuture’s ambitions to boost funding for Ocean conservation projects and bring strength to a movement that will ultimately benefit the entire world. This partnership, born…
External event
Resilient Pastures for Land Degradation Neutrality in Central Asia / Side Event CRIC 21
A multi-stakeholder regional dialogue among governmental bodies, civil society organizations, academics, and private sector with the aim to collaboratively identify and scale up innovative, sustainable pasture management practices and strategies in Central Asia, thereby contributing to the 3 Rio…
Noticias | 10 Nov, 2023
Uniendo fuerzas para proteger y conservar la Selva Maya con iniciativa renovada
En el marco del evento Perspectivas, auspiciado por la Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas de México (CONANP), representantes de la Comisión Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo (CCAD), Cooperación Alemana, Gobierno de México y la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la…
Publication | 2023
Land health monitoring framework
Biodiversity is context-specific, and there are no one-size-fits-all indicators or monitoring methodologies.
Story | 07 Nov, 2023
A new lizard species discovered in Lao PDR from Karst landscape harbouring IUCN Green List Sites
A new microendemic genus and species of a limestone-dwelling agamid lizard was discovered in the northernmost segment of the larger Central Indochina Limestone landscape, in Khammouane province, Lao PDR. Three National Parks reside within this landscape, including the Phou Hin Poun proposed…
Blog | 01 Nov, 2023
TREPA project to plant over 18,000 ha of native species during 2023-2024 tree planting season
Rwanda’s Eastern Province contains the largest area of national farming lands, but it is highly vulnerable to increasing droughts. With smallholder farmers depending exclusively on rainfall, changes to weather seasonality including shorter and more intense rainy seasons have led to crop failure…
Artículo | 27 Oct, 2023
La Asociación es reconocida por sus contribuciones a la conservación, uso y manejo sostenible de los recursos naturales, así como por promover con éxito la inclusión, la equidad de género y el empoderamiento de los pueblos indígenas.
News | 27 Oct, 2023
SOS Lemurs to continue until 2029 thanks to 9.5 million CHF extension
In an ongoing commitment to protect one of the world’s most threatened primate groups, IUCN Save Our Species is proud to announce the extension of the SOS Lemurs initiative with a 9.5 million CHF second phase. The only initiative dedicated…
Blog | 25 Oct, 2023
Brief note about Transforming Eastern Province through Adaptation (TREPA) project
Rwanda is ranked among African countries in terms of natural resource dependency. In recent years, over the last decade, the frequency and severity of climate related impacts, particularly floods, droughts and landslides have significantly increased, resulting in loss of lives, crop and…