Story | 22 Apr, 2024
G. Carleton Ray, ocean pioneer and inspiration, (1928–2023)
Carleton was decades ahead of the times. Today we pursue his concepts repackaged in different terminology.
"We must avoid the careless and tragic exploitation of the sea which we have not avoided in the case of the land...Some of the richest areas should be set aside...The…
Policy brief | 2024
Um tratado global sobre plásticos e a biodiversidade: regimes convergentes ou conflitantes?
Neste resumo, a UICN apresenta a sua proposta de um artigo específico sobre “Aspectos da Biodiversidade” no futuro Tratado dos Plásticos.
Note d'orientation | 2024
Un traité mondial sur les plastiques et la biodiversité : des régimes convergents ou conflictuels ?
Dans cette note, l'UICN présente sa proposition d'un article spécifique sur les « Aspects de la biodiversité » dans le futur Traité sur les plastiques.
Grey literature | 2024
Deep Seabed Mining and Human Rights Statement
Deep seabed mining could negatively impact human rights on many levels, in spite of how its remoteness and depth can make many people feel disconnected from consequences.
External event
Fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution (INC-4)
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), is scheduled to take place from 23 to 29 April 2024 at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada. The session will…
Story | 27 Mar, 2024
A future plastics treaty needs a specific article on biodiversity: IUCN’s proposal
IUCN and the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) presented at a webinar on 26 March 2024 at the Geneva Environment Network a proposal for a specific article on “Biodiversity Aspects” in the future Plastics Treaty, putting forward IUCN’s key expertise within a new global…
Policy brief | 2024
A global plastics treaty and biodiversity: converging or conflicting regimes?
In this brief, IUCN presents its proposal for a specific article on “Biodiversity Aspects” in the future Plastics Treaty.
News | 27 Feb, 2024
Este mês, 33 novas Áreas Importantes de Mamíferos Marinhos (IMMAs) foram aprovadas e colocadas no mapa no Oceano Atlântico Nordeste e no Mar Báltico.
Actualité | 27 Feb, 2024
Ce mois-ci, 33 nouvelles zones importantes pour les mammifères marins (IMMA) ont été approuvées et mises sur la carte dans l'océan Atlantique Nord-Est et la mer Baltique.