Story | 22 Apr, 2022
A collaborative report by FAO, TRAFFIC, and the IUCN Species Survival Commission Medicinal Plant Specialist Group (MPSG) evaluates twelve flagship wild-harvested ingredients, assigning them social and biological risk ratings to highlight where improvements can be made.
Story | 22 Apr, 2022
IUCN welcomes Ant Group's Eric Jing as the newest IUCN Patron of Nature
Gland, Switzerland, 22 April 2022 (IUCN) – On Earth Day, IUCN welcomes Mr. Eric Jing, Ant Group’s Chairman and CEO, as the newest IUCN Patron of Nature. Mr. Jing will join hands with other IUCN Patrons of Nature, including renowned ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall, to amplify voices…
Story | 21 Apr, 2022
Alcoa Foundation, IUCN partner to support critical research on ecosystem restoration
PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022—Alcoa Foundation today announced a partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to investigate how ecosystem restoration projects can successfully contribute to biodiversity and community benefits under different environmental and social…
Story | 14 Apr, 2022
Less than 1% of the Earth’s surface is covered by freshwater, yet freshwater ecosystems hold a disproportionately large amount of the world’s species and genetic diversity. At the same time, these ecosystems and species are under threat from human activities. To contribute to halting this…
Story | 08 Apr, 2022
“Law and Nature Dialogues” – Biodiversity Law and Governance Webinar Series
Monthly Biodiversity Law and Governance Webinar Series: “Law and Nature Dialogues” hosted by the WCEL Biodiversity Law Specialist Group and the Centre for Environmental Law, Macquarie University