Project | 07 Jan, 2019 - 31 May, 2022
Blog | 13 May, 2024
The global community recently gathered in Canada, where concerns over the triple planetary crisis and problematic plastics converged to advance science and policy for a future Plastics Treaty that should address the full life cycle of plastics.
News | 25 Apr, 2024
Washington DC, April 25, 2024 — Four new projects are addressing gender-based violence in the context of climate and conservation action through funding from the Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Environments (RISE) grants challenge across Central America, Eastern and Southern Africa and…
Page | 17 Apr, 2024
Join us every last Tuesday of the month for an enriching journey with our NAbSA dialogues, where we spotlight impactful nature-based solutions for climate adaptation. Discover the successes of urban and coastal ecosystems, innovative financing strategies, and the strength of community sharing…
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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.
Story | 21 Feb, 2024
Nature-based Education championed by CEC Delegation at 12th WEEC
A dynamic delegation of over 20 members of IUCN’s Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) participated in the 12th World Environmental Education Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 29 - February 3, 2024.
Story | 03 Jan, 2024
Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) at COP28
For global leaders at COP28, members of IUCN’s CEC shine spotlight on the power of education to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss
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Bloomberg Green at COP28: Advocating for Inclusive Climate Action
How can we ensure diverse perspectives are central to climate solutions, particularly in communities disproportionately impacted by climate change? Credit: Bloomberg Live