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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…
News | 27 Nov, 2023
New report on High Seas Biodiversity Treaty gives accessible at-a-glance introduction
This introductory report's target audience is professionals from governments, civil society, private sector, and other stakeholders who know multilateral processes and treaties but are not high seas “BBNJ (biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction) experts”. The report is more digestible than…
Story | 18 Aug, 2023
New IUCN and IUCN WCEL Legal Briefings for Plastics Treaty Negotiators in three languages
To address the threat that plastic poses to our ocean, climate, economies, and health, IUCN and the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law have prepared a series of 10 briefings for negotiators to assist them in the upcoming Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution in…
Artículo | 07 Aug, 2023
Día Internacional de la Juventud: Competencias Ecológicas
Deseamos a nuestros lectores un muy feliz Día Internacional de la Juventud. Al conmemorar la energía y la pasión de los jóvenes de todo el mundo, no podemos ignorar los acuciantes retos a los que se enfrentan hoy y los que podrían…
Article | 07 Aug, 2023
Journée Internationale de la Jeunesse: Compétences Vertes pour les Jeunes
Nous souhaitons à nos lecteurs une très bonne Journée de la Jeunesse ! Alors que nous commémorons l'énergie et la passion des jeunes du monde entier, nous ne pouvons ignorer les défis pressants auxquels ils sont confrontés aujourd'hui et…
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Third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution (INC-3)
The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-3), is scheduled to take place from 13 to 19 November 2023 at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Headquarters in…
Story | 07 Aug, 2023
International Youth Day: Green Skills for Youth
Wishing our readers a very happy Youth Day! As we commemorate the energy and passion of young people worldwide, we can't ignore the pressing challenges they face today and what they might potentially face in the future.
Blog | 07 Aug, 2023
Green Skills to Bridge the Boundaries Between Ideas
As the UN International Youth Day approaches, the author reflects on essential skills for a sustainable future. Recognizing that prejudice is neither helpful nor constructive, the author emphasizes the importance of fostering openness to diverse ideas. These qualities empower youth as effective…
News | 26 Jun, 2023
Who is assigned to protect Antarctic ecosystems and their famous fauna? Latest news
The body responsible for the protection of Antarctica’s precious life, The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), has just completed a special meeting in Santiago, Chile. IUCN participated as an observer promoting independent science and urging delegates…