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IUCN calls for the WTO 14th Ministerial Conference to integrate sustainable development as a core principle

As the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) convenes from 26 to 29 March in Yaoundé, Cameroon, a country of exceptional natural diversity, IUCN calls on the Ministers to ...
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Plastic pollution

Plastic is a synthetic, organic polymer made from fossil fuels, such as gas and petroleum. Over 460 million metric tons of plastic are produced every year, according to the United Nations Environment ...
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From entry into force to early implementation: Environmental Impact Assessments under the BBNJ Agreement

With the entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement, attention has rapidly shifted from negotiation to the practical realities of implementation. This policy brief focuses on what is needed now to ...
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Seventy five years of experience

Founded in 1948, IUCN has become the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. As we mark the Union's 75th anniversary we look back on the knowledge, ...
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Request for Proposals: Technical Support to IUCN Med on Area-Based Conservation and CSO Conservation Action Prioritization

Disclaimer: The use of the country or territory name on this page does not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of IUCN concerning the legal status of any country, territory, ...
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IUCN position paper for the CMS COP15

CMS COP15 is a key opportunity to underscore the vital importance of conserving species and the essential roles they play in sustaining ecosystems and life on Earth. IUCN calls on CMS Parties to take ...
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Computer Conservation

AI and machine learning is helping to advance conservation efforts in many amazing ways. Sam Perrin and Tom Ireland explore the possibilities and limitations of this fast-moving technology As anyone ...
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EXPLAINER: The International Court of Justice considers climate change

What are these proceedings about? In short, they are about the legal obligations countries have to protect the climate, and, should they fail to comply with them, whether they could face any legal ...
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IUCN Red List reveals world’s mammals in crisis

Barcelona, Spain, 6 October, 2008 (IUCN) – The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s mammals has confirmed an extinction crisis, with almost one in four at risk of disappearing forever, ...
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Migratory monarch butterfly now Endangered - IUCN Red List

The IUCN Red List now includes 147,517 species, of which 41,459 are threatened with extinction. “Today’s Red List update highlights the fragility of nature’s wonders, such as the unique spectacle of ...
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In the spirit of nature, everything is connected

Earth’s ecosystems have evolved for millions of years, resulting in diverse and complex biological communities living in balance with their environment. Since the 16th century, human activity has ...
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Sacred Groves, the secret wizards of conservation

The role of cultural and spiritual values is crucial to nature conservation. In India, over 1 million sacred forests and 100,000 to 150,000 sacred groves exist. These wilderness areas hold deep ...