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WEB3 days ago · The IUCN Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) for Europe, North, and Central Asia opened today in Bruges, Belgium. The event brings together over 400 participants, including representatives from governments, NGOs and the private sector, as well as experts, scientists, partners and donors, to discuss the region’s priorities in the run up to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025.
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WEBOur broad membership also means we can incubate ideas and are a trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. We provide a neutral space in which governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples’ organisations and others can work together to solve environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Ecosystem restoration - IUCN
WEBSep 19, 2024 · The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) challenges everyone to massively scale up restoration efforts that breathe new life into our degraded ecosystems. Restoring our planet’s imperilled ecosystems intrinsically connects us with a chance at a healthier future. We will work together to bring life and function back to our scarred ecosystems through extensive and pro ...
Species conservation action - IUCN
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Species are the fundamental components of biodiversity and we rely on their survival for our own existence. However, our current biodiversity crisis is so severe that conservation activities are essential for the survival of many different species. From in situ and ex situ species recovery programmes, to the establishment of protected areas, to capacity building, conservation action can take ...
Invasive Alien Species - IUCN
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Invasive alien species on islands. Island ecosystems are especially vulnerable to the impacts of invasive alien species. In response to the urgent need for action, IUCN implemented the Inva'Ziles project, with input by the IUCN SSC ISSG network, regional networks including the Western Indian Ocean Network on Invasive Species (WIONIS) and the Caribbean Invasive Alien Species Network (CIASNET ...
Biodiversity - IUCN
WEBAbout biodiversity. Biodiversity is crucial to human well-being, and is increasingly threatened. Habitat destruction, invasive species, overexploitation, illegal wildlife trade, pollution and climate change put the survival of species worldwide at risk.
Resources - IUCN
WEBOur resources share the knowledge gathered by IUCN’s unique global community of 16,000+ experts. They include databases, tools, standards, guidelines and policy recommendations.
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Nature-based Solutions - IUCN
WEBOur work. IUCN pioneered the concept of Nature-based Solutions 20 years ago, first formulating a formal definition of NbS, then developing a rigorous standard to inform the design, implementation and evaluation of interventions: the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions.. The Global Standard for NbS is accompanied by a guide and an online self-assessment tool.