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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)2d
Rainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar removed from the list of World Heritage in Danger
The World Heritage Committee, at its 47th session currently taking place in Paris, France, has decided to remove the Rainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar from the list of World Heritage in ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)2d
IUCN statement to the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee
IUCN Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar delivered IUCN's statement to the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, at ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)6d
47th session of the World Heritage Committee
The 47th session of the World Heritage Committee opens on Sunday, 6 July 2025, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. Over ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)7d
IUCN key messages at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee
The UNESCO World Heritage Convention is among the most widely accepted international conservation treaties, ratified today by ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)15d
USD $42 million programme launched for primary forests in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
The Southeast Asia and the Pacific Forests Integrated Program will bolster the health and connectivity of primary forests across the region for biodiversity, climate benefits and sustainable ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature2mon
Addressing human-wildlife conflict for sustainable coexistence
The BIODEV2030 team recently visited Kajiado County, Kenya, to assess biodiversity threats and document how local communities are working to coexist with wildlife. Their findings highlight a growing ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature2mon
New Global Assessment Reveals Hope for Marine Turtles ... - IUCN
A comprehensive status assessment of global marine turtle populations offers a glimmer of hope for these ancient animals.
International Union for Conservation of Nature3mon
First 1,000 fungi on IUCN Red List reveal growing threats - IUCN Red ...
Gland, Switzerland, 27 March 2025 (IUCN) – The number of fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has surpassed 1,000, confirming that deforestation, agricultural expansion and urban ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature3mon
IUCN announces new branded series to be produced by BBC StoryWorks
IUCN is delighted to announce Living Legacy, a powerful new branded film series produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. If your organisation has a story to share, please submit it by 17 ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature3mon
Key issues selected for IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025
Critical issues for debate and voting in the lead-up to and during the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 have been published, set to define the ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature4mon
Déclaration de la Présidente et de la Directrice générale de l ...
Le 8 mars, Journée internationale de la femme, nous célébrons les contributions extraordinaires des femmes à la création d’un avenir durable, résilient et équitable pour tous. Les femmes et les filles ...
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New IUCN report sets out guidelines for best conserving rhinos in ...
A more inclusive framework for protecting the iconic rhino responds to changing political, social, and demographic conditions in Africa.