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From desert frog to deep-sea molluscs, remarkable species at risk – IUCN Red List

Gland, Switzerland, 9 July 2026 (IUCN) – Deep-sea mining threatens over half of molluscs reliant on hydrothermal vents, today’s update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has revealed. In ...
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IUCN secures nearly US$5 Million in GEF funding for groundbreaking projects in Southern Africa

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved nearly US$5 million in funding for two projects to be implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Southern Africa.
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IUCN World Conservation Congress 2029 – search for Host Country begins

The search has officially begun for the Host Country of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2029 – recognised as the world’s largest and most influential gathering focused on nature conservation and ...
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What works in conservation? New study identifies the approaches delivering the strongest results for Africa’s wildlife

Conservationists often know what they are doing, but far less often do they know which actions deliver the greatest impact. A new case study released today by the International Union for Conservation ...
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From Mangroves and Seagrass to World Heritage: IUCN and Chery Automobile showcase global conservation portfolio at EU Green Week 2026

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Chery Automobile presented the expanding Cherish the Nature partnership at EU Green Week 2026, unveiling five on-going and potential ...
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Celebrating World Oceans Day 2026 – Reimagine: Community-led ecosystem-based adaptation for ocean resilience

The theme for World Oceans Day 2026 is “Reimagine: Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean”. This World Oceans Day acts as a reminder that oceans are not something vast, distant, ...
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Climate-resilient reefs, ancient fish fossils and vast wetlands – IUCN supports five World Heritage nominations

From some of the world’s most heat-resilient coral reefs to one of the planet’s largest intact subtropical freshwater peatlands, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has ...
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Communities and Marine Protected Areas Advance IUCN Green List Progress Across the Coral Triangle

Across the Coral Triangle, communities, marine protected area managers, governments, and conservation partners are working together to strengthen the effectiveness of marine protected and conserved ...
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Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal now Endangered due to climate change – IUCN Red List

Gland, Switzerland, 9 April 2026 (IUCN) – The emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now both Endangered, according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Climate change in Antarctica is ...
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World reaches milestone for nature: 10% of ocean now officially protected

Cambridge, UK, 1 April 2026 – The international community has reached an important global milestone, with 10.01% of the ocean now officially designated within protected and conserved areas. Whilst ...
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Global report identifies critical habitats for migratory sharks and rays

A report released today by the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Shark Specialist Group, with support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Climate Action and ...