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California and Massachusetts join IUCN

California and Massachusetts have become Members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They join a ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

New IUCN Council begins four-year term with leadership appointments and 48 new Members

The recent meeting of the new IUCN Council reflected on the Union's collective achievements in 2025 and looked towards ...
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Almost half of European freshwater fishes at risk of extinction, new IUCN Red List reveals

The updated European Red List of Freshwater Fishes – the most comprehensive assessment in 15 years – reveals little evidence of species recovery and calls for urgent action to protect Europe’s aquatic ...
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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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Celebrating International Day of Forests 2026: How IUCN is Conserving and Restoring Forests Worldwide

The International Day of Forests, observed annually on March 21st, raises awareness and serves as a reminder of the importance of forest ecosystems. “Forests and Economies” was selected as the theme ...
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IUCN’s NAbSA initiative launches new brief series to accelerate Nature-based Solutions for climate adaptation

Ottawa, Canada, February 2026 — At International Development Week 2026, IUCN’s NAbSA (Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation: Monitoring & Impact Evaluation) initiative unveiled its new ...
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IUCN and CGIAR join forces to drive Nature-Positive transformation of Global Food and Agricultural Systems

Gland, Switzerland, 23 February 2026 – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and CGIAR celebrated today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation ...
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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 ...
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DNA methods help uncover further African Forest Elephants – but species remains critically endangered

A new assessment of African Forest Elephants reveals an estimated 135,690 individuals 1, with an additional 7,728 to 10,990 elephants based on more tentative ‘guesses’. Updated methods provide a ...
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IUCN launches Mekong FLOW to restore wetlands for millions in Southeast Asia

Wetlands are at the heart of river systems. When rivers flood, wetlands hold the surge. When rivers run dry, wetlands keep them flowing. Millions of people across Southeast Asia’s low-lying deltas and ...
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IUCN agrees first global policy on synthetic biology

IUCN has adopted the first-ever global policy on synthetic biology and nature conservation. The policy was adopted by IUCN’s highest decision-making body, its Members’ Assembly, comprising the Union's ...
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Panama to host next World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12 October 2025 (IUCN World Conservation Congress) – IUCN has announced that Panamá will host the seventh IUCN World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027 – highlighting the ...