About IUCN | IUCN
About IUCN. Description 1. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a membership Union of government and civil society organisations. Together, we work to advance sustainable development and create a just world that values and conserves nature. Overview. Governance. Partners and donors. History. Accountability.
Biodiversity - IUCN
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. IUCN is at the forefront of global efforts to halt the extinction crisis and to sustainably manage, conserve and ...
Our Union - IUCN
Our Union. Description 1. Created in 1948, IUCN has evolved into the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network. Our Members include expert and influential government, non-government and Indigenous Peoples’ Organisations from over 160 countries, and our Commissions draw upon more than 16,000 experts worldwide.
Protected areas and land use - IUCN
IUCN to lead flagship GEF forest conservation program in Mesoamerica. Washington DC, USA, 2 December 2022 (IUCN) – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has been selected by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to lead the Mesoamerican Forest…. Large event12 Feb, 2024. IUCN at CMS COP14.
China - IUCN
China joined IUCN as a State Member in 1996 and the IUCN China country office was established in 2003. Focusing on biodiversity, forest and wetland restoration and management, water resources management and environmental law, IUCN China implements its country programme by providing information, strengthening capacity and demonstrating innovative approaches on …
About IUCN | IUCN
About IUCN. IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together. Overview. Governance. Partners and donors. History.
IUCN Engage Homepage - Public view | IUCN Engage
Public events. Framing the Wild and Rewilding. Considering the implication of Context and Framing on Policy & Practice. Now LIVE IUCN Engage The virtual community for the Union's constituents. Join us to network, gain access to digital collaboration tools, participate in events and so much more.
Our Work - IUCN
Components. Our work. Description 1. IUCN provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge, tools and projects that enable societies, economies and nature to thrive together. These include data, assessments and analysis, trusted standards, neutral convening fora, and capacity-building resources. Science-led approach.
World Heritage - IUCN
Aug 31, 2023 · Since 1972, IUCN is the official advisor on nature under the World Heritage Convention. The Convention is known as "the most widely accepted international conservation treaty in human history”, ratified today by 195 States Parties. Natural World Heritage sites conserve the planet’s most significant ecosystems, species, and natural phenomena – from …
Food and agricultural systems | IUCN
Nov 7, 2024 · Agriculture is a vital human activity that deeply impacts, but also deeply relies on nature. Agriculture is expected to cover an increasing world food, feed, fiber and fuel demand for 8.5 billion people in 2030. The shift to more sustainable production systems and agricultural practices is therefore critical to conserve nature and achieve more sustainable and resilient …