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IUCN welcomes roadmap to safeguard the world's migratory species corridors at CMS COP15
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (174+ words) IUCN contributed actively throughout the meeting and called on Parties to strengthen the conservation of migratory species, protect ecological connectivity and align efforts with the Global Biodiversity Framework. Parties agreed to these priorities, including by enhancing cooperation between the CMS…...
Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal now Endangered due to climate change " IUCN Red List
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (76+ words) The emperor penguin has moved from Near Threatened to Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The Antarctic fur seal has moved from Least Concern to Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The southern elephant seal has moved from Least Concern…...
Wednesdays of Finance: Innovative Finance for Climate, People & Nature
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (129+ words) This three-part webinar series will explore emerging tools such as carbon markets, biodiversity credits, and other innovative finance pathways, helping practitioners navigate a rapidly evolving funding landscape. Bringing together experts from Global Affairs Canada's Partnering for Climate (P4 C) community, IUCN and…...
Almost half of European freshwater fishes at risk of extinction, new IUCN Red List reveals
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (247+ words) The updated European Red List of Freshwater Fishes " the most comprehensive assessment in 15 years " reveals little evidence of recovery and calls for urgent action to protect Europe's aquatic biodiversity. Nearly six in ten native European freshwater fish species are now…...
IUCN at IPSI10: Advancing areabased conservation and recognition of SEPLS as OECMs
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (183+ words) As the lead organisation for the Strategy and Plan of Action's Strategic Objective 3 (SO3): Area'Based Conservation Measures, IUCN presented its ongoing work to strengthen the understanding and application of OECMs and the potential recognition of SEPLS within this framework. IUCN highlighted:…...
A blue start to the year, a new Marine Protected Area joins the IUCN Green List while another one renews its status
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (415+ words) Gland, Switzerland, 13 March 2026 " Two Marine Protected Areas set the start of the year for the IUCN Green List. Joining for the first time, Farasan Islands Reserve from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been added to the IUCN Green List…...
Grounds for Change: Regenerative Coffee Farming in Uganda's Rolling Hills
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (215+ words) Regenerative practices in the field Mulching in model farms Volcafe Business Model Farm Across Uganda's coffee-growing highlands, farmers like Ms Fatuma are feeling the strain of a changing climate. Unpredictable weather including more frequent storms are eroding soils, reducing yields,…...
Study tour supports capacity building for Vjosa River National Park
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (280+ words) Building staff capacity, strengthening cooperation with local communities, and improving practical approaches to protected area management were among the issues most discussed during a study tour organised for the team of Vjosa River National Park in early January 2026." Commissioned by…...
Engaging Youth on Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (258+ words) A new report presents the key findings from a study on how youth engage with climate and sustainability issues across India. With 66% of India's population under 35 years old, the impact of climate change on young people is amplified, as is…...
World reaches milestone for nature: 10% of ocean now officially protected
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (382+ words) 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." Puffins on Skomer Island, Wales Whilst this represents considerable progress, an area approximately the size of…...