International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Elevating citizen science: How IUCN Members are advancing a global conservation tool

This article shares reflections from an IUCN Member organisation about its efforts to elevate citizen and community science ...
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From desert frog to deep-sea molluscs, remarkable species at risk – IUCN Red List

Deep-sea mining threatens over half of molluscs reliant on hydrothermal vents, today’s update of The IUCN Red List of ...
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In Memoriam: Dr Kent E. Carpenter (1953–2026)

For more than 20 years, Kent led the Global Marine Species Assessment with his team at Old Dominion University, coordinating hundreds of experts worldwide to assess almost 20,000 marine fishes, corals ...
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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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Founding Co-Chair of IUCN SSC Medicinal Plant Specialist Group Uwe Schippmann receives 2026 American Botanical Council Steven Foster Botanical Conservation and Sustainability Award

The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) extends our congratulations to botanist, taxonomist, and medicinal plant conservationist Uwe Schippmann, on being named a recipient of the American Botanical ...
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IUCN SSC Pigeon and Dove Specialist Group

Joe Wood is an accomplished Conservation Biologist and Zoo professional, with a proven track record of leading teams and translating theory into meaningful action. He has particular expertise in ...
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Ensuring effective Nature-based Solutions

Nature-based Solutions are actions addressing key societal challenges through the protection, sustainable management and restoration of both natural and modified ecosystems, benefiting both ...
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Membership support

You can see who supports membership matters in the Membership and Commission Support Unit here, however kindly note that your dedicated Membership Focal Point should always be your first point of ...
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IUCN SSC Lichen Specialist Group

Our group works to build capacity in Red List assessment tools in addition to connecting and empowering teams to improve and publish knowledge of lichen diversity and conservation. By connecting field ...
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Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa

The Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) is the IUCN global standard for measuring the severity of environmental impacts caused by animals, fungi and plants living outside their ...
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IUCN SSC Bison Specialist Group

I work as a teacher and scientist at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, which is the first and most important University for many years. During these many years I have held various positions: ...