International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)Opinion

Restoring land before drought becomes a disaster: Lessons from Georgia

Drought does not arrive with the sudden force of a flood or storm. It builds quietly, in depleted soils, shrinking water ...
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Global land restoration gains ground, but delivers only 10% of national pledges – IUCN report

A new IUCN analysis of global land restoration achievements shows that over 124.3 million hectares are under restoration, ...
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Jordan and the Kingdom of the Netherlands Launch Project to Reduce Siltation and Enhance Water Security at King Talal Dam

AMMAN, Jordan – 17 August 2026 – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI), the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA), the ...
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IUCN congratulates Diego Mesa Puyo on his appointment as new CEO of the Global Environment Facility

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) congratulates Diego Mesa Puyo on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and, as a ...
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Together for Tigers: Bangladesh Celebrates Global Tiger Day 2026 with Nationwide Conservation Campaign

The national celebration, held at the Bangladesh Forest Department headquarters in Dhaka, brought together senior government officials, development partners, conservationists, researchers, youth ...
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Tiger census: Nepal's tiger number increases to 429

Nepal's wild tiger population has increased to 429, according to the National Tiger Census released on Wednesday by the Government of Nepal to mark Global Tiger Day in Kathmandu. The Department of ...
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New UNESCO–IUCN stocktake identifies more than 30 potential areas for World Heritage across South-East Asia

More than 30 areas across South-East Asia have been identified as potential future candidates for World Heritage recognition, according to a new regional framework released by UNESCO and the ...
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Restoring East Usambara Ecosystems and Strengthening Community Resilience in Tanzania

For generations, the East Usambara Mountains have sustained life in Muheza District. Their forests feed rivers such as the Zigi, protect fertile soils, regulate climate, and provide habitats for some ...
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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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Upcoming meetings

Le Conseil de l'UICN tiendra ses prochaines réunions : La 117e réunion du Conseil, du 21 au 23 avril 2026 à Gland, en Suisse.
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Pollinators are disappearing across Europe. A new wave of youth-led action is pushing back.

Across Europe, pollinators are in decline, posing a threat to the ecosystems and food systems that depend on them. But a cohort of young conservationists is responding with practical actions that are ...
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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 growing group of subnational governments, building on momentum from the last ...