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WEBIUCN is a global membership Union of government and civil society organisations working to safeguard the natural world. It provides data, analysis, policy advice and conservation action on biodiversity, climate change, freshwater, governance, nature …
About IUCN | IUCN
WEBIUCN is a membership-based organisation that brings together governments, civil society and experts to advance nature conservation and sustainable development. Learn about IUCN's history, governance, work, resources and vision.
Biodiversity - IUCN
WEBIUCN is a global organization that monitors and protects biodiversity, using tools like The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology. Learn about biodiversity topics, issues, news and events from IUCN's experts and partners.
NEW REPORT: IUCN’s Tiger Programme finds there has been an …
WEBJul 28, 2021 · The report shows the impact of IUCN's Tiger Programme in six Tiger Range Countries between 2015 and 2021. It highlights the achievements in anti-poaching, habitat management, human-wildlife conflict and livelihood support, and the average increase of tiger population by 40% within project sites.
The plastic pollution crisis - Story - IUCN
WEBPlastic pollution is one of the most serious threats to the environment and human health, as it persists in the ocean and food chain for hundreds of years. Learn about the causes, effects and actions to reduce plastic waste, and how the Mediterranean Sea is a global hotspot for marine litter.
Deforestation and forest degradation - resource - IUCN
WEBDeforestation is the conversion of forests to non-forest uses, while forest degradation is the loss of forest capacity to provide goods and services. Learn about the causes, impacts and solutions of these threats, and how IUCN supports forest landscape restoration.
Nature-based Solutions - IUCN
WEBNature-based Solutions are actions to address societal challenges through the protection, sustainable management and restoration of ecosystems, benefiting both biodiversity and people. Learn about the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions, the topics, issues and resources related to this concept, and the countries and regions where it …
New assessment highlights climate change as most serious threat …
WEBNov 19, 2015 · A global re-assessment of polar bears shows that sea ice loss due to climate warming is the single most important threat to their survival. The IUCN Red List also updates the status of fungi and marine bony fishes, highlighting habitat degradation and over-fishing as main drivers of decline.
The Right to a Healthy Environment - IUCN
WEBOct 29, 2021 · The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution in October 2021 affirming the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. This article explains the historical and legal context of this right, its regional and international recognition, and its implications for environmental protection.
Species and climate change - resource - IUCN
WEBLearn how climate change affects species, ecosystems and human well-being, and what can be done to conserve biodiversity and mitigate impacts. The web page does not provide a direct answer to the query, but it explains the causes and consequences of climate change for species with a narrow temperature tolerance range.
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