Located in the Andes mountain range, at the heart of Chile’s Aysén Region, Cerro Castillo National Park protects a unique environment of glaciers and native forests. This natural wealth makes it one of the most iconic protected areas in Chilean Patagonia. Its recent inclusion on the IUCN Green…

Amman, Jordan – A promising conservation project ("Enhancing Climate Resilience for Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan" namely Taziz project) is combining forest landscape restoration, livelihood enhancement, and protected area expansion to safeguard both nature and one of the…

The IUCN Forest and Grasslands Team invites all interested International Model Forest Network (IMFN) partners, stakeholders, and community members to submit their stories for inclusion on the PANORAMA - Solutions for a…

As countries advance implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), growing attention is being given to how area-based conservation can support biodiversity while also benefiting human and animal health. These questions were at the centre of the 1Health4Nature webinar Beyond…

Bangkok, Thailand, 19 December 2025 (IUCN) – The Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) Steering Committee has approved Sabah Parks, Malaysia, to serve as Co-Chair for the 2026-2028 term, with the appointment confirmed during the 13th APAP Steering Committee Meeting held on 15 December.

In the closing months of 2025, some members of our team were fortunate enough to visit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. Highly biodiverse and a UNESCO World Heritage cultural site, it is…

From glacial mountains and high plateaus to desert basins, river valleys to vast rangelands, Central Asia is home to unique landscapes where wildlife, livestock, and communities have long coexisted. Yet biodiversity loss, land degradation, and changing human-wildlife interactions have increased…

Throughout 2025, IUCN continued to support the protection of one of Europe’s last free-flowing river systems, the Vjosa–Aoos, while strengthening protected area governance in line with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), particularly Target 3 on effectively conserving at…

In 2025, the IUCN–Huawei Tech4Nature partnership continued to demonstrate how innovative digital solutions, grounded in strong governance and community engagement, can deliver tangible benefits for biodiversity and people. Across six flagship countries – Brazil, China, Kenya, Mexico, Spain and…

In 2025, BESTLIFE2030 journeyed across continents and cultures, connecting places as diverse as European political centres, international fora, and remote island communities. Each setting was unique, each location weaving a tapestry of experiences. Yet a shared commitment emerged: grounding…