Today, we join the celebration of the Mediterranean Day, a moment to honour our shared sea and the cooperation that unites the region. This year is especially meaningful, as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Barcelona Process, a milestone in strengthening…

Stretching across more than 8,000 km² on Brazil’s northern coast, the Amazon mangroves form one of the planet’s largest continuous mangrove ecosystems — a living shield between the Atlantic Ocean and the great rainforest. For generations, this landscape has sustained thousands of families who…

As the world embraces Nature-based Climate Solutions, such as reforestation, wetland restoration, and coastal defences, well-meaning projects sometimes cause unintended harm—such as displacing local biodiversity or negatively impacting ecosystems.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Veracel Celulose (Veracel) have entered into a strategic two-year collaboration to develop a Nature Roadmap, exploring how eucalyptus mosaic plantations can contribute to measurable Nature Positive outcomes in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest…

IUCN Pakistan showcased the country’s major conservation achievements at the World Conservation Congress 2025 through a dedicated pavilion event, engaging global partners and stakeholders in discussions on nature-based solutions and sustainable development.

10 October, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and APRIL Group, a member of the RGE group of companies, today announced a five-year strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening conservation science and…

Mediterranean Blue Tourism at a crossroads: €171 billion sector faces climate and environmental pressures.

In recent decades, a wave of public support for animals has emerged worldwide, often grounded in what can be termed “sentimental ethics”. In this approach, animals—particularly domestic species such as dogs and cats—are deemed worthy of protection because they are “innocent” or…

On 18-19 August 2025, Tanzania convened its first National Dialogue Workshop on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) — a milestone in recognising conservation efforts beyond traditional protected areas, across both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. 

OECMs offer a…

Recognizing the critical need for improved local leadership in natural resource governance, the SUSTAIN Eco project has been taking a proactive role in supporting inclusive, community-centred solutions.