Deep in the forests of Lao PDR, silent sentinels are at work: camera traps and acoustic devices capturing glimpses of rare wildlife. But behind these lenses is a story not just about nature, but about people: building skills, fostering collaboration, and strengthening conservation efforts.

Action is urgently needed to unlock the potential of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) to advance the conservation of migratory freshwater fishes, according to a paper published today in Nature Reviews Biodiversity.

As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a year defined by measurable impact, new partnerships, and powerful community leadership across the globe. Across 

Leading conservation institutions in Korea convened with IUCN and WWF to explore how the GSAP SKILLS online platform can accelerate national and global species recovery efforts. With growing expertise and tangible success stories, Korea is positioning…

International efforts are increasingly focused on addressing crimes that affect the environment (CAE), with remarkable progress evident from major political commitments in 2025 from Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro. CAE is widely recognised as a serious threat to biodiversity, local communities, and…

The publication of the first-ever regional action plan for West African pangolins marks a significant milestone for African pangolin conservation.

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…

Today, on World Lemur Day, we celebrate one of Earth’s most extraordinary lineages, the lemurs of Madagascar, and the dedicated conservationists working to ensure their survival. These primates, endemic to Madagascar, are among the world’s most threatened groups of mammals.…

Under the banner “Powering Transformative Conservation,” the IUCN World Conservation Congress (9–15 October, Abu Dhabi) united governments, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and conservation practitioners from around the world to accelerate solutions for biodiversity, climate, and people.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 12 October 2025 (IUCN) – Today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, IUCN launched two new STAR metric resources to support the delivery of global biodiversity goals, supporting governments and civil society organisations in accelerating…