IUCN welcomes the UNEA-7 draft resolution on Enhancing international response to address crimes that affect the environment and commends the governments of Peru and Kenya for placing this urgent issue on the global environmental agenda, as well as Member States for their commitment to…

Crimes that affect the environment—illegal wildlife trade, illicit logging and mining, pollution crimes, and other forms of nature crime threaten biodiversity, climate ambition, human rights, and sustainable development. 

UNFCCC COP30, which marks the 10th anniversary of the historic Paris Agreement, takes place at a time of growing conflicts, mounting geopolitical tensions, and heightened strains on multilateralism. As Parties convene in Belém, Brazil – in the heart of the Amazon – they must redouble their…

IUCN presents views and recommendations for selected CBD SBSTTA27 agenda items

Marine connectivity is critical for the design of effective and comprehensive area-based management tools (ABMTs) under the BBNJ Agreement, including the establishment of ecologically representative networks of marine protected areas (MPAs) (Lausche et al., 2021).

This IUCN WCPA Technical Note provides guidance on integrating ecological connectivity into the implementation of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Connectivity—defined as the movement of…

The first issue of PARKS The International Journal of Protected Areas and Conservation, 2025 covers an exciting array of topics related to protected and conserved areas. The issue includes an introductory letter from the new editor, 2 book reviews and 8 full articles. 

In recent years, social prescribing—particularly green prescribing and nature prescriptions—has rapidly gained popularity as a holistic approach to improving health and well-being by connecting individuals with nature-based activities and community support. Due to the unique qualities of…

The IUCN Africa Conservation Forum (ACF) is Africa’s foremost platform for advancing Conservation, uniting IUCN Members, Commissions, and diverse stakeholders to address critical environmental challenges. It shapes the sustainability agenda, drives biodiversity conservation, and serves as a hub…

Ensuring that ecosystems support climate change control strategies, rather than undermine them, is a critical global priority. A well-designed and effective network of protected and conserved areas is the most proven way to retain natural ecosystems and their ecosystem services, for both…