A Regenerative Blue Economy is an economic model that combines rigorous and effective regeneration and protection of the ocean and marine and coastal ecosystems with sustainable, low or no-carbon economic activities, and fair prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future.It seeks to…

On Saturday 17 January, the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) will enter into force, marking a defining moment for global ocean protection and multilateral environmental governance.

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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…

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…

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. 

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The IUCN Great Blue Wall (GBW) Initiative actively participated in the 13th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Symposium in Mombasa, Kenya, the region’s largest gathering of coastal and marine stakeholders, which brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners,…

Find out more about the BBNJ-related events at Congress! From unlocking finance to establishing MPAs, these events will allow you to delve deeper into IUCN's engagement in the BBNJ Agreement.

For the second session of the Preparatory Commission for the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), IUCN developed a…

IUCN has been a strong advocate for the protection of the High Seas since early 2000, through its Members and Commissions. Its involvement in the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement reflects a long-standing commitment to conserving marine biodiversity, and takes many forms…

For the second session of the Preparatory Commission for the Conference of the Parties to the Agreement under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), IUCN developed a…