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IUCN welcomes first Patron of Nature from West Africa

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially named Jean-Louis Billon as its newest Patron of Nature and the first from West Africa.
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Stark findings from UNEP’s Overshoot report demand urgent, ambitious climate action – IUCN

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) calls for urgent, ambitious greenhouse gas emission cuts in reaction to the stark findings of the ‘Limiting Overshoot’ report published today.
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One year countdown begins to IUCN World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress

Today marks one year until the IUCN World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress 2027 begins. Conservation and development ...
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Supporting the Recovery of Niokolo-Koba National Park: How IUCN Is Driving Conservation Action

With support from the European Union and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), IUCN is working with the Government of Senegal to strengthen the conservation of one of Africa’s most important ...
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IUCN Showcases Conservation Gains into Food-System Resilience and One Health PPR Awareness at Two Major International Events in Kigali

KIGALI —Rwanda: International Union for Conservation of Nature- IUCN and its partners placed the conservation efforts at the Center to benefit people and Nature for resilient food systems at Africa ...
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Lilongwe Wildlife Trust

Established in 2008, Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) is registered under the Trustee Incorporation Act of Malawi (No.TRNR-3Z3TZ6) and a member of the Council of Non-Governmental Organizations of Malawi ...
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Korea National Park Service

Korea National Park Service (KNPS) is a professional protected area management organisation established in 1987. Its headquarter is located in Wonju, Gangwon province and it manages around thirty ...
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The plastic pollution crisis

Plastics only began to be produced in large quantities following the second world war – but plastic pollution has since become one of the most serious threats humanity faces. By 2015, 60% of all ...
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EXPLAINER: The International Court of Justice considers climate change

What are these proceedings about? In short, they are about the legal obligations countries have to protect the climate, and, should they fail to comply with them, whether they could face any legal ...
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IUCN welcomes International Court of Justice's historic climate change Advisory Opinion

Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its Advisory Opinion on the obligations of States to protect the climate system. IUCN Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar addressing the ICJ ...
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Global land restoration gains ground, but delivers only 10% of national pledges – IUCN report

A new IUCN analysis of global land restoration achievements shows that over 124.3 million hectares are under restoration, rehabilitation or improved management worldwide – an area approximately twice ...
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In the spirit of nature, everything is connected

Earth’s ecosystems have evolved for millions of years, resulting in diverse and complex biological communities living in balance with their environment. Since the 16th century, human activity has ...