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Novel partnerships to advance rights-based conservation: IUCN, Yale University and Indigenous Peoples’ organizations launch Intercultural Training Programme

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 22 July 2026. Yale University, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and representatives of Indigenous Peoples' organizations from Latin ...
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North East Unguja Seascape multi-stakeholders forum launched to support coastal and ocean resilience in Zanzibar

Unguja, Zanzibar, 16 July 2026 – Stakeholders from government, coastal communities, civil society, academia, the private sector and development partners have launched the Northeast Unguja Seascape ...
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IUCN Statement to the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee

IUCN Regional Director for Asia and Hub Director for Oceania Dindo Campilan delivered IUCN's statement to the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, Republic of Korea on 21 July 2026.
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Contract award notices

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IUCN World Heritage Outlook

The IUCN World Heritage Outlook is the first global assessment of natural World Heritage, and our flagship for assessing all natural World Heritage sites. With four sets of data over a six-year period ...
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CEC Awards

CEC Awards celebrate and amplify the expertise of CEC members, inspiring the CEC’s expert volunteer community to advance the mission of the IUCN through the tools of education and communication. IUCN ...
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IUCN SSC Snake Specialist Group

To provide expert opinion and scientific advice on the conservation, management and sustainable use of boas and pythons. To assess and disseminate the role of boas and pythons (and other snakes) in ...
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IUCN SSC Small Carnivore Specialist Group

Daniel has a particular interest in Owston’s Civet conservation and in building capacity for species conservation in South-east Asian nationals. Currently based in France. Daniel is the co-chair for ...
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IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Specialist Group

The HWCCSG was established with the aim of fostering links between policy, science, and communities, and assimilating knowledge and capacity for human-wildlife conflict management across the IUCN ...
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Deforestation and forest degradation

Deforestation and forest degradation are the biggest threats to forests worldwide. Deforestation occurs when forests are converted to non-forest uses, such as agriculture and road construction. Forest ...
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IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas

The IUCN Green List is a global campaign for successful nature conservation. At its heart is the Green List Sustainability Standard that provides a global benchmark for how to meet the environmental ...