International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

One in five assessed soil species at risk of extinction, data needed for thousands more - study

A new report led by Conservation International and IUCN, published today in Oryx, warns that over 40% of more than 8,500 soil ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Switzerland renews long-standing IUCN partnership with reaffirmed commitment to investing in nature

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) welcomes the renewal of its framework agreement with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), reaffirming a long-standing ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Almost half of European freshwater fishes at risk of extinction, new IUCN Red List reveals

The updated European Red List of Freshwater Fishes – the most comprehensive assessment in 15 years – reveals little evidence of species recovery and calls for urgent action to protect Europe’s aquatic ...
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Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal now Endangered due to climate change – IUCN Red List

The emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now both Endangered, according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.
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IUCN welcomes roadmap to safeguard the world’s migratory species corridors at CMS COP15

Following the historic adoption of the Samarkand Strategic Plan for Migratory Species 2024–2032, the 15th Conference of the ...
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El pingüino emperador y el lobo marino antártico pasan a estar “En peligro” debido al cambio climático – Lista Roja de la UICN

Gland, Suiza, 9 de abril de 2026 (UICN) - El pingüino emperador y el lobo marino antártico se encuentran ahora en la ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

Comprehensive update to the world’s biodiversity hotspots project begins

An international consortium today announced a major update to the world's biodiversity hotspots, funded by the Hempel Foundation. The two-year initiative aims to generate detailed scientific data to ...
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Building a Sustainable Future: Mastering the Ten Essential Skills

Youth need skills like environmental literacy, critical thinking, leadership, cultural competence, resilience, and data analysis for a sustainable future. Encouraging their development through ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature

Computer Conservation

AI and machine learning is helping to advance conservation efforts in many amazing ways. Sam Perrin and Tom Ireland explore the possibilities and limitations of this fast-moving technology As anyone ...
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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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My Mangroves, My Livelihood

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015 and celebrated each year on 26 July, aims to raise awareness of the importance ...
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African elephant species now Endangered and Critically Endangered - IUCN Red List

The African forest elephant (loxodonta cyclotis) is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species occurs in the tropical forests of Central Africa, and a range of habitats in West ...