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Explainer brief 2025- A Regenerative Blue Economy is an economic model that combines rigorous and effective regeneration and protection of the ocean and marine…
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Other brief 2025Forests are one of our planet’s most valuable resources in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Although tremendous progress has been made towards restoring and conserving the… -
Other brief 2025Unlocking the Power of Forests for Climate ActionAs COP30 convenes in Belém, in the heart of the Amazon, forests are at the centre of the global climate agenda. They are among the… -
Other brief 2025Find 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. -
Other brief 2025Recognizing the urgent need for effective conservation in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ), the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement establishes a framework for… -
Other brief 2025IUCN developed some key messages for the second part of the thirtieth session of the International Seabed Authority, taking place in Kingston (Jamaica) from 7 – 25 July 2025. IUCN continues to… -
Other brief 2025Marine 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… -
Factsheet 2025IUCN is developing an explanatory guide to assist Contracting Parties, States and other relevant stakeholders to understand the BBNJ Agreement. -
Grey literature 2024The IUCN-organised High Seas Workshop (3-4 September 2024) focused on identifying and fleshing out activities to help prepare for the designation of Area-based Management Tools (ABMTs), including… -
Grey literature 2024It's time for early, coordinated action towards effective implementation of Area-Based Management Tools (ABMT) in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) - IUCN High Seas Workshop…