Deep in the forests of Lao PDR, silent sentinels are at work: camera traps and acoustic devices capturing glimpses of rare wildlife. But behind these lenses is a story not just about nature, but about people: building skills, fostering collaboration, and strengthening conservation efforts.

Action is urgently needed to unlock the potential of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) to advance the conservation of migratory freshwater fishes, according to a paper published today in Nature Reviews Biodiversity.

As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a year defined by measurable impact, new partnerships, and powerful community leadership across the globe. Across 

Leading conservation institutions in Korea convened with IUCN and WWF to explore how the GSAP SKILLS online platform can accelerate national and global species recovery efforts. With growing expertise and tangible success stories, Korea is positioning…

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…

The publication of the first-ever regional action plan for West African pangolins marks a significant milestone for African pangolin conservation.

The journey of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity has been a long process which has achieved increased recognition of the role, rights, and contributions of traditional knowledge to biodiversity conservation, restoration and benefit-…