Located in the Andes mountain range, at the heart of Chile’s Aysén Region, Cerro Castillo National Park protects a unique environment of glaciers and native forests. This natural wealth makes it one of the most iconic protected areas in Chilean Patagonia. Its recent inclusion on the IUCN Green…

Gland, Switzerland, 21 January 2026 (IUCN) – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently released a new policy brief titled “How to Ensure Social…

A Regenerative Blue Economy is an economic model that combines rigorous and effective regeneration and protection of the ocean and marine and coastal ecosystems with sustainable, low or no-carbon economic activities, and fair prosperity for people and the planet, now and in the future.It seeks to…

IUCN and its Commission on Ecosystem Management publish a study on the application of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions in the Resilient Highlands project—one of the few such initiatives in Latin America.

Amman, Jordan – A promising conservation project ("Enhancing Climate Resilience for Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan" namely Taziz project) is combining forest landscape restoration, livelihood enhancement, and protected area expansion to safeguard both nature and one of the…

As a strong supporter of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme (UNESCO-MAB), IUCN was honoured to participate in the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves hosted by the Municipality of Hangzhou (China). 

Over five days, the Americas Pavilion showcased how the region is shaping global conservation, through Indigenous leadership, cutting-edge science, innovative finance, and partnerships that link local action to global ambition. 

On December 23, 2025, IUCN in collaboration with the An Giang Provincial Agricultural Extension Center organised a mid-term review workshop and awarded certificates to trainees of the dried lotus leaf painting training in Chau Doc Ward, An Giang Province.

 

The IUCN Forest and Grasslands Team invites all interested International Model Forest Network (IMFN) partners, stakeholders, and community members to submit their stories for inclusion on the PANORAMA - Solutions for a…