In the face of escalating climate risks and biodiversity loss, European cities are rethinking their relationship with nature, understanding it as a vital partner in building healthier, more resilient urban environments. As part of the Biodiverse Cities Interreg initiative, five municipalities…

In a momentous collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Biodiversity Committee and other esteemed partners, IUCN successfully hosted the first International Symposium on Urban Biodiversity and Sustainable Development (Asia Region) from 20 - 21 February 2025 at the Institute

On December 1, 2024, IUCN Bangladesh organised it’s first-of-a-kind training dedicated to Urban Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) for the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), bringing together engineers, urban planners and policymakers in Gazipur to reimagin

The new report proposes a technical framework and recommendations for cities to integrate nature into their building regulations and urban planning policies. This is part of an ongoing work for nature and biodiversity protection, as well as Nature-based Solutions in built ecosystems.

Cali, 31 October 2024 — A new discussion paper launched by the global ENACT Partnership at United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) outlines three policy…

Cali, Colombia, 27 October 2024 (IUCN) – Today, at the Convention of Biological Diversity (COP16) in Colombia, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Canopy hosted an expert panel focused on how the…

IUCN will receive almost USD 18 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to implement projects aimed at making fast-growing cities in Peru and Guatemala more sustainable, climate resilient, and carbon neutral.

On April 29, 2024, the IUCN European Regional Office, in collaboration with the Belgian EU Presidency and Brussels Environment, convened an event titled "Thriving Territories: The potential of Nature-based Solutions" at BEL Brussels, Avenue du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels. This event…

The PANORAMA initiative proudly unveils its revamped web platform, designed to foster streamlined knowledge discovery, enhance inclusivity, and deepen peer connectivity. The relaunch supports the initiative’s mission to document and promote replicable solutions across diverse…