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…

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.

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…

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 showcased strong Mediterranean engagement, with Members influencing global policy and leadership. North African actors focused on turning the new IUCN Vision into regional action.

Citizen science, also called community science, is a common term for a wide range of participatory practices involving scientific data collection and analysis.Citizen science is important for science, research and policy, and has multiple benefits for society and for participants themselves by…

A report released today by the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Shark Specialist Group, with support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Climate Action and Nuclear Safety and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS…

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. 

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.

This is a downloadable PANORAMA Solution template for use by International Model Forest Network (IMFN) partners and stakeholders to submit their conservation success stories to PAN