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. 

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 Behaviour Change Task Force of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) and the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) has released a new report, titled “Mainstreaming behaviour change in biodiversity conservation: Needs, barriers and ways forward”, addressing how to…

In the face of threats to Indigenous territories in South and Central America, the VOCES Project's Small Grants Mechanism promotes local solutions with community leadership, a rights-based approach, and a commitment to environmental justice. This initiative strengthens…

Education was a central theme at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighting its critical role in equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and combat climate change.

Around the world at the IUCN Regional Conservation Forums in 2024, the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication was proud to honour the exceptional contributions of six CEC Members through the 2024 CEC Regional Awards. 

The IUCN Commission on Education and Communication led Education Day at the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Pavilion on October 23, 2024 at the UNCBD COP16 in Cali, Colombia, assembling over 300 intergenerational leaders to build momentum for ambitious global commitments to…

A two-day training workshop for environmental journalists was conducted in Karachi and Sonmiani, Pakistan, followed by an exposure visit to the Ramsar site of Miani Hor. The training aimed to equip reporters with the tools and knowledge needed to cover pressing environmental issues.

Education should be seen as a critical element to increase successful implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). 

From 21 October to 1 November 2024, IUCN participated in the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) in Cali, Colombia.