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…

At the margins of UNEA-7, key stakeholders gathered in a closed-door Ministerial Roundtable to discuss how to shape coherent principles and practical pathways for a robust ocean finance architecture. The roundtable was convened by UNEP in partnership with UN agencies, IUCN and World Resource…

Forests are one of our planet’s most valuable resources in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Although tremendous progress has been made towards restoring and conserving the world’s forests, these ecosystems remain on the decline. Increasingly, conservation and restoration…

The IslandPlas Challenge team has been awarded first place at the 2025 Ocean Hackathon Africa in Cape Town for their innovative solution, Uber Plastic, a digital system designed to create value along the PET bottle recycling chain. 

Unlocking the Power of Forests for Climate ActionAs COP30 convenes in Belém, in the heart of the Amazon, forests are at the centre of the global climate agenda. They are among the most effective Nature-based Solutions, absorbing nearly one-third of global CO₂ emissions each year…

The Regenerative Seascapes for People, Climate and Nature (ReSea) Project with the support of Global Affairs Canada, officially handed over essential research and conferencing equipment to the newly launched Wildlife Research & Training Institute’s (WRTI), Coastal and Marine Research and…

The IUCN Great Blue Wall (GBW) Initiative actively participated in the 13th Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Symposium in Mombasa, Kenya, the region’s largest gathering of coastal and marine stakeholders, which brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners,…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 12 October 2025 (IUCN) – The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 Changemakers embody a new generation of visionary leaders who are eager to tackle the world’s toughest conservation challenges. By creating and scaling cutting-edge solutions to…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 11 October 2025 –  A new international award dedicated to supporting the next generation of ocean stewards was officially launched at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi on 11 October 2025. The Ocean…

On the occasion of the IUCN World Conservation Congress, to be held in Abu Dhabi from 9 to 15 October 2025, the France–IUCN…