This technical note focuses on initiatives intended to generate human health and well-being benefits derived from visiting protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) ...
IUCN – The International Union for Conservation of Nature is proud to host the Secretariat of the International Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) – the Ramsar Convention – at its ...
The purpose of these guidelines is to update and expand the original guidelines on protected areas legislation published in 1980 and to reflect new developments and emerging issues. These developments ...
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The Green List is more than just a certification; it's a global movement that brings together diverse stakeholders to promote sustainable management practices in protected areas. This participatory ...
The Western Balkans harbours abundant freshwater and forest resources, unique karstic ecosystems, a high level of species endemism, and large-scale natural landscapes of international importance. Home ...
The BESTLIFE2030 Programme is a granting mechanism focusing on preserving and restoring biodiversity. Supported by the EU, it aims to fund over 200 conservation projects with a budget of almost €25 ...
We are pleased to announce the second call for proposals under the BESTLIFE2030 Programme. This is more than just a funding opportunity—it’s a call to action for projects that will deliver tangible ...
Gland, Suisse, 27 mars 2025 (UICN) - Le nombre d’espèces de champignons figurant sur la Liste rouge de l’UICN des espèces menacées™ a dépassé 1 000 taxons, confirmant que la déforestation, l’expansion ...
The number of fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has surpassed 1,000, confirming that deforestation, ...