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Global land restoration gains ground, but delivers only 10% of national pledges – IUCN report

A new IUCN analysis of global land restoration achievements shows that over 124.3 million hectares are under restoration, rehabilitation or improved management worldwide – an area approximately twice ...
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From recognition to stewardship: Asia advances a new regional roadmap for OECMs

Countries and conservation partners meeting in Tokyo conducted the Mid-Term Review of Asia Protected Areas Partnership OECM Roadmap, making a shift in regional cooperation from awareness and initial ...
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Tiger census: Nepal's tiger number increases to 429

Nepal's wild tiger population has increased to 429, according to the National Tiger Census released on Wednesday by the Government of Nepal to mark Global Tiger Day in Kathmandu. The Department of ...
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From desert frog to deep-sea molluscs, remarkable species at risk – IUCN Red List

Gland, Switzerland, 9 July 2026 (IUCN) – Deep-sea mining threatens over half of molluscs reliant on hydrothermal vents, today’s update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has revealed. In ...
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What works in conservation? New study identifies the approaches delivering the strongest results for Africa’s wildlife

Conservationists often know what they are doing, but far less often do they know which actions deliver the greatest impact. A new case study released today by the International Union for Conservation ...
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Climate-resilient reefs, ancient fish fossils and vast wetlands – IUCN supports five World Heritage nominations

From some of the world’s most heat-resilient coral reefs to one of the planet’s largest intact subtropical freshwater peatlands, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has ...
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Pollinators are disappearing across Europe. A new wave of youth-led action is pushing back.

Across Europe, pollinators are in decline, posing a threat to the ecosystems and food systems that depend on them. But a cohort of young conservationists is responding with practical actions that are ...
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California and Massachusetts join IUCN

California and Massachusetts have become Members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). They join a growing group of subnational governments, building on momentum from the last ...
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New IUCN Council begins four-year term with leadership appointments and 48 new Members

The recent meeting of the new IUCN Council reflected on the Union's collective achievements in 2025 and looked towards building on the outcomes of the recent World Conservation Congress in the coming ...
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Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal now Endangered due to climate change – IUCN Red List

Gland, Switzerland, 9 April 2026 (IUCN) – The emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now both Endangered, according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Climate change in Antarctica is ...
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Celebrating International Day of Forests 2026: How IUCN is Conserving and Restoring Forests Worldwide

The International Day of Forests, observed annually on March 21st, raises awareness and serves as a reminder of the importance of forest ecosystems. “Forests and Economies” was selected as the theme ...
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DNA methods help uncover further African Forest Elephants – but species remains critically endangered

A new assessment of African Forest Elephants reveals an estimated 135,690 individuals 1, with an additional 7,728 to 10,990 elephants based on more tentative ‘guesses’. Updated methods provide a ...