IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
WEBMeasuring recovery: The Green Status of Species. The IUCN Red List includes the IUCN Green Status of Species, which assesses the recovery of species’ populations and measures their conservation success.. There are eight Green Status Categories: Extinct in the Wild, Critically Depleted, Largely Depleted, Moderately Depleted, Slightly Depleted, Fully Recovered, Non-Depleted and Indeterminate.
About IUCN | IUCN
WEBAbout IUCN. Description 1. IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a membership Union of government and civil society organisations. Together, we work to advance sustainable development and create a just world that values and conserves nature. Overview. Governance. Partners and donors. History. Accountability.
Invasive Alien Species - IUCN
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Invasive alien species are one of the biggest drivers of biodiversity loss and species extinctions. Biological invasions also put human health, food security and livelihoods at risk, as highlighted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15. The rate of new introductions is growing, as the movement of …
Both African elephant species endangered and critically …
WEBGland, Switzerland, 25 March 2021 (IUCN) - Following population declines over several decades due to poaching for ivory and loss of habitat, the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) is now listed as Critically Endangered and the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.Before today’s update, African elephants were ...
Species conservation action - IUCN
WEBSep 2, 2022 · Species are the fundamental components of biodiversity and we rely on their survival for our own existence. However, our current biodiversity crisis is so severe that conservation activities are essential for the survival of many different species. From in situ and ex situ species recovery programmes, to the establishment of protected areas, to capacity building, conservation action can take ...
Ecosystem restoration - IUCN
WEBSep 11, 2024 · The United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) challenges everyone to massively scale up restoration efforts that breathe new life into our degraded ecosystems. Restoring our planet’s imperilled ecosystems intrinsically connects us with a chance at a healthier future. We will work together to bring life and function back to our scarred ecosystems through extensive and pro ...
Ocean Acidification: The what, where, how, why and what next on …
WEBJun 7, 2021 · In the last 200 years, the ocean has taken up around 30% of all CO2 emissions and this absorption has altered the production of calcium carbonate in oceanic waters, causing the phenomenon known as Ocean Acidification (OA). Our new web story provides a high-level look at all impacts of this problem, where it is happening, and what needs to happen next.
Effective protected areas - IUCN
WEB3 days ago · Protected and conserved areas are the foundation of biodiversity conservation. They safeguard nature and cultural resources, improve livelihoods and drive sustainable development. IUCN works to establish best practices and standards that maximise the effectiveness of protected and conserved areas and advances justice and equity in conservation, including the rights of indigenous peoples and ...
UN Sustainable Development Goals - IUCN
WEBThe Sustainable Development Goals and targets acknowledge the critical role that a healthy environment can play in addressing current challenges including poverty, climate change, food and water security. It recognises that the natural world must be urgently protected, both for its own sake, and for it to be possible to fulfil …
China - IUCN
WEBChina joined IUCN as a State Member in 1996 and the IUCN China country office was established in 2003. Focusing on biodiversity, forest and wetland restoration and management, water resources management and environmental law, IUCN China implements its country programme by providing information, strengthening capacity and demonstrating innovative approaches on the ground.