A groundbreaking assessment has officially recognised four distinct giraffe species, overturning previous classifications of the world’s tallest land mammal as a single species. The taxonomic review, ...

Kent, UK - 19th August 2025 — In a major step forward for wild cat conservation, The Big Cat Sanctuary, in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival ...

From 15-17 July and 23-24 July 2025, IUCN Cambodia, in partnership with the Fisheries Administration (FiA) and the Department of Coastal and Marine Area Conservation of the Ministry of Environment, ...

Nairobi, Kenya — The Great Blue Wall Initiative today announced the launch of the Great Blue Wall Fellowship 2025–26, a transformative year-long leadership and advocacy programme designed to equip ...

IUCN has been a strong advocate for the protection of the High Seas since early 2000, through its Members and Commissions. Its involvement in the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) ...

This award recognises the remarkable work of rangers in protected areas around the world. Hosted by the IUCN and the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas, in collaboration with the International ...