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The 47th World Heritage Committee gets underway this week. Did you know IUCN is the official advisor on #nature under the World Heritage Convention?. Learn more about the Convention and our role . #47WHC

🌳 The loss of #forests threatens the survival of many species & reduces their ability to provide essential services. Over half of the tropical forests worldwide have been destroyed since the 1960s. Forest landscape restoration can reverse these losses. #GenerationRestoration

Fungi form the very foundation of healthy ecosystems but threats such as #deforestation and agricultural expansion are driving a global decline. Over 1,000 of the world’s 155,000 known fungal #species have now been assessed the @IUCNRedList. Learn more

📣 Last chance to apply! Do you have a project that supports lemur #conservation in Madagascar?. The #SOSLemurs Phase II call for proposals closes next week. 🔗 Apply here:

Despite being one of our most valuable ecosystems for people and #nature, wetlands are Earth’s most threatened #ecosystem. @RAMSARCONV

You have to be there. To create connections. To make your voice heard. To learn. Be part of the action. Register now for the #IUCNcongress ➡️

#DeepSea mining could severely harm marine biodiversity and ecosystems, but we still lack the knowledge and means to implement protections. Our Issues Brief examines the potential impacts and what can be done. ➡️

🌊 From coral conservation to the coexistence of green energy and #wildlife, discover the latest global #conservation initiatives, success stories, and collaborative solutions in our new issue of Unite for Nature. #UniteForNature

The IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology is a comprehensive classification framework for Earth’s ecosystems. It can help identify the ecosystems that are most critical for biodiversity #conservation, research, management and human wellbeing into the future. ➡️

As the host of the IUCNcongress, the UAE is championing #NaturebasedSolutions that address biodiversity loss, #climate change and ecosystem resilience. Hear about their efforts in our blog by H.E. Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri of @EADTweets.

Wetland habitats support a rich diversity of life, but 35% of the world’s #wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years. Wetland restoration not only increases #biodiversity but their ability to produce ecosystem services for the benefit of people. #ForWetlands

The Bornean Asian elephant is Endangered, according to a recent @IUCNRedList update. An estimated 1,000 Bornean elephants remain in the wild, human activities are a major threat. Learn more ➡️

The home of #conservation. The IUCN World Conservation Congress - where conservationists gather. Register now for the #IUCNcongress to take advantage of early bird rates ➡️

A new program is set to bolster the health of one of the last major primary forest areas in the world. Funded by @theGEF, the Southeast Asia and the Pacific Forests Integrated Program aims to help protect the Indo-Malaya #forest biome. @FAO

🌊 Unite for Nature, Issue 5 is here!. Dive into breakthroughs in coral conservation, a spotlight on vital wetlands, and stories of adventure, resilience, and nature-positive energy. Plus, get ready for the #IUCNcongress this October!. 🌍 #UniteForNature

The #IUCNcongress. A global gathering of leading conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers. And a pivotal opportunity to address the needs of both #nature and people. Register now to take advantage of early bird rates ➡️

Plastic pollution threatens human health, affects food and water safety, burdens economic activities, and contributes to climate change. 🌊 Our Issues Brief explains how we can tackle #PlasticPollution. ➡️ @IUCN_Plastics

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ now includes 169,420 species, of which 47,187 are threatened with extinction. The @IUCNRedList is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s #biodiversity.

Did you know that Mesoamerica’s primary forests safeguard nearly 8% of the planet’s biodiversity?🌳. These ecosystems are under pressure but a new initiative implemented by IUCN & @FAO with funding from @theGEF aims to reverse forest loss in the region.

An ambitious rewilding effort is underway in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region in preparation for the return of the Critically Endangered Arabian leopard. Learn more about the #conservation efforts in our latest #IUCNcongress blog by @RCU_SA's Dr. Benjamin.