As the world gathers in Belém, Brazil for #COP30, the message is clear: we can’t tackle the climate crisis without protecting the species and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth. From forests that store carbon to mangroves that shield coasts, from pollinators to apex

A new assessment for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ found that nearly 100 additional wild bee species in Europe have been classified as threatened. More than 20% of species in groups such as bumblebees and cellophane bees now facing a risk of #extinction. Learn more

🌍 At the recent #IUCNcongress IUCN Members adopted the 20-Year Strategic Vision and four-year Programme, a powerful framework to guide global conservation action through 2030 and beyond. With the strength of our global Union, this roadmap will drive impact from climate

What are the 5 biggest lessons from #IUCNCongress 2025 on turning biodiversity ambition into real-world results? Read the five key takeaways shaping the next era of conservation: 🔗 https://t.co/WEJZay0LIw

✅ The #IUCNcongress2025 in Abu Dhabi has concluded setting the strategic direction for global nature conservation over the next 20 years. 📊 Key outcomes: • 10,000+ participants • 1000 + events • 148 Resolutions adopted • 100+ new Members • First Summit of Indigenous

🐝 Europe’s pollinators are in peril. New IUCN Red List assessments reveal that nearly 100 additional wild bee species are now threatened in Europe, with one in five species of bees and bumblebees at risk of extinction. Threats such as intensive agriculture, pollution, and

🌊🐢 Exciting news from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ at the #IUCNcongress. A hopeful turn in the tide, green sea turtles are making a comeback! This rebound is proof that when we commit to conservation, nature responds. Read more: https://t.co/ImvfZjvuCB

🟠 From global goals to species action At the IUCN Pavilion, experts from across regions and programmes discussed how GSAP connects policy to practice, from South Africa’s national frameworks to innovative tech for nature and global expert networks. Together, both sessions sent

Spotlight on species action at #IUCNcongress Two inspiring sessions today showcased how the IUCN Global Species Action Plan (GSAP) is helping turn global biodiversity goals into real action for species and people. 🟠Scaling up conservation through GSAP & its online platform At

A timely reminder from #IUCNCongress: protecting apex predators means protecting the balance of life on Earth. With thanks to @BonnConvention, @NatureDeal, @KfW_FZ_int, @aaranyak, National Trust for Nature Conservation (Nepal), @ugwildlife & the @IUCN Species Survival

💡Conservation works when it’s inclusive and community-led. From restoring tiger habitats through the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) to connecting vast corridors for wildlife, field projects show that protecting apex predators benefits entire ecosystems

Last night at the #IUCNcongress, global experts came together to explore how protecting apex predators can drive biodiversity, climate, and community outcomes. 🦁Apex predators are disappearing; and ecosystems are feeling it. As keystone species, apex predators are essential to

🐾 Day 4 at #IUCNCongress 2025 From small grants empowering local action to global partnerships driving large-scale change, today’s sessions celebrate the power of collaboration across scales. Highlight session:🌍 18:00–19:30 | Global partnerships for coexistence: Scaling up

💰 From innovation to investment: The panel discussed new financing pathways, from the Lemur Bond to carbon credits and ecosystem service payments, and the need to strengthen national institutions and accelerate the flow of funds to communities. 🔗 Read more: Learn how IUCN

🌿 From national plans to local action: Madagascar is updating its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), National Species Plan and Invasive Species Action Plan, placing species at the heart of national priorities. The GBFF-funded BioTAct project, co-designed by

🇲🇬 Scaling up species conservation in Madagascar Home to extraordinary endemism (with over 90% of wildlife found nowhere else on Earth), Madagascar’s biodiversity is both a global treasure and a global responsibility. Yet it is also among the most threatened, with eight giant

Key takeaways: 🟠IP&LCs are custodians, not stakeholders. 🟠Rights-based conservation leads to stronger, fairer outcomes. 🟠Donors and policymakers must invest in community-driven models. Learn more about IUCN’s Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP):

Speakers from Kalpavriksh, @WCSIndia, @TheWCS Indonesia, @aaranyak, @KfW_FZ_int & @IUCN shared inspiring examples of rights-based and inclusive approaches that: 🟠Empower communities to protect biodiversity and sustain livelihoods 🟠 Integrate traditional and scientific

Spotlight on Indigenous & local leadership in #TigerConservation Tiger conservation cannot succeed without the leadership and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LCs) who have long safeguarded tiger landscapes. Yesterday evening’s dialogue at the

🐆 Don’t miss this at #IUCNcongress! Global partnerships for coexistence: Scaling up conservation of apex predators 🗓️ Sunday 12 October | 18:00–19:30 📍 IUCN Programme Pavilion R1 They rule the wild, and hold the key to resilient ecosystems. From tigers and lions to eagles