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Did you know that IUCN is also on LinkedIn? . Don’t miss our latest #conservation content as well as new job postings
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From one less site on the #WorldHeritage in danger list to an array of spectacular new listing for Africa and strengthening Indigenous voice, check out our four key takeaways from #47WHC. ➡️ . @UNESCO
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The #IUCNcongress 2025 is taking shape, the preliminary programme is now live, featuring a selection of confirmed sessions. Don't miss your chance to get a 20% discount by registering before 31 July.
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From rainforests to reefs, discover the seven new areas given UNESCO #WorldHeritage recognition, following IUCN advice. #47WHC @UNESCO
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The #SDGReport - that monitors global progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - launched yesterday and showed that with urgent action the SDGs are still within reach. The report includes input from IUCN, specifically related to SDG goals 14 and 15.
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🌊 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
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UNESCO #WorldHeritage recognition has been given to seven new areas, following IUCN advice. Sierra Leone & Guinea Bissau earned their first sites, while Lao PDR & the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea had their first natural sites. #47WHC @UNESCO
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Invasive alien species are one of the main direct drivers of #biodiversity loss and species extinctions. Check out #EICAT, the IUCN standard to support global action on #InvasiveAlienSpecies.
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Pollution, mainly from agriculture & forestry, impacts over 1/2 of all threatened freshwater animals. Dam construction & invasive alien species are among the other threats. @IUCNRedList
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Be part of the largest global gathering of conservation experts, leaders and decision makers. Register for the #IUCNcongress before 31 July to get a 20% discount ➡️
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Nature is giving us the means to combat both the causes and consequences of #ClimateChange. Discover more about the amazing power of #NaturebasedSolutions. . #ClimateAction
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Protecting chimps, hippos & turtles — and so much more. From the nesting beaches of Bijagós to the dramatic karst of Hin Nam No, IUCN recommends five extraordinary sites for inscription on the @UNESCO #WorldHeritage List. Learn more #47WHC
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How can we accelerate transformative action for both #nature and people?. The #IUCNcongress is your chance to hear from global experts such as @mremae. Register before 31 July to get a 20% discount ➡️
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The Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool Alliance announced a record level of USD 2.5 million investment in biodiversity data. This means that vital funds will be reinvested back into #biodiversity datasets such as the @IUCNRedList.
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📢 The Rainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar will be removed from the list of World Heritage in Danger, following an IUCN recommendation.🌳. The announcement came at the ongoing #47WHC. Learn more ➡️ @UNESCO
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As the Advisory Body on #nature, IUCN recommends sites for potential #WorldHeritage status to the World Heritage Committee. Discover IUCN’s recommendations for #47WHC ➡️
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📢Addressing #47WHC, IUCN Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar discussed the importance of #WorldHeritage calling it "an exemplary beacon that inspires innovation and best practice". Read her full statement ➡️ @UNESCO
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🐝 Want to apply for funding to protect #EUPollinators? Join our info sessions this week to find out how!. IUCN and @EU_ENV Fund for Youth Action on Pollinators is now open and we’re here to help you apply. More info & registration:
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Find your voice. The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the world stage for experts, leaders and decision-makers powering transformative #conservation. Register now for the #IUCNcongress ➡️
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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
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🌳 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
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