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COP28: IUCN welcomes recognition of nature and urges a fossil-fuel free future

December 28, 2023

IUCN Recognises The Decision Taken By Governments At The UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) To Transition Away From Fossil Fuels As A Step Forward. We Continue To Call For Greater Climate Action And A Clear Phase-Out Of Fossil Fuels. This Phase-Out Is Imperative To Prevent The Worst Impacts Of Runaway Climate Change, And To Allow Nature To Play Its Full Role In Addressing The Climate Crisis.

Here’s to the GBF’s first trip around the sun

December 20, 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, we find ourselves marking the first anniversary of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Amidst the achievements since its adoption, it seems clear that the year ahead will need accelerated action towards implementation. Let’s embark on 2024 with New Year’s Resolutions, ensuring that the promises of the GBF translate into tangible, transformative action toward a more sustainable future.

Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List

December 15, 2023

A new assessment finds that 25% of freshwater fish are at risk of extinction, and at least 17% of threatened freshwater fish species are affected by climate change.

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COP28: IUCN welcomes recognition of nature and urges a fossil-fuel free future

Here’s to the GBF’s first trip around the sun

Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List