
Vjosa, one of our last wild rivers, becomes Europe’s first Wild River National Park
April 5, 2023
The Vjosa River is one of the last wild free-flowing rivers in Europe, spanning from Greece to Albania and hosting a rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. However, this natural treasure is threatened by numerous hydroelectric and infrastructure projects that could alter its unique ecosystem and affect the livelihoods of local

IUCN-US Board of Directors Statement on the Passing of Board Chair, Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy
April 5, 2023
Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy served on the IUCN-US Board of Directors from 2010 – 2021, becoming President of the Board in 2017. As members of the IUCN-US Board of Directors, we are saddened to share the passing of our Chairman, Dr. Thomas E. Lovejoy, on December 25, 2021. As deeply as