Food and agricultural systems | IUCN
Nov 7, 2024 · IUCN works to foster dialogue and collaboration between agriculture and conservation sectors, and to promote agro-ecological approaches that restore and conserve biodiversity on farms and landscapes. Learn about IUCN's publications, projects, events and initiatives on food and agricultural systems.
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
The IUCN Red List is the world’s most comprehensive information source on the extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species. It provides data on species’ range, population, threats, conservation actions and recovery trends, and is used by …
This document provides guidance for conducting an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and for preparing an ESIA report. It covers the key elements, methodology and outputs of a full or partial ESIA, as well as the policy, legal and administrative framework relevant to the project.
Human activity devastating marine species from mammals to …
Dec 9, 2022 · The IUCN Red List updates the status of marine species facing extinction due to human activities, such as fishing, pollution, climate change and disease. It highlights the plight of dugongs, abalones and pillar corals, among others, and …
The IUCN Red List is the world’s most comprehensive source of information on the conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. It provides data, analysis and guidance for conservation research, policy and action, and is based on an objective system of eight categories and criteria.
This document summarizes the causes, impacts, and solutions of plastic pollution on human health, economies, species, and ecosystems. It also advocates for a global plastics treaty to reduce plastic production and address the transboundary issue of plastic waste.
Species and climate change - resource - IUCN
Learn how climate change affects species, ecosystems and human well-being, and what can be done to conserve biodiversity and mitigate impacts. The web page does not provide a direct answer to the query, but it explains the causes and consequences of climate change for species with a narrow temperature tolerance range.
This document provides guidance for conducting a SIA and preparing a SIA report for projects where the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) screening has identified a need to assess social risk and impact issues. It covers key elements of an SIA, such as stakeholder analysis, context, impact assessment, alternatives, management plan and …
India - IUCN
India has 7-8% of all recorded species and four biodiversity hotspots on only 2.4% of the world's land area. IUCN India works with the government and other stakeholders to conserve and use biodiversity sustainably and address climate change challenges.
Learn about the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. This publication by IUCN provides an overview of …