In order to rapidly reduce CO2 emissions, we will have to switch from fossil to renewable energy in the short term. The energy transition was also an important topic during the recent UN climate summit in Glasgow. However, it is key to ensure that the transition to renewable energy takes place in a responsible manner, with respect for people and nature. Header photo: Karsten Winegeart on ... More information
Our Land Acquisition Fund allows us to contribute to expanding, connecting and safeguarding habitats for endangered species. For 25 years we have been enabling nature organisations all over the world to purchase endangered natural habitats. With the support of the Nationale Postcode Loterij and a growing number of private donors we improve the chances of survival of species that face the threat of extinction. More information
At COP26 in Glasgow, more than 100 leaders, including Indonesian President Joko Widodo, committed to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030. Yet in his speech, Widodo made no mention of the moratorium on palm oil plantations, which expired in September. Without this moratorium, Indonesia’s climate approach will backfire, NGO Sawit Watch warns. Header photo: palm oil plantation... More information
Bolivian authorities arrested five of South America’s top jaguar traffickers following a three-year investigation as part of our project Operation Jaguar. The criminals – Chinese nationals arrested for trafficking jaguar parts from Bolivia to China – are now behind bars or out on bail in La Paz, as Bolivia’s Ministry of Environment and Water confirmed on social... More information
Natural infrastructure, such as the planting of mangrove forests, can play an important role in coastal protection in developing countries. This is more important than ever to adapt to the changing climate and to prevent biodiversity loss. IUCN NL conducted a market study on the methods available to finance natural coastal protection projects. More information
Six employees of our partner organisation AFIEGO in Uganda were detained for 72 hours last weekend, without formal charges being brought against them. The arrests are part of a worrying pattern of harassment and persecution of AFIEGO by Ugandan authorities. Header photo: oil extraction by Zbynek Burival on Unsplash On Friday, October 22, six staff members of the African Institute for Energy Govern... More information
Local ownership and governance of biodiversity are crucial to achieve global and national biodiversity and climate targets. Therefore, the position and rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) need to be valued, recognized and strengthened in the 2030 Global Biodiversity Framework and the climate convention (COP26) in Glasgow. Header photo: Aerial view of forest © Michael Olsen... More information
Jaguar poaching in South America is increasing due to demand for the fangs, bones and other parts of the animal’s body. With Operation Jaguar (2020-2023) our aim was to fight this wildlife crime by exposing the criminal networks and making investigations and prosecution by the authorities more professional, so that this top predator can continue to fulfil its important role in the ecosystem. More information
VBDO and IUCN NL surveyed five banks and 13 asset owners/asset managers headquartered in the Netherlands. Despite the Dutch Central Bank’s warning that financial institutions can be impacted financially when they fail to take sufficient action on biodiversity loss, only 28% of the surveyed Dutch financial institutions have started to assess the financial risks of biodiversity loss. None of them... More information
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