Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 October 2025 (IUCN) – Three species of Arctic seal have moved closer to extinction, according to the latest update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Today’s update also reveals that more than half of bird species globally are in decline. Meanwhile, the global green sea turtle population is rebounding thanks to conservation. Header photo: Bearded... More information
A rapid shift to renewable energy is vital to mitigate climate change, but it cannot come at the cost of human rights or nature. A recent UN report of special rapporteur Elisa Morgera warns that the energy transition is still linked to human rights violations and the destruction of valuable ecosystems. Things can and must change, and the International RBC (IRBC) Agreement for the Renewable Energy... More information
This summer, civil society organisations from the Green Livelihoods Alliance (GLA), working on nature conservation, participated in a dynamic series of courses on local fundraising and mobilising support, led by the Change the Game Academy. The course on local fundraising is now available to follow online, with the course on mobilising support following soon. As one participant in the Change the G... More information
...nxiety, due to a latent threat of illegalisation for those who focus their work on defending human rights within a framework of critical independence from political power.'[1]https://www.cedib.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Diagramacion-Folleto-epu-Ginebra.pdf Despite having signed the agreement in 2022, Bolivia has thus far failed to implement protection of defenders as laid out in the Escazú... More information
The forests of the Philippines are among the most biodiverse on Earth, yet they face enormous pressures from mining and deforestation. Indigenous women, often the first to bear the brunt of these threats, are also among the strongest defenders. Header photo: © Lilak The Philippines is one of the world’s most mineral-rich countries, home to vast reserves of nickel, copper and gold –... More information
At least 146 environmental and land defenders were killed or disappeared in 2024, according to a new Global Witness report. Mining and extractives lead as the deadliest industry for environmental and land defenders. The total number of defenders killed or disappeared between 2012 and 2024 now stands at 2,253. Header photo: Forest patrol on Sumatra © Stephanie Broekaerts / IUCN NL Of all the... More information
The island of Sint Maarten in the heart of the Caribbean is home to a rich diversity of species, thriving in its lush hills and vibrant coral reefs. Here, Sabrine Brismeur and her organisation, the Nature Foundation, are dedicated to protecting the island’s marine life – including sharks, rays, and fish – while also working toward a future where the livelihoods of local fishers are sec... More information
With the introduction of the European Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR), EU Member States are requested to increase their efforts of restoring degraded ecosystems. Wetlands form a crucial component of these efforts, as they not only serve as habitats for a wide range of species but also provide essential ecosystem services such as carbon storage, water purification, and flood regulation. IUCN NL... More information
Nickel has become one of the most sought-after minerals of our time. Used for stainless steel and the batteries powering electric vehicles (EVs), demand is soaring as countries push for a low-carbon transition. Yet behind the promise of ‘green’ technology lies a dilemma: in Indonesia – the world’s largest nickel producer – mining threatens tropical forests, rivers and coastal wat... More information
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