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Conservation efforts have increased rhino numbers in Africa, but the growing human population and the consequent #ecosystem loss require new, inclusive protection strategies. A recent report from the IUCN Species Survival Commission African Rhino Specialist Group outlines 6 strategic pillars


Under the patronage of the UAE President, the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will be held for the first time in the GCC from 9-15 October 2025 at adnecad. The #IUCNcongress is being organised in collaboration with وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة & The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi. bit.ly/4cpPhJ9


Freshwater landscapes are home to 10% of all known species on Earth but a recent IUCN co-authored study reveals 1/4 of freshwater animals at risk of extinction. It is the largest global assessment of freshwater animals on the IUCN Red List to date. bit.ly/4adwI9N


This week IUCN Save Our Species launched 11 new projects under Phase II of the SOS Lemurs initiative in Antananarivo, Madagascar. These projects aim to protect threatened #lemur species, restore vital habitats & support community-led #conservation in the country. bit.ly/4cvnJ4X




The Bornean Asian elephant is Endangered, according to a recent IUCN Red List update. An estimated 1,000 Bornean elephants remain in the wild, human activities are a major threat. Learn more ➡️ t.ly/8tIMp







Freshwater landscapes are home to 10% of all known species on Earth but a recent IUCN co-authored study reveals 1/4 of freshwater animals at risk of extinction. It is the largest global assessment of freshwater animals on the IUCN Red List to date. bit.ly/4adwI9N


Don't miss your chance to drive impactful action for a #NaturePositive future. The deadline is approaching for applications to be a Changemaker at the hashtag#IUCNcongress. Apply now bit.ly/3DPcuYn One Young World

🦇From snapping up bugs in World Heritage-listed libraries to underpinning the tequila industry and regenerating forests, bats provide critical ecosystem services. Learn more in our #InternationalBatAppreciationDay blog. bit.ly/3GbWMqR Bat Conservation International




Mangroves, seagrasses and tidal marshes are amazing ecosystems but we must do more to protect them! Our International Policy Framework for #BlueCarbon Ecosystems helps fit the policy puzzle together to scale up coastal protection: bit.ly/3Lf69G9 Conservation Intl