Over 850 new marine species discovered by the Ocean Census
UNEP-WCMC supports project with development of new data platform
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13 Mar 25
Over 850 new marine species discovered by the Ocean Census
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Impact 22 May 24Being part of the Plan: UNEP-WCMC’s work to support the Global Biodiversity FrameworkBeing part of the Plan: UNEP-WCMC’s work to support the Global Biodiversity Framework
For International Day for Biological Diversity, we share a small sample of our work to implement the Biodiversity Plan
Story 11 May 24Better decisions for migratory birds need the best information: How IBAT helpsBetter decisions for migratory birds need the best information: How IBAT helps
Three examples of how the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool can be used to generate key data for important sites for migratory birds
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Story 21 Mar 24Forest restoration in action: Celebrating pledges to inspire societyForest restoration in action: Celebrating pledges to inspire society
All over the world, efforts are ongoing to protect, sustainably manage and restore areas of forest. Countries have promised to restore 1 billion hectares of land by 2030 as part of international climate, nature and land goals. Some of these initiatives are famous, covering tens of thousands of hectares and winning awards, such as the…
Story 3 Mar 24Ensuring international wildlife trade is sustainable through continual digital innovationEnsuring international wildlife trade is sustainable through continual digital innovation
Today we celebrate World Wildlife Day – an annual event that brings the global community together to recognise how plants, animals and all aspects of biodiversity are crucial to humanity and a healthy planet. This year’s theme is “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation” and invites us to examine and highlight how…
News 3 Mar 24UNEP-WCMC and IUCN launch tool to help countries ensure that wildlife trade is sustainableUNEP-WCMC and IUCN launch tool to help countries ensure that wildlife trade is sustainable
A new online interactive tool to help countries assess the sustainability of trading internationally listed wild plants and animals has been launched today by the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)…
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News 29 Jan 24Leading database on conservation by Indigenous Peoples and local communities opens to publicLeading database on conservation by Indigenous Peoples and local communities opens to public
Information on hundreds of territories and areas conserved by Indigenous Peoples and local communities – also known as ICCAs or territories of life – is now publicly available, as the global database created to monitor and showcase these areas launches online. The ICCA Registry is an online reporting platform for strengthening evidence on the conservation…
Impact 21 Dec 2310 of UNEP-WCMC’s key contributions to combatting the global nature crisis in 202310 of UNEP-WCMC’s key contributions to combatting the global nature crisis in 2023
A momentous global agreement for nature signed at the end of 2022, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), spurred a busy and productive year at UNEP-WCMC. Simultaneously, climate records were broken around the world in 2023 and pressures on biodiversity grew, making our work to secure a sustainable planet for people and nature more pressing…
Impact 15 Nov 23UNEP-WCMC celebrates crucial year for biodiversity in 2022-23 Impact ReportUNEP-WCMC celebrates crucial year for biodiversity in 2022-23 Impact Report
The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has today released our latest Impact Report showcasing the Centre’s work in 2022-2023. The report celebrates UNEP-WCMC’s recent achievements with partners in tackling the global nature crisis. Key among these is the critical role of our policy and technical experts in supporting the agreement of the most…
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