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Hammerhead shark (Sphyrnidae) swimming in tropical underwaters. 3d illustration rendering

News 26 Jan 26

UNEP-WCMC and Google to harness AI to tackle unsustainable wildlife trade

The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) and Google are seeking to harness previously untapped data to help the plants and animals most threatened by global wildlife trade. New funding from Google.org’s $20 million AI for Science Fund has been awarded to support UNEP-WCMC in its cutting-edge use of artificial intelligence for applied scientific research. The overexploitation of animals and plants is a major threat driving species to extinction. In recognition of this, the Convention on International Trade in…

UNEP-WCMC and Google to harness AI to tackle unsustainable wildlife trade

A group of women wading through water carrying saplings

Impact 18 Jun 25

Driving decisions for nature and people: UNEP-WCMC’s 2023-2024 Impact Report

Report demonstrates breadth of Centre’s work with government, business and scientific communities

Driving decisions for nature and people: UNEP-WCMC’s 2023-2024 Impact Report

A graphic showing silhouettes of a group of women, in bright colours

Story 11 Feb 25

Celebrating women in conservation science

Marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science at UNEP-WCMC

Celebrating women in conservation science

A red panda reclining playfully on a tree branch

Story 8 Nov 24

Businesses and governments must act to standardise core metrics if we are to halt biodiversity loss

UNEP-WCMC scientists examine the challenges faced when implementing effective biodiversity metrics

Businesses and governments must act to standardise core metrics if we are to halt biodiversity loss

A man with seedlings in a tropical forest, Michael Eko Climate Visuals Countdown

News 18 Oct 24

Citizens can contribute towards more than half of the data to track progress on global biodiversity goals

A new study highlights how citizen involvement is vital for monitoring biodiversity

Citizens can contribute towards more than half of the data to track progress on global biodiversity goals

Story 19 Sep 24

Young African professionals share how they have been empowered to tackle environmental challenges

Young professionals in biodiversity-related fields across Africa on their experiences of the SPIBES MSc

Young African professionals share how they have been empowered to tackle environmental challenges

A chameleon clinging to a branch, Neil Burgess

Story 29 Jun 24

Studies reveal conservation successes for wildlife and habitats in Tanzania

Two new studies show promising trends for the county’s rare creatures and protected habitats

Studies reveal conservation successes for wildlife and habitats in Tanzania

Ants work together to form a bridge between two leaves

Impact 22 May 24

Being 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

Being part of the Plan: UNEP-WCMC’s work to support the Global Biodiversity Framework

News 26 Apr 24

Largest modelling study of its kind highlights need for joined-up climate and biodiversity policy

The largest modelling study of its kind to date shows an urgent need for policies that better understand the interlinked nature of climate change and biodiversity loss, and their potential impacts on human societies, say scientists at the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), who were involved in the research. Global biodiversity declined…

Largest modelling study of its kind highlights need for joined-up climate and biodiversity policy