Protecting the Planet Newsletter, July 2024

Mapping equitable, effective paths to achieving 30x30

Visitors enjoy an up-close encounter with a giraffe in Nairobi National Park, Kenya © C. Tokeley

Only a short drive from the vibrant Kenyan capital is the country's first national park, gazetted in December 1946. Towering giraffes share the skyline with Nairobi's skyscrapers on the horizon, +100 other mammal species - including four of Africa's 'big five' - and +500 birds.

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We cannot achieve 30x30 without effective rangers

As the world works towards the 30x30 target, our reliance upon the dedication and sacrifice of rangers around the planet has never been greater.

How does IUCN support rangers?

IUCN Director General's statement for World Ranger Day

IUCN celebrates rangers and the significant contributions that they make to our planet. Rangers play a vital role in biodiversity conservation and the wellbeing of people.

Full statement

Six new sites granted UNESCO World Heritage status.

On IUCN's recommendation, the six newly-inscribed sites include impressive dunes, exceptional cave-dwelling species, peat bogs and mires, and important bird migratory routes.

Meet the sites

The path to protect 30x30

We're committed to supporting nations around the world to achieve Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and with it, to conserve 30% of the world's ecosystems by 2030.

Building Global Collaboration for Park Conservation

A recent workshop supported by US National Park Service, George Wright Society, and IUCN WCPA identified climate change and working with indigenous communities as priorities for a new capacity building programme.

Nature, culture, and commitment: Asia's journey to 30x30

Held in Tokyo and Seoul, the consecutive workshops provide a unique opportunity for government and NGO representatives across Asia to report on and share best practices on mainstreaming OECMs.

What counts? - Ensuring effective conservation

Through the IUCN Green List Standard, the global benchmark for Protected and Conserved Areas governance and management, we are working to ensure that 30x30 means real and effective achievement of conservation goals.

Vietnam's Cat Tien National Park granted Green List certification

In pursuit of the benchmark IUCN Green List certification, Cat Tien National Park has undertaken extensive conservation efforts.

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Major State of the World’s Mangroves report released

Only 14% of the world’s mangroves receive the highest level of protection? Read the 2024 State of the World's Mangroves report.

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Colombian Protected Areas advance towards Green List Certification

In August, the Colombian EAGL will visit Parque Nacional Natural Alto Fragua Indi Wasi & Santuario de Fauna y Flora Guanentá Alto Río Fonce.

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Who counts? - People at the centre of conservation

As important as 'what counts', is 'who counts'. We are working to put people at the centre of conservation through supporting Indigenous peoples and local communities to lead and benefit from 30x30.

Voices of Change - strengthening anti-poaching efforts

Explore how BIOPAMA's action grants have supported the work of Les Anges Gardiens de la Nature in Burkina Faso to contribute towards the professionalisation of anti-poaching efforts in the country.

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Beyond Borders: Exploring Global Conservation and Restoration

Beyond Borders: Exploring Global Conservation and Restoration, is a podcast series that gathers captivating stories and valuable insights from projects supported by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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BIOPAMA: Promoting Local Solutions to GBF Target 3.

At the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda, the BIOPAMA programme showcased its impactful work in promoting local solutions to the global 30x30 goal.

BIOPAMA at SIDS4

Events and Getting Involved

Upcoming Webinar - Vital Sites

Join IUCN WCPA and IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas in a new series of 'Vital Sites' webinars. Stay tuned IUCN Engage and the IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas social media accounts to join the first webinar, on Governance, Equity and Rights, on August 19th.

IUCN partners with ArcGIS StoryMaps

IUCN's Protected and Conserved Areas team are once again partnering with Esri's annual ArcGIS StoryMaps competition, this year focusing on tech innovation in nature conservation.

Read more: Open September 4th

Take the OECM Survey

IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas Team is reinforcing efforts to track the quality and use of IUCN Knowledge products, data and guidance to support identification, recognition and reporting on OECM for GBF Target 3 informing its global strategy on OECM.

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World Wilderness Congress

Join IUCN WCPA at the 12th World Wilderness Congress to be held in Rapid City, South Dakota from August 25-31, 2024.

Feature your conservation photo!

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IUCN Global Protected Areas Programme
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BIOPAMA, From Knowledge to Action for a Protected Planet
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