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Policy and legal enabling conditions for sustainable agriculture
    Hannam, Ian | Mezzacapo, Enrico | Chicoma, Jose L.

The dominant model for agricultural development has not adequately considered environmental and social externalities, leading to their insufficient integration into decision-making processes that shape agriculture and food systems. There is a critical need for comprehensive regulation of the agricultural sector to design and implement concrete transition pathways towards more sustainable agriculture and food systems at various scales,
from local farms to national, regional, and global levels. The purpose of this report is to identify and assess key areas of law and policy that require renewed attention to support the development and implementation of sustainable agriculture, particularly at the national level. The assessment spans international law and policy, regional instruments, and necessary updates to national laws and policies to enable, support, and effectively implement sustainable agriculture programmes over the long term. It encompasses key areas such, as biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation and mitigation, land use planning, environmental regulations, and farmer support, to understand the importance of sustainable agriculture and adopt innovative practices.
กีีฬาและความหลากหลายทางชีีวภาพในเมืือง
    Wheeler, M. | Grossinger, R. | Ndayishimiye, E. | Spotswood, E. | Galt, R. | Carbone, Giulia

Investing in nature and Nature-based Solutions is an important pathway to address the current ecological crisis. The loss of biodiversity, with around one million animal and plant species threatened with extinction, is putting at risk our economies, livelihoods, food security, health, and quality of life worldwide. Diverse and innovative measures are needed to reverse this decline and to restore healthy ecosystems. The magnitude of the challenge calls for the collaboration and contribution of all actors, including non-state actors, such as businesses, local authorities, civil society organisations, and individual citizens. Sports and urban biodiversity identifies the opportunities for sports federations and sport venue owners and operators to develop the seven elements essential for supporting nature in cities. Case studies from Europe, North America, Australia and South Africa capture the biodiversity actions taken by a variety of sports, from Olympic city planning to local projects at stadiums and practice facilities. These examples also reveal ways in which improvements to urban biodiversity elements can offer a better sporting experience for event participants and spectators.
We are nature
    Camargo, L. | Segovia, N.

This paper presents nature-based education (NbE) as a critical solution, positioning nature at the heart of learning to foster a deep recognition of the interconnectedness between humanity and the natural world. NbE is integrated by diverse strategies such as environmental education, Indigenous knowledge and experiential learning to cultivate a profound sense of belonging, responsibility and active stewardship towards nature. This approach yields numerous benefits, including heightened awe and wonder, enhanced understanding of ecological systems, sharpened sensory awareness and significantly improved pro-environmental behaviours, ultimately leading to healthier, happier and more cohesive communities. Additionally, the paper discusses the challenges and enablers of implementing NbE. It emphasises the need for political commitment, improved educational frameworks, greener learning spaces and well-prepared educators. By recognising the intrinsic connection between humans and nature, we are nature, NbE offers a pathway toward activating our capacity to create a more regenerative and resilient future for both people and the planet.
Circular construction policies for nature
Case study: managing invasive alien species in Africa
   

Invasive alien species (IAS) are a major, accelerating driver of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation across Africa, with growing implications for water security, food systems and rural livelihoods. The IUCN Save Our Species (SOS) African Wildlife Initiative (SOS AWI)—funded by the European Union—supports locally led, science-based action to reduce key biodiversity threats, including IAS, through practical management, restoration and capacity strengthening.
This case study document synthesises four AWI-supported interventions that illustrate “field-tested” IAS responses spanning terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems in South Africa and Cameroon. Collectively, these interventions combine mechanical removal, fire-based control, regulated biological control, ecological restoration, and community engagement to restore habitat condition, reduce invasive pressure on threatened species, and build local stewardship and technical capacity.
IUCN ECARO highlights 2021–2025
Urban-rural linkage: an ecosystem governance perspective
   

This publication focuses on ecosystem governance in the context of urban-rural linkages, analysing nine case studies to develop principles for ecosystem governance. Ecosystem governance utilises the ecosystem approach, adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity, which emphasises the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the importance of integrated management for the analysis of the case studies.
The work highlights the importance of local and regional action in reducing conflicts and achieving effective action for the sustainability of both social-ecological systems. Dialogue among stakeholders, the use of an adaptive ecosystem approach and devolution of decision-making to the lowest level, such as a community, are among the possible elements to enhance the sustainability of both systems. The publication emphasises the need for local authorities to balance social, economic, and environmental factors to prevent conflicts and land degradation. The case studies specifically examine issues such as water governance, social and behavioural challenges, energy, planning, and farming within these urban-rural ecosystems.
Systematic conservation planning with connectivity for Jordan’s protected areas network
    Faselt, Jamie | Creech, Tyler | Keely, Annika | Boulad, Natalia | Alrabee, Ateff | Haddad, Hanna | Bghdadi, Savinaz | Dabaneh, Ola | Mohamedou, Cheikh

Jordan is situated at the intersection of three continents and is home to a variety of ecosystems and rich biodiversity. Maintaining this  biodiversity in the face of climate change and human land use will require a representative and well-connected system of protected areas. This report utilises connectivity modelling and systematic conservation planning frameworks to: (1) identify movement corridors for focal species in the current landscape; (2) identify corridors among enduring physical features that could serve as movement routes for biotic communities under future climate regimes; (3) identify gaps in conservation features in the existing protected area network; and (4) present spatial prioritisation scenarios for expanding the network.
IUCN SSC guidelines on human-wildlife conflict and coexistence : first edition (Swahili)
   

As human-wildlife conflicts become more frequent, serious and widespread worldwide, they are notoriously challenging to resolve, and many efforts to address these conflicts struggle to make progress. These Guidelines provide an essential guide to understanding and resolving human-wildlife conflict. The Guidelines aim to provide foundations and principles for good practice, with clear, practical guidance on how best to tackle conflicts and enable coexistence with wildlife. They have been developed for use by conservation practitioners, community leaders, decision-makers, researchers, government officers and others. Focusing on approaches and tools for analysis and decision-making, they are not limited to any particular species or region of the world.
Assessment of climate change impacts on biodiversity in selected protected areas of Jordan
    Khokhar, Muhammad | Safdar, Fasiha | Khan, Muhammad Junaid

This report evaluates the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and local communities across six protected areas (PAs) in Jordan, as part of IUCN’s project “Enhancing Climate Resilience for Biodiversity Hotspots in Jordan.” The assessment integrates climatic data from ground stations, global climate models, and satellite sources with field observations and stakeholder consultations to provide a comprehensive analysis of climate-related threats and socio-economic vulnerabilities in the selected PAs.
Managing world heritage
Boîte à outils améliorer notre patrimoine 2.0
   

World Heritage properties are internationally recognized as places of Outstanding Universal Value that should benefit from the highest level of management effectiveness. The Toolkit 2.0 offers a self-assessment methodology to evaluate management effectiveness in a World Heritage property or other heritage place. It contains 12 tools that can be used separately or collectively to understand in detail what is working well and what can be done better. The Toolkit supports managers in identifying ways to improve conservation practices, management processes and resource allocation – particularly if used before reviewing or updating management plans. While there is a focus on World Heritage, it can be applied to all heritage places, whether natural, cultural or combinations of both.
Perkembangan terkini mengenai kesehatan populasi, pengendalian penyakit, dan tanggap wabah pada kera besar
    Gilardi, Kirsten V. K. | Düx, Ariane | Gillespie, Thomas R. | Kalema-Zikusoka, Gladys | Leendertz, Fabian H. | Nze-Nkogue, Chimène | Patrono, Livia V. | Raphael, Jane | Sulistyo, Fransiska | Kambale Syaluha, Eddy | Whittier, Christopher A.

Since publication of the 2015 Great Ape Health Guidelines, great ape tourism has continued to gain in popularity, and landscape conversion continues on a steep trajectory. In addition, there has been a tremendous amount of new scientific research on pathogens that infect wild great apes. Furthermore, the world experienced epidemics of Ebola (in West Africa from 2014–2016 and in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 2018–2020) and the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2023). The purpose of this Supplement is to provide protected area authorities charged with the conservation of great ape populations, and other stakeholders working in great ape habitats, with new and additional content to the 2015 Great Ape Health Guidelines, based on new papers published through 2022, with a specific focus on: an update on health issues of concern in great ape populations, new technologies, tools and approaches for surveillance and diagnosis of infectious diseases in great apes, and great ape disease prevention.
Integração da mudança de comportamento na conservação da biodiversidade
    Veríssimo, Diogo | Ribeiro, Edgar | Perry, Laura | Wyman Roth, Noëlle | Ribeiro, Yuri

This document presents the findings of a comprehensive needs assessment conducted by the IUCN SSC CEC Behaviour Change Task Force. It is designed to provide a structured understanding of the challenges, opportunities, and actionable recommendations for integrating behavioural sciences into conservation strategies. The report aims to serve as both a diagnostic tool and a roadmap for advancing the application of behavioural sciences in conservation efforts.
Creating effective environmental communication strategies
    Oepen, Manfred | Southey, Sean

This guide offers conservation professionals a straightforward, ten-step guide for designing and delivering strategic communication that drives measurable conservation impacts. Written for government focal points, NGO staff, scientists, private-sector partners, community organisers, and the communication specialists who support them, the guide positions communication as a core management tool rather than a last-minute public relations add-on.
 
Diseñar y manejar áreas protegidas y conservadas para promover la conservación de los ecosistemas de aguas continentales y la biodiversidad
A guide to nature-based leadership
    Charles, C.

A guide to nature-based leadership: An ecological approach offers a hopeful path to organisational development and leadership. The publication describes the emerging field of nature-based leadership, its importance, its characteristics, and how to implement it. Nature-based leadership is leadership that draws from nature itself. Looking to nature as a guide provides practical insights about how to nourish, sustain and grow healthy relationships among people in settings of a variety of sizes — from oneself, to partners and families, to neighbourhoods, organisations, communities, regions and whole nations. 
 
The end of Eden
    Welz, Adam

The stories we usually tell ourselves about climate change tend to focus on the damage inflicted on human societies by big storms, severe droughts, and rising sea levels. But the most powerful impacts are being and will be felt by the natural world and its myriad species, which are already in the midst of the sixth great extinction. The End of Eden invites the reader to meet wild species on their own terms in a range of ecosystems that span the globe. Combining classic natural history, firsthand reportage, and insights from cutting-edge research, Adam Welz brings us close to creatures like moose in northern Maine, parrots in Puerto Rico, cheetahs in Namibia, and rare fish in Australia as they struggle to survive. The End of Eden offers a radical new kind of environmental journalism that connects humans to nature in a more empathetic way than ever before and galvanizes us to act in defense of the natural world before it's too late.
Country brief: South Africa
European Regional Office annual report 2024
Aplicando el Estándar Global de la UICN para Soluciones basadas en la Naturaleza (SbN) en el altiplano de Guatemala: Estudio de caso
    Fernandez, Manuela | Monterroso Rivas, Ottoniel | Domínguez, Dafne | Ramirez, O. | Franco, Vanessa | Coy, Lourdes | Calvo-Solano, Oscar | Puac, Marvin | Joj, Eliazar | López, Ronal | Leiva, Raúl

Este documento es resultado del trabajo conjunto entre la Comisión de Gestión de Ecosistemas (CGE) y la Oficina Regional para México, América Central y el Caribe (ORMACC), dos de los pilares de la UICN. La CGE y ORMACC han colaborado en distintos temas en la región, en la implementación de proyectos, en procesos de capacitación y fortalecimiento institucional, con aportes científicos, entre otros. 
 
Applying the IUCN Global Standard on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the Guatemalan Highlands: Case study
    Fernandez, Manuela | Monterroso Rivas, Ottoniel | Domínguez, Dafne | Ramirez, O. | Franco, Vanessa | Coy, Lourdes | Calvo-Solano, Oscar | Puac, Marvin | Joj, Eliazar | López, Ronal | Leiva, Raúl

This case study presents the self-assessment process for the Resilient Highlands Project, guided by the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The assessment focused on the project’s theory of change, which includes water and soil management and conservation practices for the long-term sustainability of the hydrological cycle in the Guatemalan Highlands. 
 
Gajah guidelines: IUCN SSC AsESG technical report series
   

A compilation of nine working group reports.
Asian elephant impact report 2015–2025
Biodiversity and agriculture in the Mediterranean region
    Juffe-Bignoli, Diego | Maas, Bea | Maxted, Nigel | Jimenez, R. | Wanger, Thomas Cherico | Gosling, Joe | Herrera, José M. | Kettle, Chris J. | Macfarlane, Nicholas B.W. | Magos Brehm, Joana | Rey, Pedro J. | Toledo-Hernández, Manuel | Yazbek, Mariana | Weaver, Faye M. | Muñoz Cañas, Mercedes | Numa, Catherine

This report, Biodiversity and agriculture in the Mediterranean region: A species conservation perspective, is designed to inform policymakers, conservation practitioners, and stakeholders across the Mediterranean region. Its purpose is to highlight the current challenges posed to biodiversity by intensive agricultural pressures, while identifying solutions and opportunities to reconcile biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. It acknowledges that while certain unsustainable agricultural activities pose a key threat to species conservation in the Mediterranean, agricultural landscapes also provide habitat to numerous species - so considering agriculture as a threat requires a more nuanced approach, given its inherent linkages to nature. 
 
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