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    Hopkins, Skylar R. | Olson, Sarah H. | Colchao, Paulo | Desvars-Larrive, Amélie | Izza Dwiyanti, Evita | Fairbank, Hannah | Lester Finley, Nina | Hayman, David T. S. | Justinek, Ziva | Karryyeva, Shirin | Muylaert, Renata L. | Mitchell, Brent A. | Morand, Serge | Nelson, Alexandria P. | Nova, Nicole | Pontel de Almeida, Anna | Prist, Paula R. | Puspitarani, Gavrila Amadea | Redford, Kent H. | Salkeld, Dan | Walzer, Chris

Protected and conserved areas (PCAs) safeguard biodiversity and provide essential ecosystem services for human and animal health, yet PCAs can also be places where infectious diseases can emerge or spread among people, wildlife, and domestic animals. These dynamics make PCAs both vulnerable to infectious disease threats and critical allies in preventing and mitigating them. Recognising the risks and benefits of PCAs, the conservation, public health, and veterinary health sectors are increasingly working within the One Health framework, an approach which integrates and optimises the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. This peer-to-peer guide helps PCA managers leverage their deep expertise and practical experience to apply One Health in practice, with a focus on infectious disease prevention and management. The toolkit provides adaptable frameworks to assess infectious disease risks (MAP), reduce infectious disease risks (ACT), and assess and build long-term One Health capacity (CREATE). Managers can use the toolkit to systematically identify existing One Health activities and pinpoint where and how One Health capacity could be enhanced in each PCA or PCA system. Grounded in expert consensus and tested with managers in diverse contexts, the guide highlights diverse examples, lessons learned, and current consensus on best practices.

    Veríssimo, Diogo | Ribeiro, Edgar | Perry, Laura | Wyman Roth, Noëlle | Ribeiro, Yuri

Le Groupe de Travail sur les Changement de Comportement de la CEC et de la CSE de l'UICN a mené cette évaluation des besoins afin de comprendre les obstacles et les opportunités pour intégrer le changement de comportement dans la conservation de la biodiversité au sein du réseau de l'UICN et audelà, contribuant ainsi aux efforts mondiaux de conservation de la nature.

   

A protected area review and design for Palestine was conducted during 2021-2022 with the aim of reviewing and updating the current protected areas using systematic conservation planning principles and The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) protected area design criteria to establish a connected, representative, efficient, and climate-resilient network of protected areas. This was done through a project funded by The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF). The project was implemented by The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in collaboration with the Environment Quality Authority of Palestine (EQA), Palestine Museum of Natural History, Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), Biodiversity and Environmental Research Center (BERC), Nature Palestine, Palestine Wildlife Society (PWLS), and other relevant entities and national experts. An analysis of the current protected area network and design was conducted, which revealed a number of gaps and challenges.

   

Unite for Nature on the Path to 2045: A 20-Year Strategic Vision for the Union articulates IUCN’s commitment to “a just world that values and conserves nature” and establishes a clear direction for the next two decades. It guides collective efforts to safeguard biodiversity, inspire societal engagement, and drive transformative change toward a sustainable future.

   

Nature 2030: One nature, one future – The IUCN Programme 2026-2029 – provides an ambitious plan for the entire Union to work together to deliver the Strategic Vision. It commits the Union to scaling up conservation action and creating transformative change, through fulfilling twenty-four specific Outputs over the next four years. The IUCN Programme highlights the need for strong collaboration, within the Union and with partners, during this key time for the future of life on earth.

   

La infraestructura eléctrica, y especialmente las líneas eléctricas, está presente en muchos de nuestros paisajes y es parte integral del desarrollo socioeconómico de nuestras sociedades. Además, el tan necesario despliegue de fuentes de energía renovable para hacer frente al desafío del cambio climático también lleva asociado necesariamente el desarrollo de líneas eléctricas que transporten la electricidad desde esos nuevos puntos de generación. Sin embargo, si las líneas eléctricas, tanto de transmisión como de distribución de la electricidad, no se planifican, diseñan y gestionan adecuadamente, los impactos negativos sobre la naturaleza pueden ser muy significativos, y en concreto pueden causar graves impactos directos sobre determinadas especies de fauna en los ecosistemas que atraviesan. La presente obra analiza de forma integral las interacciones entre las líneas eléctricas aéreas y la fauna, integrando conocimientos técnicos del sector industrial con enfoques ecológicos y de conservación de la biodiversidad, proporcionando la mejor información disponible.

    Veríssimo, Diogo | Ribeiro, Edgar | Perry, Laura | Wyman Roth, Noëlle | Ribeiro, Yuri

El Grupo de Trabajo sobre el Cambio de Comportamiento de la CSE y CEC de la UICN realizó esta evaluación de necesidades para entender las barreras y oportunidades para integrar el cambio de comportamiento en la conservación de la biodiversidad dentro de la red de la UICN y más allá, contribuyendo así a los esfuerzos globales de conservación de la naturaleza.

    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.

    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.

    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.