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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. 
 
Al Murunah technical baseline assessment for resilient nature-based water solutions (RNBWS) in Wadi Al-Seer, Jordan
    Mandouri, Hakam | Hayajneh, Ali | Slehat, Faizah | Al Addasi, Saja

This baseline assessment represents a scientific decision-supporting source of information that aids the participatory planning process for the RNBWS interventions. It is a vital component of comprehensive implementation through highlighting the context-specific opportunities as well as challenges. Overall, this baseline assessment is envisaged to lay the foundation for the pilot site implementation, considering contextual specificities and supporting stakeholder engagement outcomes throughout the project’s lifespan.
 
Al Murunah technical baseline assessment for resilient nature-based water solutions (RNBWS) in RasBaalbeck and Qaa, Lebanon
    Mandouri, Hakam | Hayajneh, Ali | Slehat, Faizah | Al Addasi, Saja

This baseline assessment serves a crucial purpose in providing a comprehensive understanding of the existing conditions in Al Qaa, Ras Baalbeck, and Fekha, particularly regarding water resources, agriculture, and climate change impacts. It aims to establish a baseline of the socio-economic, demographic, and environmental factors in the region, which are essential for justifying and supporting the planning of interventions. By identifying key challenges, a foundation for designing effective interventions will be developed. It enables informed decision-making and helps prioritize areas requiring immediate attention. 
 
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. 
 
African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) status report 2024
    Maisels, F. | Thouless, C. R. | Mayienda, R. | Yahya, M. | Hart, J. | Frederick, H. | Breuer, T. | Renn, C. T. | Slotow, R. | Okita-Ouma, B.

This is the sixth African Elephant Status Report (AESR) produced by the African Elephant Specialist Group (AFESG) of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC). Like its predecessors, this report is based on data from the African Elephant Database (AED). Since the 2016 African Elephant Status Report was published, the IUCN Species Survival Commission has recognized two distinct species of African elephants – the African forest elephant, Loxodonta cyclotis, and the African savanna elephant, Loxodonta africana. For the first time, this report provides information on the status of African forest elephants treated separately from savanna elephants, with a separate report on the latter species to be published in 2026. 
Förderung von Biodiversität auf Gebäuden
    Brown, JD | Vega, K. | Grossinger, R. | Scuto, L.

Die Fähigkeit von Städten als Landschaften zur Förderung biologischer Vielfalt gilt als einer der entscheidenden Schritte, um den globalen Verlust der Artenvielfalt aufzuhalten, und auch die beiden anderen Aspekte der drei planetaren Krisen, Klimawandel und Umweltverschmutzung, anzugehen. Der Bericht soll Möglichkeiten aufzeigen, wie Natur und Biodiversität durch Maßnahmen, die innerhalb der einzelnen Gebäudestruktur umgesetzt werden, auf Gebäudeebene integriert werden können. Dazu gehören begrünte Dächer und Wände, Maßnahmen zum Schutz von Wildtieren vor Gefahren durch Gebäude wie reflektierende Oberflächen sowie spezielle Ressourcen wie Nistkästen und Unterschlupf für Bestäuber. Der Fokus auf die Gebäudeebene soll Maßnahmen hervorheben, die lebendige Architektur (begrünte Dächer und Wände), die Priorisierung einheimischer Arten und wildtierfreundliche Bauweisen umfassen. 
 
Fomento de la biodiversidad en edificios
    Brown, JD | Vega, K. | Grossinger, R. | Scuto, L.

La capacidad de las ciudades como paisajes para sustentar la biodiversidad se acepta como uno de los pasos críticos necesarios para frenar la pérdida global de biodiversidad a la vez que se abordan los otros dos aspectos de la triple crisis planetaria, el cambio climático y la contaminación. La intención del presente informe es divulgar las oportunidades de integración de la naturaleza y la biodiversidad a escala de edificio, a través de las medidas aplicadas en la estructura de cada edificio. Esta escala incluye tejados y muros verdes, medidas para proteger la vida silvestre de los peligros de la construcción como superficies reflectantes, así como recursos especiales como cajas nido y refugios para polinizadores. 

 
Intégrer la biodiversité aux bâtiments
    Brown, JD | Vega, K. | Grossinger, R. | Scuto, L.

Il est communément admis que transformer les villes en paysages à même de favoriser la biodiversité constitue l’une des étapes essentielles pour mettre fin à la perte de biodiversité et remédier en partie à deux autres aspects de la triple crise planétaire que nous vivons : le changement climatique et la pollution. Le présent rapport vise à informer des opportunités d’intégrer la nature et la biodiversité à la structure même du bâtiment, ce qui comprend les toitures et les façades végétalisées, les mesures de préservation de la faune contre les risques que représentent les caractéristiques de certains bâtiments, comme les surfaces réfléchissantes, ainsi que les dispositifs spéciaux comme les nichoirs et les abris pour pollinisateurs. 

 
Nature 2030 : One nature, one 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.
Naturaleza 2030 : Una naturaleza, un futuro
   

Naturaleza 2030: Una naturaleza, un futuro – El Programa de la UICN 2026-2029 – ofrece un ambicioso plan para que toda la Unión trabaje conjuntamente con el fin de hacer realidad la Visión Estratégica. Compromete a la Unión a ampliar las medidas de conservación y generar un cambio transformador, mediante el cumplimiento de veinticuatro resultados específicos durante los próximos cuatro años. El Programa de la UICN destaca la necesidad de una colaboración sólida, tanto dentro de la Unión como con los socios, durante este momento tan importante para el futuro de la vida en la Tierra.
Nature 2030 : Une nature, un futur
   

Nature 2030 : Une seule nature, un seul avenir – Le Programme de l'UICN 2026-2029 – propose un plan ambitieux pour que l'ensemble de l'Union travaille de concert à la réalisation de la Vision stratégique. Il engage l'Union à intensifier ses actions de conservation et à créer un changement transformateur, en réalisant vingt-quatre résultats spécifiques au cours des quatre prochaines années. Le Programme de l'UICN souligne la nécessité d'une collaboration étroite, au sein de l'Union et avec ses partenaires, à ce moment crucial pour l'avenir de la vie sur Terre.
Unidos por la naturaleza en el camino hacia 2045
   

«Unidos por la naturaleza en el camino hacia 2045: una visión estratégica de 20 años para la Unión» articula el compromiso de la UICN con «un mundo justo que valora y conserva la naturaleza» y establece una dirección clara para las próximas dos décadas. Orienta los esfuerzos colectivos para salvaguardar la biodiversidad, inspirar el compromiso social e impulsar un cambio transformador hacia un futuro sostenible.
Unis pour la nature sur le chemin de 2045
   

« Unis pour la nature sur la voie de 2045 : une Vision stratégique à 20 ans pour l'Union » exprime l'engagement de l'UICN en faveur d'« un monde juste qui valorise et préserve la nature » et établit une orientation claire pour les deux prochaines décennies. Il guide les efforts collectifs visant à préserver la biodiversité, à inspirer l'engagement sociétal et à conduire un changement transformateur vers un avenir durable.
Unite for Nature on the path to 2045
   

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.
Statutes of 5 October 1948... (including Rules of Procedure...) and Regulations...last amended on 15 October 2025
ENACT partnership NbS accelerator pathways report
    Cihlarova, Pavla | Falco, Francesca | Petsinaris, Foivos | Selyavina, Daria

This report organises its findings around six interconnected ENACT systems. In agriculture and food systems, NbS can reverse degradation, reduce emissions and enhance food security. In human settlements, NbS improve public health and foster inclusive, liveable cities. For natural and modified ecosystems, NbS safeguard ecological integrity and carbon sinks while supporting livelihoods. Green-grey infrastructure systems benefit from hybrid solutions that enhance resilience to floods and heat while complementing engineered infrastructure. In water systems, NbS improve water quality, regulate flows and mitigate disaster risks and closely relate to green-blue-grey infrastructure systems. Finally, cross-cutting enabling systems determine the success of NbS by creating conditions for inclusive, equitable and systemic transformation.
A global standard for the identification of Key Biodiversity Areas: version 1.0 (Arabic)
Enhancing Nature-based Solutions in Albania
    Urban Research Institute

The overall purpose of this scoping study is to provide a state-of-the art overview of the Albanian national context in regard to the application of NbS approaches for climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR). The study relies on the available and accessible data and information originating from existing policies, programmes and strategies (global, regional and national/local), taking into account data collected on past and ongoing initiatives, projects and activities in Albania on NbS for DRR, as well as impacts on climate change and the environment. It includes a brief overview of the current developments in Albania concerning NbS and their application in the Albanian context, followed by semi-structured interviews and discussions with selected key partners and relevant national stakeholders. 

 
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