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"This year World Ranger Day celebrates the theme of ‘30 by 30’, in recognition of the key role that rangers play in achieving the conservation of 30% of our planet’s lands and water by 2030.  As humanity strives to achieve this target, our reliance on the dedication of rangers around the world is greater than ever. Rangers are crucial in our mission to protect our planet and its people; we thank them sincerely for their commitment and contribution." Read the full #WorldRangerDay statement from IUCN Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fiERMi

Conserving coastal ecosystems is crucial to protect against #climate impacts and support local economies. 🌊🤝 IUCN and Conservation International's Blue Carbon Policy Framework explores how you can include coastal environments across four major international conventions 👇 https://bit.ly/3Lf69G9 #BlueCarbon

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee have followed advice from IUCN – as the official advisor on nature - to inscribe five new sites on the World Heritage List and extend one existing World Heritage site. Te Henua Enata - The Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia A hotspot for terrestrial and marine biodiversity, and endemic species in the French Overseas Territory of French Polynesia, these islands are home to more than 305 plant species and an exceptional endemism of coastal fish and marine molluscs. It is also of cultural significance in relation to the historical initial occupation of the Marquesas archipelago by the Enata people between the 10th and 19th centuries. The Flow Country, United Kingdom This area protects one of the largest peat bog ecosystems remaining in Europe and is the first World Heritage site focussed on peatlands. Its ongoing peat-forming processes continue to sequester carbon on a very large scale. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil The national park has a breathtaking coastal sand dune system of striking contrasts. The park was inscribed for its unique geomorphological formations shaped by the interactions of climate and ocean, including the seasonal transformation through the formation of temporary lakes within extensive coastal barchan sand dunes. Badain Jaran desert - Towers of Sand and Lakes, China Located in the remote autonomous region of Inner Mongolia, this site is a world-renowned hyper-arid landscape with an abundance of striking interdunal lakes. It exhibits a myriad of colours caused by the varying salinity and microbial communities unique to each lake. Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China Upon IUCN’s recommendations, around ten new components have been added to the existing site. These new areas include some of the most important habitats for migrating birds along the East Asian- Australasian Flyway. IUCN has recommended a further extension in the future to add additional sites that are vital to support migrating birds. Vjetrenica Cave, Ravno, Bosnia and Herzegovina Vjetrenica Cave, one of the longest in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is home to one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots for cave-dwelling fauna, being home to a total of 231 taxa of subterranean biodiversity. Inscribed onto the World Heritage List, IUCN will work together with the State Party of Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement the recommendations of the Committee to guarantee sufficient water to the cave system and ensure adequate funding. https://bit.ly/4dhPTzF #WorldHeritage #WorldHeritageCommittee #46WHC

As Paris celebrates with the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, behind the scenes, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and #Paris2024 Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games have committed to take action to protect nature. This is the first International Olympic Committee – IOC to take place since the establishment of Sports for Nature (S4N) - a joint initiative of IUCN, the IOC, the United Nations Environment Programme , the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity , and Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy. S4N aims to deliver transformative action for the environment, by enabling sports to champion nature and contribute to its protection and restoration. It provides a game plan for sporting events — at all levels — to accelerate action and inspire others to protect nature. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WiWfrz

New State of the World’s Mangroves Report released today on World Mangrove Day underscores critical links to biodiversity, climate, and communities. The new report highlights efforts to protect and restore these important ecosystems, which billions of people depend on for food, protection, and their livelihoods. For more information: https://bit.ly/3WCFgSo #InternationalDayofConservationofMangroves

🌱The first global assessment by IUCN’s Red List of Ecosysystems and partners reveals that over ½ of the world's #mangroves are at risk of collapse. #Climate change, #deforestation, and pollution are just some the threats to these vital ecosystems. Read more ➡ https://bit.ly/3wHiPS5 #WorldMangroveDay

IUCN and FAO sign joint agreement to facilitate data sharing to reach #GBF Target 2. The agreement will help governments in reporting on ecosystem restoration and subsequent biodiversity, socio-economic, and #climate impacts. Through this agreement, IUCN and FAO will work together to  improve the reporting  progress against GBF Target 2 by sharing data and building synergies between two key tools: IUCN’s Restoration Barometer and FAO’s Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM). IUCN and FAO will pilot the protocol in select countries, with the goal of scaling-up an improved monitoring and reporting methodology to support parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. https://bit.ly/3WgMFpg

We're hiring! IUCN is looking for an experienced consultant to lead the update of its Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions (NbS). See the full job description 👉 https://lnkd.in/dz5pdJan

🌍 With over 700 attendees at the Africa Regional Conservation Forum, the event concluded with a call for inclusive, cross-continent action to protect nature. 🌿 Just months before, the Mexico, Central, and Caribbean Forum highlighted urban biodiversity as a key challenge. The IUCN Regional Conservation Forums offer a platform for Members to discuss challenges, learn about the upcoming IUCN vision, and prepare for the 2025 #IUCNCongress in Abu Dhabi. 🤝 Read more about the Collaboration and Camaraderie at the IUCN Regional Conservation Fora in Unite for Nature, the IUCN Members’ Magazine #Conservation #IUCN #RCF #UniteForNature