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IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature
Gland, CHImpact-drivenSupranationalClimate & Environmental ProtectionScience & Research
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees1,001 - 5,000
Founded1948
LocationGland
About IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a unique membership Union comprising government and civil society organizations. Recognized as the global authority on the status of the natural world and its safeguard, it is the world's largest and most diverse environmental network, with over 1,400 Member organizations and 17,000 specialists. Its core work involves data, analysis, convening, and action, guided by the Nature 2030 vision, focusing on themes like biodiversity, climate change, and water security.
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Sustainability Goals
Life on Land
Safeguarding global terrestrial biodiversity
IUCN is the world's leading authority on biodiversity, publishing the Red List of Threatened Species and promoting the establishment and effective management of protected areas on land.
Life Below Water
Conserving marine and coastal ecosystems
The organization protects marine life and coastal habitats globally, providing scientific assessments like the Red List and supporting sustainable management practices.
Climate Action
Combating climate change with nature
IUCN develops and promotes Nature-based Solutions to address climate change challenges, leveraging healthy ecosystems for mitigation and adaptation strategies.
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Q1What is IUCN's core mission?+
IUCN is the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed for its safeguard. Its core work involves data, analysis, convening, and action, guided by the Nature 2030 vision and the IUCN Programme 2021-2024. It focuses on critical themes such as biodiversity, climate change, and water security.
Q2How large is IUCN and where does it operate?+
IUCN is the world's largest and most diverse environmental network, comprising over 1,400 Member organizations and leveraging the expertise of some 17,000 specialists. It has a global presence across regions including Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania.
Q3What key tools and initiatives does IUCN offer?+
Key initiatives and tools provided by IUCN include the globally recognized IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas, and the IUCN World Heritage Outlook. Other resources comprise the IUCN Academy, ECOLEX, and Protected Planet.
Q4How can interested individuals apply for jobs at IUCN?+
Interested individuals can view and apply for open positions directly through IUCN's career portal. All current job listings are available at the following link: https://hrms.iucn.org/iresy/index.cfm?event=vac.showOpenList.
Q5Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are central to IUCN's work?+
IUCN primarily focuses on UN Sustainable Development Goals 15 (Life on Land), 14 (Life Below Water), and 13 (Climate Action). These goals form the foundation for many of its global conservation efforts.
