INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE

Introduction to IUCN and The Nature Agenda

Sonia Peña Moreno, Coordinator, Global Biodiversity Policyand Governance, Global Policy Unit, IUCN HQ

The Environmental Agenda of International Geneva – GEN Briefing – 1 September, 2020

International Union for Conservation of Nature

• Established in 1948• The global authority on the status of the natural world and the

measures needed to safeguard it • Provides knowledge and tools critical for ensuring human

progress, economic development and nature conservation take place together

• Our vision: A just world that values and conserves nature• Our mission: Influence, encourage and assist societies

throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable

How do we contribute?

DATA

ANALYSIS

CONVENE

ACTION

IUCN generates and consolidates data, information and tools essential to nature conservation and sustainable development

IUCN produces analytical work and knowledge to inform decision makers

A unique convening space

IUCN engages local and international partners in projects to develop and implement policies, laws and best practices for conservation and development

Towards the adoption of a new agreement for people and nature

• IPBES Global Assessment (2019)• ‘Renewal’ of the Strategic Plan for

Biodiversity and new targets for biodiversity (ongoing)

• IUCN World Conservation Congress –(postponed 2021)

• ‘Update’ SDG targets ending in 2020 • High level Biodiversity Summit at 75th

UN General Assembly (virtual) - Sept. 2020

• CBD COP15, China (postponed 2021)

INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE

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sonia.penamoreno@iucn.org