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The United Nations High-Level Political Forum (#HLPF) takes place each year. This key event measures progress against the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals (#SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda, allowing the world to take stock and change course. In delivering IUCN’s statement at the general debate, I emphasised how #ClimateChange will gravely impact #FoodSecurity and push up to 130 million into extreme poverty by 2030. The business-as-usual approach to food and water systems must change to respond to the challenges facing humanity. We need to transform these systems to value and conserve nature while safeguarding the wellbeing of current and future generations. Indeed, we must repurpose finance for #biodiversity and the #climate. We must redirect #HarmfulSubisides. We must apply #NatureBasedSolutions, and ratify the #HighSeasBiodiversityTreaty. We must do much more than today. As we move towards the #SummitOfTheFuture, let us remember that scientific evidence will be essential – but what is needed most is the political will to act.

The #conservation status of the Iberian lynx has improved from Endangered to Vulnerable, with the population increasing from 62 mature individuals in 2001 to 648 in 2022. Despite its recovery, threats remain. Learn more from the recent IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ update. ➡️ bit.ly/3KSz2am

Connect with the global #conservation community through Unite for Nature. Stay informed about the latest initiatives and trends shaping our planet with the third issue of our Members magazine. https://bit.ly/3XzuSvR #UniteForNature

The #IUCNLeadersForum 2024 will convene global leaders from national and subnational governments, corporate executives, heads of international organisations, Indigenous and youth leaders under the theme “harnessing innovation, enabling conservation”. Through plenary sessions, TED-style talks, networking sessions and “by invitation only” sessions, leaders in their respective capacities will meet to discuss road maps, propose concrete actions, establish coalitions, and make informed decisions. Our list of confirmed speakers is growing, with more to be announced soon. The deadline for early bird prices is today. Register now ➡ https://t.co/HI9AmRCdXZ

🌱The first global assessment by IUCN’s Red List of Ecosystems 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

Join the private sector, government, Indigenous peoples and youth leaders in Geneva, Switzerland, this October to devise solutions to hard-to-solve issues around nature and #climate.  Register by July 16 to take advantage of early bird prices. https://bit.ly/3ESxj25

The IUCN SSC Network has made history by becoming the largest volunteer conservation-science network, as recognised by Guinness World Records. 🌎 Our vision is a just world that values and conserves #nature, and this achievement underscores the impact of our global community of experts. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved: ➡️ https://bit.ly/SSC-GWR #WeAreSSC #VolunteerNetwork #GuinnessWorldRecords

Today, for the first time, the body responsible for Deep Sea Mining is being seriously tested on it: some companies are saying they are ready to mine the deep sea and are demanding to do so. The ocean’s seabed harbours a range of mineral reserves, containing valuable metals and compounds. But under international law these resources have been designated “the common heritage of mankind”, a designation backed up by the organisation responsible for both preserving the seabed AND allowing its use, the International Seabed Authority. In a three-part miniseries, host Phil Sansom, BBC science journalist, drills into the topic to separate rhetoric from reality with our six guests chosen from the top level of government, industry, high-level policy, economics, international law and of course, science -illuminating the issues on a vast but vital space where the sun never shines. Listen now https://lnkd.in/dkvQZEVM

Building on past editions, the #IUCNLeadersForum will provide a timely platform for business, civil society, and government to highlight and build collaboration towards innovative solutions #ForNature.   Register now! Early bird pricing ends July 16. https://lnkd.in/dGbWn9m2

We're hiring! IUCN is looking for a Programme Officer for our BESTLIFE2030 project. Full details are available here ➡ https://lnkd.in/e66JRU5r