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IUCN Academy at the RCF in Bangkok!

The IUCN Academy is excited to support The 8th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum with a dedicated event, the IUCN Academy Learning Zone.

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Stories of Success: Joanne Li

Meet Joanne Li, who designs and implements sustainable solutions in Hong Kong and beyond. She puts into practice skills gained during the Professional Certificate on the IUCN Global Standard on Nature-based Solutions™ to achieve results and work on collaborative initiatives.

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Stories of Success: Jordan Peyret

Read how Jordan Peyret, a Nature-based Solutions (NbS) professional certificate alumnus, has elevated his status as a trusted advisor to urban planning and construction professionals, capable of guiding the analysis, design, and deployment of Nature-based Solutions projects.

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PANORAMA and International Day for Biodiversity: Promoting solutions for implementing the Biodiversity Plan

As we celebrate the International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) on May 22nd, it is crucial to focus on the many solutions that practitioners are spearheading on the ground, and that can be replicated to achieve global conservation goals. In alignment with the theme of IDB 2024, "Be part of the Plan", we explore how the PANORAMA – Solutions for a Healthy Planet initiative supports the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), or “the Biodiversity Plan” for short. 

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IUCN Restoration Barometer documents extensive ecosystem restoration across 18 countries

IUCN's Restoration Barometer report documents that investments of $26bn across 18 countries have brought 14 million hectares of degraded landscapes – an area about the size of Greece – under restoration.

 

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About us

About us

Launched in September 2021, the IUCN Academy harnesses IUCN expertise to propose learning journeys to those seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic world of conservation.

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Learn from top professionals

Radhika Murti

Director, Centre for Societal Transformation, IUCN

Stewart Maginnis

Deputy Director General, IUCN

Marcos VALDERRABANO HERRERO

Programme Manager, Red List of Ecosystems IUCN

Prof. Jorge Vinuales

University of Cambridge, UK

Karangwa Charles

Global Head of Nature-based Solutions, IUCN

Testimonials

Lucy, Arup

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NbS, 6th Edition

 

The course was well-structured, engaging, and provided a diverse range of international challenges and opportunities. I learnt a lot from the interactions with my team where I gained valuable insights discussing region-specific issues. Hearing about how different groups applied the Standard and receiving feedback from the technical experts was particularly enlightening.

Natalia, UNDP Ecuador

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Finance for Nature, 2nd Edition

The Finance for Nature training offered an enriching learning journey. Engaging with expert insights, collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and participating in practical exercises have equipped me with the skills to effectively navigate the complexities of the finance-nature interface.

Sophie, Eco Logical Australia

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NbS, 3rd Edition

The course provided a comprehensive overview of the standard and shared practical on-ground examples of NbS initiatives, illustrating the power of the design criteria.

I enjoyed the small work groups, learning and sharing with practitioners from around the world. 

Almamy, Municipal Councillor of Wompou

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NbS, 4th Edition

This training has been an enriching experience that significantly enhanced my understanding of the global challenges related to sustainable development.

This certification, has boosted my credibility as a change agent and opened doors to exciting collaborations with stakeholders committed to biodiversity conservation.

Steffen, Salesforce

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NbS, 6th Edition

Understanding how to design scalable nature-based solutions locally to solve multifaceted problems as a global community is key to our sustainable transformation. This course delivers a valuable framework for anyone who seeks to build solutions in harmony with nature, not at its expense.

David, Aurecon

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NbS, 6th Edition

I thoroughly enjoyed the course.

It really was terrific to have the opportunity to work through the principles of NbS and application of the Global Standard (GS) with practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds from across the globe.  As an ecologist, it was really insightful to see how multifaceted NbS’s are and how each of the 8 criteria in the GS help build a better product for biodiversity conservation.

Mette, Nordic Council

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Finance for Nature, 1st Edition

The course greatly broadened my understanding of the nexus between conservation, biodiversity, and finance.

It provided actionable solutions and real-world case studies that have equipped me with valuable insights and an understanding of this complex field of topics. 

Martina , UN Decade of Ocean Sciences Board Member

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Finance for Nature, 1st Edition

I had the pleasure of joining the team for the first edition of this insightful course led by highly skilled and professional trainers. I’m sure that what I learned will be a great added value for my future work and research commitments.

Academic partners

As the IUCN Academy will develop its activities fostering an interdisciplinary approach to nature conservation, it is proud to partner with a group of academic institutions well known for their work in the broader field of sustainable development.

Seed partners

Agence Française de Développement

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Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea

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Huawei

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Opigno LMS

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