Tuesday, May 13 marked a historic moment for conservation professionals in France: the opening of the 20th IUCN Species Conservation Center, which will be located at ZooParc de Beauval! Since 2021, the IUCN Species Survival Commission has been working to open these centers, whose objective is […]
Two years ago, the Paris Council adopted the report of the Mission d’information et d’évaluation “Paris at 50°C”, a mission I had the honor of reporting on and which was chaired by Alexandre Florentin. This work was neither an alarmist projection nor a theoretical study disconnected […]
Under the bright skies of early spring, the Printemps de l’Océan event was held at the end of March, a day of dialogue and reflection organized by the French Committee of IUCN, bringing together experts, scientists, NGOs and committed partners, all working for the protection of […]
A week rich in exchange, reflection and commitment in the service of nature! The Motions Working Group has just completed its detailed examination of the 200 motions submitted by IUCN member organizations in preparation for the 2025 World Conservation Congress. I would like to express my […]
While twice as densely populated as the metropolitan average (MTE, July 2017), coastal areas are facing growing threats: erosion, marine submersion and retreat of the coastline, phenomena amplified by urbanization and climate change. Yet coastal ecosystems play a key role in mitigating the risks associated with […]
With 2024 set to be the hottest year on record, the urgency of climate change is driving us to redouble our efforts to find solutions that rise to the challenge. What if free evolution, an emerging but promising concept, could be part of the answer? On […]
Biodiversity, a vital treasure for life on Earth, is declining at an alarming rate. Climate change is exacerbating this crisis, causing species displacement, biological cycle disruptions, and ecosystem degradation. Faced with this critical situation, it’s time to act, as highlighted at the Congress of Conservatories of […]
From November 4 to 8, 2024, the city of Cairo hosted the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), organized by @UN-Habitat. This international event brought together key stakeholders to discuss the transition toward more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities under the theme: “It All […]
The COP16 on biodiversity carries particular weight in Colombia, where the call to make peace with nature is especially relevant in the fight against wildlife trafficking. This national challenge, most acute in the Valle del Cauca region, includes the illegal domestication of wild animals as pets, […]
