News & Events

12Oct2022

The entire planet’s ecosystems classified for the first time

A new study on the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology explores the science behind this function-based classification scheme.

15Aug2022

Application of the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology in the Maldives

The first step to classify the ecosystems of an island nation starts the path towards a national ecosystem assessment.

07Jan2022

Using ecosystem risk assessment science for ecosystem restoration

A new guide to applying the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems throughout planning, implementation, and monitoring.

06Dec2021

Coral reefs in the Western Indian Ocean at high risk of collapse

In a new RLE assessment, ocean warming and overfishing were identified as the main threats.

01Mar2021

First-ever global catalogue of ecosystems by the IUCN

First-ever global catalog of ecosystems will enable coordinated conservation efforts!

19Oct2020

New RLE assessments for India and Southern South America

Two new ecosystem risk assessments with national and regional perspectives are now published and available!