Is IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Failing in its Mission to Conserve Nature?
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global organization that works to protect and conserve nature and natural resources. Founded in 1948, IUCN’s mission is to “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.” The organization is best known for its Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide and provides information to guide conservation action. IUCN also works on issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable development, and has a large network of experts and specialists working on different aspects of conservation.