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🐋43 new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) were recently approved in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean and Wider Caribbean. These new IMMAs spotlight critical habitats for threatened #marine species including sperm whales, manatees & polar bears. IMMAs are defined as discrete portions of habitat, important to marine mammal species, that have the potential to be delineated and managed for conservation. They are not legal designations but independent, peer-reviewed assessments based on criteria supported by the best data. Globally, there are now 323 IMMAs. To date, 79% of the world ocean has been examined for IMMAs, with IMMAs comprising nearly 18% of the surface area. Learn more https://bit.ly/41Z43BC

Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the biggest causes of biodiversity loss and species extinctions, and #ClimateChange compounds the problem. Climate change facilitates the establishment and spread of many alien species and creates new opportunities for them to become invasive. They reduce the resilience of natural habitats, agricultural systems, and urban areas to climate change. It is essential that IAS be incorporated into climate change policies. Our updated Issues Brief explains https://bit.ly/43sOFO5 #InvasiveAlienSpecies #ClimateChange Photo © Biswas Sajib / iNaturalist CC BY-NC 4.0 https://lnkd.in/erbkjQd

Key Biodiversity Areas are the most important places in the world for species and their habitats. From deserts to the middle of the ocean, these sites are of global importance to the planet’s overall health and the persistence of #biodiversity. #KBA #KeyBiodiversityAreas #Biodiversity #Conservation

#DeepSea mining could severely harm marine biodiversity and ecosystems, but we still lack the knowledge and means to implement protections. Our Issues Brief examines the potential impacts and what can be done. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ORd6wQ

Some great news, after a 100-year absence the endangered Polynesian storm-petrel has returned to Kamaka Island, French Polynesia. The success is thanks to a restoration project by Société d’Ornithologie de Polynésie, funded by the Best 2.0+ Programme, an IUCN-led initiative funded by the EU. The project employed an innovative method involving the application of “rodenticide” pesticides via drones, a pioneering endeavour in French Polynesia. By removing rats, the project contributed to the conservation of rare seabird species, such as the Polynesian Storm-petrel (Nesofregetta fuliginosa) and many other indigenous species of the island. Learn more https://bit.ly/3FlVnOl

What is a marine heatwave, and how do they threaten marine ecosystems and coastal communities? To limit their impacts, it’s vital to reduce fossil-fuel-based emissions to address the #ClimateCrisis. Learn more in our Issues Brief http://bit.ly/2Z3eO9a

This year the world comes together to set priorities and drive #conservation and sustainable development action Sign up for the #IUCNcongress newsletter and be the first to know the latest news and updates. https://lnkd.in/ehwGVq-y

Plastic pollution threatens human health, affects food and water safety, burdens economic activities, and contributes to climate change. 🌊 Our Issues Brief explains how we can tackle #PlasticPollution. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3nHUxTc

Over 80% of the world’s terrestrial #biodiversity can be found in forests, their destruction threatens the survival of many species. Learn how we can reverse these losses http://ow.ly/5HzM50DPRsS #GenerationRestoration

Gender equality is not just an aspiration – it is a necessity for achieving global biodiversity aned #climate goals. This #InternationalWomensDay let’s ensure that gender equality remains at the heart of our work. Read our full statement https://lnkd.in/eBbjBrE4