Dear IUCN Members,
During its 117th Council meeting, the IUCN Council admitted 48 new IUCN Members to the Union.
The Council, President, Director General and entire Union extend a very warm welcome to the new Members and look forward to their active involvement.
| Region/Category | Organisation Details |
| Africa | |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Reforest Africa, Tanzania Reforest Africa is organized locally to address the challenges and opportunities of Tanzanian society with localized solutions in a meaningful and sustainable way. Our Mission is to develop and implement techniques for ecological restoration, conservation, and monitoring of African forests for wildlife and people. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Renatura Congo, Congo Renatura Congo is a non-profit organisation established in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo, in October 2005. Its objective is to promote sustainable development through biodiversity conservation, thanks to action, information, and support for environmental initiatives. Our vision/mission: To increase our positive impact on biodiversity and the commitment of all stakeholders to sustainable development. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Dakhla Bay Network for Climate and Sustainable Development, Morocco The Network focuses primarily on raising environmental awareness among local communities, with an emphasis on issues related to the conservation of natural resources, pollution control, the sustainable management of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, and adaptation to climate change. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Programa Tato, Sao Tome and Principe The organisation's main objective is to promote the conservation of marine biodiversity and the protection of marine and coastal ecosystems, fostering the sustainable management of marine natural resources and encouraging practices that ensure their preservation for future generations. The Association also seeks to contribute to community development through the implementation of projects and initiatives that promote the improvement of the social, economic, cultural, and environmental conditions of coastal communities. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Project Biodiversity Association, Cabo Verde Projeto Biodiversidade is a Cabo Verdean organisation committed to conserving and restoring the island’s unique ecosystems. Based on the island of Sal, the project implements community-based initiatives that promote conservation and better understanding of the island’s natural resources while increasing economic opportunities for the growing local community. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Resource Conservation Initiative, Ghana Resource Conservation Initiative (RESCONI) is a Ghanaian NGO established in 2007, focused on natural resource and environmental governance. RESCONI promotes environmental awareness, climate change resilience, ecosystem protection, and rights-based advocacy for marginalized groups. RESCONI is dedicated to improving the quality of life for forest fringe and marginalized rural communities through sustainable management of extractives, forestry, and wildlife resources. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Rural Aid for Development, Guinea The NGO Rural Aid for Development (ARD) has a mission to participate in national development by intervening in priority sectors with a view to combating poverty in Guinea by improving the living conditions of rural and urban populations. |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Southern Alliance for Indigenous Resources, Zimbabwe SAFIRE's vision is to create rural communities with resilient livelihoods within sustainably managed environments. This vision is realized through a mission that emphasizes the development and application of innovative approaches to diversify rural livelihoods, leveraging the commercialization and sustainable management of natural resources. Read more |
| Government Agency | Forestry Commission, Zimbabwe The Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe is a statutory body mandated to regulate, manage and promote sustainable forest resources for the benefit of present and future generations. The Commission collaborates with local communities, government, private sector and international partners to advance biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and sustainable land use. Read more |
| Government Agency | Environmental Management Agency, Zimbabwe The Environmental Management Agency’s work on conservation covers multiple strategic areas such as biodiversity protection, wetland management, sustainable land use, and community engagement and these are achieved through a coordinated national effort toward environmental sustainability. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Marine Conservation Society, Seychelles
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| Indigenous People's Organisation | Il'laramatak Community Concerns, Kenya
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| East Europe, North and Central Asia | |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Our mission is to preserve biodiversity through science-based management and ecosystem restoration, with a focus on the vast steppes and wetlands of Central Asia. We lead critical conservation programs for endangered species, including the Saiga antelope and Przewalski's horse. ACBK works closely with national authorities to expand protected areas and improve environmental legislation. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Lake Baikal Foundation for Environmental Applications and Research, Russia The Lake Baikal Foundation for Environmental Applications and Research is a non-profit organization established to promote natural science, humanitarian projects and initiatives being implemented by protected areas, state, public and scientific institutions and that are aimed at preserving and developing the Baikal natural territory and Lake Baikal. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | ZOO Dvur Kralove, Czechia ZOO Dvůr Králové is a safari park in the Czech Republic with the largest collection of African animals in Europe and with excellent results in their breeding. More than 5,500 African antelopes, approx. 800 zebras, and almost 300 giraffes have been born in the park. It is also one of the best rhino breeders outside of Africa. The park coordinates scientific efforts to save the northern white rhino and repeatedly returned the black rhino and other African ungulates to the wild spaces of Africa. Read more |
| Meso and South America | |
Indigenous People's Organisation | Bari Wesna Intercultural Non-Governmental Organization Civil Association, Peru The Bari Wesna Intercultural Non-Governmental Organisation Civil Association aims to contribute to the sustainable and intercultural development of Indigenous Peoples and local communities by promoting nature conservation, the sustainable use of natural resources and the improvement of quality of life, in line with the principles of equity, participation, collective rights and respect for traditional knowledge. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Segundo Montes Foundation, El Salvador We are supported by more than 30 years of work in our communities in the department of Morazán, promoting the human capacities of women and men in sectors such as agriculture, entrepreneurship, in the defense of human rights, soil conservation works, among others. Read more |
| Indigenous People's Organisation | Interdisciplinary Center for Research and Alternative Development U Yich Lu'um, Mexico The U Yich Lu'um Interdisciplinary Centre for Research and Alternative Development is an Indigenous Organisation from the Maya community of Sanahcat, Yucatán, Mexico. Since 2009, it has been working to generate processes of comprehensive well-being that strengthen autonomy and care for the territory, prioritising the restoration of the biocultural diversity of Indigenous Peoples. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas, A.C. Mexico We are a civil society organization formally established in Mexico in 1998. Our mission is to comprehensively conserve and ensure the sustainable development of Mexican islands through a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing ecological restoration, environmental education, and the development of public policies. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Belize Fund For A Sustainable Future, Belize The Belize Fund is a private conservation trust fund created in March 2022 to support long-term marine conservation and a vibrant blue economy in Belize. Our mission is to create a transparent and inclusive financing mechanism that is successfully mobilizing investments for the conservation and responsible development of Belize’s marine and coastal resources. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Association of forest communities of Petén, Guatemala A non-profit association that brings together 24 rural organisations, which develop an inclusive conservation model through the sustainable and comprehensive management of natural resources in more than 480,000 hectares of forest in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. It also works on forest fire prevention/control, landscape restoration, agroforestry, biological monitoring, community tourism, and implements environmental service projects such as carbon capture and storage to mitigate climate change. Read more |
| Sub-National Government | Autonomous Municipal Government of Cuenca, Ecuador The Mayor's Office of Cuenca is the municipal executive body of the Canton of Cuenca, Ecuador, presided over by Mayor Cristian Zamora. Its responsibilities include cantonal development planning and land use plans, along with land use management, mobility, infrastructure and public works. Read more |
| North America and the Caribbean | |
Non-Governmental Organisation | Wildlife Jewels, United States of America Wildlife Jewels is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) public charity advancing wildlife protection through conservation action, conservation education, public engagement, and cross-sector collaboration that bridges the arts and sciences. The organization addresses human-caused threats to wildlife through field-based stewardship, community science, education, creative engagement, and partnerships with nonprofit, academic, governmental, and community stakeholders. Read more |
| Sub-National Government | Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States of America The Department of Fish and Game’s mission is to conserve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' abundant marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats that support them, for the benefit and enjoyment of all people. Read more |
| Sub-National Government | California Natural Resources Agency, State of California, United States of America The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is one of two major cabinet-level environmental agencies in the state implementing the State of California’s priorities to conserve biodiversity, drive climate action and expand access to nature. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | SkyTruth, United States of America SkyTruth is a conservation technology nonprofit that utilizes satellite imagery, machine learning, and big data to make hidden environmental problems visible, measurable, and actionable. Our work is rooted in the ethos of advancing transparency, accountability, and the democratization of data access to stop fossil fuel development and the unchecked degradation of biodiversity. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | John G. Shedd Aquarium, United States of America The John G. Shedd Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium that uses integrated strategies and conducts applied research to inform management and advance science-based policy solutions while engaging the public to act for nature. Animal care professionals leverage their unique skillsets to advance conservation interventions including rescue, rehabilitation, breeding and release of imperiled species. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Centre for International Sustainable Development Law, Canada CISDL’s mission is to promote sustainable societies and the protection of ecosystems by advancing the understanding, development, and implementation of international sustainable development law. Its vision is a world where laws, legal systems, and institutions contribute to the integration of environmental sustainability, human rights, and economic development, ensuring justice for present and future generations. Read more |
Oceania | |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | The Colony Bees Association The Colony Bees Association is an Australian charity, established in 2021 for the purpose of advancing the conservation of bees. The organisation is founded in the Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia. Our mission is to protect wild free living bees and pollinate country. This is achieved through education and on ground restoration activities. This mission ensure the conservation of nature and diversity in nature. Read more |
South and East Asia | |
| Government Agency | Civil Engineering and Development Department, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region CEDD is a works department of the HKSAR Government under the Development Bureau established in July 2004. The major service areas of CEDD cover the provision of land and infrastructure, port and marine services, geotechnical services, and environment and sustainability services. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Civic Exchange, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Civic Exchange conducts evidence-based research and foster collaborative action to shape policies and inspire partnerships that promote a sustainable Hong Kong and beyond. We facilitate sustainable growth by focusing on three high-impact focus areas - sustainable urban development & livability, sustainable finance & investment, and policy & standards for sustainability governance - that position Hong Kong as a regional leader and global connector. Civic Exchange has been consistently ranked among the top 50 environmental think tank in the world. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Qinghai Third Pole Blue Sustainability Practice Center, China The Third Pole Blue is a practice-oriented platform in China’s Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, dedicated to ecological conservation and sustainable development in the Third Pole region. Guided by the "Blue Third Pole" concept, it focuses on integrated protection of plateau lakes, wetlands, glaciers and river basins, runs a Qinghai Lake conservation station, supports endangered species conservation. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, India Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is a globally recognised non-profit organisation focused on environmental conservation and sustainable, socially just development. To promote Scientific Research in Natural and Social Sciences (including sustainable development) for the conservation of biological diversity and sustainable development. Read more |
| Government Agency | Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department of Punjab Province in Pakistan, Pakistan Punjab Forest Department (Pakistan) Key Functions: Afforestation & Reforestation, Implementing large-scale tree plantation campaigns. Forest Conservation. Protecting existing forest reserves from illegal logging, encroachment, and degradation. Wildlife & Biodiversity Protection, Working to conserve endangered species and preserve natural habitats. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Building up Sustainability Centre, Viet Nam Building Up Sustainability (BUS) Center is a Vietnamese NGO founded in 2021 and a member of the Da Nang Union of Science and Technology Associations. BUS specializes in natural resource conservation (notably marine resources), solid waste management, and pollution control. Supported by an expert advisory board, the Center acts as a strategic partner to international bodies like IUCN and WWF. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Birds Nepal, Nepal The main objectives of the organisation is to engage local community in conservation, conduct research and monitoring of birds and raise conservation awareness activities. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Nepalese Ornithological Union, Nepal The Nepalese Ornithological Union (NOU) was registered as a non-profit membership organization in 2010 by a group of dedicated ornithologists in Nepal. Our mission is to conserve rare and threatened birds and their habitats across Nepal through research, education, and community stewardship. Read more |
| Sub-National Government | Jeollanamdo, Korea (RK) Jeollanamdo is committed to conserving biodiversity and sustainable use, in line with IUCN’s mission. Supported by strong governance and legal frameworks, it manages wildlife rescue, geoparks, eco-tourism, and wetlands. Read more |
West Europe | |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Oceanogràfic Foundation, Spain The Oceanogràfic Foundation was established in 2016 to provide new knowledge, inform, and raise awareness among society in order to improve the conservation of species and their natural habitat. To this end, the Foundation is based on three independent pillars, but with a cross-cutting operation: Research, Conservation, and Outreach-Education. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Parques Reunidos Foundation, Spain Fundación Parques Reunidos was founded in 2011 with the commitment to contribute to the development of a more inclusive and sustainable society through all its areas of action. Understanding that the well-being of people and the protection of the natural environment are closely linked, it actively promotes diversity, equity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of its social work. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation-Affliiate | Aga Khan Foundation United Kingdom, United Kingdom The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally-driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. We are rooted in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive for transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Nature Network Ireland, Ireland Nature Network Ireland is a not for profit organisation based in Ireland. Our organisation is about the integrity and diversity of nature. It is what we promote and a major component of all our work. Our goals are focused on education, research and demonstration through conservation. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Foundation Bioparc Geneva- Pierre Challandes, Switzerland Bioparc Genève is an animal park, welcoming hundreds of animals in need. It envisions to become an ‘embassy of biodiversity’, in collaboration with UN Geneva through its Beyond Lab. Located in the Commune of Bellevue, Bioparc provides refuge to over 630 animals, many rescued from illegal trafficking, abandonment, or institutions unable to care for them. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Opel-Zoo Foundation, Germany Opel Zoo presents around 1,700 animals from over 200 species, mainly from Africa, Asia and Europe. These include among others the only elephants in Hesse. Aims and main focus of the foundation is species conservation, research with animals in natural enclosures (especially but not exclusively research of animal behaviour) and education of the public in terms of nature- and species conservation as a non-for-profit organisation. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Nature and Species Conservation Centre Zoo Schmiding gGmbH, Austria Zoo Schmiding, located in Upper Austria, is the largest zoological institution in the region. Founded in 1982 as a birdpark, it has grown into a modern zoo with a 4km visitor trail. Since 2017 it has been managed as a non-profit organisation dedicated to conservation and education. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | The Green Ribbon, France The association Le Ruban Vert is dedicated to the protection and restoration of biodiversity and more particularly of the ecological continuities that form the green and blue belts. It conducts awareness-raising, inventorying, ecosystem restoration and management and advocacy with local and regional authorities. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Sinchi Foundation, The Netherlands Treesistance is a movement and an impact blueprint centered on the protection of the Amazon and other tropical forests of the world. Working at the intersection where Indigenous knowledge and science meet. We create disruptive models that have long lasting tangible impact. We distributes resources directly to the Indigenous people on the frontlines of the climate battle. Read more |
| Non-Governmental Organisation | Project House Cooperative,Türkiye Limited Liability Proje Evi Education, Environmental Protection, and Social Enterprise Cooperative is a partner-driven, non-profit social enterprise based in Istanbul. It advances sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and social entrepreneurship by promoting eco-tourism, ecological agriculture, alternative energy sources, and environmental protection. Read more |