International Union for Conservation of Nature

Our broad membership also means we can incubate ideas and are a trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. We provide a neutral space in which governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples’ organisations and others can work together to solve environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and re

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Our broad membership also means we can incubate ideas and are a trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards. We provide a neutral space in which governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples’ organisations and others can work together to solve environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development. Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and re

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Switzerland

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1948-10-05

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animal protection

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