IUCN Red List

The emperor penguin population is projected to halve by the 2080’s. Sea-ice changes in Antarctica caused by #climate change are the primary driver, according to the IUCN Red List. info.iucn.org/4tBZU2R

The southern elephant seal has moved from Least Concern to Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. The declines are caused by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, with the disease killing more than 90 per cent of newborn pups in some colonies. Learn more info.iucn.org/4tBZU2R

NEWS: The emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now both Endangered, according to the IUCN Red List. 🐧🦭 Learn more info.iucn.org/4tBZU2R

🚨BREAKING NEWS: The emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal are now both Endangered, according to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ The southern elephant seal is also now at risk of extinction, due to disease. Learn more info.iucn.org/4tBZU2R

The number of assessed species on the IUCN Red List is now 172,620, with over 48,000 threatened with #extinction. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s #biodiversity. iucnredlist.org

A recent IUCN European Red List assessments showed nearly 100 more wild bee species are now threatened. 🐝 Butterfly extinction risk up 76% in a decade.🦋 bit.ly/3WuP1kO

🌊🐢 Exciting news from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ at the #IUCNcongress. A hopeful turn in the tide, green sea turtles are making a comeback! This rebound is proof that when we commit to conservation, nature responds. Read more: lnkd.in/dj9sjJY5

Nearly 100 additional wild bee species in Europe have been classified as threatened in a new assessment for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Learn more about the update launched at the #IUCNcongress. bit.ly/3WuP1kO

📢BREAKING NEWS: Arctic seals threatened by climate change, birds decline globally but green sea turtle rebounding, according to the latest update of IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ The update launched today at the #IUCNcongress. info.iucn.org/4n1NxcC

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, whose extraordinary life and pioneering work transformed conservation and our understanding of the natural world. We honour her legacy. Read our tribute: info.iucn.org/4gO9iuY #ThankYouJane #JaneGoodall

Four giraffe species officially recognised in major conservation reclassification, according to a new IUCN report. The taxonomic update will now guide upcoming IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ assessments and influence national and international #conservation policies.

Happy #GlobalTigerDay! As a top predator and a keystone species, a healthy tiger population reflects the health of the environment. Learn more about IUCN's tiger conservation work bit.ly/3Whqsao

“Traces of Memories” – an art installation by Weronika Anna Rosa, with Michael Nordstrand, based on IUCN Red List data, reflects on the precarious state of nature, plant extinction & #biodiversity loss. 📍MUHNAC, Lisbon | 🗓 3 July–4 Aug 🔗weronikaanna-rosa.com #IUCNRedList

Trees are essential to support life on Earth, but did you know that more than one in tree species globally are at risk of #extinction? Discover what can be done in a recent IUCN Red List update. shorturl.at/JXsvd

📢🎉Great news as the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool Alliance announced a record level of USD 2.5 million investment in biodiversity data. This means that vital funds will be reinvested back into biodiversity datasets such as the IUCN Red List. bit.ly/4kVei2g

The first Green Status assessment for the lion shows that it is Largely Depleted. The Green Status complements the IUCN Red List by providing a tool for assessing the recovery of species and measuring their #conservation success. Learn more rb.gy/9yhfs8

Fungi form the very foundation of healthy ecosystems but threats such as #deforestation and agricultural expansion are driving a global decline. Over 1,000 of the world’s 155,000 known fungal #species have now been assessed the IUCN Red List. Learn more rb.gy/9yhfs8

NEWS: Today’s IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ update reveals that frankincense trees face an increasing risk of #extinction. Learn more about the threats they face rb.gy/9yhfs8

BREAKING NEWS: The number of #fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has surpassed 1,000. The latest update confirms that #deforestation, agricultural expansion and urban development are driving these species to decline worldwide. rb.gy/9yhfs8

Young people are driving change in #conservation but need more opportunities and support to get there. Join the next @IUCNsos webinar to learn how they’ve built careers, overcome challenges, and found opportunities to make an impact. Register now: shorturl.at/NV09S