International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - Establishment & Functions

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - Establishment & Functions

• Establishment – 1948 t was previously called the International Union for Protection of Nature (1948-1956) and the World Conservation Union (1990 - 2008).

• Type of organization – International organization

• Headquarter - Gland, Switzerland

• Current Director general - Inger Andersen

• Current President - Zhang Xinsheng

•Members – 1200 governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Functions

1. Works in nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

2. Data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, lobbying and education.

3. Also incorporates issues of Gender equality, poverty alleviation and sustainable business in its project

4. Publishes IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

5. It has observer and consultative status at the United Nations, and plays a role in the implementation of several international conventions on nature conservation and biodiversity.