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We are excited to announce the 6th Edition of the Professional Certificate on Nature-based Solutions!

Increase your ability to contribute towards positive change to address societal challenges, through applying the IUCN Global Standard, facilitated by our course on Nature-based Solutions.

Introducing edition 3 of the Finance for Nature Professional Certificate by the IUCN Academy!

Join this course to identify how the Nature-Finance Nexus is relevant to your organisation and develop a personal project (a policy, a product or a campaign) to kick-start change towards a nature-positive future. 

Webinar: Presentation of the NbS Self-assessment online tool

The self-assessment for NbS standard users goes online with open access. Register for the webinar to learn more about it! Morning session / afternoon session

New Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) approved in an expanding portfolio of global ocean areas needing urgent conservation measures.

The IUCN Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force is pleased to announce the creation of 33 new Important Marine Mammal Areas, called IMMAs, in the North East Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea.

IUCN Academy Unveils Four Free Ecotourism Courses!

If you're passionate about responsible travel and ecotourism, this one's for you. The IUCN Academy proudly introduces four brand new, FREE courses that dive deep into the heart of ecotourism within protected areas.

About us

About us

Launched in September 2021, the IUCN Academy harnesses IUCN expertise to propose learning journeys to those seeking to make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic world of conservation.

Learn from top professionals

Radhika Murti

Director for the Centre of Society and Governance, IUCN

Veronica Ruiz Garcia

Programme Manager- EcoDRR, IUCN

Stewart Maginnis

Deputy Director General, IUCN

Marcos VALDERRABANO HERRERO

Programme manager Red List of Ecosystems

Prof. Jorge Vinuales

Chair of Law and Environmental Policy

Testimonials

Tom, Arup

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NbS, 1st Edition

I thoroughly enjoyed the course from start to finish. The mix of live zoom sessions, virtual group activities and presentations was engaging, informative and inspiring.

The speakers provided a fascinating deep insight into the topic of NbS and crucially the application of the IUCN Global Standard to case studies from around the world.

Nataliia, WWF Ukraine

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NbS, 2nd Edition

The course helped me to get a better understanding of what nature-based solutions are and what they are not, which is important in my current work of moving NbS into national policies.

The course does not take much time and is great for people who want to get a hold of the concept quickly. 

Sophie, Eco Logical Australia

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NbS, 3rd Edition

The course provided a comprehensive overview of the standard and shared practical on-ground examples of NbS initiatives, illustrating the power of the design criteria.

I enjoyed the small work groups, learning and sharing with practitioners from around the world. 

Almamy, Municipal Councillor of Wompou

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NbS, 4th Edition

This training has been an enriching experience that significantly enhanced my understanding of the global challenges related to sustainable development.

This certification, has boosted my credibility as a change agent and opened doors to exciting collaborations with stakeholders committed to biodiversity conservation.

Abhishek, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage

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NbS, 4th Edition

As an urban and environmental planner, this course has helped me expand my planning perspective and ingrain the principles of sustainable development into my methodology.

Dhruti, Independent Consultant

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NbS, 1st Edition

It has been a real journey and a deep dive understanding the world of Nature-based Solutions. I came to the course with very little knowledge at all and have come away realising that conversations around NbS are only getting bigger and bigger. It's exciting to say I'm part of the first cohort.

Mette, Nordic Council

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Finance for Nature, 1st Edition

The course greatly broadened my understanding of the nexus between conservation, biodiversity, and finance.

It provided actionable solutions and real-world case studies that have equipped me with valuable insights and an understanding of this complex field of topics. 

Pedro , Fundación Entretantos

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Finance for Nature, 1st Edition

The development of better financial tools for ecosystem restoration and biodiversity is an overwhelming need that researchers, professionals and activists would need to face in the incoming years.

This training has been an excellent way of making the first steps into this challenging world by learning (a lot), from both your trainers and fellow participants.

Jesus, NBSCLIMATE

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Finance for Nature, 1st Edition

Shifting financial flows into a nature-positive economy is perhaps the single most important accelerator of the Great Transition towards resilience, regeneration, and equity. This course provides an insightful overview of the challenges at hand in this space, the state of the art, and the systemic solutions moving forward.

Martina , UN Decade of Ocean Sciences Board Member

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Finance for Nature, 1st Edition

I had the pleasure of joining the team for the first edition of this insightful course led by highly skilled and professional trainers. I’m sure that what I learned will be a great added value for my future work and research commitments.

Academic partners

As the IUCN Academy will develop its activities fostering an interdisciplinary approach to nature conservation, it is proud to partner with a group of academic institutions well known for their work in the broader field of sustainable development.

Seed partners

Agence Française de Développement

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Ministry of Environment - Republic of Korea

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Huawei

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Opigno LMS

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