Priority Areas
Conserving biodiversity and ensuring that any use of biological resources is sustainable are central to the mission of IUCN. The IUCN demonstrate how biodiversity is fundamental to addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges: tackling global warming, achieving sustainable energy, improving human well-being and building a green economy.
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