IUCN Academy
Pave the way towards positive change
IUCN Academy
Pave the way towards positive change
IUCN Academy
Pave the way towards positive change
IUCN Academy
Pave the way towards positive change

Featured Trainings

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE on Finance for Nature – 5th Edition

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE on Measuring and Monitoring Urban Nature – 2nd Edition

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The Red List of Ecosystems for Assessors – Specialised Course

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Introduction to Plastic Pollution Hotspotting Assessments

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Introduction to Finance for Nature

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NEWS

PANORAMA Newsletter – 2025

Are you Looking for real, actionable environmental Solutions? You’re in the right place.  In a world facing biodiversity loss and climate crisis, the latest edition of the biannual PANORAMA newsletter brings you inspiring Solutions.  What’s in this edition? 🔍  ➡️

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February 27, 2025

Thailand takes a bold step to fight plastic pollution

The Thai government has officially banned plastic waste imports, taking a critical step towards curbing pollution and safeguarding public health. The ban was proposed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) to improve both domestic and imported waste

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February 10, 2025

Forthcoming developments

For three years since its launch in 2021, IUCN Academy has trained people from more than 60 countries, in at least 20 courses. This progress would not have been possible without the 12,000+ registered participants on the academy platform, for this reason

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January 6, 2025

Learn from top professionals

Radhika Murti

Radhika Murti

Director, Centre for Societal Transformation (IUCN)

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Stewart Maginnis

Deputy Director General (IUCN)

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Marcos Valderrabano Herrero

Programme Manager, Red List of Ecosystems (IUCN)

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Prof. Jorge Vinuales

University of Cambridge, UK

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Charles Karangwa

Global Head, Nature-based Solutions (IUCN)

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Candice Stevens

Co-Chair, WCPA Sustainable Finance Specialist Group (IUCN) 

Bertrand Gacon

Bertrand Gacon

Co-Founder, CEO, Impaakt

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Lucita Jasmin

Group Sustainability Director, RGE 

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Shizuka Onishi

Senior Programme Officer, Business & Nature Team (IUCN)

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Pauline Poutrain

Climate Change Specialist, French Development Agency

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Fabien Kufel

Programme Officer, Nature-based Solutions (IUCN)

TESTIMONIALS

The course was well-structured, engaging, and provided a diverse range of international challenges and opportunities. I learnt a lot from the interactions with my team where I gained valuable insights discussing region-specific issues. Hearing about how different groups applied the Standard and receiving feedback from the technical experts was particularly enlightening.
Lucy, Arup
Lucy, ArupNbS, 6th Edition
We applied critical analysis of the case studies and the content had the right balance in volume of information for someone doing this part-time. After the course I felt extremely motivated in shaping my learning into real life situations, knowing that improving finance solutions for nature protection and regeneration is at a nascent stage of its development.
Sholto, Environmental Governance
Sholto, Environmental GovernanceFinance for Nature, 2nd Edition
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It really was terrific to have the opportunity to work through the principles of NbS and application of the Global Standard (GS) with practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds from across the globe. As an ecologist, it was really insightful to see how multifaceted NbS’s are and how each of the 8 criteria in the GS help build a better product for biodiversity conservation.
David, Aurecon
David, AureconNbS, 6th Edition
The Finance for Nature training offered an enriching learning journey. Engaging with expert insights, collaborating with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and participating in practical exercises have equipped me with the skills to effectively navigate the complexities of the finance-nature interface.
Natalia, UNDP Ecuador
Natalia, UNDP EcuadorFinance for Nature, 2nd Edition
Understanding how to design scalable nature-based solutions locally to solve multifaceted problems as a global community is key to our sustainable transformation. This course delivers a valuable framework for anyone who seeks to build solutions in harmony with nature, not at its expense.
Steffen, Salesforce
Steffen, SalesforceNbS, 6th Edition
The study of the IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions gave me credible information to share with government, citizens, and the grant-makers and donors who can fund this work.
Donna, Naples Botanical Garden
Donna, Naples Botanical GardenNbS, 6th Edition
This training reinforced my understanding of nature based solutions holding the key to a sustainable future.
Hansa, Nerds Against the Odds (NATOS)
Hansa, Nerds Against the Odds (NATOS)NbS, 6th Edition
Immersive and very engaging, the 'Finance for Nature' course provides a compelling exploration of how to harmonize financial strategies and instruments with nature-based goals showcasing tools and case studies. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to be on the cutting edge of sustainable finance.
Flavio, Green Climate Fund
Flavio, Green Climate FundFinance for Nature, 2nd Edition
As a biologist working with partners at the forefront of nature conservation, this course allowed me to better understand opportunities the growing field of nature finance offers to advance action on-the-ground as well as the challenges that still need to be overcome to increase the potential of investments for nature. The examples evaluated by the speakers and fellow students gave me an overview of how financial instruments can look like in practice.
Vania, GIZ
Vania, GIZFinance for Nature, 3rd 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.
Almamy, Municipal Councillor of Wompou
Almamy, Municipal Councillor of WompouNbS, 4th Edition

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.

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