IUCN’s first Global Tree Assessment

The IUCN's first Global Tree Assessment, released on October 28, 2024, at the COP-16 conference in Cali, Colombia, reveals that 38% of the world's tree species are threatened with extinction.

This means that more than one in three tree species is at risk.

Key Findings:

Number of Threatened Species: Out of the 47,282 tree species assessed, 16,425 are at risk of extinction.

Main Drivers: The primary threats include land use change, illegal logging, invasive pest species, and climate change, especially in tropical regions.

Importance: Trees play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, water regulation, and soil formation, making their conservation vital for addressing climate change and maintaining biodiversity.

The IUCN The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is a global organization dedicated to nature conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.

Red Data List, includes species of animals, plants, and fungi

Founded in 1948, IUCN has become the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.

Key Points: 

Mission: IUCN's mission is to "influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable".

Members: It has over 1,400 members, including governments, NGOs, and indigenous peoples' organizations from more than 170 countries. 

Red List: IUCN is best known for compiling the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide.

World Conservation Congress: Held every four years, this congress sets the global conservation agenda and guides the organization's work. 

Headquarters: Based in Gland, Switzerland, IUCN employs over 900 staff in more than 50 countries.