International Union for Conservation of Nature

Asiatic lions in India upgraded from endangered to vulnerable status in conversation win

By Peter Schulte / March 11, 2024

In its recent report, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has reclassified the Asiatic lion from “endangered” to “vulnerable,” signifying a significant improvement in their conservation status. This is a major win for Gujarat, India, the world’s sole home of these big cats.

Four tuna species recovering after decade of fishing quotas

By Peter Schulte / September 6, 2021

In IUCN’s Red List update, the seven most commercially fished tuna species were reassessed. Four moved in a positive direction thanks to countries enforcing more sustainable fishing quotas and successfully combatting illegal fishing.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora enters into force

By Peter Schulte / July 1, 1975

CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals from the threats of international trade. It is now one of the largest and oldest conservation and sustainable use agreements in existence.