IUCN

November 14, 2024

Conservation·Marine Life·Nature

IUCN Report at COP29 Reveals 44% of Coral Species Facing Extinction as Climate Threats Push Reefs to the Brink

A stark reality confronts our ocean ecosystems as 44% of reef-building coral species now face extinction, according to the latest IUCN Red List assessment announced at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This marks

The fibrous waxcap is threatened with extinction, according to the IUCN Red list of Threatened species. Photo Source: IUCN-Michael Krikorev

Over 1,000 Fungi Species Now Threatened, IUCN Reports

The number of fungi species facing extinction has crossed a critical threshold, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) confirming that more than 1,000 fungi species are now threatened with extinction. In its March 27, 2025 update, the

March 29, 2025