International Union for Conservation of Nature

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/international-union-for-conservation-of-nature

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the year of establishment?1948
2. What is the headquarters?Gland, Switzerland
3. What is the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?The IUCN is a global group of scientists, governments, and NGOs that work together to protect nature and make sure natural resources are used fairly and sustainably.
4. When was the IUCN founded and why?It was started in 1948 to help countries keep the planet healthy and to make sure people use nature in ways that last for many generations.

Conservation Ecology: The scientific study of the conservation of nature and the environment, including biodiversity.
Sustainable Use of Natural Resources: Managing and utilizing natural resources in a way that ensures their availability for future generations.
Biodiversity Crisis: The ongoing extinction of species at a rate significantly higher than that which is predicted by natural background extinction rates.
Environmental Stewardship: The responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.