IUCN: International Union for Conservation of nature
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In 1948, nations established the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with support from the United Nations, following widespread environmental damage from World War II.
Representatives met in Paris and formally launched the organisation from earlier conservation groups. IUCN grew into the world’s largest environmental organisation by continuously accepting government and non-governmental groups as members. Today, over 1,100 organisations and more than 1,100 staff work with IUCN through its six committees.
IUCN uniquely holds permanent observer status at the United Nations General Assembly, allowing it to advocate for environmental issues. South Korea first joined IUCN in 1966, and currently ten institutions from the country participate. Every four years, IUCN hosts the World Conservation Congress, a major international environmental conference.
