Latest News

• 8 October 2008 Are countries doing enough?: Countdown 2010 Readiness Assessment
• 7 October 2008 IUCN World Conservation Congress witnesses launch of the Global Partnership on Cities and Biodiversity
• 30 September 2008 Nature as the dynamo for development at local level – Every 5th Danish mayor has now signed Countdown 2010 Declaration
• 24 September 2008 First boat sails to Barcelona

Focus on

World Conservation Congress in Barcelona

From 5 to 14 October, Barcelona (Spain) will host the World Conservation Congress, the world’s largest and most important conservation event. Countdown 2010 is involved:

• Journey of workshops on the 2010 biodiversity target
• The initiative Sailing to Barcelona

An introduction to Countdown 2010

What is biodiversity?

Biodiversity is the variety of all life and natural processes on Earth, including diversity within species, between species and of ecosystems. Biodiversity provides food and medicine, fresh air and clean water, protection from natural disasters and green spaces for humans. Studies show that biodiversity is in grave danger from habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, climate change and overexploitation. Read more about biodiversity

2010 Target

Governments worldwide have promised to save biodiversity by 2010. While it is their responsibility to achieve this, they will need the help of all stakeholders for this challenge. Read more about the 2010 biodiversity target

C2010 Network

Countdown 2010 is a powerful network of active partners working together towards the 2010 biodiversity target. Each partner commits additional efforts to tackle the causes of biodiversity loss. The secretariat – hosted by IUCN – facilitates and encourages action, promotes the importance of the 2010 biodiversity target and assesses progress towards 2010. Read more about Countdown 2010