Twenty-Six Countries, Including Tunisia, Receive the "Reverse the Red" Medal at the 2025 World Conservation Congress
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) awarded the "Reverse the Red" medal to 26 countries, including Tunisia, at the 2025 World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, in recognition of their exceptional commitment to preserving species and biodiversity.
About the "Reverse the Red" Initiative
The "Reverse the Red" initiative, launched in 2019 by the IUCN Species Survival Commission, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), and several partners, aims to strengthen global cooperation to reverse the trend of species extinction, symbolized by the IUCN Red List.
Selection Criteria
The awarded countries were evaluated based on criteria such as transparency, scientific rigor, stakeholder participation, and alignment with global biodiversity goals.
List of Awardees
In addition to Tunisia, the list of awardees includes:
- France
- Italy
- Canada
- Japan
- Jordan
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- South Korea
- Burkina Faso
- Cuba
- Togo
- And several other nations from Asia, Africa, and Latin America
Tunisia's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
Tunisia's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2018-2030 aims to ensure a resilient national biodiversity in the face of climate change, contributing to the country's sustainable socio-economic development. The plan focuses on:
- Preserving ecosystems
- Sustainable management of biological resources
- Protecting traditional knowledge
- Mobilizing financial resources
- Strengthening national capacities
About the IUCN World Conservation Congress
The IUCN World Conservation Congress, held every four years, brings together leaders, scientists, NGOs, businesses, and representatives of indigenous peoples to discuss nature-based solutions to global challenges.
