Since 2008, IUCN has been leading the development, implementation and monitoring of a global standard for the assessment of ecosystem status, applicable at local, regional and global levels. The IUCN Red List of Ecosystems categories and criteria use information on losses in area and degradation of the key processes and components of ecosystems, to determine an ecosystem’s threat status – its probability of collapse. A standardized protocol allows for objective, transparent and repeatable assessments of ecosystem risk, and losses of ecosystem functions and services, comparable between regions and over time.

IUCN’s work on Nature based Solutions (NbS) has rapidly evolved from implementation of policy and practice work, across the globe. NbS involves using ecosystem management (conservation, restoration and sustainable use) for solving a societal challenge (such as climate change adaptation, green economy development and human wellbeing). IUCN is currently in the process of further defining NbS through case study analysis, including development and adoption of NbS standards. IUCN also regularly convenes internal and external awareness raising activities to strengthen the understanding, ownership and partnerships in bringing NbS to scale. Furthermore, IUCN is conducting research and pilots on how RLE can be used as a monitoring tool for implementation of NbS.

IUCN Global Ecosystem Management Programme (GEMP) is seeking a Junior Professional to gain valuable work experience by supporting the following duties:

Nature based Solutions:
• Agenda and logistics for convening regular meetings and brown bag lunches of the IUCN informal group on NbS, communicating minutes and information;
• Conduct desk research and technical support to further development of the NbS concept and its relevance to different ecosystems, societal challenges and country contexts;
• Support the design of the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) website;
• Assist in maintaining the NbS website and social media (Facebook, Twitter), in 3 IUCN languages, where applicable;
• Develop communication materials (infographic, flyer) to promote the public consultation process of the NbS Standard;
• Support the organization and delivery of awareness raising and capacity building activities;
• Other duties assigned by the supervisors, when needed

Red List of Ecosystems:
• Conduct desk based research and communications on the links between RLE and NbS;
• Assist in maintaining the RLE website and social media (Facebook, Twitter), including drafting communication materials, in 3 IUCN languages, where applicable;
• Support the RLE photo competition (coordinate with external partners, participants and IUCN Programmes, Offices and Commissions;
• Other duties assigned by the supervisors, when needed.