Membership
USA & Caribbean Membership Information
Who Can Become a Member?
Membership to the World Conservation Union is open to organisations (not individuals) particularly States, Government agencies, Political / Economic integration organizations, National and international non-governmental organizations. An organisation applying for membership to the Union must have as one of its central purposes, the achievement of the World Conservation Union’s mission and must show a substantial record of activity in the conservation of nature and natural resources.
Individuals can become members of the six IUCN Commissions, namely:
- The Species Survival Commission (SSC)
- World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA)
- Commission on Environmental Law (CEL)
- Commission on Ecosystems Management (CEM)
- Commission on Education and Communication (CEC)
- Environment, Economics and Social Policy (CEESP)
How to Become a USA & Caribbean Member
The IUCN Member Application Form and Membership Information Pack describing the benefits of becoming an IUCN member and further information on the various IUCN membership categories and dues is available from the IUCN USA Multilateral Office. Please request this information by contacting:
Ms. Debbie Good,
Membership Focal Point IUCN-US
Direct Tel: 202.518.2047 or Fax: 202-387-4823
E-mail: dgood@iucnus.org
Application and Admission Process
The IUCN Council decides upon the admission of members to the Union. The admission of a member is governed by IUCN Statutes and takes between six and twelve months to complete. Prospective members are considered after going through the APPLICATION PROCESS described under Regulations 7 to 11 of the Statutes and admitted upon fulfillment of the requirements of the ADMISSION PROCESS as described under Regulations 12 to 20 of the Statutes. Important documents to guide your membership application are the Membership Brochure, the IUCN Statutes and Regulations, Membership Dues Guide and the IUCN Membership Policy Guidelines.
Procedure for Government Agencies, NGOs and Affiliates
Government agencies and political / economic groups wishing to join the World Conservation Union are invited to submit an application for admission to the Director General supported by a statement by the duly authorized head of the agency or organization, endorsing the objectives of The World Conservation Union.
Non-governmental organisations seeking admission to the World Conservation Union must have been in existence for at least THREE years, and should be able to document their activities in the conservation of nature and natural resources over the same period.
Procedure for State Membership Application
States become members of The World Conservation Union by notifying the Director General of their adhesion to the IUCN Statutes. The notification of adhesion to the IUCN Statutes by a State shall be made by, or on behalf of, the Head of State, the Head of Government or the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Upon becoming a member, a State shall designate one Ministry as its liaison with the IUCN Secretariat.
