IUCN has just produced a news story about CNVP. In it, Ross Bull, Executive Director of CNVP said, “As a Member of IUCN, we will have the opportunity to share our knowledge on nature protection and conservation with an established network of colleagues, build new partnerships, and influence global environmental policy. We have significant experience of the EU enlargement process, and look forward to supporting increased regional cooperation as the Balkan countries move closer to EU membership.” The IUCN news item is available at https://www.iucn.org/news/eastern-europe-and-central-asia/201808/introducing-cnvp-new-member-iucn