We are thrilled to announce that Reverse the Red Day is just two weeks away! This annual event on February 7 celebrates the collective efforts of the global conservation community to reverse biodiversity loss and restore thriving species populations, as measured by positive changes on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Here’s how you can participate and contribute to this important day:
Reversing the Red: Moving From Ideas to Actions for Threatened Species
This online forum is open to all species and conservation professionals. The session will focus on moving from ideas to action, improving recovery strategies, and accelerating efforts at the species level. Participants will hear examples of successful approaches to reversing species declines, halting extinctions, and fostering recovery. Discussions will center on aligning efforts with national species recovery targets and identifying actionable steps to scale impact.
Session Times:
February 6 at 20:00 GMT
February 7 at 11:00 GMT
Register here for the session that works best for you.
Reversing the Red: National Species Impact
This online session is designed for government focal points, agency staff, and species leads. It will explore how global networks are achieving species recovery at the national level, with case studies highlighting national target-setting and implementation for recovery efforts.
Session Times:
February 6 at 23:00 GMT
February 7 at 14:00 GMT
Register here for the session that works best for you.
Join us in amplifying the impact of Reverse the Red Day. Visit the Reverse the Red website for a slide deck and toolkit with resources for sharing the day’s activities. On February 7, share your conservation impact stories and successes using the hashtag #ReverseTheRedDay, and tag Reverse the Red to join the global conversation.
Organizations that have made a Reverse the Red Species Pledge are invited to participate in the Pledge Contest. Create a short video (up to 3 minutes) showcasing your pledge, achievements to date, and goals for the next year. Videos can be in any language and will be eligible for public voting starting February 1. Winners will be announced on Reverse the Red Day!
Submit your video here: Species Pledge Video Submission
Let’s join forces on February 7 to celebrate progress, share successes, and commit to accelerating conservation action. We’ll see you there!