This organization implements monitoring of existing problems for the preservation of natural wealth and the ecological safety of the Earth. The structure of the organization allows it to hold a special position in the UN General Assembly. IUCN initiated the creation of the World Wide Fund for Nature and the World Conservation Monitoring Center.

The main activities of this organization are the creation of special conventions on the inviolability of protected areas. Also, IUCN is engaged in the fight against the extinction of rare species of flora and fauna.

However, many commercial institutions often attack this organization, so there is a possibility that IUCN’s activities are not impartial. International Union for participants Conservation of Nature travels frequently to world science conferences and congresses. The activities of the organization are supported by volunteers and scientists. The total number of employees of the company is about 1000 people on the territory of 50 different countries.