Biodiversity And Conservation

To solve the problem, we need to identify the year in which the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was established.

1. About IUCN:
The IUCN is a global organization that works in the field of nature conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources. It is best known for compiling and publishing the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

2. Founding Year:
The IUCN was founded on October 5, 1948, in the French town of Fontainebleau.

3. Purpose of IUCN:
Its mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature.

Final Answer:
IUCN was founded in the year .