The World Conservation Congress is the highest organ of IUCN and consists of duly accredited delegates of the Members of the IUCN meeting in session.
One of the functions of Congress is to elect the President, Treasurer, Regional Councillors and Chairs of Commissions, who will make up the IUCN Council. This is the body responsible for the oversight and general control of all the affairs of IUCN.
IUCN Members eligible to vote will vote online to elect the IUCN Council during the Members' Assembly at the World Conservation Congress 2025. The results will be announced during the final Members’ Assembly Sitting.
Candidates for Election
The call for nominations for the positions of President, Treasurer, and Commission Chairs was launched on 19 November 2024.
The call for nominations for Councillors elected from the Regions and the Indigenous Councillor will be announced shortly.
Discover detailed information and requirements for these elected positions.