Motions

Motions are the mechanism by which IUCN Members influence third parties and guide the policy and Programme of IUCN. As the only international conservation forum that brings governments, civil society and indigenous peoples’ organisations to the same table, the IUCN Members’ Assembly carries a powerful mandate. Members vote to approve motions, and once adopted, they become Resolutions and Recommendations, and therefore the body of IUCN’s general policy.

Submission of motions

Between 6 November 2024 and 15 January 2025, IUCN Members and Council will be asked to submit their motions on a variety of critical issues for conservation and sustainability. All submitted motions will undergo a technical review to assess their scientific and technical content.

Accepted motions. Following the close of the submission period, the Motions Working Group will review the admissibility of all submitted motions against the IUCN Statutes and Rules of Procedure of the World Conservation Congress, and decide which of those motions will be accepted to be debated. The Motions Working Group will publish an update after its first meeting. In March 2025 the Congress Preparatory Committee, acting as appeals body, will review any appeals that have been made against any decision taken by the Motions Working Group regarding the admissibility of submitted motions. 

 

Guidance Notes

IUCN Members' Assembly