Protecting the Wonders of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

09/10/2025

16:30 - 18:30

CR B: Forum - Session Room 11 , Sur site

Forum

Innovation disruptive et leadership pour la conservation Intensifier les actions de conservation résilientes

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Find out about the new IUCN Policy, Programme and Strategy on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, the amazing species and ecosystems that inhabit the region, the threats they face, and what is needed for their conservation. Help develop proposals and join the new networks formed to progress this important work.

Description de la séance

This is an in-depth, ‘deep-dive’ Learning Zone session to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the new IUCN Policy, Programme and Strategy on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean (‘the Strategy’) [, as well as to contribute to its development]. Learn about the amazing species and ecosystems that inhabit the stunning region, the threats they face, and the existing Antarctic governance and decisions frameworks. Hear from experts about potential solutions, including those offered by emerging technologies. Discuss what work is being undertaken within IUCN and what is being proposed in the new Strategy. Workshop innovative ways for IUCN to help improve conservation of these precious and unique species and ecosystems, from science diplomacy to rights-based approaches to the use of technologies. Help develop proposals and join the new networks formed to progress this important work.

Organised by

IUCN Council Taskforce on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean

Partenaires

North America Regional Office

World Commission on Protected Areas

New Zealand National Committee of IUCN Members

Species Survival Commission

Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition ( United States of America )