09/10/2025
17:00 - 19:00
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
, Onsite
Session with interpretation
Why attend
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.
Session Description
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’), and to contribute to the development of an Action Plan. 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
Partners
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 )
Emirates Polar Program
Speaker
Head of European and international coordination department, Fondation pour la Recherche sur la Biodiversité
Moderator
Professor and Director, Climate Action Beacon, Griffith University, Queensland Australia
