The Future of CEM: Priorities, hopes and dreams for the future

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12/10/2025
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub , Onsite
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Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action

Why attend

Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, or young professional, join us to help shape the future of ecosystem conservation!

Session Description

What is next for CEM? In this session, we will share visions for the future of the Commission. Covering critical themes like ecosystem governance, Nature-based Solutions, Ecosystem Risk Assessment, Rewilding, and youth engagement among others, this interactive discussion will explore emerging challenges, innovative strategies, and opportunities to continue driving impactful change for ecosystems.
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Speaker

Speaker Stephen CARVER
Stephen CARVER

Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds

Speaker Darien MIZUTA
Darien MIZUTA

Marine Researcher, CEM EGTG Lead; Consultant

Speaker Pascal AHOUANVOEGBE
Pascal AHOUANVOEGBE

PhD Candidate/ Tokyo City University; IUCN CEM Young Professional Focal Point fo, IUCN

Speaker Shane ORCHARD
Shane ORCHARD

Environmental Consultant, University of Canterbury / Waterlink

Speaker José Rafael FERRER-PARIS
José Rafael FERRER-PARIS

Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales, Sydney

Speaker Edna CABECINHA
Edna CABECINHA

Assisteat Professor, University of Tras-os Montes and Alto Douro /CITAB

Moderator

Speaker Liette VASSEUR
Liette VASSEUR

Professor/ UNESCO Chair, Brock University