Biography
Commission Chair. Dr. Madhu Rao is the Chair of the IUCN WCPA and Senior Advisor of the Wildlife Conservation Society, with over 25 years of experience with conservation science, policy and implementation, with a focus on area-based conservation.
Speaking at
Big cat conservation: Developing synergies by integration across and within IUCN
Oct 10 2025 (14:00 - 15:30)
Room: CR A-A: Forum - Session Room 7
IUCN WCPA Awards ceremony
Oct 10 2025 (19:00 - 21:00)
Room: IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
ICCAs and their role in meeting KMGBF through community-based monitoring and assessments
Oct 12 2025 (14:00 - 15:30)
Room: CR A-D: Forum - Session Room 6
Strengthening Monitoring and Reporting Frameworks for PCA Effectiveness
Oct 12 2025 (14:00 - 14:45)
Room: IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
Prosper with Nature: Safeguarding biodiversity and human rights in energy transition mineral governance
Oct 13 2025 (12:00 - 13:00)
Room: IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3