Role of diverse non-state actors in conserving biodiversity: Opportunities, challenges, pathways to effective, equitable implementation

10/10/2025
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2 , Morning

Why attend

This event will
-Highlight the contributions of non-state actors’ to conservation and reveal their potential to emerge as key players in achieving Target 3 with a focus on OECMs
-Identify the challenges faced by them and discuss future pathways for their recognition and reporting towards effective, equitable achievement of Target 3

Session Description

OECMs provide a ground-breaking opportunity for conservation activities by non-state actors to gain recognition, thereby encouraging these actors to expand and strengthen their contributions to nature conservation.
In this sense, OECMs constitute a powerful mechanism for scaling up comprehensive conservation in support of Target 3 of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
In this session we will hear from representatives of non-state actors on their contributions and opportunities towards effective, equitable implementation of GBF Target 3.
Organized by
Headquarters
Partners
Headquarters
World Commission on Protected Areas

Speaker

Speaker Suneetha MAZHENCHERY SUBRAMANIAN

Role of diverse non-state actors in conserving biodiversity: Opportunities, challenges, pathways to effective, equitable implementation

Speaker Atsuhiro YOSHINAKA

Role of diverse non-state actors in conserving biodiversity: Opportunities, challenges, pathways to effective, equitable implementation

Speaker Jasmin UPTON

Role of diverse non-state actors in conserving biodiversity: Opportunities, challenges, pathways to effective, equitable implementation

Speaker Jennifer KELLEHER

Role of diverse non-state actors in conserving biodiversity: Opportunities, challenges, pathways to effective, equitable implementation