Official IUCN Congress Programme

624 results
09 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
Canada
Healthy nature, healthy economy: how economics support protected area establishment
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Healthy nature, healthy economy: how economics support protected area establishment
09 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
IUCN Green List
How can the Green List support World Heritage conservation?
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
How can the Green List support World Heritage conservation?
09 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
BBC Media Action
Maximising impact through storytelling
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Maximising impact through storytelling
09 Oct
18:00 - 18:40
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Resources for Scaling Up Ecological Connectivity
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Resources for Scaling Up Ecological Connectivity
09 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
Nature-based Education Pavilion
Strengthening human-nature connectedness to advance transformative change for nature (NFA + partners)
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Strengthening human-nature connectedness to advance transformative change for nature (NFA + partners)
10 Oct
08:30 - 09:10
CR B: Forum - Session Room 10
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Are Your Threat Reduction Efforts Working? Measuring What Matters
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Are Your Threat Reduction Efforts Working? Measuring What Matters
10 Oct
08:30 - 09:10
Virtual Channel 4
Online only
Gender Transformative Approaches to Conservation – What, Why and How?
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Gender Transformative Approaches to Conservation – What, Why and How?
10 Oct
08:30 - 10:30
CR B: Forum - Session Room 8
Onsite
Learning how to implement the updated Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Learning how to implement the updated Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
10 Oct
08:30 - 10:30
CR B: Forum - Session Room 11
Onsite
Managing our Mangroves: lessons in conservation and restoration from the UAE and beyond
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Managing our Mangroves: lessons in conservation and restoration from the UAE and beyond
10 Oct
08:30 - 09:30
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Practical introduction and training session: Interactive session using IBAT for biodiversity risk assessment and decision-making
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Practical introduction and training session: Interactive session using IBAT for biodiversity risk assessment and decision-making
10 Oct
08:30 - 10:30
CR B: Forum - Session Room 9
Onsite
Tout savoir sur la Liste verte des aires protégées et conservées de l’UICN
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Tout savoir sur la Liste verte des aires protégées et conservées de l’UICN
10 Oct
09:00 - 09:30
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Building an Evidence Base for Indigenous and Community Led Conservation through Participatory Technology and Self-Documentation
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Delivering on Equity
Building an Evidence Base for Indigenous and Community Led Conservation through Participatory Technology and Self-Documentation
10 Oct
09:00 - 10:30
Hall 4A: Forum - Session Room 1
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Nature is everyone’s business: Mobilising Capital for Biodiversity and Resilience
Forum
High-Level Dialogue
Nature is everyone’s business: Mobilising Capital for Biodiversity and Resilience
10 Oct
09:30 - 10:10
CR B: Forum - Session Room 10
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Global Species Action Plan Online Knowledge Platform: one stop shop for conservation tools
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Global Species Action Plan Online Knowledge Platform: one stop shop for conservation tools
10 Oct
10:30 - 11:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Areas of importance for biodiversity: what are we missing?
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Areas of importance for biodiversity: what are we missing?
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 1
Morning
6A -¿Cómo se construye resiliencia ante el cambio climático en los medios de vida rurales?
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
6A -¿Cómo se construye resiliencia ante el cambio climático en los medios de vida rurales?
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CR A-D: Forum - Session Room 6
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Achieving conservation and socio-economic benefits from managing Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in freshwater ecosystems
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Achieving conservation and socio-economic benefits from managing Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in freshwater ecosystems
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Hall 4B: Forum - Session Room 2
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Advancing nature policies to fast-track business action
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Advancing nature policies to fast-track business action
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CR B: Forum - Session Room 8
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Advancing OECMs in Central and Western Africa: Challenges, processes, and pathways to effective implementation
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Advancing OECMs in Central and Western Africa: Challenges, processes, and pathways to effective implementation
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CR B: Forum - Session Room 10
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Agroecological NbS in Action: Jointly Addressing the Resilience of Water, Soil, Biodiversity and People
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Agroecological NbS in Action: Jointly Addressing the Resilience of Water, Soil, Biodiversity and People
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Arabia
Morning
Beyond Biodiversity: Women’s Leadership in a Changing Climate
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Beyond Biodiversity: Women’s Leadership in a Changing Climate
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IDEA Campaign & IUCN ENCA
Morning
Circular economy as a vehicle for nature-positive economy
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Circular economy as a vehicle for nature-positive economy
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CR B: Forum - Session Room 11
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Empowering Grassroots Conservation through Trust-Based Funding, Networking, and Capacity Support
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Empowering Grassroots Conservation through Trust-Based Funding, Networking, and Capacity Support
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
Morning
Exploring the potential of agricultural landscapes as OECMs
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Exploring the potential of agricultural landscapes as OECMs
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Virtual Channel 3
Online only
Fostering a Nature-Positive Economy: Best Practices in Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES)
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Fostering a Nature-Positive Economy: Best Practices in Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES)
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Nabat
Morning
From mission to impact: How Nabat embeds nature conservation into Its DNA
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
From mission to impact: How Nabat embeds nature conservation into Its DNA
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Virtual Channel 1
Online only
How creative communication can drive impact.
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
How creative communication can drive impact.
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Nature Positive Initiative
Morning
Nature positive commitments and net-positive claims to drive & secure nature-positive outcomes
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Nature positive commitments and net-positive claims to drive & secure nature-positive outcomes
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CR A-B: Forum - Session Room 4
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Promote business nature-positive transition through green finance and nature-related disclosure
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Promote business nature-positive transition through green finance and nature-related disclosure
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Hall 4A: Forum - Session Room 1
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Rangers Unlocking Nature-Positive Economies through Innovative Finance
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Rangers Unlocking Nature-Positive Economies through Innovative Finance
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Green List
Morning
Recognizing Regional Commitment for Excellence – The IUCN Green List in the MEWA region
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Recognizing Regional Commitment for Excellence – The IUCN Green List in the MEWA region
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Morning
Regional Partnerships Powering 30x30: Advancing Protected, Conserved, and Heritage Areas through Collaborative Platforms like APAP
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Regional Partnerships Powering 30x30: Advancing Protected, Conserved, and Heritage Areas through Collaborative Platforms like APAP
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Morning
Scaling up global action for big cats: From field solutions to international cooperation(10 Oct: 10.30-12.00
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Scaling up global action for big cats: From field solutions to international cooperation(10 Oct: 10.30-12.00
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CS-Conservation Action
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Scaling Up Resilient Conservation and Protected Areas in Arid and Hyper-Arid Regions
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Scaling Up Resilient Conservation and Protected Areas in Arid and Hyper-Arid Regions
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Virtual Channel 2
Online only
Soil Health for Nature Conservation and Resilience
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Soil Health for Nature Conservation and Resilience
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CR A-A: Forum - Session Room 7
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
The Diverse Illegal Trade in Funga, Flora, and Fauna.
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The Diverse Illegal Trade in Funga, Flora, and Fauna.
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Hall 4C: Forum - Session Room 3
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
The Future of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™: Expanding Collaboration
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The Future of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™: Expanding Collaboration
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CR A-C: Forum - Session Room 5
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
The Mediterranean Blueprint: Scaling conservation with bold alliances and funding solutions
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The Mediterranean Blueprint: Scaling conservation with bold alliances and funding solutions
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CR B: Forum - Session Room 9
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
The Model Forest Act Initiative: Modernising Law to Address the Global Forest Crisis
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The Model Forest Act Initiative: Modernising Law to Address the Global Forest Crisis
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Reimagining Conservation
Morning
Visions of transformation
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Visions of transformation
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CS-Transition to Nature- Positive
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Zero Deforestation and Responsible Trade: Challenges and Opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Zero Deforestation and Responsible Trade: Challenges and Opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean
10 Oct
11:30 - 12:00
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
ARCHIPELAGO | the first purpose-driven carbon credit pool for the ocean
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
ARCHIPELAGO | the first purpose-driven carbon credit pool for the ocean
10 Oct
11:30 - 12:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Lessons from PANORAMA’s First Global Report
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Lessons from PANORAMA’s First Global Report
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 2
Morning
7B - Drylands for Life: Civil society engagement in LAC to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
7B - Drylands for Life: Civil society engagement in LAC to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Ministry of Environment, KR
Morning
Advancing Equitable and Effective Conservation through the IUCN Green List, showing impact globally
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Advancing Equitable and Effective Conservation through the IUCN Green List, showing impact globally
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Ekthar
Morning
Applying AI and Robotics in Bird Conservation Programs
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Applying AI and Robotics in Bird Conservation Programs
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion
Morning
Beyond Consultation: Co-Stewardship as a Path to Reconciliation
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
Beyond Consultation: Co-Stewardship as a Path to Reconciliation
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Green List
Morning
Closing the Gap: Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Challenges in Protected & Conserved Areas
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Closing the Gap: Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Challenges in Protected & Conserved Areas
10 Oct
12:00 - 15:30
Hall 4A: Forum - Session Room 1
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Conserving Nature Through Law: A Dialogue Among Judges and the Conservation Community
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Conserving Nature Through Law: A Dialogue Among Judges and the Conservation Community
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Arabia
Morning
Cultural and Ethical Approaches to Conservation; The Model of the Qur’anic Botanic Garden in Qatar
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Cultural and Ethical Approaches to Conservation; The Model of the Qur’anic Botanic Garden in Qatar
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Morning
Harnessing Rivers for Peace and Prosperity: Cooperative Approaches to Resource Governance
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Harnessing Rivers for Peace and Prosperity: Cooperative Approaches to Resource Governance
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Morning
Linguistic Diversity and Biological Diversity; living languages for the conservation of people and planet
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Linguistic Diversity and Biological Diversity; living languages for the conservation of people and planet
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Nature Positive Initiative
Morning
Nature positive commitments and net-positive claims to drive & secure nature-positive outcomes (Continued)
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Nature positive commitments and net-positive claims to drive & secure nature-positive outcomes (Continued)
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
Morning
OECMs as a potential avenue for strengthening the contributions of non-state actors
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
OECMs as a potential avenue for strengthening the contributions of non-state actors
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
Morning
Uniting for Grasslands, Savannahs and Rangelands: Call to Collective Action for IUCN Members and Partners
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Uniting for Grasslands, Savannahs and Rangelands: Call to Collective Action for IUCN Members and Partners
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Reimagining Conservation
Morning
Visions of transformation (Continued)
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Visions of transformation (Continued)
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Al Ain Zoo & YSWRR
Morning
Zoos and Biodiversity Conservation Nexus- Al Ain Zoo
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Zoos and Biodiversity Conservation Nexus- Al Ain Zoo
10 Oct
12:30 - 13:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
A Guide to Nature-based Leadership: An Ecological Approach
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
A Guide to Nature-based Leadership: An Ecological Approach
10 Oct
12:30 - 13:10
Virtual Channel 4
Online only
Agriculture and Biodiversity science-based policy development in Europe
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Agriculture and Biodiversity science-based policy development in Europe
10 Oct
12:30 - 13:00
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Harnessing digital data for sustainable tourism in protected areas
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Harnessing digital data for sustainable tourism in protected areas
10 Oct
12:30 - 13:30
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
Recognizing and Advancing Women’s Rights & Leadership in Area-based Conservation
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Recognizing and Advancing Women’s Rights & Leadership in Area-based Conservation
10 Oct
13:00 - 14:00
IUCN Africa
Meet and Greet on key topics
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
Meet and Greet on key topics
10 Oct
13:30 - 14:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
IUCN SSC Biobanking Guidelines for Conservation Purposes
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
IUCN SSC Biobanking Guidelines for Conservation Purposes
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
IUCN Arabia
AI and advanced technologies in conservation: Expensive luxury or cost-effective necessity?
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
AI and advanced technologies in conservation: Expensive luxury or cost-effective necessity?
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
CR A-A: Forum - Session Room 7
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Big cat conservation: Developing synergies by integration across and within IUCN
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Big cat conservation: Developing synergies by integration across and within IUCN
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Hall 4C: Forum - Session Room 3
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Biodiversity financing for the implementation of GBF: Private and public sector opportunities, innovations, and challenges
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Biodiversity financing for the implementation of GBF: Private and public sector opportunities, innovations, and challenges
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
IDEA Campaign & IUCN ENCA
Bottlenecks in Nature Restoration Projects: Insights from Practitioners
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
Bottlenecks in Nature Restoration Projects: Insights from Practitioners
10 Oct
14:00 - 14:40
CR B: Forum - Session Room 8
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Conflict-sensitive conservation in practice: learning from peers
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Conflict-sensitive conservation in practice: learning from peers
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
The Nature Conservancy
Democratizing Conservation Decisions with the Marxan Planning Platform: Empowering Inclusive, Transparent, and Collaborative Spatial Planning
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Democratizing Conservation Decisions with the Marxan Planning Platform: Empowering Inclusive, Transparent, and Collaborative Spatial Planning
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Hall 4B: Forum - Session Room 2
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
ENACT Stories from the Ground: What Does Successful vs Unsuccessful Nature-Based Solutions Look Like?
Forum
Thematic session
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
ENACT Stories from the Ground: What Does Successful vs Unsuccessful Nature-Based Solutions Look Like?
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation Strategies in SIDS39 Countries: Addressing Unique Challenges and Opportunities
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation Strategies in SIDS39 Countries: Addressing Unique Challenges and Opportunities
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
IUCN Green List
From Commitment to Action: The Green List as a Conservation Strategy for 30x30
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
From Commitment to Action: The Green List as a Conservation Strategy for 30x30
10 Oct
14:00 - 16:00
CR B: Forum - Session Room 9
Onsite
Governance of the Ocean: Understanding the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ)
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Governance of the Ocean: Understanding the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ)
10 Oct
14:00 - 14:45
Pavillon France
How can biodiversity mainstreaming guide ambitious biodiversity goals at the national level?
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
How can biodiversity mainstreaming guide ambitious biodiversity goals at the national level?
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Leveraging EO Data and AI for Biodiversity Monitoring: Case Study in Conservation
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Leveraging EO Data and AI for Biodiversity Monitoring: Case Study in Conservation
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
CR A-B: Forum - Session Room 4
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Listening to the silent majority: Citizens’ Assemblies of IUCN Members to inform IUCN policy development
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
Listening to the silent majority: Citizens’ Assemblies of IUCN Members to inform IUCN policy development
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Virtual Channel 2
Online only
Mainstreaming biodiversity in international solidarity: Connecting development, humanitarian and environmental organisations
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Mainstreaming biodiversity in international solidarity: Connecting development, humanitarian and environmental organisations
10 Oct
14:00 - 16:00
CR B: Forum - Session Room 11
Onsite
Nature For All: Sensory Science for Diverse Learners
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Nature For All: Sensory Science for Diverse Learners
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Nature Positive Initiative
Nature Positive Landscapes
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Nature Positive Landscapes
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
One Nest, One Community, One Island at a Time: The Future of Island Raptors
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
One Nest, One Community, One Island at a Time: The Future of Island Raptors
10 Oct
14:00 - 16:00
CR B: Forum - Session Room 10
Onsite
Pixels with Purpose: Geospatial AI, Analysis and Storytelling with Google Earth and Earth Engine
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Pixels with Purpose: Geospatial AI, Analysis and Storytelling with Google Earth and Earth Engine
10 Oct
14:00 - 14:45
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Progress and challenges toward achieving the Target 3 of the GBF in Asia
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Progress and challenges toward achieving the Target 3 of the GBF in Asia
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
CR A-D: Forum - Session Room 6
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Reel Impact: Inspiring Conservation through Stories of Resilience and Innovation
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Reel Impact: Inspiring Conservation through Stories of Resilience and Innovation
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
Restoring Our Future: Lessons and Innovations to Achieve Global Restoration Goals
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Restoring Our Future: Lessons and Innovations to Achieve Global Restoration Goals
10 Oct
14:00 - 14:45
Ekthar
Sport and Biodiversity: Bridging two disconnected worlds
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Sport and Biodiversity: Bridging two disconnected worlds
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Strengthening Resilience Through Community Utility Companies and Nature-Based Energy Solutions
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Strengthening Resilience Through Community Utility Companies and Nature-Based Energy Solutions
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Ministry of Environment, KR
Strengthening Urban Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Korea: Activities and Achievements
Exhibitor event
Strengthening Urban Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Korea: Activities and Achievements
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Reverse the Red
Synergies Between Species and Protected Areas
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Synergies Between Species and Protected Areas
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Virtual Channel 1
Online only
The conservation of saline lakes and wetlands and solutions for a sustainable and resilient transition
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The conservation of saline lakes and wetlands and solutions for a sustainable and resilient transition
10 Oct
14:00 - 16:00
Virtual Channel 4
Online only
The cultural and spiritual significance of nature in protected areas management and governance.
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The cultural and spiritual significance of nature in protected areas management and governance.
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
BBC Media Action
The positive power of social media - inspiring young environmentalists in Indonesia
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The positive power of social media - inspiring young environmentalists in Indonesia
10 Oct
14:00 - 14:45
IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
The WCPA “Book Club” conversation
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The WCPA “Book Club” conversation
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Traditional Knowledge and Local Realities Integrated in Nature-based Education
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Traditional Knowledge and Local Realities Integrated in Nature-based Education
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
CR A-C: Forum - Session Room 5
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Unusual Coalitions: Indigenous Peoples, Communities and Private Sector Unite for Biodiversity
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Unusual Coalitions: Indigenous Peoples, Communities and Private Sector Unite for Biodiversity
10 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Reimagining Conservation
Whose area-based conservation? Exploring rights, responsibilities, knowledge and power
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Whose area-based conservation? Exploring rights, responsibilities, knowledge and power
10 Oct
14:30 - 15:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
IUCN Guidelines on selecting species and populations for monitoring of genetic diversity
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
IUCN Guidelines on selecting species and populations for monitoring of genetic diversity
10 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
Catalysing a biodiversity revolution: Scaling species conservation for biodiversity, climate and people
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Catalysing a biodiversity revolution: Scaling species conservation for biodiversity, climate and people
10 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
Charting a Collective Path for Ocean Sustainability: Accelerating Actions and Partnerships Towards Achieving 30x30
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Charting a Collective Path for Ocean Sustainability: Accelerating Actions and Partnerships Towards Achieving 30x30
10 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Common Ground Dialogues for joint action towards sustainable food and agricultural systems
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Common Ground Dialogues for joint action towards sustainable food and agricultural systems
10 Oct
15:00 - 15:40
CR B: Forum - Session Room 8
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Community Fisheries Reserves - the road to 30x30 for freshwater ecosystems in KAZA
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Community Fisheries Reserves - the road to 30x30 for freshwater ecosystems in KAZA