Official IUCN Congress Programme

The Programme may change, please check the Congress app for the latest updates.

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
Target audience:Professionals (36 years of age or older)X
1025 results

All sessions are listed in Abu Dhabi time (GST)

11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Brazil
Onsite
From promise to scale: nature-based carbon removals and the new forest economy
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
From promise to scale: nature-based carbon removals and the new forest economy
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
IUCN Green List
Onsite
Global Standard for Conservation: Unlocking Financial Sustainability
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Global Standard for Conservation: Unlocking Financial Sustainability
11 Oct
14:00 - 14:30
Al Ain Zoo and YSWRR
Onsite
Habitat Design for animals in human care/ Sand Cat Population Management at Al Ain Zoo
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Habitat Design for animals in human care/ Sand Cat Population Management at Al Ain Zoo
11 Oct
14:00 - 14:45
IUCN Business Pavilion
Onsite
Harmonizing nature-related metrics: Nature Action Portal
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Harmonizing nature-related metrics: Nature Action Portal
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Improving the business environment for small & medium forestry enterprises in Central America
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Improving the business environment for small & medium forestry enterprises in Central America
11 Oct
14:00 - 14:40
Virtual Channel 4
Online only
Innovative Financing Solutions for Conservation: Showcasing Trees for Global Benefit
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Innovative Financing Solutions for Conservation: Showcasing Trees for Global Benefit
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Onsite
Inspiring stories of transformative collaboration to advance conservation and restoration of mangroves [event starts 13:30]
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Inspiring stories of transformative collaboration to advance conservation and restoration of mangroves [event starts 13:30]
11 Oct
14:00 - 14:30
UAE Pavilion
Onsite
Integrated Genetic Management of a Conservation Program for a Wide Range Migratory Bird
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Integrated Genetic Management of a Conservation Program for a Wide Range Migratory Bird
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Hall 4C: Session Room 3
Hybrid
Integrating Tools for Biodiversity Risk
Forum
Thematic session
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Integrating Tools for Biodiversity Risk
11 Oct
14:00 - 14:30
BBC Media Action
Onsite
Living Climate Change - capturing the impacts of climate change
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Living Climate Change - capturing the impacts of climate change
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
MECC Mongolia
Onsite
Local Communities
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Local Communities
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Nature Positive Pavilion
Onsite
Measuring Nature Positive: a Whole of Society approach
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Measuring Nature Positive: a Whole of Society approach
11 Oct
14:00 - 16:00
Conference Hall B: Session Room 10
Onsite
Measuring the impacts of invasive alien species
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Measuring the impacts of invasive alien species
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Measuring what matters - developing a human-wildlife conflict indicator framework for KMBGF Target 4
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Measuring what matters - developing a human-wildlife conflict indicator framework for KMBGF Target 4
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
IUCN Meeting Room 5
Onsite
MENA Oceans: Mobilising the Ocean Breakthroughs for ecosystem conservation in the MENA region
MENA Oceans Summit
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
MENA Oceans: Mobilising the Ocean Breakthroughs for ecosystem conservation in the MENA region
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Ministry of Natural Resources of China
Onsite
Multi-stakeholder participation in biodiversity conservation in China
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Multi-stakeholder participation in biodiversity conservation in China
11 Oct
14:00 - 16:00
Conference Hall B: Session Room 9
Onsite
Nature-based Solutions for Water: practical strategies and lessons from the private sector
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Nature-based Solutions for Water: practical strategies and lessons from the private sector
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 4
Hybrid
Nature’s Value in the UAE: A Vision for a Nature-Positive Economy
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Nature’s Value in the UAE: A Vision for a Nature-Positive Economy
11 Oct
14:00 - 14:45
Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
Onsite
Panel Discussion: From Custodians to Decision-Makers - Rights as the Foundation of Conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
Panel Discussion: From Custodians to Decision-Makers - Rights as the Foundation of Conservation
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Plastic Smart Coral Triangle: Regional Strategies for Cleaner Seas
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Plastic Smart Coral Triangle: Regional Strategies for Cleaner Seas
11 Oct
14:00 - 16:00
Reimagining Conservation
Onsite
Power in Data
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Power in Data
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
IUCN - The Americas - Room 2
Onsite
Sharing Stories on the Power and Practice of Very Large-Scale Conservation
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Sharing Stories on the Power and Practice of Very Large-Scale Conservation
11 Oct
14:00 - 14:45
IUCN Africa
Onsite
The Future of Forest Landscape Restoration driving Investment and Biodiversity Conservation in Africa
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The Future of Forest Landscape Restoration driving Investment and Biodiversity Conservation in Africa
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 5
Hybrid
The hidden cost of plastic pollution and biodiversity loss: Economic & policy implications
Forum
Thematic session
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The hidden cost of plastic pollution and biodiversity loss: Economic & policy implications
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Hall 3: Forum Plenary
Hybrid
Transforming our urban environment: Pathways to sustainability
Forum
High-Level Dialogue
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Transforming our urban environment: Pathways to sustainability
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion
Onsite
Video: We are the Guardians
Exhibition
Social / Cultural event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Video: We are the Guardians
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 1
Onsite
Walking the Talk: Inclusive Conservation in Action Across the Americas
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Walking the Talk: Inclusive Conservation in Action Across the Americas
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion
Onsite
We Hold the Water: Indigenous Knowledge and Women’s Leadership in Water Governance
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
We Hold the Water: Indigenous Knowledge and Women’s Leadership in Water Governance
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Virtual Channel 1
Online only
Why does Animal Culture matter for Conservation?
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Why does Animal Culture matter for Conservation?
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Hall 4B: Session Room 2
Hybrid
Women in a Degraded Amazon: The Need for Gender-inclusive and Intersectional Approaches to Environmental Crime
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Women in a Degraded Amazon: The Need for Gender-inclusive and Intersectional Approaches to Environmental Crime
11 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 7
Hybrid
Youth Breaking Walls: Advancing Transboundary Conservation in Conflict-Affected Regions
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Youth Breaking Walls: Advancing Transboundary Conservation in Conflict-Affected Regions
11 Oct
14:30 - 15:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Bridging agriculture and biodiversity through policy and practice
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Bridging agriculture and biodiversity through policy and practice
11 Oct
15:00 - 16:30
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
Onsite
Aligning principles for Marine NPI in the Energy Sector - Part I
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Aligning principles for Marine NPI in the Energy Sector - Part I
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:45
UAE Pavilion
Onsite
Conserving Raptors Across Regions: Action Plans for Falcons and Vultures
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Conserving Raptors Across Regions: Action Plans for Falcons and Vultures
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:30
Al Ain Zoo and YSWRR
Onsite
Dama Gazelle Conservation Breeding at Al Ain Zoo
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Dama Gazelle Conservation Breeding at Al Ain Zoo
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:45
IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
Onsite
Developing new WCPA guidance on Protected/Conserved Area Management Planning
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Developing new WCPA guidance on Protected/Conserved Area Management Planning
11 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
Nature-based Education Pavilion
Onsite
Engaging Communities for the Future of Wildlife
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Engaging Communities for the Future of Wildlife
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:45
IUCN Youth Pavilion
Onsite
Experiencing Mentorship: Connecting Generations in Conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Experiencing Mentorship: Connecting Generations in Conservation
11 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
Nature Positive Pavilion
Onsite
Forests and nature: from Stocktake to Action
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Forests and nature: from Stocktake to Action
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:45
Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion
Onsite
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) of Indigenous Peoples and local communities for the Establishment of Protected Areas & OECM
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) of Indigenous Peoples and local communities for the Establishment of Protected Areas & OECM
11 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Onsite
Innovating for impact: the WALD Innovation Facility bridging private finance and nature positive projects (ends 4:30pm)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Innovating for impact: the WALD Innovation Facility bridging private finance and nature positive projects (ends 4:30pm)
11 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Africa
Onsite
Local entrepreneurship and economies supporting biodiversity goals
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Local entrepreneurship and economies supporting biodiversity goals
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:30
BBC Media Action
Onsite
Making weather information accessible for those in need in rural Kenya
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Making weather information accessible for those in need in rural Kenya
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:45
The Nature Conservancy
Onsite
Meet The Nature Conservancy!
Exhibition
Social / Cultural event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Meet The Nature Conservancy!
11 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Business Pavilion
Onsite
Mitigation Hierarchy in Practice: Strategies for Effective Application
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Mitigation Hierarchy in Practice: Strategies for Effective Application
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:45
IUCN Arabia
Onsite
Science in Action: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Pastoral Landscapes
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Science in Action: Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions for Resilient Pastoral Landscapes
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:40
CS-Transition to Nature- Positive
Hybrid
Showcase Canada: Conservation in Action
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Showcase Canada: Conservation in Action
11 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
Onsite
Species conservation in Madagascar: from NBSAPs to local action for species, habitats and people [ends@4:30pm]
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Species conservation in Madagascar: from NBSAPs to local action for species, habitats and people [ends@4:30pm]
11 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICR
Onsite
Strategic Coral Predator Management: Strengthening Coral Resilience Pathways
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Strategic Coral Predator Management: Strengthening Coral Resilience Pathways
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:45
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Onsite
The Future of Animal Biobanking in Asia
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The Future of Animal Biobanking in Asia