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All sessions are listed in Abu Dhabi time (GST)

11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
IUCN Meeting Room 5
Onsite
CANCELLED - From Film to Finance: Reimagining Investment for a Living Planet
Other
CANCELLED - From Film to Finance: Reimagining Investment for a Living Planet
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 4
Hybrid
Collaborative Pathways to Nature Positive: Multi-Stakeholder Support for Nature Disclosure
Forum
Thematic session
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Collaborative Pathways to Nature Positive: Multi-Stakeholder Support for Nature Disclosure
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Virtual Channel 2
Online only
Collateral damage from non-selective fisheries… and possible solutions.
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Collateral damage from non-selective fisheries… and possible solutions.
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:45
CS-Conservation Action
Hybrid
Connected nature: A Global Partnership for Scaling up Ecological Connectivity
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Connected nature: A Global Partnership for Scaling up Ecological Connectivity
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 5
Hybrid
Controlling the commercial pet trade in terrestrial wildlife: Development of IUCN Guidelines?
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Controlling the commercial pet trade in terrestrial wildlife: Development of IUCN Guidelines?
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Reverse the Red
Onsite
Corporations Supporting Conservation Action (16:00 - 17:00)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Corporations Supporting Conservation Action (16:00 - 17:00)
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
IUCN Arabia
Onsite
Economics of Rangeland Goods and Services
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Economics of Rangeland Goods and Services
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 2
Onsite
Exploring progress in innovative technology and knowledge management for biodiversity conservation in the Caribbean.
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Exploring progress in innovative technology and knowledge management for biodiversity conservation in the Caribbean.
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:30
UAE Pavilion
Onsite
From Baseline to Breakthrough: Fungal Conservation in the UAE and the Middle Eastern Region
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
From Baseline to Breakthrough: Fungal Conservation in the UAE and the Middle Eastern Region
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
IUCN Africa
Onsite
From Local Voices to Systemic Shifts: Rethinking Finance and Partnerships for African Conservation Leadership
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
From Local Voices to Systemic Shifts: Rethinking Finance and Partnerships for African Conservation Leadership
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
IUCN Green List
Onsite
Green List Partnership Impact for the Effective Protected and Conserved Areas in Africa
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Green List Partnership Impact for the Effective Protected and Conserved Areas in Africa
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Hall 4A: Session Room 1
Hybrid
High level Event on Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Scaling Up Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
High level Event on Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Scaling Up Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:45
IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
Onsite
Identifying priority marine areas for effective implementation of global biodiversity goals
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Identifying priority marine areas for effective implementation of global biodiversity goals
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Onsite
Improving the Conservation Outlook of MIDAs
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Improving the Conservation Outlook of MIDAs
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:45
Human-Centred Conservation Pavilion
Onsite
In Conversation with Shane Mahoney: Journalist Sarah Roberts Explores the Evolution of North American Wildlife Management
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
In Conversation with Shane Mahoney: Journalist Sarah Roberts Explores the Evolution of North American Wildlife Management
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:30
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Onsite
International SME Showcase: SNAPP
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
International SME Showcase: SNAPP
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Global Environment Facility
Onsite
Investing in Lasting Impact: Scaling Biodiversity Finance Through Conservation Trust Funds
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Investing in Lasting Impact: Scaling Biodiversity Finance Through Conservation Trust Funds
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Learning to Act4GBF: Bringing the Global Biodiversity Framework to life through education and engagement
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Learning to Act4GBF: Bringing the Global Biodiversity Framework to life through education and engagement
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 7
Hybrid
Lost from Nature, Saving Extinct in the Wild Species
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Lost from Nature, Saving Extinct in the Wild Species
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 1
Onsite
New IUCN CSS for Human Dimensions of Conservation: Focused on Sustainable Use, Livelihoods and Health
Exhibition
Reception
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
New IUCN CSS for Human Dimensions of Conservation: Focused on Sustainable Use, Livelihoods and Health
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:45
The Nature Conservancy
Onsite
Pathways to River Protection in Latin America
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Pathways to River Protection in Latin America
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Al Ain Zoo and YSWRR
Onsite
Regional collaboration for Seagrass conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Regional collaboration for Seagrass conservation
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Hall 4B: Session Room 2
Hybrid
Replacement industries to catalyze scalable, regenerative bioeconomies in the Amazon: The case of alternative proteins
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Replacement industries to catalyze scalable, regenerative bioeconomies in the Amazon: The case of alternative proteins
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICR
Onsite
Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities: Coral Triangle, Effective Seascapes for Ocean Resilience (90min 16.00h-17.30h)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities: Coral Triangle, Effective Seascapes for Ocean Resilience (90min 16.00h-17.30h)
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:45
Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion
Onsite
Resource mobilization for Indigenous and traditional territories, including marine and coastal areas
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Resource mobilization for Indigenous and traditional territories, including marine and coastal areas
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:30
EPAA - Sharjah Government
Onsite
Road to IUCN Green List: Sir Bu Nair Island Protected Area
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Road to IUCN Green List: Sir Bu Nair Island Protected Area
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:30
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Species Monitoring for Conservation and Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Central Asia
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Species Monitoring for Conservation and Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Central Asia
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Nature Positive Pavilion
Onsite
State of nature measurement in action
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
State of nature measurement in action
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:45
IUCN Youth Pavilion
Onsite
Strengthening human-nature connectedness to advance transformative change for nature
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Strengthening human-nature connectedness to advance transformative change for nature
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Hall 4C: Session Room 3
Hybrid
The Freshwater Challenge: Accelerating freshwater ecosystem conservation and restoration
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The Freshwater Challenge: Accelerating freshwater ecosystem conservation and restoration
11 Oct
16:00 - 18:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Onsite
Towards actionable circular bioeconomy: bringing biodiversity and natural capital into business decisions
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Towards actionable circular bioeconomy: bringing biodiversity and natural capital into business decisions
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Ministry of Natural Resources of China
Onsite
Urban biodiversity conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Urban biodiversity conservation
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:40
CS-Nature-Climate-People Nexus
Hybrid
Water without borders: from reliance to resilience
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Water without borders: from reliance to resilience
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Reimagining Conservation
Onsite
What are the barriers to shifting power?
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
What are the barriers to shifting power?
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:45
IDEA Campaign and IUCN ENCA
Onsite
Young professionals from Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Young professionals from Eastern Europe and Central Asia
11 Oct
16:15 - 19:30
Hall 5 -6: Members Assembly
Onsite
North America and the Caribbean Regional Meeting
Members' Assembly
Regional Members' Meeting
North America and the Caribbean Regional Meeting
11 Oct
16:30 - 17:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Book launch! Applying the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions in 21 Case Studies
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Book launch! Applying the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions in 21 Case Studies
11 Oct
16:30 - 18:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 10
Onsite
Bridging Science and Story: Turning Data into Impactful Narratives
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Bridging Science and Story: Turning Data into Impactful Narratives
11 Oct
16:30 - 18:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Onsite
Bridging the Gap Between Science and Action in Amphibian Conservation
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Bridging the Gap Between Science and Action in Amphibian Conservation
11 Oct
16:30 - 18:30
Virtual Channel 4
Online only
Cave Biodiversity
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Cave Biodiversity
11 Oct
16:30 - 17:30
Virtual Channel 3
Online only
CheetahTV - Making a Beautiful Future for Cheetahs: Art and Conservation in Action
Forum
Podcast
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
CheetahTV - Making a Beautiful Future for Cheetahs: Art and Conservation in Action
11 Oct
16:30 - 17:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
Hybrid
From Negotiations to Action: What Global Plastic Policy Means for Local Governments
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
From Negotiations to Action: What Global Plastic Policy Means for Local Governments
11 Oct
16:30 - 18:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 9
Onsite
Nature Meets Cities: IUCN Sectorial Interpretation for Urban Nature-based Solutions
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Nature Meets Cities: IUCN Sectorial Interpretation for Urban Nature-based Solutions
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Onsite
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Exhibition
Exhibitor event
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11 Oct
17:00 - 17:45
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Onsite
A Conservation Partnership to Protect Biodiversity in Asia
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
A Conservation Partnership to Protect Biodiversity in Asia
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:40
CS-Conservation Action
Hybrid
Accelerator Award Announcement (17:00 - 17:40)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Accelerator Award Announcement (17:00 - 17:40)
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 1
Onsite
Advancing connectivity in the ETP: A holistic approach to marine conservation and management
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Advancing connectivity in the ETP: A holistic approach to marine conservation and management
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
Onsite
Aligning principles for Marine NPI in the Energy Sector - Part II
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Aligning principles for Marine NPI in the Energy Sector - Part II
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:40
CS-Transition to Nature- Positive
Hybrid
Central Stage - Success stories from the Global South on Protected and Conserved Areas
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Central Stage - Success stories from the Global South on Protected and Conserved Areas
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:30
CS-Nature-Climate-People Nexus
Hybrid
Changemakers Pitch Event
Forum
Changemakers Pitch Event
Changemakers Pitch Event