Official IUCN Congress Programme

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Target audience:Youth and young professionals (35 years of age or younger)X
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All sessions are listed in Abu Dhabi time (GST)

10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
Hybrid
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
Conference Hall B: Session Room 10
Hybrid
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
Onsite
Beyond Biodiversity: Women’s Leadership in a Changing Climate
Exhibition
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
Reverse the Red
Onsite
Celebrating Success: Species Recovery (11:00 - 11:45)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Celebrating Success: Species Recovery (11:00 - 11:45)
10 Oct
11:00 - 11:30
Al Ain Zoo and YSWRR
Onsite
Citizen Science: Cuttlefish!
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Citizen Science: Cuttlefish!
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Hybrid
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
Onsite
Exploring the potential of agricultural landscapes as OECMs
Exhibition
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
Onsite
From mission to impact: How Nabat embeds nature conservation into Its DNA
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
From mission to impact: How Nabat embeds nature conservation into Its DNA
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICR
Onsite
From Ridge to Sea: Science and Law Defending Water, Sanitation, and Ecosystems for Vulnerable Populations(11.00h-12.30h)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
From Ridge to Sea: Science and Law Defending Water, Sanitation, and Ecosystems for Vulnerable Populations(11.00h-12.30h)
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-based Education Pavilion
Onsite
Nature Based Education Geoportal, inspiring the global movement for positive change in nature-based education
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Nature Based Education Geoportal, inspiring the global movement for positive change in nature-based education
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Nature Positive Pavilion
Onsite
Nature positive commitments and net-positive claims to drive & secure nature-positive outcomes
Exhibition
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 - 11:30
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Oceans of Opportunity: Technology and Youth Driving Marine Conservation
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Oceans of Opportunity: Technology and Youth Driving Marine Conservation
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
United Arab Emirates University
Onsite
Panel Discussion: “Greening the Future – Universities as Drivers of Transformative Conservation”
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Panel Discussion: “Greening the Future – Universities as Drivers of Transformative Conservation”
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 4
Hybrid
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: Session Room 1
Hybrid
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
Onsite
Recognizing Regional Commitment for Excellence – The IUCN Green List in the MEWA region
Exhibition
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
Onsite
Regional Partnerships Powering 30x30: Advancing Protected, Conserved, and Heritage Areas through Collaborative Platforms like APAP
Exhibition
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
Onsite
Scaling up global action for big cats:From field solutions to international cooperation
Exhibition
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
11:00 - 12:30
CS-Conservation Action
Hybrid
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 - 11:30
EPAA - Sharjah Government
Onsite
Sir Bu Nair Marine Turtle Conservation, Monitoring and Research Programme
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Sir Bu Nair Marine Turtle Conservation, Monitoring and Research Programme
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 - 11:30
Pavillon France
Onsite
Sport : an unexpected lever to protect endangered biodiversity
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Sport : an unexpected lever to protect endangered biodiversity
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CS-Disruptive Innovation and Technology
Hybrid
Tejiendo Equidad: Mujeres y Género hacia la Gestión Efectiva en Áreas Protegidas
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Tejiendo Equidad: Mujeres y Género hacia la Gestión Efectiva en Áreas Protegidas
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
UAE Pavilion
Onsite
The Biodiversity Collage
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
The Biodiversity Collage
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 7
Hybrid
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: Session Room 3
Hybrid
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
Conference Hall A: Session Room 5
Hybrid
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 - 12:00
Ministry of Natural Resources of China
Onsite
The World Coastal Forum: From Resolution to Action
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The World Coastal Forum: From Resolution to Action
10 Oct
11:00 - 11:45
The Nature Conservancy
Onsite
Together, we can solve...
Exhibition
Social / Cultural event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Together, we can solve...
10 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Reimagining Conservation
Onsite
Visions of transformation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Visions of transformation
10 Oct
11:00 - 11:45
IUCN Youth Pavilion
Onsite
Youth Circle - Rebuilding Connections with Nature through Research and Initiatives
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Youth Circle - Rebuilding Connections with Nature through Research and Initiatives
10 Oct
11:30 - 12:00
Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion
Onsite
Beyond Consultation: Co-Stewardship as a Path to Reconciliation
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Beyond Consultation: Co-Stewardship as a Path to Reconciliation
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
Ekthar
Onsite
Applying AI and Robotics in Bird Conservation Programs
Exhibition
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
IUCN Green List
Onsite
Closing the Gap: Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Challenges in Protected & Conserved Areas
Exhibition
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 - 13:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 2
Onsite
Drylands for Life: Civil society engagement in LAC to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Drylands for Life: Civil society engagement in LAC to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality
10 Oct
12:00 - 12:30
EPAA - Sharjah Government
Onsite
Ex situ conservation of the Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Ex situ conservation of the Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr)
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICR
Onsite
From Ridge to Sea: Science and Law Defending Water, Sanitation, and Ecosystems for Vulnerable Populations(11.00h-12.30h)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
From Ridge to Sea: Science and Law Defending Water, Sanitation, and Ecosystems for Vulnerable Populations(11.00h-12.30h)
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Onsite
Harnessing Rivers for Peace and Prosperity: Cooperative Approaches to Resource Governance
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Harnessing Rivers for Peace and Prosperity: Cooperative Approaches to Resource Governance
10 Oct
12:00 - 12:30
BBC Media Action
Onsite
How investigative journalism exposes environmental risk
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
How investigative journalism exposes environmental risk
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Onsite
Linguistic Diversity and Biological Diversity; living languages for people and planet [Event ends at 1:30pm]
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Linguistic Diversity and Biological Diversity; living languages for people and planet [Event ends at 1:30pm]
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Youth Pavilion
Onsite
Mangrove Mayhem: Crack the Case
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Mangrove Mayhem: Crack the Case
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Nature Positive Pavilion
Onsite
Nature positive commitments and net-positive claims to drive & secure nature-positive outcomes (Continued)
Exhibition
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
UAE Pavilion
Onsite
Nature Without Borders: Bridging the UAE and Asia-Pacific for Climate and Disaster Resilience
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
Nature Without Borders: Bridging the UAE and Asia-Pacific for Climate and Disaster Resilience
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Oceania
Onsite
Real-World AI for Conservation: Skylight and EarthRanger in the Field and at Sea
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Real-World AI for Conservation: Skylight and EarthRanger in the Field and at Sea
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
Onsite
SSC Speed Talks Session 1st. Ed.
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
SSC Speed Talks Session 1st. Ed.
10 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
Onsite
Uniting for Grasslands, Savannahs and Rangelands: Call to Collective Action for IUCN Members and Partners
Exhibition
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
Nature-based Education Pavilion
Onsite
Universal language of the wilderness. A lesson to learn about protected areas.
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Universal language of the wilderness. A lesson to learn about protected areas.