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All sessions are listed in Abu Dhabi time (GST)

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 - 15:30
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 - 16:00
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
Onsite
Working Together to Build a Powerful Global Plan of Action for Education on Biodiversity
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Working Together to Build a Powerful Global Plan of Action for Education on Biodiversity
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
14:30 - 15:30
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity offsets: Foundations for contributing to nature positive goals
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
Mitigation hierarchy and biodiversity offsets: Foundations for contributing to nature positive goals
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:40
CS-Disruptive Innovation and Technology
Hybrid
Debate: The Tech Takeover? Debating the Future of Conservation
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Debate: The Tech Takeover? Debating the Future of Conservation
11 Oct
15:00 - 16:00
Virtual Channel 3
Online only
The Missing piece in conservation? Engaging world faiths and worldviews at the grass roots
Forum
Podcast
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The Missing piece in conservation? Engaging world faiths and worldviews at the grass roots
11 Oct
15:00 - 15:40
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Hybrid
Triggering change in education for sustainable agriculture systems - a call to action!
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Triggering change in education for sustainable agriculture systems - a call to action!
11 Oct
15:30 - 16:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Supporting action against Invasive Alien Species to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
Supporting action against Invasive Alien Species to meet the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030
11 Oct
15:30 - 16:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Tacking global crises together: Integrating a One Health Approach to Conservation from local to global
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Tacking global crises together: Integrating a One Health Approach to Conservation from local to global
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 6
Hybrid
Can climate adaptation be truly integrative? Yes, with the NAbSA Operational Framework
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Can climate adaptation be truly integrative? Yes, with the NAbSA Operational Framework
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 - 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 - 17:30
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 - 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 - 17:30
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 - 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 - 17:30
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
16:30 - 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 - 18:30
CS-Nature-Climate-People Nexus
Hybrid
Changemakers Pitch Event
Forum
Changemakers Pitch Event
Changemakers Pitch Event
11 Oct
17:30 - 19:00
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Applying IUCN SSC HWC Guidelines for effective management of human-wildlife conflict
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Applying IUCN SSC HWC Guidelines for effective management of human-wildlife conflict
11 Oct
17:30 - 18:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
Hybrid
Enablers of Ecotourism in Conservation Areas
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Enablers of Ecotourism in Conservation Areas
11 Oct
17:30 - 18:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
WCPA Practice Guidance on Protected and Conserved Area Finance: an introduction and learning journey
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
WCPA Practice Guidance on Protected and Conserved Area Finance: an introduction and learning journey
11 Oct
18:00 - 18:30
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Model: Living as part of nature
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Model: Living as part of nature
12 Oct
08:30 - 09:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
Hybrid
100% Alliance: Scaling Ocean Solutions for Global Impact
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
100% Alliance: Scaling Ocean Solutions for Global Impact
12 Oct
08:30 - 09:30
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Guide to setting up a National Red List
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Guide to setting up a National Red List
12 Oct
08:30 - 10:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Onsite
Saberes en diálogo: Nuevas pedagogías ambientales con enfoque interseccional
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Saberes en diálogo: Nuevas pedagogías ambientales con enfoque interseccional
12 Oct
08:30 - 10:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 10
Onsite
Shaping Collaborative Learning through PANORAMA: Combining Practitioner Knowledge with Diverse Evidence
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Shaping Collaborative Learning through PANORAMA: Combining Practitioner Knowledge with Diverse Evidence
12 Oct
08:30 - 10:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 9
Onsite
What difference did it make? An introduction to impact evaluations using a mixed-methods approach
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
What difference did it make? An introduction to impact evaluations using a mixed-methods approach
12 Oct
09:00 - 09:30
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Cities as Drivers of Change: The Berlin Urban Nature Pact
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Cities as Drivers of Change: The Berlin Urban Nature Pact
12 Oct
09:00 - 10:30
Hall 3: Forum Plenary
Hybrid
Transformational change from Rio and beyond: An all-out push for the 2030 goals
Forum
High-Level Dialogue
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Transformational change from Rio and beyond: An all-out push for the 2030 goals
12 Oct
09:30 - 10:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
A set of tools, policy/legal guidance, analysis, and knowledge materials to support Plastics Treaty negotiations
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
A set of tools, policy/legal guidance, analysis, and knowledge materials to support Plastics Treaty negotiations
12 Oct
09:30 - 10:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
Hybrid
AIPH Green City Standard: A Framework for Nature-Positive Urban Development
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
AIPH Green City Standard: A Framework for Nature-Positive Urban Development
12 Oct
10:00 - 11:00
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
The Jordan Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (JoMETT)
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The Jordan Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (JoMETT)
12 Oct
10:30 - 11:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
IUCN Flagship report. How can we feed the world while achieving nature restoration and conservation?
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
IUCN Flagship report. How can we feed the world while achieving nature restoration and conservation?
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 4
Hybrid
A Global Strategy for Conserving Freshwater Biodiversity
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
A Global Strategy for Conserving Freshwater Biodiversity
12 Oct
11:00 - 11:30
Collabotorium
Hybrid
ARCHIPEL | the first certified carbon credits for the Mediterranean and beyond
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
ARCHIPEL | the first certified carbon credits for the Mediterranean and beyond
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 10
Hybrid
Conservation Challenges and Outlook for Madagascar's Protected Areas
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Conservation Challenges and Outlook for Madagascar's Protected Areas
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CS-Disruptive Innovation and Technology
Hybrid
Derechos humanos y conservación: Un zoom a México, Centroamérica y el Caribe
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Derechos humanos y conservación: Un zoom a México, Centroamérica y el Caribe
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Hall 4B: Session Room 2
Hybrid
Disruptive Innovation in Environmental Knowledge Management: A Systems Thinking Approach to Biodiversity Conservation
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Disruptive Innovation in Environmental Knowledge Management: A Systems Thinking Approach to Biodiversity Conservation