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All sessions are listed in Abu Dhabi time (GST)

12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Hybrid
Exploring nature-based solutions at the science-policy interface: Can mangroves be a climate saviour?
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Exploring nature-based solutions at the science-policy interface: Can mangroves be a climate saviour?
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Virtual Channel 2
Online only
Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality, Conservation, and Climate Action at the Mahakumbh Mela
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality, Conservation, and Climate Action at the Mahakumbh Mela
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CS-Nature-Climate-People Nexus
Hybrid
From Exploration to Stewardship: Can Seamount Exploration Balance the Blue Economy and Deep‑Sea Protection?
Forum
Thematic session
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
From Exploration to Stewardship: Can Seamount Exploration Balance the Blue Economy and Deep‑Sea Protection?
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 7
Hybrid
Global mechanisms for the conservation of overlooked species
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Global mechanisms for the conservation of overlooked species
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
Making Way for Sharks and Rays: Where Do We Go From Here?
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Making Way for Sharks and Rays: Where Do We Go From Here?
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Hall 4C: Session Room 3
Hybrid
Nature Positive Renewables: Aligning Climate and Energy Goals
Forum
Thematic session
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Nature Positive Renewables: Aligning Climate and Energy Goals
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 9
Hybrid
Rethinking urban conservation: framing new opportunities for Urban Protected Areas
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Rethinking urban conservation: framing new opportunities for Urban Protected Areas
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CS-Conservation Action
Hybrid
Scaling Up CSO-Led Environmental Solutions : Launch of the GEF Small Grants Program CSO Challenge
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Scaling Up CSO-Led Environmental Solutions : Launch of the GEF Small Grants Program CSO Challenge
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
Hybrid
Supporting Nature and Biodiversity in the COP30 Global Climate Action Agenda
Forum
Thematic session
Supporting Nature and Biodiversity in the COP30 Global Climate Action Agenda
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 6
Hybrid
The Wildlife Economy : Prospering with Nature
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The Wildlife Economy : Prospering with Nature
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CS-Transition to Nature- Positive
Hybrid
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
12 Oct
11:30 - 12:30
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Solutions to identifying OECMs: A hands-on workshop
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
Solutions to identifying OECMs: A hands-on workshop
12 Oct
11:30 - 12:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Ten Steps to Greening School Grounds: A Global Framework for Municipalities and Organizations
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Ten Steps to Greening School Grounds: A Global Framework for Municipalities and Organizations
12 Oct
11:30 - 12:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
What is the road towards a standardized, accessible, inclusive assessment approach for conserving genetic diversity
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
What is the road towards a standardized, accessible, inclusive assessment approach for conserving genetic diversity
12 Oct
12:30 - 13:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
How do Agricultural Standards measure up to Nature Positive?
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
How do Agricultural Standards measure up to Nature Positive?
12 Oct
12:30 - 13:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
SMART HERDING FOR CONSERVATION: MITIGATING HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN SOUTH AFRICA
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
SMART HERDING FOR CONSERVATION: MITIGATING HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN SOUTH AFRICA
12 Oct
12:30 - 13:30
Hall 3: Forum Plenary
Hybrid
The Balancing Act: Feeding People, Sustaining the Planet
Forum
High-Level Dialogue
The Balancing Act: Feeding People, Sustaining the Planet
12 Oct
12:30 - 13:00
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
The Convergence of Environmental Crime with Transnational Organized Crime
Forum
Podcast
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The Convergence of Environmental Crime with Transnational Organized Crime
12 Oct
13:00 - 13:40
CS-Conservation Action
Hybrid
Effective Conservation: The Launch of the New IUCN Green List Standard Draft.
Forum
Thematic session
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Effective Conservation: The Launch of the New IUCN Green List Standard Draft.
12 Oct
13:00 - 14:00
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
The New Species Information Service: Exploring the future backbone of the Red List
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
The New Species Information Service: Exploring the future backbone of the Red List
12 Oct
13:00 - 13:30
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Using innovative technologies to combat the illegal wildlife trade
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Using innovative technologies to combat the illegal wildlife trade
12 Oct
13:30 - 14:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Building trust between rangers and communities
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Delivering on Equity
Building trust between rangers and communities
12 Oct
13:30 - 14:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Hybrid
Can the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species help protect deep sea biodiversity?
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Can the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species help protect deep sea biodiversity?
12 Oct
13:30 - 15:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
Onsite
Capacity building for the GBF with the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Capacity building for the GBF with the IUCN Global Ecosystem Typology
12 Oct
13:30 - 14:30
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
Fishing for change in a sea of opportunities: Turning tides on gender-based violence in fisheries
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Fishing for change in a sea of opportunities: Turning tides on gender-based violence in fisheries
12 Oct
13:30 - 15:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 10
Onsite
From governments to Indigenous Peoples and businesses: how STAR can inform accurate species conservation actions
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
From governments to Indigenous Peoples and businesses: how STAR can inform accurate species conservation actions
12 Oct
13:30 - 15:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 9
Onsite
The Future of Conservation Philanthropy: What is Best for Nature?
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The Future of Conservation Philanthropy: What is Best for Nature?
12 Oct
13:30 - 14:00
Virtual Channel 3
Online only
When nature leads the way: building resilience through Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Manabi, Ecuador
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
When nature leads the way: building resilience through Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Manabi, Ecuador
12 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
CS-Nature-Climate-People Nexus
Hybrid
A journey with the changemakers: Lessons and growth
Forum
Changemakers Pitch Event
A journey with the changemakers: Lessons and growth
12 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 4
Hybrid
Advancing the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework through the UNESCO World Heritage Convention
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Advancing the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework through the UNESCO World Heritage Convention
12 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 6
Hybrid
ICCAs and their role in meeting KMGBF through community-based monitoring and assessments
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
ICCAs and their role in meeting KMGBF through community-based monitoring and assessments
12 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Hall 4C: Session Room 3
Hybrid
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
12 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Virtual Channel 1
Online only
Longevity Conservation: Why we should protect old, wise and large animals
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Longevity Conservation: Why we should protect old, wise and large animals
12 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Lost from nature: Turning the tide on Extinct in the Wild Species, there is hope
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Lost from nature: Turning the tide on Extinct in the Wild Species, there is hope
12 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 5
Hybrid
People of the Oceans Breakthrough: Identifying Key Priorities for Ocean Peoples Climate Action
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
People of the Oceans Breakthrough: Identifying Key Priorities for Ocean Peoples Climate Action
12 Oct
14:00 - 15:30
Virtual Channel 2
Online only
Protected and Conserved Areas: Providing Outcomes that Benefit the Economy and Society
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Protected and Conserved Areas: Providing Outcomes that Benefit the Economy and Society
12 Oct
14:00 - 15:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
The Future Direction of OECMs: Advancing Conservation Beyond Protected Areas
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Lightning Talk
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The Future Direction of OECMs: Advancing Conservation Beyond Protected Areas
12 Oct
14:30 - 15:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Hybrid
Cultivating Conservation Mindsets through Nature-Based Education
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Cultivating Conservation Mindsets through Nature-Based Education
12 Oct
14:30 - 15:30
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Getting hands-on with the IUCN Green Status of Species recovery assessment
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Getting hands-on with the IUCN Green Status of Species recovery assessment
12 Oct
14:30 - 15:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Planet on the Move
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Planet on the Move
12 Oct
15:00 - 15:30
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
Kids in Action: A transferable model of learning shaping the next generation of environmental custodians
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Kids in Action: A transferable model of learning shaping the next generation of environmental custodians
12 Oct
15:00 - 15:30
Virtual Channel 3
Online only
The role of communities in nature conservation within the framework of the One Health approach
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The role of communities in nature conservation within the framework of the One Health approach
12 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Hands-On with EarthRanger and Skylight: Real-Time Technologies for Conservation
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Hands-On with EarthRanger and Skylight: Real-Time Technologies for Conservation