Official IUCN Congress Programme

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All sessions are listed in Abu Dhabi time (GST)

11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Nature Positive Pavilion
Onsite
Becoming better allies: How can Conservation NGOs better support indigenous and community-led conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Becoming better allies: How can Conservation NGOs better support indigenous and community-led conservation
11 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)
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Onsite
Communications for Conservation Action: advancing effective communications for conservation impact
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Communications for Conservation Action: advancing effective communications for conservation impact
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 6
Hybrid
Conservation and protection of Coral Reefs from transboundary plastic pollution using advanced monitoring technologies
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Conservation and protection of Coral Reefs from transboundary plastic pollution using advanced monitoring technologies
11 Oct
11:00 - 11:30
BBC Media Action
Onsite
Developing natural history content for today’s audiences
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Developing natural history content for today’s audiences
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICR
Onsite
Eco Tourism & Eco Entertainment for the Protection of Natural Coral Reefs and Nurseries
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Eco Tourism & Eco Entertainment for the Protection of Natural Coral Reefs and Nurseries
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
CS-Transition to Nature- Positive
Hybrid
Fly bird fly: Thriving as a Young Conservationist
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Fly bird fly: Thriving as a Young Conservationist
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Oceania
Onsite
FREE SLOT (EESLI now moved to Monday, 13th @ 1.00pm)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
FREE SLOT (EESLI now moved to Monday, 13th @ 1.00pm)
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IDEA Campaign and IUCN ENCA
Onsite
Free-flowing Rivers
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Free-flowing Rivers
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Reimagining Conservation
Onsite
How can we address historic and ongoing injustices in conservation?
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
How can we address historic and ongoing injustices in conservation?
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Green List
Onsite
How the Coral Triangle Set the Standard for Effective and Equitable Conservation?
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
How the Coral Triangle Set the Standard for Effective and Equitable Conservation?
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Hall 4C: Session Room 3
Hybrid
Human Rights-Based Approaches and Reconciliation in Conservation
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Human Rights-Based Approaches and Reconciliation in Conservation
11 Oct
11:00 - 11:45
IUCN Africa
Onsite
Integrated management of transboundary freshwater ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges, current and future dynamics.
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Integrated management of transboundary freshwater ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges, current and future dynamics.
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Hall 4A: Session Room 1
Hybrid
IUCN and International Courts: Climate Change Advisory Opinions (ICJ, ITLOS and IACtHR)
Forum
Thematic session
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
IUCN and International Courts: Climate Change Advisory Opinions (ICJ, ITLOS and IACtHR)
11 Oct
11:00 - 11:30
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Launching conflict-sensitive conservation online training
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Launching conflict-sensitive conservation online training
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 10
Hybrid
Linking Conservation Translocation Goals with Strategic Monitoring to Increase Responsible Conservation Action
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Linking Conservation Translocation Goals with Strategic Monitoring to Increase Responsible Conservation Action
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Hybrid
Marine Mammal Conservation Across Ecosystems: Lessons from Antarctica, Africa, and the Red Sea
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Marine Mammal Conservation Across Ecosystems: Lessons from Antarctica, Africa, and the Red Sea
11 Oct
11:00 - 11:30
EPAA - Sharjah Government
Onsite
Protected Areas in Sharjah
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Protected Areas in Sharjah
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 5
Hybrid
Sustainable forestry in the bioeconomy transition: How to achieve ambitious goals for biodiversity?
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Sustainable forestry in the bioeconomy transition: How to achieve ambitious goals for biodiversity?
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Hall 4B: Session Room 2
Hybrid
Technology at the service of Conservation: Innovations Driving Shared Impact
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Technology at the service of Conservation: Innovations Driving Shared Impact
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Virtual Channel 1
Online only
The Role for Arts and Culture for Reimagining Conservation and Abundant Futures
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The Role for Arts and Culture for Reimagining Conservation and Abundant Futures
11 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...
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Nature-based Education Pavilion
Onsite
Transforming school infrastructure to nurture happy, healthy, resilient children deeply connected with nature
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Transforming school infrastructure to nurture happy, healthy, resilient children deeply connected with nature
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 4
Hybrid
Understanding biodiversity credits as a new tool for conservation: Limits and opportunities
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Understanding biodiversity credits as a new tool for conservation: Limits and opportunities
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
Onsite
What the Tech?! Harnessing Appropriate Technology and Digital Innovation for Conservation Action
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
What the Tech?! Harnessing Appropriate Technology and Digital Innovation for Conservation Action
11 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
Women in water: voices of change transforming water governance across local, regional, and global scales
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Women in water: voices of change transforming water governance across local, regional, and global scales
11 Oct
11:30 - 12:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Agricultural support, biodiversity and trade. Examining connections to repurpose harmful incentives
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Agricultural support, biodiversity and trade. Examining connections to repurpose harmful incentives
11 Oct
11:30 - 12:30
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Using an IUCN Standard to classify environmental impacts of invasive alien species
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Using an IUCN Standard to classify environmental impacts of invasive alien species
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Onsite
Agriculture and Biodiversity in Shared Landscapes
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Agriculture and Biodiversity in Shared Landscapes
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Nature Positive Pavilion
Onsite
Becoming better allies: How can Conservation NGOs better support indigenous and community-led conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Becoming better allies: How can Conservation NGOs better support indigenous and community-led conservation
11 Oct
12:00 - 12:45
IUCN Youth Pavilion
Onsite
Building with Nature: Youth Co-Creating Scalable Environmental Solutions
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Building with Nature: Youth Co-Creating Scalable Environmental Solutions
11 Oct
12:00 - 12:45
UAE Pavilion
Onsite
Celebrating a Global Collaboration: Launch of the Arabic Edition of the KBA Global Standard
Exhibition
Reception
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Celebrating a Global Collaboration: Launch of the Arabic Edition of the KBA Global Standard
11 Oct
12:00 - 12:30
BBC Media Action
Onsite
Covering climate change and conservation in Solomon Islands
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Covering climate change and conservation in Solomon Islands
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Green List
Onsite
Defining IUCN Green List ambition - transforming area-based conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Defining IUCN Green List ambition - transforming area-based conservation
11 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)
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
Onsite
From strategy to action: Advancing climate and nature goals despite political denialism
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
From strategy to action: Advancing climate and nature goals despite political denialism
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Global Environment Facility
Onsite
GEF Intergenerational Talks
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
GEF Intergenerational Talks
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Reimagining Conservation
Onsite
How can we address historic and ongoing injustices in conservation? (Continued)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
How can we address historic and ongoing injustices in conservation? (Continued)
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Al Ain Zoo and YSWRR
Onsite
One Ocean Photo Contest 2025
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
One Ocean Photo Contest 2025
11 Oct
12:00 - 12:45
IUCN Africa
Onsite
Safeguarding Fragile Ecosystems (Wetlands and Oases): Community-Led Conservation and Innovation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Safeguarding Fragile Ecosystems (Wetlands and Oases): Community-Led Conservation and Innovation
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
Onsite
TNFD 101: Introduction, key issues and way forward
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
TNFD 101: Introduction, key issues and way forward
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Reverse the Red
Onsite
Towards a New Horizon for whale Shark Conservation in India (12:00 - 12:45)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Towards a New Horizon for whale Shark Conservation in India (12:00 - 12:45)
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Ekthar
Onsite
Using Genomics for Disease Detection in Ex-Situ Conservation: A One Health Perspective
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Using Genomics for Disease Detection in Ex-Situ Conservation: A One Health Perspective
11 Oct
12:00 - 13:00
Pavillon France
Onsite
Woman. Nature. Future. Integrating gender equality into conservation policies
Exhibition
Social / Cultural event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Woman. Nature. Future. Integrating gender equality into conservation policies
11 Oct
12:30 - 13:30
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
Digital Innovations for Empowering and Scaling Farmer-led Restoration
Forum
Podcast
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Digital Innovations for Empowering and Scaling Farmer-led Restoration
11 Oct
12:30 - 13:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Enhancing Climate Change Mitigation in Protected Areas
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
Enhancing Climate Change Mitigation in Protected Areas
11 Oct
12:30 - 13:00
Collabotorium
Hybrid
Indigenous and Western Scientific Collaboration for Conservation: Following a New Path Toward our Sustainable Future
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Indigenous and Western Scientific Collaboration for Conservation: Following a New Path Toward our Sustainable Future
11 Oct
13:00 - 13:30
BBC Media Action
Onsite
Bringing “Living Legacy” to life: Nurturing Resilience
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Bringing “Living Legacy” to life: Nurturing Resilience
11 Oct
13:00 - 14:00
Canada
Onsite
Civil Society in Action: A Collective Dynamic for Biodiversity, from Local to National
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Civil Society in Action: A Collective Dynamic for Biodiversity, from Local to National
11 Oct
13:00 - 14:00
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Farming with Nature : Tracking Land Health through Functional Biodiversity - NATAE Living Labs examples
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Farming with Nature : Tracking Land Health through Functional Biodiversity - NATAE Living Labs examples