IUCN Business Summit

Date: 10-11 October 2025
Venue: ADNEC, Abu Dhabi 

The IUCN Business Summit will be a dynamic gathering of forward-thinking companies that are already engaged in nature and climate action and ready to elevate their impact alongside those who are interested in it and looking for clear entry points for engagement. This is a unique opportunity to share real-world experiences, highlight successful and innovative initiatives, and inspire collective ambition to accelerate the transition to nature-positive economies and societies.

The event will welcome CEOs and C-Suite executives in charge of sustainability, finance, operations and philanthropy, to advance critical discussions on embedding nature into strategic decision-making and accelerating investment in nature. These discussions will focus on driving meaningful action that delivers tangible benefits for both businesses and communities.

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Joint statement between IUCN, NPI and TNFD

IUCN is proud to collaborate with the Nature Positive Initiative (NPI) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) on the IUCN Business Summit to advance action to conserve and restore nature. Our respective leadership invites business and finance leaders to join them at the IUCN Congress.

Draft Programme

*A final Business Summit Programme will be published before the start of IUCN Congress

Featured speakers

Humphrey Kariuki

Founder, Janus Continental Group

Claudine Blamey

Chief Sustainability Officer, Aviva

Gloria Fluxà Thienemann

Vice-Chairman & CSO, Grupo Iberostar

Laurence Pessez

Global Chief Sustainability Officer, BNP Paribas

Anderson Tanoto

Managing Director, Royal Golden Eagle (RGE)

Eric Jing

Chairman and CEO, Ant Group

Razan Al Mubarak

President, IUCN

Marco Lambertini

Convener, Nature Positive Initiative

Tony Goldner

Chief Executive Officer, TNFD

Grethel Aguilar

Director General, IUCN

Get Involved: Engage with Purpose

Join us at the IUCN Congress and be part of the Business Summit, where global leaders in nature action come together to drive impact. Register now to get inspired, share your story, and connect with key partners shaping the future of conservation.

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With support from our partners

Capitals Coalition
INSEAD
WBCSD