Motions submitted to the e-vote and those sent for further debate in Abu Dhabi
The Motions Working Group (MWG) has selected the motions to be submitted to an electronic vote prior to Congress (from 27 August at 13:00 GMT/UTC until 10 September at 13:00 GMT/UTC) and those that will be tabled for further discussion before voting during the Members’ Assembly in Abu Dhabi.
Note for Members on appeals: In accordance with Rule 62ter, the MWG’s decision to send a motion to the electronic vote can be formally appealed within two weeks of publication. Note that according to the Rule, “the only permissible ground for appeal is that an error was made in not classifying the motion as qualifying for consideration at the Members’ Assembly.” Such appeals need to be made jointly by the proponent of this motion with at least five of its co-sponsors. Appeals should be sent by email to motions@iucn.emaile.org with the co-sponsors in copy, clearly indicating in the subject line “APPEAL MOTION [#]” by 13:00 GMT/UTC on 1 August 2025.
Online discussion of motions
From 23 April to 23 June, Members were invited to participate in an online discussion of motions on the Congress website. During this time, Members could support motions, express concerns, debate pros and cons, and suggest amendments to the text, with a view towards reaching a consensus.
Accepted motions
Following the close of the submission period, the Motions Working Group reviewed the admissibility of all submitted motions against the IUCN Statutes and Rules of Procedure of the World Conservation Congress, and decided which of those motions will be accepted to be debated. The Motions Working Group published an update after its first meeting. In April, the Congress Preparatory Committee, acting as an appeals body, reinstated for debate 14 motions which had not been accepted.
First Motions Working Group UpdateSubmission of motions
Between 6 November 2024 and 15 January 2025, IUCN Members and Council submitted their motions on a variety of critical issues for conservation and sustainability. All submitted motions underwent a technical review to assess their scientific and technical content.
Guidance Notes
