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Day:12 OctX
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All sessions are listed in Abu Dhabi time (GST)

12 Oct
08:00 - 09:30
Contact Group - Virtual 1
Online only
Contact Group - Motion 035
Members' Assembly
Contact Group
Contact Group - Motion 035
12 Oct
08:00 - 09:30
Contact Group - Virtual 4
Online only
Contact Group - Motion 038
Members' Assembly
Contact Group
Contact Group - Motion 038
12 Oct
08:00 - 09:30
Contact Group - Virtual 5
Online only
Contact Group - Motion 070
Members' Assembly
Contact Group
Contact Group - Motion 070
12 Oct
08:00 - 09:30
Contact Group - Virtual 3
Online only
Contact Group - Motion 079
Members' Assembly
Contact Group
Contact Group - Motion 079
12 Oct
08:00 - 09:30
Contact Group - Virtual 2
Online only
Contact Group - Motion 094
Members' Assembly
Contact Group
Contact Group - Motion 094
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 - 11:45
Hall 5 -6: Members Assembly
Onsite
Global Meeting of all IUCN Member Committees
Members' Assembly
Regional Members' Meeting
Global Meeting of all IUCN Member Committees
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 - 12:00
Capital Suite 10
Onsite
Global Partnership on Ecological Connectivity
Other
Global Partnership on Ecological Connectivity
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
09:30 - 10:00
Press conference room | Hall 2
Hybrid
IUCN launches Nature-based Education Facility with $10 million in-kind contribution from Esri
Press Conference
IUCN launches Nature-based Education Facility with $10 million in-kind contribution from Esri
12 Oct
10:00 - 11:30
Contact Group - Virtual 4
Online only
Contact Group - Motion 007
Members' Assembly
Contact Group
Contact Group - Motion 007
12 Oct
10:00 - 11:30
Contact Group - Virtual 2
Online only
Contact Group - Motion 042
Members' Assembly
Contact Group
Contact Group - Motion 042
12 Oct
10:00 - 11:30
Contact Group - Virtual 3
Online only
Contact Group - Motion 054
Members' Assembly
Contact Group
Contact Group - Motion 054
12 Oct
10:00 - 11:30
Contact Group - Virtual 1
Online only
Contact Group - Motion 087
Members' Assembly
Contact Group
Contact Group - Motion 087
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 - 12:00
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Onsite
'Local Leadership for Nature-Positive Economies' – Harnessing Local Wisdom, Youth Participation, and Multi-Stakeholder Action for
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
'Local Leadership for Nature-Positive Economies' – Harnessing Local Wisdom, Youth Participation, and Multi-Stakeholder Action for
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 - 12:00
UAE Pavilion
Onsite
Biodiversity Forum: Learning from Nature, acting for Nature
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Biodiversity Forum: Learning from Nature, acting for Nature
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Onsite
Climate Action & Protected Areas: Voices of the Next Generation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Climate Action & Protected Areas: Voices of the Next Generation
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 - 12:00
Pavillon France
Onsite
Corporate voluntary commitments for nature
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Corporate voluntary commitments for nature
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
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Green List
Onsite
Effective Conservation: Consultation on the new draft of IUCN Green List Standard.
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Effective Conservation: Consultation on the new draft of IUCN Green List Standard.
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Onsite
Expert Talks: The Sun as a key driver of the Transition to Nature-Positive Economies
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
Expert Talks: The Sun as a key driver of the Transition to Nature-Positive Economies
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 - 12:00
Nature-based Education Pavilion
Onsite
Exploring the collective power of nature based education in zoos, aquaria and botanic gardens
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Exploring the collective power of nature based education in zoos, aquaria and botanic gardens
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 - 12:00
IDEA Campaign and IUCN ENCA
Onsite
From Concept to Practice: Implementing NbS in the Western Balkans
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
From Concept to Practice: Implementing NbS in the Western Balkans
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 - 11:45
Indigenous Peoples' Pavilion
Onsite
From Recognition to Power: An Exchange Between IUCN and Indigenous Peoples
Exhibition
Social / Cultural event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
From Recognition to Power: An Exchange Between IUCN and Indigenous Peoples
12 Oct
11:00 - 11:45
IUCN Youth Pavilion
Onsite
From Voices to Movement: Youth, community, Heritage & Indigenous Wisdom
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
From Voices to Movement: Youth, community, Heritage & Indigenous Wisdom
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 1
Onsite
Gestión local para el manejo, restauración y adaptación al cambio climático del ecosistema manglar
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Gestión local para el manejo, restauración y adaptación al cambio climático del ecosistema manglar
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
IUCN Africa
Onsite
High-level Panel on Africa's pathway to ocean sector transformation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
High-level Panel on Africa's pathway to ocean sector transformation
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Onsite
Invasive Alien Species and IUCN – how can we scale up action?
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Invasive Alien Species and IUCN – how can we scale up action?
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Ministry of Environment, KR
Onsite
Korea’s TNFD partnership success: Establishing the cross-sectoral TNFD capacity-building initiative and best practice sharing
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
Korea’s TNFD partnership success: Establishing the cross-sectoral TNFD capacity-building initiative and best practice sharing
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 2
Onsite
Leveraging Global Biodiversity and Conservation Hexagons for reporting on the Convention on Biological Diversity Framework
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Leveraging Global Biodiversity and Conservation Hexagons for reporting on the Convention on Biological Diversity Framework
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
Canada
Onsite
Mainstreaming conservation with Other Effective Conservation Measures
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Mainstreaming conservation with Other Effective Conservation Measures
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 - 12:00
Reimagining Conservation
Onsite
Meeting the moment: how conservation is funded, how economics impacts conservation, what needs to change
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Meeting the moment: how conservation is funded, how economics impacts conservation, what needs to change