Official IUCN Congress Programme

992 results
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Learning to Act4GBF: Bringing the Global Biodiversity Framework to life through education and engagement
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Learning to Act4GBF: Bringing the Global Biodiversity Framework to life through education and engagement
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Conference Hall A: Session Room 7
Lost from Nature, Saving Extinct in the Wild Species
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Lost from Nature, Saving Extinct in the Wild Species
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 1
New IUCN CSS for Human Dimensions of Conservation: Focused on Sustainable Use, Livelihoods and Health
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
New IUCN CSS for Human Dimensions of Conservation: Focused on Sustainable Use, Livelihoods and Health
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:45
The Nature Conservancy
Pathways to River Protection in Latin America
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Pathways to River Protection in Latin America
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Al Ain Zoo & YSWRR
Regional collaboration for Seagrass conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Regional collaboration for Seagrass conservation
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Hall 4B: Forum - Session Room 2
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Replacement industries to catalyze scalable, regenerative bioeconomies in the Amazon: The case of alternative proteins
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Replacement industries to catalyze scalable, regenerative bioeconomies in the Amazon: The case of alternative proteins
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICR
Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities: Coral Triangle, Effective Seascapes for Ocean Resilience
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities: Coral Triangle, Effective Seascapes for Ocean Resilience
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:30
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Species Monitoring for Conservation and Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Central Asia
Forum
Speaker Pitch: Conservation Showcase
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Species Monitoring for Conservation and Zoonotic Disease Prevention in Central Asia
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Nature Positive Pavilion
State of nature measurement in action
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
State of nature measurement in action
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:45
IUCN Youth Pavilion
Strengthening human-nature connectedness to advance transformative change for nature
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Strengthening human-nature connectedness to advance transformative change for nature
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Hall 4C: Forum - Session Room 3
The Freshwater Challenge: Accelerating freshwater ecosystem conservation and restoration
Forum
Thematic session
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The Freshwater Challenge: Accelerating freshwater ecosystem conservation and restoration
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
IUCN Business Pavilion
The Nature of Success: How business is enabling conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
The Nature of Success: How business is enabling conservation
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:30
Virtual Channel 1
Online only
The role of Privately Protected Areas as a catalyst for landscape scale conservation
Forum
Thematic session
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The role of Privately Protected Areas as a catalyst for landscape scale conservation
11 Oct
16:00 - 16:40
CS-Nature-Climate-People Nex
Onsite
Water without borders: from reliance to resilience
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Water without borders: from reliance to resilience
11 Oct
16:00 - 17:00
Reimagining Conservation
What are the barriers to shifting power?
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
What are the barriers to shifting power?
11 Oct
16:15 - 19:30
Hall 5 -6: Members' Assembly
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
North America and the Caribbean Regional Meeting
Members' Assembly
Regional Members' Meeting
North America and the Caribbean Regional Meeting
11 Oct
16:30 - 17:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
Book launch! Applying the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions in 21 Case Studies
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Book launch! Applying the Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions in 21 Case Studies
11 Oct
16:30 - 18:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 10
Onsite
Bridging Science and Story: Turning Data into Impactful Narratives
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Bridging Science and Story: Turning Data into Impactful Narratives
11 Oct
16:30 - 18:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 11
Onsite
Bridging the Gap Between Science and Action in Amphibian Conservation
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Bridging the Gap Between Science and Action in Amphibian Conservation
11 Oct
16:30 - 18:30
Virtual Channel 4
Online only
Cave Biodiversity
Forum
Learning Zone: Deep dive
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Cave Biodiversity
11 Oct
16:30 - 17:30
Virtual Channel 3
Online only
CheetahTV - Making a Beautiful Future for Cheetahs: Art and Conservation in Action
Forum
Podcast
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
CheetahTV - Making a Beautiful Future for Cheetahs: Art and Conservation in Action
11 Oct
16:30 - 17:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
From Negotiations to Action: What Global Plastic Policy Means for Local Governments
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
From Negotiations to Action: What Global Plastic Policy Means for Local Governments
11 Oct
16:30 - 18:30
Conference Hall B: Session Room 9
Onsite
Nature Meets Cities: IUCN Sectorial Interpretation for Urban Nature-based Solutions
Forum
Learning Zone: Toolbox
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Nature Meets Cities: IUCN Sectorial Interpretation for Urban Nature-based Solutions
11 Oct
16:30 - 17:30
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
TRANSNATURE: cases of transboundary biodiversity protection in Europe
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
TRANSNATURE: cases of transboundary biodiversity protection in Europe
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 2
19B - Soaring Seas: Seabirds and emerging Opportunities for International Marine Conservation
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
19B - Soaring Seas: Seabirds and emerging Opportunities for International Marine Conservation
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN Asia Pavilion
A Conservation Partnership to Protect Biodiversity in Asia
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
A Conservation Partnership to Protect Biodiversity in Asia
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 1
Advancing connectivity in the ETP: A holistic approach to marine conservation and management
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Advancing connectivity in the ETP: A holistic approach to marine conservation and management
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
Aligning principles for Marine NPI in the Energy Sector - Part II [Event starts 4:30pm]
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Aligning principles for Marine NPI in the Energy Sector - Part II [Event starts 4:30pm]
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:45
IUCN Africa
Approaches and Models to unlock sustainable finance for conservation at scale
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Approaches and Models to unlock sustainable finance for conservation at scale
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:40
CS-Conservation Action
Central Stage - Conservation Action
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Central Stage - Conservation Action
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:40
CS-Transition to Nature- Positive
Central Stage - Success stories from the Global South on Protected and Conserved Areas
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Central Stage - Success stories from the Global South on Protected and Conserved Areas
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:30
CS-Nature-Climate-People Nex
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Changemakers Pitch Event
Forum
Changemakers Pitch Event
Changemakers Pitch Event
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN Green List
Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS): Towards global standards for big cats and other flagship species
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Conservation Assured Tiger Standards (CA|TS): Towards global standards for big cats and other flagship species
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:45
Pavillon France
Exploring motions related to food and agricultural systems towards sustainability
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Exploring motions related to food and agricultural systems towards sustainability
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:45
IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
Global Governance and Civic Space
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Global Governance and Civic Space
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IDEA Campaign & IUCN ENCA
Global Upscaling of Holistic (Integrated) Landscape Management and Restoration
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Global Upscaling of Holistic (Integrated) Landscape Management and Restoration
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
In conversation with IUCN RHINO pioneers: lessons from pilot companies committed to advance Nature Positive
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
In conversation with IUCN RHINO pioneers: lessons from pilot companies committed to advance Nature Positive
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
Global Environment Facility
Local Solutions, Global Results: How Community-Led Conservation Delivers Impact Through CTFs
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Local Solutions, Global Results: How Community-Led Conservation Delivers Impact Through CTFs
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
Brazil
MapBiomas network: from local to large-scale land use and land cover mapping in tropical ecosystems.
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
MapBiomas network: from local to large-scale land use and land cover mapping in tropical ecosystems.
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
Canada
Mobilizing all actors - a prerequisite for the protection of biodiversity
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Mobilizing all actors - a prerequisite for the protection of biodiversity
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
IUCN Business Pavilion
Moving Finance at Scale: Delivering on Conservation and GBF Target 19
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Moving Finance at Scale: Delivering on Conservation and GBF Target 19
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:30
Al Ain Zoo & YSWRR
Onsite Biodiversity research- Bird study at Al Ain Zoo
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Onsite Biodiversity research- Bird study at Al Ain Zoo
11 Oct
17:00 - 18:00
International Coral Reef Initiative (ICR
Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities: Coral Triangle, Effective Seascapes for Ocean Resilience
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Resilient Reefs, Resilient Communities: Coral Triangle, Effective Seascapes for Ocean Resilience
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:30
Nature Positive Pavilion
State of nature measurement in action (Continued)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
State of nature measurement in action (Continued)
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:30
BBC Media Action
Tanguar Haor: existence at stake in Bangladesh
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Tanguar Haor: existence at stake in Bangladesh
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:45
IUCN Youth Pavilion
The role of youth engagement in nature conservation in conflict and post-conflict contexts
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
The role of youth engagement in nature conservation in conflict and post-conflict contexts
11 Oct
17:00 - 17:30
Reimagining Conservation
What are the barriers to shifting power? (Continued)
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
What are the barriers to shifting power? (Continued)
11 Oct
17:30 - 19:00
Learning Zone Pavilion: Tools for Nature
Onsite
Applying IUCN SSC HWC Guidelines for effective management of human-wildlife conflict
Forum
Learning Zone: Tools for Nature
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Applying IUCN SSC HWC Guidelines for effective management of human-wildlife conflict
11 Oct
17:30 - 18:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
Enablers of Ecotourism in Conservation Areas
Forum
Learning Zone: Speedy Learning
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Enablers of Ecotourism in Conservation Areas
11 Oct
17:30 - 18:10
Learning Zone Pavilion: Publications Hub
Onsite
WCPA Practice Guidance on Protected and Conserved Area Finance: an introduction and learning journey
Forum
Learning Zone: Hot off the press
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
WCPA Practice Guidance on Protected and Conserved Area Finance: an introduction and learning journey
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 2
20B - Thermal Dome as a Case Study for an ABMT
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
20B - Thermal Dome as a Case Study for an ABMT
11 Oct
18:00 - 18:45
BBC Media Action
Addressing climate mis- and disinformation
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Addressing climate mis- and disinformation
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
IDEA Campaign & IUCN ENCA
Advancing Large Scale Restoration Programmes through Sharing Insights of EU Funded Nature Restoration Projects
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Advancing Large Scale Restoration Programmes through Sharing Insights of EU Funded Nature Restoration Projects
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
IUCN Arabia
Bridging Nature, Climate, and People: Driving integrated action for resilience
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Bridging Nature, Climate, and People: Driving integrated action for resilience
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
IUCN Business Pavilion
Catalysing Freshwater Ecosystems: The Role of Business
Exhibition
Social / Cultural event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Catalysing Freshwater Ecosystems: The Role of Business
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
Global Environment Facility
Conservation Trust Funds and the Power of Policy-Driven Finance to Reach Target 19
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Conservation Trust Funds and the Power of Policy-Driven Finance to Reach Target 19
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
IUCN Africa
Financing Nature and Climate Action in Africa: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Financing Nature and Climate Action in Africa: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities
11 Oct
18:00 - 18:45
Pavillon France
Implementation of One Health for biodiversity, health and global cooperation, from global to local
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Implementation of One Health for biodiversity, health and global cooperation, from global to local
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
Monitoring the future of natural World Heritage: New insights from IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 [Event ends at 7:30pm]
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Monitoring the future of natural World Heritage: New insights from IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4 [Event ends at 7:30pm]
11 Oct
18:00 - 18:45
IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
Navigating the Ethical Maze: Co-Designing Ethics for Conservation Behaviour Change
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Navigating the Ethical Maze: Co-Designing Ethics for Conservation Behaviour Change
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
Reimagining Conservation
Supporting rights and equity in practice
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Supporting rights and equity in practice
11 Oct
18:00 - 18:30
Virtual Channel 5
Online only
The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Model: Living as part of nature
Forum
Podcast
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Model: Living as part of nature
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Transforming Biodiversity Conservation Beyond Protected Areas - OECMs in Asia to Advance KM-GBF Target 3
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Transforming Biodiversity Conservation Beyond Protected Areas - OECMs in Asia to Advance KM-GBF Target 3
11 Oct
18:00 - 18:30
Al Ain Zoo & YSWRR
Translation nature's wisdom- enhancing animal welfare and conservation in modern zoo
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Translation nature's wisdom- enhancing animal welfare and conservation in modern zoo
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R1
Undermining by mining: how deep seabed mining risks international commitments on ocean conservation [Event ends at 7:30pm]
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Undermining by mining: how deep seabed mining risks international commitments on ocean conservation [Event ends at 7:30pm]
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
Nature Positive Pavilion
Walking the Talk: Mapping and Governing Territories for Inclusive Conservation
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Walking the Talk: Mapping and Governing Territories for Inclusive Conservation
11 Oct
18:00 - 19:00
Ekthar
What Has 40 Years of Conservation Research Taught Us About the Yellow-Shouldered Parrot?
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
What Has 40 Years of Conservation Research Taught Us About the Yellow-Shouldered Parrot?
11 Oct
19:00 - 20:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 1
21A - Forest Action Facility: Advancing Forest Landscape Restoration – A New Platform for Impact
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
21A - Forest Action Facility: Advancing Forest Landscape Restoration – A New Platform for Impact
11 Oct
19:00 - 20:00
IUCN - The Americas - Room 2
21B - Forest Action Facility: Advancing Forest Landscape Restoration – A New Platform for Impact
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
21B - Forest Action Facility: Advancing Forest Landscape Restoration – A New Platform for Impact
11 Oct
19:00 - 20:00
IUCN Africa
Announcement of Regenerating Africa (REGEN Africa) – An initiative for a thriving continent
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Announcement of Regenerating Africa (REGEN Africa) – An initiative for a thriving continent
11 Oct
19:00 - 21:00
IUCN Arabia
BES management in business operation: Peer-to-peer workshop
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
  • Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
BES management in business operation: Peer-to-peer workshop
11 Oct
19:00 - 21:00
Canada
Connecting Canadians through and for the Nature 2030 IUCN Programme
Exhibition
Reception
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Connecting Canadians through and for the Nature 2030 IUCN Programme
11 Oct
19:00 - 19:45
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Equitable Oceans: Women, Youth, and Communities Driving Asia’s Seascapes Solutions
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Equitable Oceans: Women, Youth, and Communities Driving Asia’s Seascapes Solutions
11 Oct
19:00 - 19:45
IUCN Youth Pavilion
Exploring IUCN Commissions: Opportunities for Young Professionals
Exhibition
Sponsor / Partner event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Exploring IUCN Commissions: Opportunities for Young Professionals
11 Oct
19:00 - 21:00
Pavillon France
Gathering Subnational Members
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Gathering Subnational Members
11 Oct
19:00 - 21:00
IUCN Commissions Knowledge Hub
Green Film Screening and Awards
Exhibition
Reception
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Green Film Screening and Awards
11 Oct
19:00 - 19:45
IUCN Green List
Lessons form the Pacific on Protected Areas Management ( with IUCN Members / BIOPAMA Grantees)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Lessons form the Pacific on Protected Areas Management ( with IUCN Members / BIOPAMA Grantees)
11 Oct
19:00 - 20:00
Al Ain Zoo & YSWRR
Miral Reception
Exhibition
Social / Cultural event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Miral Reception
11 Oct
19:00 - 19:30
Reimagining Conservation
Supporting rights and equity in practice (continued)
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Supporting rights and equity in practice (continued)
11 Oct
19:00 - 20:00
Reverse the Red
Towards integrated conservation actions for freshwater and tree species
Exhibition
Reception
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Towards integrated conservation actions for freshwater and tree species
11 Oct
20:00 - 21:00
IUCN Green List
A Ecosystemic Approach to Protected Areas and OECMs: Insights from the Amazon and Congo Basin
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
A Ecosystemic Approach to Protected Areas and OECMs: Insights from the Amazon and Congo Basin
11 Oct
20:00 - 21:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R3
IUCN Red Lists – Celebrating Partnerships for Species and Ecosystems [Event starts at 7:30pm]
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
IUCN Red Lists – Celebrating Partnerships for Species and Ecosystems [Event starts at 7:30pm]
11 Oct
20:00 - 21:00
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Launch of the IUCN National Committee Philippines: Driving National Action for Global Climate and Biodiversity
Exhibition
Exhibitor event
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
Launch of the IUCN National Committee Philippines: Driving National Action for Global Climate and Biodiversity
11 Oct
20:00 - 21:00
IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion - R2
PANORAMA Networking Reception: Where Local Solutions Spark Global Impact [Event starts at 7:30pm]
Exhibition
Reception
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
PANORAMA Networking Reception: Where Local Solutions Spark Global Impact [Event starts at 7:30pm]
11 Oct
20:00 - 21:00
Reimagining Conservation
PELÍCULA: Construyendo Autonomía: Historias de gobernanza indígena en el Perú
Exhibition
Social / Cultural event
  • Delivering on Equity
  • Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation
PELÍCULA: Construyendo Autonomía: Historias de gobernanza indígena en el Perú
12 Oct
08:30 - 09:10
Conference Hall B: Session Room 8
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
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
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 - 10:30
Hall 4A: Session Room 1
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
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
Forum - Arena
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
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
AIPH Global 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 Global Green City Standard: A Framework for Nature-Positive Urban Development
12 Oct
09:30 - 10:00
High Level Speaker Area
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
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 - 14:00
Hall 4A: Session Room 1
Hybrid (onsite with livestreaming)
Demo Session (do not delete)
Forum
Thematic session
Demo Session (do not delete)
12 Oct
11:00 - 12:00
IUCN Asia Pavilion
Morning
“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 (onsite with livestreaming)
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 - 12:00
Virtual Channel 3
Online only
Beyond the hype: implications of AI for conservation
Forum
Podcast
Beyond the hype: implications of AI for conservation