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IUCN World Conservation Congress concludes in Abu Dhabi with ambitious vision for nature conservation

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 15 October 2025 (IUCN) – The IUCN World Conservation Congress closed today in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, setting the vision for nature conservation for the next ...
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

IUCN Members elect President, new Council and Commission Chairs

Members of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have elected the Union’s leadership team for the next ...
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IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 awarded sustainability certificate

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 has been certified compliant with ...
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The Abu Dhabi Call to Action

The Abu Dhabi Call to Action sets out a focused set of key priorities that reflect the most pressing global challenges and opportunities discussed at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, ...
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IUCN celebrates global leaders in conservation and environmental protection at World Conservation Congress

Every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together conservationists, scientists, and environmental ...
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IUCN Members adopt 20-year Vision and four-year Programme for the Union

IUCN Members have voted to adopt a new 20-year Strategic Vision and four-year Programme to guide the Union’s work in the lead up to 2030.
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New STAR guidance supports governments and civil society in accelerating Nature-Positive action

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 12 October 2025 (IUCN) – Today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, IUCN launched two new STAR metric resources to support the delivery of global biodiversity ...
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Panama to host next World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027

IUCN has announced that Panamá will host the seventh IUCN World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress in 2027 – highlighting ...
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People of the Oceans Breakthrough: Landmark Step for Indigenous Leadership at IUCN World Conservation Congress

The “People of the Oceans Breakthrough” session, organised by the ReSea initiative, brought together Indigenous Peoples, local communities, government, and supporting organizations from around the ...
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IUCN's WALD Innovation Facility launches six flagship carbon projects that advance biodiversity benefits and community livelihoods

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 12 October 2025 – The WALD Innovation Facility (“Innovation Facility”) is a grant-making initiative managed by the IUCN and financed by the German Federal Ministry for ...