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IUCN World Conservation Congress

The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020 was originally scheduled to take place in June 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was rescheduled and it is instead taking place this year on 3-11 September. It will be a hybrid in-person and virtual event, with the aim to drive action on nature-based recovery, climate change and biodiversity.

The Congress sets priorities and drive conservation and sustainable development action, and IUCN’s 1400+ government, civil society and indigenous peoples’ Member organisations vote on major issues. 

It is a marketplace for conservation and sustainable development science, practice and policy. Scientists, policy experts, business leaders and professionals from around the globe share their experience, innovation and latest research. The in-person part of the event takes place in Marseille, France. 

The Congress will cover seven themes: Landscapes, freshwater, oceans, climate change, rights and governance, economic and financial systems, and knowledge, innovation and technology.

Visit the dedicated website for full details and registration.