IUCN World Conservation Congress Concludes in Abu Dhabi
The IUCN World Conservation Congress closed today in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, setting the vision for nature conservation for the next 20 years.
The Congress, held in the UAE for the first time, took place under the patronage of President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Key highlights of the Congress include:
- Over 10,000 attendees, both on-site and online
- First to host a World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature
A call for mobilisation to the entire Union. Data, analysis, convening and action.
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, providing tools, publications, and other resources for nature conservation.
Author's summary: IUCN Congress sets 20-year vision for nature conservation.