Join us at World Conservation Congress 2025
Planet Earth is our home, and it continues to inspire us with its beauty and abundance. We are at a pivotal moment in history - our planet and our future depend on the actions we take now.
This year's IUCN World Conservation Congress will provide a critical window of opportunity for us to unite as a powerful voice for nature and safeguard the life support systems upon which we all depend.
Taking place from the 9-15 October 2025 in Abu Dhabi, IUCN World Conservation Congress will bring together States, Indigenous peoples, non- governmental organisations, the private sector and professionals from across society - to collaborate, share progress and drive innovation. It is our moment to come together with purpose and ambition to chart a path forward, so we can prosper as one with nature on our side.
You can learn more about the five key themes of this year's Congress on pages 8-9 of this issue of your magazine, as well as read the perspectives of event organisers and other Members who will be joining us this October.
As we approach the 2030 deadline to meet global biodiversity targets, this year's Congress comes at a crucial time. We know that healthy ecosystems are critical for our well-being, and we understand the urgent need for transformative action. The Congress is a unique platform to tum this urgency into impactful, real and lasting action.
We are looking forward to hearing the collective voice of our Union in Abu Dhabi. Together, we can build a planet where people and nature thrive as one. Join us at Congress this October and be where action meets impact.
If you have not already done so, register now at iucncongress2025.org. We hope to see you there.
Best wishes,
Razan Al Mubarak, President of IUCN; and Grethel Aguilar, Director General of IUCN