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IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS

This October, the IUCN World Conservation Congress comes to Abu Dhabi – a landmark global gathering for nature and a milestone moment for our region.

At IUCN, Emirates Nature–WWF will actively contribute to shaping conversations and advancing solutions that matter for the region and beyond. We will:

Engage in high-level dialogue – Bringing the UAE’s perspective to discussions on biodiversity, conservation, and climate resilience, and connecting regional experience to global action.
Elevate youth voices – Highlighting how young people are driving environmental change, with insights from our Leaders of Change community.
Host community tours – Bringing conservation to life and demonstrating impact in action on the ground.

It’s not just about international policy; it’s about the UAE showing how communities, businesses, youth, and government can work together to shape a sustainable future. We invite you to be part of this important moment.

HIGH-LEVEL DISCUSSIONS

Monday Oct 13^th 2025 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

UAE RURAL COMMUNITIES AND NATURE POSITIVE SOLUTIONS

This session highlights UAE initiatives that empower rural communities through sustainable farming, eco-tourism, and co-designed models with governments, businesses, NGOs, and local enterprises—driving conservation, cultural heritage, food security, and rural economies.

Key Speakers: H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Bakhit Al Kaabi, Laila Mostafa Abdullatif, H.E. Aseela Abdulla Moalla, H.E. Dr Abdulrahman Al Shayeb Al Naqbi

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Please Note: The IUCN Exhibition Zone will be open to the public from 10–12 October, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, and on 13 October with full-day public access. During these times, you can register onsite — no conference badge is required.

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

Monday Oct 13^th 2025

MANGROVE MAYHEM: CRACK THE CASE!

Join this interactive conservation mystery at the IUCN Congress. A kayaker’s SOS sets you on a mission to uncover clues, solve the case, and rescue them — while learning about mangrove conservation and how to get involved. Open to ages 18–35.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

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Please Note: The IUCN Exhibition Zone will be open to the public from 10–12 October, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, and on 13 October with full-day public access. During these times, you can register onsite — no conference badge is required.

IMPACT AREAS

CAMPAIGNS

INITIATIVES

CONSERVATION PROJECTS

EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS

IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS

It’s not just about international policy; it’s about the UAE showing how communities, businesses, youth, and government can work together to shape a sustainable future. We invite you to be part of this important moment.

HIGH-LEVEL DISCUSSIONS

UAE RURAL COMMUNITIES AND NATURE POSITIVE SOLUTIONS

Please Note: The IUCN Exhibition Zone will be open to the public from 10–12 October, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, and on 13 October with full-day public access. During these times, you can register onsite — no conference badge is required.

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

MANGROVE MAYHEM: CRACK THE CASE!

Join this interactive conservation mystery at the IUCN Congress. A kayaker’s SOS sets you on a mission to uncover clues, solve the case, and rescue them — while learning about mangrove conservation and how to get involved. Open to ages 18–35.

Please Note: The IUCN Exhibition Zone will be open to the public from 10–12 October, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, and on 13 October with full-day public access. During these times, you can register onsite — no conference badge is required.