The IUCN World Conservation Congress closed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, setting a vision for nature conservation for the next 20 years.
Held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Congress brought together over 10,000 attendees on-site and online.
Notably, the 2025 IUCN Congress was the 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 event utilized IUCN tools, publications, and other resources, solidifying the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network.
Author's summary: IUCN Congress sets 20-year nature conservation vision.