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.
This Congress was the first to host a World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature, marking a significant milestone in global conservation efforts.
A call for mobilisation to the entire Union, with a focus on data, analysis, convening, and action.
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the world's largest and most diverse environmental network, providing tools, publications, and resources for conservation.
Author's summary: IUCN sets 20-year nature conservation vision in Abu Dhabi.