The IUCN World Conservation Congress is a once-every-four-years gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers from around the world. this year, this event takes place in Abu Dhabi, October 9-15.

The IUCN Congress consists of three components:

Forum (October 9-12)

• The Forum is the largest knowledge marketplace for conservation and sustainable development science, practice and innovation. Through thematic sessions, the Forum addresses the economic, social, scientific and technical aspects of a broad range of nature conservation issues.

Exhibition (October 9-13)

• In the Exhibition, IUCN Members and Commissions, businesses, partners, and academia host pavilions, booths and events. The Exhibition is open to both Congress participants and the public, allowing exhibitors to showcase their research, innovations and work to the broadest Congress audience.

Members' Assembly (October 13-15)

• The Members' Assembly is IUCN's highest decision-making body. During the Assembly, IUCN's Member organisations vote on pressing conservation and sustainable development issues. These decisions influence global policy and set the conservation agenda for years to come.

Esri at IUCN

Connect with Esri staff at the Nature-based Education Pavillion in the exhibition. There you will hear from Esri staff on how we are supporting global conservation education efforts leveraging GIS technology. 

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