Honolulu, Hawai’i, U.S.A. will host the 2016 IUCN Congress, having received strong endorsement from President Barack Obama, his administration and the State of Hawaiʻi. Continue reading “Hawaii – a natural choice”
Congress FAQs
What is the IUCN World Conservation Congress?
The IUCN World Conservation Congress has grown to be the world’s largest and most democratic recurring conservation event in the world, bringing the expertise and influence of its powerful membership to bear on the most pressing issues of the time. It has two parts: a marketplace of ideas called the Forum and a voting session for IUCN Members called the Members’ Assembly. Continue reading “Congress FAQs”
Green Congress
IUCN and the National Host Committee’s Green Team are working to avoid or mitigate the negative environmental impacts associated with the World Conservation Congress. Continue reading “Green Congress”
Draft agenda and documents for the IUCN World Conservation Congress
Dear IUCN Members,
In just three months, we will meet at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, in Hawai‘i, USA, taking place from 1 to 10 September 2016. It is my pleasure to inform you that the draft agenda approved by Council and the first set of Congress documents are available on the Congress Website.
Continue reading “Draft agenda and documents for the IUCN World Conservation Congress”