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11 - 19 JUNE 2020

ONE NATURE, ONE FUTURE
Sustaining wildlife through conservation
 

As we celebrate World Wildlife Day, it is important to reflect on the need for nature conservation in order to protect the many wild species that make up our diverse planet.

“Sustaining all life on Earth” is the theme of this year’s World Wildlife Day, encompassing all wild animal, plant, and fungal species as a component of biodiversity. Beneficial to humans in a variety of ways, wildlife makes up the global ecosystems that are necessary for all life on Earth.

In this super year for biodiversity, the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2020 in Marseille, France, will show why conservation works for wildlife.
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Reflections on wildlife and nature conservation

Interview with Dag Vongraven - IUCN SSC Chair of the Polar Bear Specialist Group 

Understanding the threats to wildlife as well as the actions needed for conservation requires us to be more critical in order to achieve visible results. Read More
Global hope for fireflies 

by Candace Fallon – Xcerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, member of the IUCN SSC Firefly Specialist Group

It is becoming evident that global firefly populations need to be assessed for threats to the species. The Firefly Specialist Group is working to monitor over 2,000 species worldwide and compile knowledge on the status of this cherished insect. Read more.
Cetacean conservation in the world’s rivers, lakes and oceans

by Dr Randall Reeves – IUCN SSC Chair of the Cetacean Specialist Group

Cetaceans consist of various whale, dolphin and porpoise species, including marine and freshwater species. Some cetacean populations have dropped to a critical low, and are in urgent need or recovery. Read more.
Red List initiative in Nicaragua: a multisectoral process

by Marvin A. Tórrez and Zacha M. Gutiérrez – Jóvenes Ambientalistas

When species are threatened with extinction, the health of ecosystems is also compromised. In the case of Nicaragua, the development of a National Red List is helping to identify species at risk, as well as the underlying issues causing these threats. Read more
Using Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) as a tool for awareness and protection

by Erich Hoyt – Co-chair of the IUCN SSC Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force

IMMAs are habitat areas important to marine mammal species, that have the potential to be managed for conservation. With global threats to many marine mammals, the Task Force is focusing on these areas for conservation efforts. Read more.
 
Special events at IUCN Congress
UNDP Equator Prize

UNDP and IUCN have partnered to hold the Equator Prize Award Ceremony during the IUCN Congress. The prize celebrates the contributions of indigenous peoples and local communities to biodiversity and sustainable development agendas. Read more
 
Call for social events is now open

The Call for Social/Cultural Events and Private Meetings for Congress is now open. Propose your ideas for receptions, networking and other events. Review the guidelines and submit a proposal. Read more
 
Plan your time at Congress

The draft Forum programme is now available to view online. Find the sessions you most want to attend. Read more
Share your work - Only a few spots are still available

Build connections with an influential global audience by hosting an exhibition booth. Only a few spaces are still available. Book today with easy online booking.
Explore Marseille and Provence

Reserve your space on a variety of special excursions around Marseille and Provence, just for Congress participants. Read more
 

10 reasons to come to Congress

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PHOTO CREDITS
 

- Banner – Pixabay
- Reflections on wildlife and nature conservation – Pixabay
- Global hope for fireflies – Terry Priest
- Cetacean conservation in the world’s rivers, lakes and oceans – Pixabay
- Red List initiative in Nicaragua: a multisectoral process – Pixbay 
- Using Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) as a tool for awareness and protection – Max Hoyt
- UNDP Equator Prize – Equator Prize
- Global Youth Summit – IUCN
- Global CEO Summit – IUCN
- Call for social events – IUCN
- 10 reasons to come to Congress – Pixabay
- Congress Registration – Eric McNatt / IUCN
- Become a Partner – Sylvain Cordier / Getty Images

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