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3-11 September 2021

ONE NATURE, ONE FUTURE
Knowledge, innovation and technology for impact in conservation
 

Knowledge and technology allow conservationists to achieve major impacts – from tracking and protecting a single species to better managing whole ecosystems.

Technological advances and challenges, and the need to apply new and existing knowledge to conservation, will be important topics at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in September. In this newsletter, IUCN Members call for reinforcing and expanding the use of technology for conservation and emphasise the importance of planning and traditional knowledge.
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“The IUCN Congress provides an opportunity to really debate some of the critical issues that we’re working on in the Convention on Biological Diversity negotiations” – Andrew Deutz, Director of Global Policy, Institutions and Conservation Finance, The Nature Conservancy

“We would like to recommend that IUCN actively work to make environmental education become a key issue in all countries of the world, especially in the so-called “poor” countries” – Josea S. Dossou-Bodjrenou, Director of the NGO Tropical Nature, Benin

 
It takes a #Tech4Wildlife community

By Ellie Warren – WILDLABS Coordinator, WWF

The power of the conservation technology community lies in the interconnected web of experts that use a variety of tech and data to enhance conservation efforts. It is important to expand and support these networks for conservation, as the tech world provides valuable knowledge and skills from the field and around the world. Read more.
Digital Ecosystems: impacting consumer behaviour in favour of conservation

Interview with David Jensen – Coordinator, UNEP Digital Transformation Task Force

Digital ecosystems can be used as a tool to tap into the digital economy for the benefit of conservation and sustainability. The conservation community needs a common vision for a digital strategy in order to make an impact on consumers, and safeguards must be put into place for partnerships with public and private actors. Read more.
Ecosystem-based adaptation and ancestral culture in the Peruvian Andes

By Florencia Zapata – The Mountain Institute

In the High Andes, climate change and socioeconomic issues are impacting the water and food security of rural communities. As a solution, communities are turning to the traditional knowledge and technologies of their ancestors to help restore ecosystems and improve their economy. Read more.
Next-Gen Conservation: the future is disruptive

By Dr Nirmal Shah – Chief Executive, Nature Seychelles

The conservation community needs an evolution into e-conservation, by using new and existing disruptive technologies to support conservation in moments of crisis and beyond. Innovations in financial technology, the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and drones, to name a few, can propel conservation into the future. Read more.
Species conservation planning changes the future for wildlife, our planet, and its people

By Onnie Byers – Chair of the SSC Conservation Planning Specialist Group

Conservation planning is essential for species, and has proven to reverse species decline in many countries where effective planning has occurred. The IUCN SSC Conservation Planning Specialist Group has guided such efforts and developed knowledge tools and best practices, calling for a species conservation planning revolution. Read more.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Early bird rates for the Complete Congress Experience end June 3rd

The deadline for early bird registration for in-person participation is June 3rd. Take advantage of these rates if you want to attend the in-person Congress in Marseille. For more information on rates and registration deadlines, please visit our registration fees page. 
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This virtual participation option provides you with all the Congress essentials from anywhere with an internet connection. It is the best option for those who are interested in identifying links that tie their organisation’s work with nature or an excellent option for those unable to make the trip to Marseille for the full Congress. For more information on virtual participation, please visit our registration fees page.
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The deadline for booking a small exhibition stand at Congress is June 3rd. Build connections with an influential global audience by hosting a stand. Book today with easy online booking.
 
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PHOTO CREDITS
 

- Banner – Weera Sunpaarsa (Pixabay)
- It takes a #Tech4Wildlife community – BearID Project
- Digital Ecosystems: impacting consumer behaviour in favour of conservation – Jess Foami (Pixabay)
- Ecosystem-based adaptation and ancestral culture in the Peruvian Andes – Elmer Segura, Instituto de Montaña
- Next-Gen Conservation: the future is disruptive – Paul Henri Degrande (Pixabay)
- Species conservation planning changes the future for wildlife, our planet, and its people – Nadine Doerlé (Pixabay)
- Early bird rates for the Complete Congress Experience end June 3rd – IUCN
- Register for the Congress Essentials Experience – fizkes (Shutterstock)
- Last change to book small stands – IUCN

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