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3-11 September 2021

ONE NATURE, ONE FUTURE
Accelerating climate change adaptation and mitigation through nature conservation
 

The impact of climate change on biodiversity and human society is one of the most urgent challenges requiring global attention and commitments. Using nature as a climate ally, the IUCN Congress will tackle these issues by focussing on climate change adaptation and mitigation, with 40 sessions specifically focused on climate change. Ahead of the COP26 in Glasgow, Congress will add valuable momentum to the climate discussion. For more information on the climate-related aspects of Congress, see our I am a climate champion page.

The reflections below from IUCN Members and Partners address the impacts of the climate crisis on human-wildlife conflict and vulnerable communities, as well as the importance of restoration and highlighting the voices of those most affected by climate change.
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“The IUCN World Conservation Congress will put a real spotlight on the climate emergency, and on the urgency for all of us to work together to save our planet and humanity” – Laure d’Astorg, Director General – Alliance for the Preservation of Forests

“This [Congress] is a fantastic opportunity to start working at a different level and more global level with different actors, the actors and partners that we need to secure the world for the future” – Eric Bairrao, Conservation Manager – European Association of Zoos and Aquaria, Science & Conservation Director – Beauval Nature Association

 
Managing human-wildlife conflict in a rapidly changing climate

by Alexandra Zimmermann  and James Stevens – IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict Task Force

Human-wildlife conflict is becoming more frequent globally as the impacts of climate change affect both wildlife patterns and local livelihoods, creating clashes between wildlife and communities. Climate change adaptation must involve biodiversity conflict resolution in order to prevent conflict before it escalates. Read more.
Intergenerational climate change: increasing the resilience of vulnerable communities

by Fundación Sur Futuro, Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change as an island developing nation. Fundación Sur Futuro has been working with youth and adults in vulnerable communities through an environmental education, risk management, and climate change programme to increase awareness and resilience. Read more.
The restoration of the Atlantic Forest is important for combating the climate crisis and women are protagonists of this agenda

by Miriam Prochnow – Founder of Apremavi

The Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of South America is one of the most biodiverse biomes in the world, and the restoration of this forest should be part of the global agenda to combat climate change. Apremavi is focusing on restoration projects in the Atlantic Forest, showing that conservation and restoration go hand in hand, and emphasising women’s role in restoration. Read more.
ePOP Project: Amplifying the voices of communities on the front line of climate and environmental change

by Marie-Lise Sabrié – French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development, and Max Bale – RFI Planète Radio

Climate change has many impacts on communities, but the voices of those most directly affected are often not present in scientific discussions and policy negotiations. The ePOP Project has set out to capture these voices through short videos produced by youth across the world. ePOP will also hold various events and opportunities at Congress, including a ceremony to award winners of the annual video contest. Read more.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Get the latest information on health and safety measures for a safe Congress

IUCN and the French government are committed to a safe Congress and are taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of all participants. For more information about health and safety at Congress and traveling to France, see here.

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IUCN and the French government are offering both in-person and virtual participation options, allowing those not able to travel to Marseille for the full Congress the opportunity to participate and provide feedback. For more information on rates and registration deadlines, please visit our registration fees page.
Official Forum programme available

The Congress Forum programme is live, showing all the sessions that will be held onsite, virtually, or in a hybrid format. See the complete Forum programme here.

Check out the list of Congress Speakers

IUCN has lined up a wide range of top-tier speakers from diverse backgrounds, to share their insights and expertise on the most pressing nature conservation and sustainable development issues. See the full list of speakers including Elizabeth Mrema, Inger Andersen, Ibrahim Thiaw, Christine Lagarde, and Frans Timmermans to name a few.

 
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PHOTO CREDITS
 

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- Managing human-wildlife conflict in a rapidly changing climate – Chester Zoo/IUCN SSC Human-Wildlife Conflict Task Force
- Intergenerational climate change: increasing the resilience of vulnerable communities – Fundación Sur Futuro
- The restoration of the Atlantic Forest is important for combating the climate crisis and women are protagonists of this agenda – Apremavi
- ePOP Project: Amplifying the voices of communities on the front line of climate and environmental change – Max Bale/RFI Planète Radio
- Get the latest information on health and safety measures for a safe Congress – Chayanin Wongpracha/Shutterstock
- Register for Congress with in-person and virtual options – IUCN
- Official Forum programme available – IUCN
- Check out the list of speakers at Congress – IUCN

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