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3-11 September 2021

ONE NATURE, ONE FUTURE

CORRECTION: The previous version of this email incorrectly stated the metro closures today in Marseille. Please be advised that three metro stations will be closed from 15:00 to 20:00 today – Périer, Rond-Point du Prado, and Sainte-Marguerite Dromel (the last three stops on line M2). For updates, please check the RTM official site here.

Welcome to the IUCN Congress and Opening Ceremony!
 


Dear Congress participants,

Welcome to the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille!

This is our moment to lead on biodiversity conservation, nature-based recovery and climate action for decades to come.

IUCN and France are pleased to welcome you to the world’s leading conservation event, the IUCN World Conservation Congress. This is a critical moment in history where we can come together both in-person and virtually to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. 

We look forward to your valuable participation in this unique hybrid event, and encourage you to learn, share, and provide your input to help influence conservation action. This is our moment to drive the bold action that is needed across all sectors in order to build back better and secure a sustainable and equitable future for all. Resilience is in our nature!

For information on the Opening Ceremony please see here,and for logistics please review the email you received yesterday from iucn@liveby.gl-events.com.

Reminder - Public transport closures in Marseille – 3 September

Please remember that on Friday, 3 September, the metro stops Rond Point de Prado and Saint Marguerite Dromel (the last two stops on line M2) will be closed as of 15:00. This will include buses, trams and other vehicles, and only walking access will be allowed to the venue. Participants arriving after 15:00 will have to get off the metro at Perier and walk for about 12 minutes to the venue.
 
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Share the excitement on social media

Use the #IUCNcongress social media kit to share your enthusiasm for the Congress with videos, images and sample posts. Check out the toolkit here.
Don’t forget to book your hotel

Take advantage of our exclusive deals on hotel rooms in Marseille. Hotels with sustainable programmes are available and easy to identify.  Read more.

You can still register for onsite excursions – don’t miss your chance

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

Preparations for Congress are continuing. Please check the Congress website for updates and find answers to frequently asked questions by consulting our Q&A page here.
 
 
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