A slogan for the Congress
The Congress theme is Nature+, a simple and memorable slogan that captures the fundamental importance of nature and its inherent link to every aspect of our lives.

A total of five focal themes will be addressed during the Congress and the Forum will dedicate one day of the Forum to each theme. 

Nature+ food: Nature-based solutions to food security
In the drive to address food security, there is a lack of understanding among policy makers that wild sources of food form an integral part of many people's diets.

Attend the Opening ceremony

Fill in all the required details in your registration account so you won’t miss the opening ceremony on 6 September.

One month left for Members accreditation

Members can influence the global conservation agenda through the motions. To do this, they must get accreditation to vote and speak at the Members’ Assembly, together with observers with speaking rights.

The nature equation

Why did we decide to put a ‘plus’ with the word Nature? Is nature in itself not compelling enough? Read this exerpt from a speech given by Congress Director Enrique Lahmann at the Nature+ forum in Seoul.

Korea's drive for green growth

Green is an environmental buzzword. It seems there are many shades of green; but no palette as a reference. South Korea has set the ambitious goal of becoming the world’s model for green growth, writes Célia Zwahlen.

Tip of the week

Travelling without a business card in South Korea would be like travelling without shoes: it would get you nowhere. Exchanging business cards is simply essential.
• DO hand over your card with the right hand while supporting your arm with your left hand
• DO accept a business card with both hands
• DO study the business card carefully
• DON’T scribble on someone’s business card
• DON’T place someone’s business card in your back pocket
You will get bonus points for translating your card in Korean!

From the Host Country

The Ministry of Environment of the Korean Government and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province are kindly hosting the IUCN World Conservation Congress in 2012. They have established the Korean Organizing Committee (KOC) in order to fully support the preparations.

                                CHECKLIST

X Book flight as soon as possible! Korean Air, the official Congress airline, provides discounts for participants
X Fill in your passport info in full in your registration account by 19 August to access to the ICCJ on 5 and/or 6 September
X  Make sure your registration is complete and fully paid
X  Sign up for a free ecotour by 20 August
X  Sign up quickly for a training session at the Conservation Campus
X  Get accreditation to speak or vote at the Members' Assembly
 

What are the Congress's strengths?

“The opportunity for all organizations (large, small, etc.) to have equal time and space to present the issues that are important to them.” 2008 survey respondent

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Equipment & Catering

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Deadline for uploads

PowerPoints, agendas and final list of speakers must be uploaded on the Forum Web-spaces for the workshops and conservation campus by 15 August
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The Congress in music

Korean band 2am sings the Congess song
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A virtual tour of Jeju

The wonders of Jeju and a glance at previous Congresses
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Korea's ecological sites

Places of ecological interest in the Republic of Korea
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Impact of IUCN

What impact do resolutions have on global conservation?
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Health check

Diagnosis of the 2008 resolutions' implementation
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