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+ development: Nature-based solutions to social and economic development
IUCN wants to see a rapid transition to a green economy, one that recognizes the fundamental dependence of human well-being on nature and the critical benefits and services it provides.

Urgent details needed by 19 August

Due to security reasons required by the Korean Government, participants needing access to the ICCJ on 5 and 6 September need to provide passport information before 19 August

Elections: Guidelines on the electronic voting

For the first time in its history, the IUCN Members’ Assembly will use an electronic system to run its elections. In order to best prepare for this innovative elections system, delegates are encouraged to read through the guidelines before the elections begin on 9 September. 

Rainforest rehabilitation to offset Congress footprint

To help compensate for the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the World Conservation Congress, IUCN has selected Infapro for effective offsetting. The project is is based on improved forest management in Borneo.

Showing the way

Although momentum towards a green economy is steadily building, progress has been painfully slow so far. It is not the knowledge of how to achieve a fairer, more stable economic system that is lacking, but the political will.

Environmental Grand Festival to kick off

The Environmental Grand Festival takes place all over the island from 16 August to 15 September 2012. 11 venues will together represent aspects of the culture, economy, society and education of Jeju.

Tip of the week

Korean people seldom expect you to speak their language, but showing your willingness to at least try will reward you with broad smiles and hospitality. Here are a few basics:
Anneyeong haseyo - Hello
Kamsa hamnida - Thank you
Ye/ne - Yes
Aniyo - No
Juseyo - Please
Masisseosseoyo - It was delicious
Je ireumeun…imnida - My name is…

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.

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What are the Congress's strengths?

“The convening power of linking local to global and policy with science.” 2008 survey respondent

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Motions schedule

With numerous motions being presented to the Members, this rough schedule will help the smooth running of the Assembly
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Online accreditation

Apply for your accreditation to vote or speak at the Assembly before 6 September
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Official Congress website

All you need to know about Congress and more
> www.iucn.org/congress

Congress 2.0

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Equipment & Catering

Order equipment online until 15 August and catering until 25 August
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Upcoming deadlines

By 15 August: Workshop and Conservation Campus PowerPoints, agendas and final list of speakers must be uploaded on the Forum Web-spaces
19 August: Shipping by seafreight
27 August: Shipping by airfreight
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The Congress in music

Korean band 2am sings the Congess song
> Listen now

A virtual tour of Jeju

The wonders of Jeju and a glance at previous Congresses
> Photo gallery

Statutory documents

The list of documents that Members will be making decisions on at Congress
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Impact of IUCN

What impact do resolutions have on global conservation?
> Learn more

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Photo credits: Banner © IUCN; Green economy © IUCN/D. Huberman; Nature+ logo © IUCN; Theme icon © IUCN; 2008 Forum © IUCN; Online programme © SXC.hu; Passport © Benjamin Earwicker; Motions process © IUCN / J.Muntaner; Members accreditation © IUCN; Congress logo © IUCN; Facebook and Twitter logos © Facebook and Twitter; Elections © IUCN ORMA; Orangutans © Infapro; Freshwater turtle © IUCN / A.B.M. Sarowar Alam; Korean food © Jeju Special Self-governing Province; 2am © Korean Organizing Committee; Jeju © Jeju Special Self-governing Province; Traditional Korean dancers © Korean Organizing Committee; Host country logos © Jeju Special Self-governing Province/Ministry of Environment of Korea; Book © IUCN; Impact of IUCN Resolutions © IUCN; Question mark © SXC.hu.