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Updates and news about the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Korea.
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ENGAGE IN DIALOGUE WITH WORLD LEADERS!
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Ask world leaders the questions you want to see addressed! The World Leaders Dialogues is the highlight of the World Conservation Congress. A balanced mix of experts, politicians and CEOs, moderated by prominent journalists, will focus on the Congress themes, giving pace to inspirational, challenging analyses of the current state of nature and conservation. A total of five dialogues will take place, one each evening of the Forum.
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Nature+ people & governance: Can conservation tackle poverty? On 10 September, four world-class panellists will debate issues surrounding the theme Nature+ people & governance. This dialogue will be moderated by Lisa Friedman, Deputy Editor for ClimateWire.
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The panel
• Luc Gnacadja, Executive Secretary, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
• Suk-Chae Lee, Chairman & CEO, Korea Telecom
• Samuela Saumatua, Minister for Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment, Fiji
• Erik Solheim, Former Minister of Environment and International Development, Norway
• Victoria Tauli-Corpuz, Executive Director, Tebtebba Foundation
> Submit your questions and comments to the panel before the Congress!
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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.
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Nature+ people & governance: Effective and equitable governance of nature’s use
People everywhere depend on nature for their well-being. From food, fuel and freshwater, to crop pollination, flood protection and climate regulation, nature provides the fundamental infrastructure needed for societies to survive and prosper. > Watch video on Nature+ people & governance
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Your unique chance for conservation training: reserve your place now!
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Don't miss out on your chance to get hands-on training on a choice of 46 exclusive half- and full-day sessions at the Conservation Campus! Spaces are limited: put your name down now to take part in this rich learning experience. > Find out more
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Be a Congress Blogger!
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Calling all staff, Members and partners. Share your thoughts, issues and stories through the IUCN Blog during the IUCN World Conservation Congress. Send your text and photos by email!
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Let's make the Congress a green event!
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IUCN wants to engage all Congress contributors and participants to adopt an environmentally-sensitive and coherent approach. All individual and collective actions taken toward a green development count.
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Rainforest rehabilitation to offset Congress footprint
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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. > Read more
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Tip of the week
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Planning a stop-over in Seoul? Discover what you can do on a five-day itinerary in South Korea's capital city. > See travelling tips to Seoul
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From the Host Country
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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. > Keep up to date with the KOC
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CHECKLIST
X Create a custom-made personal agenda of the Congress by searching through the Online Programme: check!
X Send your statement of credentials to get Member accreditation: check!
X Weather in Jeju today? 27°C, light rain shower
X Free shuttle buses will be provided from Jeju airport to your hotel Starting 4 September
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What are the Congress's strengths?
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“[The] ability to learn up-to-date knowledge and opinions on a wide range of relevant issues and be stimulated.” 2008 survey respondent
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Online accreditation
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Apply for your accreditation to vote or speak at the Assembly before 6 September
> Go now
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Electronic voting
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For the first time ever, Members will use an electronic system to vote at the Assembly
> Guidelines
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Motions schedule
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With numerous motions being presented to the Members, this rough schedule will help the smooth running of the Assembly
> See schedule
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Congress 2.0
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Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter using #iucn2012
> Facebook
> Twitter
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Upcoming deadlines
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27 August: Shipping by airfreight
30 August: Courier service (max 100kgs and DDP TERM) at Jeju warehouse.
> More info
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Draft Programme 2013-16
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Members at Congress will have their say on the IUCN Programme for the next four years
> Learn more
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Statutory documents
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The list of documents that Members will be making decisions on at Congress
> See all
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IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature © 2012
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IUCN helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.
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Photo credits: Banner © IUCN; People climbing up, Guatemala © IUCN; Workshop on governance, Forum 2004 © IUCN; Nature+ logo © IUCN; Theme icon © IUCN; 2008 Forum © IUCN; Online programme © SXC.hu; Hands-on training © IUCN/ Barbara Schuster; Members accreditation © IUCN; Motions process © IUCN / J.Muntaner; Be a blogger © IUCN; Recycling © Anna Knee; Congress logo © IUCN; Facebook and Twitter logos © Facebook and Twitter; Elections © IUCN ORMA; Orangutans © Infapro; Korean food © Jeju Special Self-governing Province; Downtown Seoul © Célia Zwahlen; Host country logos © Jeju Special Self-governing Province/Ministry of Environment of Korea; Book © IUCN; Draft Programme © IUCN; Question mark © SXC.hu. |
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