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Updates and news about the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Jeju, Korea.
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
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2012 is a busy year for environmental decision-making, with many large-scale conventions taking place. But the IUCN World Conservation Congress is a unique event with a unique audience. It is the only global summit that represents every aspect of conservation, bringing together leaders of all levels – from governments and international NGOs to academia and local charities.
The IUCN Congress is the place to interact directly with the decision-makers who influence the global conservation agenda. This is why you must come to Jeju next September.
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Up to 5 July, you can take advantage of the Early Bird fees, offering a 25% discount on the registration cost when you sign up and pay until that date.
IUCN strives to create meaningful links between science, policy and action and every four year the Congress puts momentum into our mission. In 2012, this landmark event takes a new direction, with greater synergy between the Forum and Members’ Assembly.
This is also the first Congress to be held in Northeast Asia. The Korean people are proving to be highly engaged hosts who won’t disappoint you with their hospitality and efficiency.
> Sign up now and pay less!
> Find out more about Congress registration
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Jeju marks 100 days until the Congress
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An estimated 3,500 people attended the festivities in Jeju to celebrate 100 days until the 2012 Congress. Korea’s President Lee confirmed in person to IUCN's Director General that he would be opening the IUCN Congress on 6 September. > Read more
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The Forum at the World Conservation Congress
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The Congress Forum is a hub of public debate bringing together people from all walks of life to discuss the world’s most pressing conservation issues. Find out about the many different types of events you can get involved in to explore the depths of conservation and innovation.
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Members' Assembly: democracy in action
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The Member’s Assembly is IUCN’s highest decision-making body. A unique global environmental parliament, it involves governments and NGOs – large and small, national and international – taking joint decisions.
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The Korean touch
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No one will contest that the World Conservation Congress is a global summit. But markedly in 2012, it will also be Korean. The Republic of Korea is a country full of spirit and surprises. It has mobilized resources and an impressive workforce to organize what promises to be a dashing Congress. > Read more
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Discover the treasures of Jeju island
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The Host Country is giving participants the chance to go on one-day-long ecological excursions – free of charge – on the official excursion day on 13 September. A limited number of two-day excursions around Korea can also be enjoyed at a great discount. > Find out more about free ecotours
> Jeju in pictures
> Jeju in film
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From the Host Country
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The World Conservation Congress is hosted by the Republic of Korea and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province on Jeju Island, crown jewel of the Yellow Sea. The summit could not happen without the support of the Ministry of Environment of the Korean Government and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. > Keep up to date with the Korean Organizing Committee
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30 June: Book your accommodation through the official housing bureau until that date to get guaranteed priority booking
5 July (24:00 GMT/UTC): Make sure to have fully completed your registration to benefit from the Early Bird fees. Payments also need to be processed by the same day to qualify for the discount
5 July: Deadline to sign up for free and discounted ecotours to discover the ecological treasures of Jeju island
8 July: The list of reviewed motions and the next set of statutory documents that will be presented during the Congress are published
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Congress 2.0
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Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter using #iucn2012
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The Congress in music
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Korean band 2am sings the Congess song
> Listen now
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Official Housing Bureau
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Book your hotel until 30 June to get priority
> Read more
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Air travel
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Book your flights through the official agency
> Visit raptim
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Visa
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Do you need a visa to travel to Jeju?
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Got a question?
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See our FAQs or contact us if needed
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Forum web-spaces
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Manage your event in a few simple clicks
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Impact of IUCN
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What impact do resolutions have on global conservation?
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Health check
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Diagnosis of the 2008 resolutions' implementation
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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; Congress 2008 © UICN-Muntaner; Marton-Lefèvreand Korean Preident Lee © Blue House; Sneak peek © SXC.hu; Forum 2008 © IUCN; Members' Assembly 2008 © IUCN; Congress logo © IUCN; Facebook and Twitter logos © Facebook/Twitter; 2am © Korean Organizing Committee; D-100 in Jeju © Jeju Weekly; Jeju © Jeju Special Self-governing Province; Host country logos © Jeju Special Self-governing Province/Ministry of Environment of Korea; Airplane © SXC.hu; Passport © SXC.hu; Question mark © SXC.hu; Forum web-spaces © IUCN; Impact of IUCN resolutions © IUCN; Diagnostic of 2008 resolutions © IUCN Spain. |
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