IUCN Africa at the World Conservation Congress 2025

The Pavilion will serve as a dynamic hub for IUCN Africa Members and African delegates, offering a space for:

• Launching key African and subregional collaborations, agreements and publications
• Hosting Member events and action planning
• Celebrating African conservation achievements
• Facilitating networking and working meetings
• A platform for African leadership in conservation

The Africa Pavilion will drive discussions on discussing and deliberating on sustainable solutions to our current and foreseen pressing challenges and co-developing inclusive roadmaps with diverse stakeholders including our Members, Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities (IP&LCs), governments, the private sector, and funding partners. It will also provide a forum to deliberate on key issues ahead of the Members’ Assembly, ensuring African perspectives shape global conservation agendas.

Partners:  

Led by the IUCN Secretariat offices in PACO, MED and ESARO, the organisation of the pavilion will include many partners, including particularly IUCN Members and Commissions, as well as IUCN Councillors for Africa. The Secretariat will endeavour to bring on board key State Members (as well as regional bodies and the AU) to partner on the Africa Pavilion and thus create space for strong leadership engagements at the Pavilion to drive the African conservation agenda.  

Thematic priorities at the Africa Pavilion

Celebrating success & innovation in Africa 
Spotlighting conservation wins and groundbreaking initiatives—from species and habitat recovery to blue and green economy solutions—across Africa’s diverse landscapes.

Inclusive & community-led conservation 
Amplifying local and Indigenous leadership in conservation and fostering equitable participation in Africa’s environmental future.

Freshwater, NbS and Finance Day
Exploring innovative and resilient funding models for conservation amid global economic and environmental shifts.

Ocean Day 
Highlighting the vital role of oceans, rivers, coasts, and wetlands in supporting Africa’s economies and livelihoods.

Members’ Day (Led by regional & national Committees) 
Addressing region-specific priorities and key topics ahead of the Members’ Assembly.

The Africa Pavilion will be the heartbeat of African conservation leadership at WCC 2025 driving action, encouraging and facilitating collaboration, and elevating Africa’s voice on the global stage.

Browse the IUCN Africa pavilion programme here.