10th October Look-ahead: IUCN PCA at IUCN Congress 2025

Scaling up on-the-ground conservation action in the EU Overseas: In a world facing rapid change, conservation efforts must rise to meet escalating challenges. We must scale up the implementation of the GBF, with a focus on climate-resilient solutions. By empowering communities and fostering new leadership models, we can shape the transformation of governance and on-the-ground action to sustain biodiversity. 10:30 – 12:00, IUCN Programme 2025-2029 Pavilion, Stage 3

Exploring the potential of agricultural landscapes as OECMs: Can agricultural landscapes count toward global conservation targets? This session explores how well-managed, biodiversity-friendly farmland could qualify as OECMs, complementing protected areas and contributing to the 30x30 goal. Join a timely dialogue on policy, governance, and real-world examples shaping the future of conservation in productive landscapes. 10:30 – 12:00, IUCN Programme 2025-2029 Pavilion, Stage 2

Recognizing Regional Commitment for Excellence – The IUCN Green List in the MEWA region: This session highlights the real-world commitment of MEWA site teams in achieving the IUCN Green List Standard. It is a space to recognize hard work, exchange experiences, and celebrate progress, with reflections directly from site representatives navigating conservation experiences on the ground. 11:00 – 12:00, IUCN Green List

Advancing OECMs in Central and Western Africa: Challenges, processes, and pathways to effective implementation: This session offers an opportunity to hear representatives in Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, DRC, and Congo who have begun exploring OECMs. They will share experiences, challenges, and initial insights into the process of OECM identification and recognition. Join to explore solutions and strengthen cross-regional collaboration for effective biodiversity conservation. 11:00 - 12:30, Conference Hall B: Session Room 8

Linguistic Diversity and Biological Diversity; living languages for people and planet: What connects the threatened worlds of linguistic and biological diversity? How - and why - tackle these existential challenges together? Join this cutting-edge discussion with leading academics, activists and practitioners; explore how it relates to local and global goals; and learn how to increase the impact of your conservation work. 12:00 – 13:00, IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion, Stage 1

Advancing Equitable and Effective Conservation through the IUCN Green List, showing impact globally: Gain insights from the Green List experience of the Asian countries, such as the Republic of Korea, China and other countries, explore global applications for effective and equitable conservation, and engage in dialogue on achieving biodiversity outcomes and Target 3 of the GBF. 12:00 – 13:00, Ministry of Environment, KR

Closing the Gap: Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence Challenges in Protected & Conserved Areas: Learn how IUCN WCPA’s Task Force is closing critical gaps in Protected and Conserved Area standards by integrating human–wildlife conflict and coexistence considerations. Gain insights from draft guidance, key recommendations, and practical solutions to strengthen governance, equity, and conservation outcomes aligned with global biodiversity goals. 12:00 – 13:00, IUCN Green List

OECMs as a potential avenue for strengthening the contributions of non-state actors: This event will -Highlight the contributions of non-state actors’ to conservation and reveal their potential to emerge as key players in achieving Target 3 with a focus on OECMs -Identify the challenges faced by them and discuss future pathways for their recognition and reporting towards effective, equitable achievement of Target 3. 12:00 – 13:00, IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion, Stage 2

Tech4Nature: redefining the limits of what's possible for conservation: The Tech4Nature partnership represents the coming together of two giants from the conservation and ICT sectors, in a model that promotes a shift in the way global biodiversity conservation is done. Attend this session to learn how such collaborations are redefining the limits of what's possible in the conservation world. 13:00 – 13:00, Collabotorium

Commitment to Quality Conservation: Welcoming New Members to the Green List Community: Celebrate a milestone for the IUCN Green List as new countries and Protected and Conserved Areas (PCAs) commit to the programme. This session will showcase leadership, partnerships, and community voices driving equitable and effective conservation, and invite others to join the growing global movement for quality conservation outcomes. 13:00 – 14:00, IUCN Green List

Whose area-based conservation? Exploring rights, responsibilities, knowledge and power: This session will comprise a series of dialogues amongst representatives of Indigenous peoples, local communities, conservation NGOs and other actors, to collectively reimagine the meanings, values and worldviews that underpin diverse conservation. We will also hear and learn about practices and approaches for asserting rights and moving from reflection and assessment to transformative change. Our session seeks to reflect on and challenge the power dynamics that persist across contemporary area-based conservation policy and practice. 14:00 – 15:30, Reimagining Conservation

How effective are my Protected and Conserved Areas? Self-assessment against the Green List Standard: The IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas is the global standard for equitable and effective area-based conservation. The Standard has recently been revised after global consultation. Hear about the proposed changes to Green List 2.0 and provide your feedback on the changes? What have we missed?14:30 – 15:30, IUCN Learning Zone Pavilion

From Commitment to Action: The Green List as a Conservation Strategy for 30x30: The IUCN Green List unites a global community committed to improving governance and management of protected and conserved areas. This session will showcase milestones, achievements, and lessons learned toward 30x30, offering a multilingual space to share results and inspire collective conservation action. 14:00 – 15:30, IUCN Green List

The Power of Partnership: Recognising Support for the IUCN Green List: Celebrate and recognise the key partners and donors who make the IUCN Green List possible. This event honours their key support in advancing effective, equitable, and impactful conservation worldwide, while highlighting how strong partnerships drive progress towards global biodiversity and climate goals. 16:00 – 16:40, Central Stage – Conservation Action

Advancing Equitable Governance and Management of Protected and Conserved Areas through Participatory 3D Modelling (P3DM): Learn how Participatory 3D Modelling (P3DM) empowers communities and enhances equitable governance in protected and conserved areas. Discover new P3DM guidance to support inclusive, effective conservation planning. 16:00 – 17:00, IUCN Green List

Protected Areas Management Effectiveness Tool in the Pacific: In this event we will discuss the importance of tools used for measuring effectiveness of Protected Areas.From the experiences of using METT in the Pacific countries, the session will be about value adding the process to other forms of effectiveness assessments. 16:00 – 17:00, IUCN Oceania

Global EAGL Knowledge Exchange: Challenges, Lessons, and Recommendations in Green Listing: This session is an opportunity to learn directly from the IUCN Green List EAGL members from West Asia and globally. It encourages peer-to-peer reflection on shared challenges, effective protected area planning, and responsive solutions that advance protected area performance both regionally and globally. 17:00 – 18:00, IUCN Green List

11 Years of the Green List: A Global Journey towards conservation that works: Over the past 10 years, the IUCN Green List has become a global benchmark for conservation excellence. By recognising and supporting Protected and Conserved Areas and their champions, it has strengthened management, governance, and ecosystem resilience. This podcast will highlighting how Green Listed sites and communities are making a difference. 18:00 – 18:30, Virtual Channel 5

IUCN Green List Standard – Experiences from the EAGLs & opportunities for the youth: Join us to explore how youth leadership and collaborative conservation strengthen the IUCN Green List. Connect with EAGL members and youth from around the world, and discover how inclusive engagement enhances equity, effectiveness, and innovation in protected areas; beyond certification. 19:00 – 21:00, IUCN Green List

All Talk, All Action: What you need to know about BIOPAMA: Participants will gain real-world insights into effective conservation strategies rooted in local and regional experience. The session invites open dialogue and encourages stronger policy engagement, especially from Caribbean stakeholders offering: inspiration, tools, and tested approaches to drive meaningful change through inclusive, data-informed, and sustainable conservation action. 19:00 - 20:00, IUCN - The Americas - Room 1 

Reception - Did You Forget About the Caribbean? BIOPAMA Didn’t — and Here's Why!: This social event will highlight the legacy of regional programmes like BIOPAMA in the Caribbean, emphasizing their impact and the need for continued support. It will also explore key next steps to scale up biodiversity conservation and sustainability efforts across the region. 20:00 - 21:00, IUCN - The Americas - Room 1