12th October Look-ahead: IUCN PCA at IUCN Congress 2025

Unlocking Private Finance for 30x30: Outcome-Based Mechanisms for Driving Area-Based Conservation: Discover how innovative finance tools, from bonds to biodiversity credits, are unlocking private capital for conservation. Learn how the IUCN Green List provides credibility and equity, ensuring investments deliver real benefits for nature and communities. 11:00 – 12:00, IUCN Business Pavilion

Effective Conservation: Consultation on the new draft of IUCN Green List Standard: The IUCN is revising the Green List Standard for Protected and Conserved Areas. This session invites participants to explore the draft, learn about proposed changes, and share feedback. Join the discussion on how the revised Standard can strengthen site management, governance, and conservation effectiveness for people and nature. 11:00 – 12:00, IUCN Green List

From Claims to Credibility: Assurance within the IUCN Green List: Discover how the IUCN Green List ensures credible, evidence-based recognition of successful conservation. Learn how independent assurance strengthens trust among governments, communities, and funders, and why it matters for scaling conservation impact. 12:00 – 13:00, IUCN Green List

Effective Conservation: The Launch of the New IUCN Green List Standard Draft: The IUCN is revising the Green List Standard for Protected and Conserved Areas. This is an opportunity to engage in discussions on the revised IUCN Green List Standard. Participants will contribute feedback, and explore how the Standard can enhance site management, governance, and conservation effectiveness. 13:00 - 13:40, Central Stage - Conservation Action

Premiere of the BIOPAMA Lesson Exchange Documentary and Panel Discussion: Showcasing BIOPAMA success story of last 12 years with Auckland Learning Exchange results and launching of the BIOPAMA Learning Exchange Documentary. 13:00 – 14:30, IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion

Green List Self-Assessment tool and Pilots: Get an exclusive introduction to the new Green List Self-Assessment Tool before it rolls out widely. Join us for the launch of the Green List Self-Assessment Tool (GL-SAT) and its pilot phase. This interactive session will introduce how GL-SAT supports sites and agencies in evaluating their progress towards the IUCN Green List Standard, share insights from early pilots, and highlight opportunities for participation. 14:00 – 15:30, IUCN Green List

The Future Direction of OECMs: Advancing Conservation Beyond Protected Areas: This session provides an opportunity to exchange insights on OECM-related initiatives taking place worldwide, including in Korea and other Asian countries. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by different nations and the diverse activities undertaken to address them, then how to go forward. 14:00 – 15:00, Collabotorium

Full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples in biodiversity decision making: the SB8j: Attend this session to explore how the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) empowers Indigenous Peoples and local communities in biodiversity governance. Learn from experts about ensuring full, effective participation in CBD decision-making and the lessons from past working groups shaping inclusive global conservation. 14:00 – 14:45, Indigenous Peoples’ Pavilion

ICCAs and their role in meeting KMGBF through community-based monitoring and assessment: In this session, participants can learn about some cases of community-led socio-ecological monitoring from Asia and Africa and discover the actionable steps different stakeholders can take to conduct community-based monitoring and conserve nature with traditional knowledge. 14:00 - 15:30, Conference Hall A: Session Room 6, Hybrid 

IUCN Unveils Host Country of 2027 World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress: The upcoming press conference will officially announce the next host of the IUCN World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress, the world’s leading forum on protected areas. Since 1962, the Congress has influenced global conservation priorities, and this announcement marks an important milestone for biodiversity and sustainability efforts worldwide. 14:15 – 14:45, Press Conference Room

Expanding the Conservation Boundaries: OECMs in Asia and Beyond: This session examines how OECMs advance the 30x30 target by strengthening integrated systems. Focusing on cases from Korea and Asian countries, it highlights lessons from the Framework Partnership, synergies with the IUCN Green List, and dynamic dialogue on equity, rights-based approaches, and biodiversity outcomes. 17:30 – 18:30, Ministry of Environment, KR

Sustainable organisational development of civil society: for whom, why, how?: This session aims to examine the relevance, conditions, and limitations of current capacity-building approaches. A key question will be asked: Is capacity building still the key to ensuring the sustainability, autonomy, and impact of CSOs on biodiversity conservation? 17:30 – 18:30, Pavilion France

Tech4Nature: Masterclass with Tech4Nature Award Winners / Networking Event: Meet the Tech4Nature Award winners in an interactive masterclass or networking event. Discover their personal journeys, lessons learned, and what it takes to be among the best in conservation innovation. 17:30 – 19:30, IUCN Green List

Central Stage - Announcement of the host country for the IUCN World PCA Congress 2027: Join us for an exciting announcement for the next World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress - participants will be the first to hear where WPCAC 2027 will take place! 17:30 - 18:10, Central Stage - Nature-Climate-People Nexus

The Green List Awards Ceremony 2025: Step into an evening of conservation excellence! Join us in this ceremony celebrating the people and places shaping the future of conservation. The Green List Awards honour excellence, equity, and innovation in protected areas worldwide, showcasing how credible conservation outcomes empower communities, inspire youth, and helps deliver global biodiversity goals. 19:30 – 21:00, IUCN Programme 2026-2029 Pavilion, Stage 3