Call for Changemakers for the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi

Name of the Event: IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025

Date: 9 - 15 October 2025

Place: Abu Dhabi

Mode: In-person

Last Date of Application: 27 April 2025

Link to Apply:

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Selected changemakers will join global leaders, experts, and practitioners at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 to showcase their transformative initiatives, exchange ideas, and drive impactful action for a nature-positive future. Participants will have the unique opportunity to present their entrepreneurial solutions to influential decision-makers from the private sector, government, and civil society.

Benefits for Selected Changemakers:

• Delegate access to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi

• An exclusive opportunity to pitch your innovative environmental action project (in English, French or Spanish) to global leaders

• Networking opportunities with leading conservationists, policymakers, and corporates on site

• Sponsored travel and accommodation in Abu Dhabi

• Meals and other expenses covered for the duration of the stay in Abu Dhabi

  
  

Who should apply?

You should apply to be a Changemaker at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 if you-

• Are aged 18 – 35

• Have demonstrated leadership and experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions and cutting-edge environmental action projects in the fields of nature conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and/or sustainable development

• Are currently working on an innovative solution or environmental action project that aligns with one or more of the IUCN Congress themes

Congress Themes:

The IUCN Congress 2025 will address five critical themes to drive bold, transformative change for a sustainable future-

1. Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action

2. Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks

3. Delivering on Equity

4. Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies

5. Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation

How to apply:

IUCN World Conservation Congress Changemakers will be selected by IUCN from a shortlist created by One Young World. Applications may be submitted in English, French, or Spanish, the three official languages of IUCN.

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers.