The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) convened its 113th Council meeting at the IUCN Conservation Centre in Gland, Switzerland, from 8 to 9 May 2025, under the leadership of President Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak. This marked a pivotal moment for IUCN as preparations are intensifying for the upcoming World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi in October 2025.
During the two-day meeting, Council members advanced discussions on key institutional priorities and approved several critical documents that will guide the Union’s work in the coming years. Central to the agenda were the final drafts of IUCN’s 20-year strategic vision—Unite for Nature: On the Path to 2045—and the IUCN Programme 2026–2029, both of which will be submitted to Members for adoption at the Congress.
President Al Mubarak emphasized the importance of continuity and collective ambition as IUCN moves toward its landmark Congress:
“The Council plays a critical role in ensuring that IUCN remains fit for purpose—grounded in scientific excellence, responsive to Members, and focused on delivering results for nature and people.”
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