Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has been selected as a candidate for a second term. She stated:
“Serving as President of IUCN—the world’s oldest and largest environmental network—has been one of the greatest honours of my life.
Today, I am deeply humbled to have been selected by the IUCN Council and Election Committee as a candidate for a second term. I would be honoured to continue this journey with you.
Over the past four years, with the support of our Council, the leadership of our Director General and Secretariat team, and the dedication of our Members, we have strengthened our Union: advancing a 20-Year Strategic Vision for IUCN, improving governance, and elevating the voice of nature on the global stage.
IUCN was founded to conserve nature and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. Today, the world increasingly recognizes that safeguarding nature is essential—not only for biodiversity itself, but also for human wellbeing, resilience, and the future of our planet.
As we prepare to gather this October at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, we have an important opportunity to shape an even more ambitious path forward.
That is why I am seeking a second term: to help IUCN, together with its Council, Director General, Secretariat, and most importantly, its Members, deepen its impact, strengthen its partnerships, and continue to be the leading global voice for nature at this critical time.
The strength of IUCN lies in its diverse and influential membership, who are uniquely positioned—both globally and locally—to deliver meaningful action for nature and biodiversity where it matters most.
With your support, I am ready to continue this vital work—together—for nature, and for the future we all share.
Thank you.”