​WCS Schedule of Events

Abu Dhabi, UAE | October 9–15, 2025

*Includes events WCS is sponsoring, co-sponsoring, moderating, or speaking at as of October 3, 2025

These events are open to in-person and virtual registered participants at the IUCN World Conservation Congress (some require prior registration)

For more information on WCS events:
Susan Lieberman (slieberman@wcs.org), Mary Dixon (mdixon@wcs.org)

*All times local to Abu Dhabi

Visit us at Booth 117


Monday, October 13

People, places and partnerships: Africa’s OECM experience
10:00-10:45 am | IUCN Green List Pavilion

Prosper With Nature: Safeguarding Biodiversity and Human Rights in Energy Transition Mineral Governance
12:00-1:00 pm | IUCN Program Pavilion - R3, Hybrid | Learn More

Release Discussion on IUCN WCPA Practice Guidance for Protected and Conserved Area Finance
3:00-4:00 pm | IUCN Green List | Learn More

Assessment and Monitoring of KBAs in Africa with an Example from Ifrane National Park
4:00-4:45 pm | IUCN Africa | Learn More

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