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Information on the new format

Taking into account the current health situation, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has decided to organise a “hybrid” IUCN World Conservation Congress, thus allowing people not able to physically attend the event to follow and participate in some parts of the Congress remotely. The French government reaffirms that it is very pleased to host this IUCN Congress on its territory, while doing its utmost to ensure that this is done under the conditions desired by IUCN and in accordance with the health protocols in force at the time of the event. 

The IUCN Congress will be held in Marseille from 3 to 11 September 2021.

With this decision, the French government and IUCN aim to ensure a successful event by enabling broad participation from around the world. 

Please also note the following dates for the Congress components:

  • The Forum will take place from 4 to 7 September
  • The Exhibition will be held from 4 to 9 September
  • The IUCN Members’ Assembly  will meet from 8 to 10 September with the first sitting scheduled for 4 September 2021. The revised Members’ Assembly agenda was published on 3 June 2021.
  • The Nature Generation Areas, or “Espaces Générations Nature”, will be running from 4 to 11 September.

Q&A: Changes to the IUCN Congress

Please note: This Q&A will be updated as new information becomes available. 
Last updated: 30/08/2021

General Information

Contact: congress@iucn.org

About registration, excursions and accommodation

Contacts:

Registration and excursions: iucn@gl-events.com

Hotel booking: iucn.housing@gl-events.com

About health and safety precautions

About the issuing of visas

About the Members’ Assembly

Contact:

Members’ Assembly: Assembly@iucn.org

Motions: motions@iucn.org

About the Forum

Contact: congressforum@iucn.org

About the Congress Exhibition

Contact: iucn@congrex.com

About partnerships and sponsorships with IUCN

Contact: congresspartnerships@iucn.org

About partnerships with France

Contact : philippe.appriou@developpement-durable.gouv.fr

Information for journalists

Contact: congressmedia@iucn.org

About the Nature Generation Areas

Contact: egn@ofb.gouv.fr

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