IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi

Current Context: The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 was held from 9–15 October 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

• It was organised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and hosted by the UAE Government (Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi) under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
• The Congress was chaired by the IUCN President and Director General.
• Its theme was “Powering Transformative Conservation”, with the aim of accelerating global action on biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development.

Global Highlights

• Strategic Vision 2045: A 20-year roadmap for conservation adopted.
• Abu Dhabi Call to Action 2025: Urgent appeal for nations to accelerate biodiversity and climate action.
• World Summit of Indigenous Peoples and Nature: First-ever summit recognising Indigenous leadership in conservation.
• Armenia officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a State Member

Key Resolutions:

• Motion 108: Guidelines on wildlife trade and exotic pet industry
• Motion 87: Responsible use of synthetic biology in conservation
• Motion 42: Just phaseout of fossil fuels

India’s Highlight: Recognition of India’s Dugong Conservation Reserve as a global model for marine biodiversity.

• Participation: Over 10,000 delegates from governments, NGOs, academia, Indigenous groups, and businesses.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025?
a) Nature for Future Generations
b) Powering Transformative Conservation
c) Restoring Planetary Balance
d) One Earth, One Future

Answer: b) Its theme was “Powering Transformative Conservation”, with the aim of accelerating global action on biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development.