​The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE (Fully Funded)

An exciting opportunity for young leaders and change makers from all over the world, leading the way in nature conservation and sustainability, to apply for ​The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, which takes place from October 9 to October 15, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ​The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is organizing the World Conservation Congress 2025 in partnership with One Young World. It is funded by IUCN and its partners, including governments, private sector organizations, and civil society groups that support conservation and sustainability efforts.



About the IUCN World Conservation Congress

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the world's largest gathering of conservationists, policymakers, business leaders, and scientists, coming together to drive action for nature. The conference provides a platform for bold commitments, innovative solutions, and cross-sector partnerships to address the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

The World Conservation Congress 2025 shines a spotlight on young innovators and entrepreneurs, providing a platform for them to connect with global leaders, exchange ideas and collaborate on groundbreaking solutions that drive transformational change for nature and people.


IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 themes

IUCN 2025 will address five key themes to drive bold and transformative change for a sustainable future:

- Scaling up Resilient Conservation Action: Scaling up conservation efforts through science and traditional knowledge, and empowering local communities to ensure biodiversity thrives in a changing climate.

- Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks: Implement deep emissions reductions, adaptation strategies, and nature-based solutions to prevent irreversible environmental damage.

- Delivering on Equity: Ensure that conservation efforts are equitable, inclusive, and focused on indigenous peoples, women, youth, and local communities.

- Transition to nature-positive Economies and Societies: Shift from extractive economic models to regenerative economic models that restore ecosystems and sustain livelihoods.

- Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation: Challenging the status quo through bold, inclusive leadership, new technologies, and innovative governance models to drive systemic change in conservation.


Eligibility | Who can apply?

You are eligible to apply to be a Changemaker at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 if you:

- Aged between 18 and 35 years old.

- Have demonstrated leadership and experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions and cutting-edge environmental action projects in nature conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and/or sustainable development.

Currently working on an innovative solution or environmental action project that aligns with one or more of the IUCN Congress themes.

- Candidates with initiatives that foster equality, inclusivity, intergenerational collaboration, and/or adopt a rights-based approach in their design and implementation are encouraged to apply.

Note: Applications are open for candidates from all over the world, especially young people from the Global South as well as young people from minorities, indigenous peoples, local communities, young women leaders, and innovators from around the world. 


Expenses and Benefits

Selected change makers will get:

- Sponsored travel and accommodation in Abu Dhabi, UAE during the Congress days

- Meals and other personal expenses during the stay in Abu Dhabi will be covered.

- Delegate access to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

- Exclusive opportunity to pitch your innovative environmental project (in English, French, or Spanish) to global leaders

- Networking opportunities with leading conservationists, policymakers, and businesses onsite


Timeline

Application deadline: 27 April 2025

Start date: 9 October 2025

End date: 15 October 2025


How to apply?

Step 1: Visit the official application page on "One Young World" or IUCN's website from HERE.  

Step 2: Complete the application form in English, French, or Spanish.  

Step 3: Provide details about your innovative environmental project, leadership experience, and impact.  

Step 4: Submit your application before April 27, 2025.  


More Details

For more details about the ​IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 scholarship program for change makers, check the "One Young World" website HERE

By applying for this conference, you take responsibility and risks. Inform yourself about the regulation and potential risks. "Opportunity 4U" cannot be held liable for any of the potential risks, and this post is only for informative and popularising purposes.

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