{"id":11000,"date":"2025-04-12T15:38:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T12:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?p=11000"},"modified":"2025-04-12T15:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T12:41:24","slug":"iucn-world-conservation-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/iucn-world-conservation-congress","title":{"rendered":"IUCN World Conservation Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One Young World provides scholarships to global changemakers to participate in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Participants will join global leaders and have the opportunity to present their entrepreneurial solutions to influential decision-makers. Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years and have demonstrated leadership and experience in developing and implementing environmental action projects in the fields of nature conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and \/ or sustainable development. The application deadline is 27 April 2025.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneyoungworld.com\/scholarships\/IUCN\/2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Click here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"oyw-layouts-header col-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"panel-panel-inner layout__region layout__region--header\">\n<section class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockblock-of-text clearfix\">\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<p class=\"text-align-center\">IUCN is searching for the next generation of young <a title=\"United Nations Development Programme \u2014 Pathfinder Award for Innovation in Nature Conservation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/united-nations-development-programme-pathfinder-award-for-innovation-in-nature-conservation\">innovators leading the way in nature conservation<\/a> and sustainability<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"oyw-layouts oyw-layouts-first panel-panel\">\n<div class=\"panel-panel-inner layout__region layout__region--first\">\n<section class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockblock-of-text clearfix\">\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<p>The IUCN World Conservation Congress Changemakers brings together young innovators and visionary leaders who are developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to biodiversity, climate, and <a title=\"Call for Project Grant 2021: Sustainable development and climate change.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-grant-2021-sustainable-development-and-climate-change\">sustainable development<\/a> challenges in their communities. Selected changemakers will join global leaders, experts, and practitioners at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iucncongress2025.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025<\/a>\u00a0to showcase their transformative initiatives, exchange ideas, and drive impactful action for a nature-positive future. Participants will have the unique opportunity to present their entrepreneurial solutions to influential decision-makers from the <a title=\"How the private sector can address climate change\u2019s impact on health\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/how-the-private-sector-can-address-climate-changes-impact-on-health\">private sector<\/a>, government, and civil society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockblock-of-text clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\"><span id=\"Benefits_for_Selected_Changemakers\">Benefits for Selected Changemakers<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Benefits_for_Selected_Changemakers\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Benefits for Selected Changemakers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Who_Should_Apply\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Who Should Apply?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#About_the_IUCN_World_Conservation_Congress\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> About the IUCN World Conservation Congress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Congress_Themes\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Congress Themes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Application_Process\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Application Process<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Apply_in_EnglishApplication_Deadline_27042025\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Apply in EnglishApplication Deadline 27\/04\/2025<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Postuler_en_francaisDate_limite_de_depot_des_candidatures_27042025\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Postuler en fran\u00e7aisDate limite de d\u00e9p\u00f4t des candidatures 27\/04\/2025<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Solicitar_en_espanolPlazo_de_solicitud_27042025\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Solicitar en espa\u00f1olPlazo de solicitud 27\/04\/2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<ul>\n<li>Delegate access to the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n<li>An exclusive opportunity to pitch your innovative environmental <a title=\"Call for project: Forest Conservation through Local and Indigenous Action\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-forest-conservation-through-local-and-indigenous-action\">action project<\/a> (in English, French or Spanish) to global leaders<\/li>\n<li>Networking opportunities with leading conservationists, policymakers, and corporates onsite<\/li>\n<li>Sponsored travel and accommodation in Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n<li>Meals and other expenses covered for the duration of the stay in Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockblock-of-text clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\"><span id=\"Who_Should_Apply\">Who Should Apply?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<p>You should apply to be a Changemaker at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are aged 18 \u2013 35*<\/li>\n<li>Have demonstrated leadership and experience in <a title=\"United Nations Industrial Development Organisation \u2014 Innovative Solutions towards Net-Zero\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/united-nations-industrial-development-organisation-innovative-solutions-towards-net-zero\">developing and implementing innovative solutions<\/a> and cutting-edge environmental action projects in the fields of nature conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and \/ or sustainable development<\/li>\n<li>Are currently working on an innovative solution or environmental action project that aligns with one or more of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iucncongress2025.org\/about\/congress-themes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IUCN Congress themes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We especially encourage candidates to <a title=\"Darwin Initiative: funding schemes and how to apply\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/darwin-initiative-funding-schemes-and-how-to-apply\">apply if their initiatives<\/a> foster equity, inclusivity, intergenerational collaboration, and\/or adopt a rights-based approach in their design and implementation.<\/p>\n<p>We are looking for a diverse pool of global changemakers to participate in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. Youth from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply, as are youth from minority groups, indigenous peoples, local communities, and young female <a title=\"World leaders urged to back innovative nature financing at One Forest Summit in Gabon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/world-leaders-urged-to-back-innovative-nature-financing-at-one-forest-summit-in-gabon\">leaders and innovators from around the world<\/a>. Applications may be submitted in English, French, or Spanish, the three official languages of IUCN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockblock-of-text clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\"><span id=\"About_the_IUCN_World_Conservation_Congress\">About the IUCN World Conservation Congress<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iucncongress2025.org\/about\/congress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IUCN World Conservation Congress<\/a>\u00a0is the world\u2019s largest gathering of conservation experts, policymakers, business leaders, and scientists, convening to drive action for nature. It provides a platform for bold commitments, innovative solutions, and cross-sector partnerships to address the most pressing environmental <a title=\"Climate Change: Our Time\u2019s Defining Challenge, Our Responsibility\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/climate-change-our-times-defining-challenge-our-responsibility\">challenges of our time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 will spotlight young innovators and entrepreneurs, providing them with a platform to connect with global leaders, exchange ideas, and <a title=\"Columbia\u2019s Earth Networks: Collaborative Climate Change Solutions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/columbias-earth-networks-collaborative-climate-change-solutions\">collaborate on groundbreaking solutions that drive transformative change<\/a> for nature and people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockblock-of-text clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\"><span id=\"Congress_Themes\">Congress Themes<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<p>The IUCN Congress 2025 will address five\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iucncongress2025.org\/about\/congress-themes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">critical themes<\/a>\u00a0to drive bold, transformative change for a sustainable future:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action:<\/strong>\u00a0Expanding conservation efforts through science, traditional knowledge, and community empowerment to ensure biodiversity thrives <a title=\"Selling war amid climate change\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/selling-war-amid-climate-change\">amid climate change<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks:<\/strong>\u00a0Implementing aggressive emissions reductions, adaptation strategies, and <a title=\"Nature-based solutions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/nature-based-solutions\">nature-based solutions<\/a> to prevent irreversible environmental damage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivering on Equity:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensuring <a title=\"Youths contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/youths-contribute-to-biodiversity-conservation-efforts\">conservation efforts<\/a> are just, inclusive, and centred on indigenous peoples, women, youth, and local communities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies:<\/strong>\u00a0Shifting from extractive to regenerative economic models that <a title=\"Restoring Ecosystems: Harnessing Nature for Sustainability\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/restoring-ecosystems-harnessing-nature-for-sustainability\">restore ecosystems and sustain<\/a> livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disruptive <\/strong><a title=\"Beyond Tourism in Africa Innovation Challenge Coming Soon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/beyond-tourism-in-africa-innovation-challenge-coming-soon\">Innovation and Leadership for Conservation:\u00a0Challenging<\/a> the status quo through bold, inclusive leadership, new technologies, and innovative governance models to drive systemic change in conservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockblock-of-text clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"block-title\"><span id=\"Application_Process\">Application Process<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<p>IUCN World Conservation Congress Changemakers will be selected by IUCN from a shortlist created by One Young World. To apply, please complete the application form in your preferred language linked below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcta-simp-just cta-simple-justified-block v1\">\n<div class=\"tw-bg-oyw-lightgrey\">\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-7xl tw-mx-auto tw-py-12 lg:tw-py-16 tw-px-6 md:tw-px-12 xl:tw-px-8 lg:tw-flex lg:tw-items-center lg:tw-justify-between\">\n<h2 class=\"tw-text-3xl tw-font-extrabold tw-tracking-tight tw-text-oyw-richblack sm:tw-text-4xl\"><span id=\"Apply_in_EnglishApplication_Deadline_27042025\"><span class=\"tw-block\">Apply in English<\/span><span class=\"tw-block tw-text-oyw-teal\">Application Deadline 27\/04\/2025<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"tw-mt-8 tw-flex lg:tw-mt-0 lg:tw-flex-shrink-0\">\n<div class=\"tw-inline-flex tw-rounded-md tw-shadow\"><a class=\"tw-inline-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-px-5 tw-py-3 tw-border tw-border-transparent tw-text-base tw-font-medium tw-rounded-md tw-text-white tw-bg-oyw-magenta hover:tw-bg-white hover:tw-border-oyw-magenta hover:tw-text-oyw-magenta hover:tw-no-underline focus:tw-bg-oyw-magenta focus:tw-border-oyw-magenta focus:tw-text-white focus:tw-no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oneyoungworld.com\/iucn-2025-apply-eng\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcta-simp-just cta-simple-justified-block v1\">\n<div class=\"tw-bg-oyw-lightgrey\">\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-7xl tw-mx-auto tw-py-12 lg:tw-py-16 tw-px-6 md:tw-px-12 xl:tw-px-8 lg:tw-flex lg:tw-items-center lg:tw-justify-between\">\n<h2 class=\"tw-text-3xl tw-font-extrabold tw-tracking-tight tw-text-oyw-richblack sm:tw-text-4xl\"><span id=\"Postuler_en_francaisDate_limite_de_depot_des_candidatures_27042025\"><span class=\"tw-block\">Postuler en fran\u00e7ais<\/span><span class=\"tw-block tw-text-oyw-teal\">Date limite de d\u00e9p\u00f4t des candidatures 27\/04\/2025<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"tw-mt-8 tw-flex lg:tw-mt-0 lg:tw-flex-shrink-0\">\n<div class=\"tw-inline-flex tw-rounded-md tw-shadow\"><a class=\"tw-inline-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-px-5 tw-py-3 tw-border tw-border-transparent tw-text-base tw-font-medium tw-rounded-md tw-text-white tw-bg-oyw-magenta hover:tw-bg-white hover:tw-border-oyw-magenta hover:tw-text-oyw-magenta hover:tw-no-underline focus:tw-bg-oyw-magenta focus:tw-border-oyw-magenta focus:tw-text-white focus:tw-no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oneyoungworld.com\/iucn-2025-apply-fr\">Postuler<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockcta-simp-just cta-simple-justified-block v1\">\n<div class=\"tw-bg-oyw-lightgrey\">\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-7xl tw-mx-auto tw-py-12 lg:tw-py-16 tw-px-6 md:tw-px-12 xl:tw-px-8 lg:tw-flex lg:tw-items-center lg:tw-justify-between\">\n<h2 class=\"tw-text-3xl tw-font-extrabold tw-tracking-tight tw-text-oyw-richblack sm:tw-text-4xl\"><span id=\"Solicitar_en_espanolPlazo_de_solicitud_27042025\"><span class=\"tw-block\">Solicitar en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><span class=\"tw-block tw-text-oyw-teal\">Plazo de solicitud 27\/04\/2025<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"tw-mt-8 tw-flex lg:tw-mt-0 lg:tw-flex-shrink-0\">\n<div class=\"tw-inline-flex tw-rounded-md tw-shadow\"><a class=\"tw-inline-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-px-5 tw-py-3 tw-border tw-border-transparent tw-text-base tw-font-medium tw-rounded-md tw-text-white tw-bg-oyw-magenta hover:tw-bg-white hover:tw-border-oyw-magenta hover:tw-text-oyw-magenta hover:tw-no-underline focus:tw-bg-oyw-magenta focus:tw-border-oyw-magenta focus:tw-text-white focus:tw-no-underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oneyoungworld.com\/iucn-2025-apply-sp\">Inscr\u00edbete ahora<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block block-layout-builder block-inline-blockblock-of-text clearfix\">\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<p><em>Applicants over 35 years of age may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional <a title=\"Cambridge University: Masters in Conservation Leadership\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/cambridge-university-masters-in-conservation-leadership\">leadership and impact in conservation<\/a>. Unfortunately, <a title=\"Pan African University Call for Applications For 2024 Academic Year\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/pan-african-university-call-for-applications-for-2024-academic-year\">applications from those who are under 18 years<\/a> of age at the time of the IUCN Congress cannot be accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One Young World provides scholarships to global changemakers to participate in the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Participants will join global leaders and have the opportunity to present their entrepreneurial solutions to influential decision-makers. 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