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 The IUCN Member’s Assembly will meet from 8 to 10 September with a first sitting at the beginning of the Congress. The Members’ Assembly agenda will be updated and published on 3 June 2021.

• The Nature Generation Areas, or “Espaces Générations Nature”, will be running from 4 to 11 September.