Last September, environmental experts from across the world gathered at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille for the largest event of its kind since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. IUCN members, experts in conservation and sustainable development science, practice and policy came together to decide the future of the Union for the upcoming decade. From increasing the uptake of Nature-based Solutions to ensuring the transition to sustainable agriculture, Members made it clear that Europe needs to step-up its efforts and ambitions when it comes to protecting our natural world.

Six months on from the Congress, what has been achieved so far? What do the results mean for EU policies and for Europe on the global stage? Join IUCN and the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development from 14:00 on 16 March for a high-level discussion about the future of nature conservation. An assessment of the outcomes, IUCN World Conservation Congress: What does it mean for Europe?, will be presented during the event.