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10 days to… … make a difference

When? 1-10 September 2016

Where? Honolulu, Hawai‘i (USA)Thank to the generous support of the State of Hawai‘i and the US Department of State

Why?• Because of IUCN’s democratic nature• Because of IUCN’s convening role• It’s a tremendous opportunity!

What have IUCN Congresses achieved so far ?

• Global Conservation Agenda• International Conservation Law• Emerging issues in Conservation• Specific actions on Species and

Protected Areas

Planet at the crossroads

15 years to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals

We live in a time of tremendous change... “

”… This is our collective challenge

for the next 15 years, and this is the invitation that the 2016 IUCN Congress is offering to the world.

We need new partnerships across the planet to collectively complete the greatest puzzle ever attempted

SDGs

New partnerships

INSPIRE to take action

STRENGTHEN & MOBILISE the Union

Launch the HAWAI‘I COMMITMENTS

The Forum…500+ events in 4 days…

&open competitive

All Forum events are selectedthrough an

process !!!

• 2h long (except C. Campus, ½ day or 1 day)• Must contribute to the Congress’ objectives• Must be framed within the Congress’ theme• Must contribute to the IUCN Programme 2017-2020

Workshops

Posters

Knowledge Café

Conservation Campus

Call for ContributionsMaximise your impact at Congress…

Use the Congress as a means, not as an end in itself…“

Engage with your partners from the start Go beyond the “usual suspects”

Define clear outcomes for your session

Communicate with your audience • Use the web-spaces and social media• Integrate the “participant’s perspective”• Create expectations• Make the buzz

Be different!• Try a different setup• Use new tools and methodologies• Use professional facilitators!is

interactivityky

The Forum…Other elements…

Pavilions

Conservation cases

Big Debates

The IUCN Café

Breakfast with… Exhibition

WCC on the Beach

• Attractive open-spaces promoting the work of IUCN

• Species

• Oceans

• Forests

• Hawai‘i + Pacific

• Protected areas

• Water

• Business & biodiv.

• Managed by individual units• Focal point for each pavilion

• In-depth technical sessions on specific conservation issues

• Keynote

• Rapid-fire presentation

• Min. 90mn for in-depth discussion on the state-of-the-art knowledge and practice

The Forum…Other elements…

Pavilions

Conservation cases

Big Debates

The IUCN Café

Breakfast with… Exhibition

WCC on the Beach

• In-depth technical sessions on specific conservation issues

• Keynote

• Rapid-fire presentation

• Min. 90mn for in-depth discussion on the state-of-the-art knowledge and practice

• Informal discussion over a breakfast with one of the VIPs present at the Congress

• Selected group of participants

• Max. 20 pax.

The Forum…Other elements…

Pavilions

Conservation cases

Big Debates

The IUCN Café

Breakfast with… Exhibition

WCC on the Beach

• Informal discussion over a breakfast with one of the VIPs present at the Congress

• Selected group of participants

• Max. 20 pax.

• Prime-time events: dynamic and inspirational debates on controversial topics

• World Leaders Dialogues 2.0

• Outstanding/dynamic speakers/moderators

• More controversy

The Forum…Other elements…

Pavilions

Conservation cases

Big Debates

The IUCN Café

Breakfast with… Exhibition

WCC on the Beach

• Have a break, have a chat with an IUCN expert on one of the Union’s Knowledge Products

• Dedicated coffee space

• Specific schedule

• “Knowledge Products clinic”

• Prime-time events: dynamic and inspirational debates on controversial topics

• World Leaders Dialogues 2.0

• Outstanding/dynamic speakers/moderators

• More controversy

The Forum…Other elements…

Pavilions

Conservation cases

Big Debates

The IUCN Café

Breakfast with… Exhibition

WCC on the Beach

• Have a break, have a chat with an IUCN expert on one of the Union’s Knowledge Products

• Dedicated coffee space

• Specific schedule

• “Knowledge Products clinic”

• 3x3m booth for rent, for IUCN Members and partners

• Open during the entire Congress

• Integrated with IUCN Pavilions

• Max. 2 booths per organisation

• Prices to be confirmed

• 3x3m booth for rent, for IUCN Members and partners

• Open during the entire Congress

• Integrated with IUCN Pavilions

• Max. 2 booths per organisation

• Prices to be confirmed

The Forum…Other elements…

Pavilions

Conservation cases

Big Debates

The IUCN Café

Breakfast with… Exhibition

WCC on the Beach

• Outposted WCC spot on Waikiki Beach

• Information booths

• Cultural events

• Open-air cinema

• Environmental education activities

• Concerts

• Etc.

The Forum…Key dates…

Call for Contributions (Forum events)

Exhibition booths booking

Before 15 Oct. 2015

Late 2015

Call for Technical Reviewers Aug. –Sept. 2015

Any questions or suggestions?...congressforum@iucn.org

Members’ Assembly…IUCN’s highest governance body

Motions(res. & rec.)

Governance reforms

IUCN Programme & Financial Plan

Elections

Commission mandates

Members’ Assembly…IUCN’s highest governance body

Voting rights

Category A

Category B

Category C

States

Gov. agencies

Int’l NGO

NGO

3 votes / 2 votes (1 gov. agencies)

1 vote (shared)

2 votes

1 vote

No voting right (speaking right only)

You need to be in good standing(dues paid up to and including 2015)to be able to vote!

Give your proxy to another Member if you cannot attend the Congress

Membership Unit will contact GA sharing 1 vote.

Members’ Assembly…Key dates for motions…

Submit a motion

Electronic voting of motions

Nov. – 12 Feb. 2016

August 2016

Online consultation on motions May – June 2016

Any questions or suggestions?...motions@iucn.org

Motions Working Group will decide which motions will be voted electronically

Motions tabled at Congress

How to get involved (as an IUCN Member)…

Consultation on Statutory Reforms

Nominate candidates for elections

Nominate candidates for IUCN Awards

June-December 2015

Consultation on the IUCN Programme 2017-2020 until 12 Feb. 2016

Submit a motion Nov. – Feb. 2016

Electronic debate on motions May – June 2016

Electronic voting on motions August 2016

Accreditation process (online) April - August 2016

31 Oct. - 12 Feb. 2016

Aug. - Dec. 2015

Call for Contributions (Forum events) Before 15 Oct. 2015

Registration…Registration will open in October 2015

Early Bird(up to 31 May 2016)

Speaker Day Pass

Members*

General*

Youth*

Accompanying person

540

Standard(from 1 June 2016)

680

840 1050290 290190 190

1 Day

2 Days

190 190

380 380Local Kamaʻāina Day Pass

1 Day

2 Days

75 75

150 150* Kamaʻāina (Residents of the Hawaiian islands) will get a 15%

discount on these registration fees. A proof of residence (Hawai'i driver’s license or Hawai'i ID) will be requested onsite. Pr

ices

in C

HF

Apply for US visa before 31 May 2016 at the latest

Sponsored delegates

Depending on available resources, IUCN will sponsor a maximum of one delegate per Member Organization

Dues paid up to and including 2015 before

31 October 2015

Located in countries of low and middle

income economies

Ensuring geographic balance across regions

Attend the entire Congress

(Forum + Assembly)

Vote personally on at least 75% of the Assembly’s decisions)

Fill in the post-Congress

survey

Sponsored delegates…Key dates…

Payment of dues (up to and including 2015) 31 October 2015

Selection of sponsored Member organisations/ delegates & signature of agreements

November 2015 –January 2016

Any questions or suggestions?...membership@iucn.org

and see you next year in Hawai‘i !!

Mahalo nui loa