Wilderness Foundation Africa had an active and inspiring week at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi from 9-15 October – a once-every-four-years gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers from around the world.
African Visions Driving Conservation Futures
Under the Africa Pavilion, we co-hosted a session titled “African Visions Driving Conservation Futures” where we officially launched our Exploring Conservation Futures in Africa report. The session covered the collaborative vision shaped by African conservation leaders and futures-thinkers, charting pathways for improved participatory governance, youth leadership, and innovative finance.
Motion 055 - Recognition of the Rights of Antarctica
In a landmark moment, Motion #055 “Recognition of the Rights of Antarctica” which WFA proposed on behalf of the Antarctic Rights Alliance, passed in the Member’s Assembly. This historic motion underscores the global responsibility to protect Antarctica’s fragile and critical ecosystems, and reflects WFA’s commitment to advocating for key wilderness areas of local and global importance.
Wilderness Foundation Global
WFA also strengthened its partnerships with the Wilderness Foundation Global network, exchanging ideas, strategies and lessons learned to amplify impact across continents.