Applications are now open for the IUCN World Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates . This fully-funded international forum for young changemakers from around the world aims to bring together young innovators and leaders who are working, developing, and implementing breakthrough solutions to the challenges of biodiversity, climate, and sustainable development (SDGs) in their communities. The IUCN World Congress will be held in Abu Dhabi from 9 to 15 October 2025. Applicants from all over the world are eligible to apply, and there is no application fee. Selected applicants will showcase their impactful initiatives, ideas, and work at the forum. Further details about the IUCN World Congress requirements, financial benefits, program topics, and application process are provided below.

Details about the IUCN World Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE

• Host country: United Arab Emirates
• Location : Abu Dhabi
• Duration : 7 days
• Forum dates : October 9-15, 2025
• Benefits : Fully Funded
• Deadline: April 27, 2025

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• Round-trip flight tickets
• stay
• Meals
• All other expenses during your stay in Abu Dhabi are covered.
• Official invitation letter for a visa from the International Union for Conservation of Nature

Program objectives

• The IUCN Congress is the world's largest gathering.
• This project aims to address the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
• Providing effective and advanced ideas and solutions to sustainable development challenges.

Topics

• Expanding the scope of resilient environmental conservation measures
• Reducing the climate risks of change
• achieving justice
• Transitioning to nature-positive economies and societies
• Innovation and effective leadership in environmental conservation

Eligibility criteria

• The forum is open to all citizens.
• Candidates from all countries are eligible.
• They are between 18 and 35 years old.
• Proven leadership ability and experience.

How to apply to the IUCN World Congress 2025?

Candidates should apply online. Fill out the application form. One Young World will prepare a shortlist of applicants. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will select the final Changemakers from this list. The official website link is below.