The 8th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, between 3 - 5 September 2024 under the theme 'Reimagining Conservation in Asia: A Nature Positive Future'. Held every four years, the IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum (RCF) serves as the leading platform for knowledge and partnerships in the region, bringing together key stakeholders in nature and biodiversity conservation. This year, IUCN Asia will convene the 8th RCF to address key transformative directions and actions for achieving a nature positive future for Asia and the world. About 500 representatives of Union constituents, partners and supporters will gather for the three-day event in Bangkok, Thailand.
Speakers and Resource Persons (Day 1)
Ms Razan Al Mubarak, IUCN President
Dr Grethel Aguilar, IUCN Director General
Dr Dindo Campilan, IUCN Regional Director for Asia and Hub Director for Oceania
Mr Pras Ganesh, Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Dr Sangmin Nam, Director,
Environment and Development Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Ms Yoko Watanabe, Director, Environment, Asian Development Bank
Prof Ma Keping, Chair of the IUCN Asia Regional Members Committee and Councillor
Mr Kazuaki Hoshino, IUCN Councillor
Dr Madhu Rao, Chair, IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
Ms Brigitta Maria Andrea Gunawan, National Geographic Young Explorer
Mr Kittisak Rrattanakrajangsri, Chairperson, Indigenous Peoples Foundation for Education and Environment
Registration
[IMPORTANT] Kindly note that online registration has now closed. For additional participants, we kindly request you fill out this form and bring it with you to the venue.
Accommodation
While the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotels & Towers (RCF venue) is the preferred accommodation for participants, you may consider choosing from the list of alternative hotels available here. For sponsored participants, hotel accommodation will be managed by the IUCN Secretariat separately.
Check out the latest information and documentation about the Asia RCF:
- Brochure - 8th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum
- Provisional Agenda
- Technical sessions
- Side events and poster exhibitions
- Learning Zone activities
- How to become a Forum Partner/Sponsor
- ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION (iucn.org)
