IUCN Leaders Forum

The IUCN Leaders Forum 2024 will take place from October 8 to 10, 2024, in Geneva, Switzerland.

This premier event will gather global leaders to foster partnerships and drive the global sustainability agenda forward.

About the Forum

Celebrating its latest edition, the IUCN Leaders Forum unites influential leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector to discuss and address emerging issues in conservation and sustainability. The 2024 theme, “Harnessing Innovation, Enabling Conservation,” emphasizes the critical role of innovative solutions in preserving and restoring nature. The forum aims to create new partnerships, offer a platform for discussion among crucial stakeholders, and provide unique networking opportunities between corporate leaders and changemakers.

With a distinguished lineup of speakers, including ministers, CEOs, and recognized leaders of civil society and Indigenous Peoples, the forum catalyzes society-wide action. To enhance collaboration and impact, the event will feature targeted invitation-only meetings, such as ministerial and business-focused meetings.

CGIAR Participation

CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi, will be a high-level speaker at the forum. Please check back for details.

Header photo: Sita Kumari, farmer, uses mobile phone apps to enhance her yields and get access to market and labor. C. de Bode/CGIAR