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“The Regional Conservation Forum is a unique opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to collaborate for the benefit of nature and humanity. Let us seize the moment to enhance our partnerships and accelerate efforts towards a nature-positive future for Asia,” said Mr Thalearngsak Petchsuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Government of Thailand. MONRE is co-host of the 8^th ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Asia RCF.

“As we come together in this Forum, I encourage all of us to continue fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and exploring new solutions that will enable us to protect the natural world more effectively. Together, we can ensure that the rich biodiversity of our planet is preserved for future generations,” said Athapol Charoenshunsa, Director General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP), Government of Thailand. DNP has represented the State of Thailand as an ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Member since 1962.

The RCF is a quadrennial statutory event that serves as a precursor to the next ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� World Conservation Congress, which will take place in October 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Forum convenes ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Constituents and other stakeholders to discuss and agree on Asia’s priority conservation agenda, to be shared at the global Membership meeting the following year.

The 8th ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Asia RCF is co-organised with the National Committee of ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Members in Thailand. This year’s RCF offers ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Constituents the unique opportunity to provide feedback on both the ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� 20-year Strategic Vision for the Union, as well as the ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Programme for 2026-2029. The RCF will kickstart a year-long process for Members to submit motions on key conservation priorities, which will be debated and adopted as Resolutions and Recommendations at the 2025 ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Congress.

This RCF features the inaugural Youth Leaders Forum, organised for and by youth from 23 countries to highlight the importance of young professionals and their increasing roles and contributions to nature conservation.

“Our voice is crucial in leading the charge for a sustainable and equitable future for all. Our diversity is our strength. And our Unity gives us the power to forge a path toward a sustainable future,” said Razan Al Mubarak, ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� President.

"As Asia undergoes rapid change, the voices of those who are fighting to protect nature and biodiversity here are more crucial than ever. The priorities, experience and perspectives of key stakeholders in Asia will help inform the global agenda, ensuring that ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ��’s resolutions are grounded in reality and tailored to the needs of our diverse world,” said ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar.

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Asia is honoured to welcome Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. as Forum Partner, building on a longstanding partnership in business for biodiversity since 2016.

“It gives me immense pleasure to take Toyota and ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ��’s partnership a step further through our support for the 8th Asia Regional Conservation Forum. Let us continue to inspire and be inspired, as we work hand in hand in a practical and action-oriented manner to protect our planet’s ecosystems,” said��Pras Ganesh, Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Aside from high-level discussions on regional challenges by various stakeholders, the 8^th ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Asia RCF will feature eight thematic sessions on new and existing programme priorities, as well as 17 side events organised by ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Members, Commissions and partners. The venue also provides exhibition booths to showcase conservation work.

During the three-day event, a dedicated Learning Zone will offer a series of knowledge sharing and mini-training sessions organised by the ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Academy. Participants will also have the chance to view posters and exhibitions, featuring various collaborative efforts for nature and biodiversity conservation.

Contacts:

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Asia Regional Office: [email protected]

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Global Communications Unit: [email protected]

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