The Equator Initiative Poble is a venue within the World Conservation Congress for local, community and indigenous voices – grassroots groups working at the nexus of biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction – to share best practices, inform policy, celebrate successes, and tackle common challenges. In the tradition of the past nine dialogue spaces, the Poble will serve as a platform for communities to leverage the Equator Initiative’s unique partnerships across the United Nations, civil society, business, government, and academia to strengthen and amplify their innovations in conservation and poverty alleviation. More information.
Special events
Sailing to Barcelona
Together to protect our oceans
As part of the 2008 IUCN World Conservation Congress, Sailing to Barcelona is an exciting event which will link the nautical and conservation worlds on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Sailing to Barcelona will offer a neutral platform for its Members and partners to advance the protection of coastal and marine biodiversity, using boats to communicate conservation actions.
Sailing to Barcelona
International Women Entrepreneurs Fair
The World Conservation Union (IUCN) is organizing an International Women Environmental Entrepreneurs Fair at the World Conservation Congress, taking place from October 5 to 14, 2008, in Barcelona. Fifty women from around the world will have the chance to showcase their innovative "green enterprises" at the Congress and to form the basis of a worldwide network of women green entrepreneurs.
International Women Entrepreneurs Fair
IMAX Nature Film Festival
The IMAX nature film festival will run 5 nature films in IMAX Port Vell theatre for 5 evenings from October 6 to 10, 2008.
Each congress participant can obtain ONE ticket for free, sponsored by Holcim, at a dedicated booth at the Congress.
Please find more information on movies, location and time at www.imaxportvell.com.
More information - check out this document.