GEN - Global Ecotourism Network

2025 EUROPARC Conference
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-10 | Birštono, Kaunas, Lithuania
The 2025 EUROPARC Conference will take place from October 7th to 10th in the heart of Lithuania, in the stunning Nemunas River Loops Regional Park – an area renowned for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. This year’s event will be hosted in Birštonas, an internationally recognized resort town celebrated for its wellness traditions, mineral springs, and beautiful natural landscapes.
With the central theme “Nature for People, People for Nature”, the conference will highlight the deep interdependence between people and nature and underscore our shared responsibility to protect ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.
This year’s gathering will also mark key milestones, such as the 50th anniversary of the Ramsar Convention, and tackle urgent challenges like ecosystem restoration – central to the EU’s Nature Restoration Law.
More than just a forum for exchanging ideas, the sm will serve as a powerful reminder of the need to restore and safeguard nature – not only for its inherent value, but for the well-being of people and the planet.

IUCN World Conservation Congress
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-15 | Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Abu Dhabi, Al Rawdah, W59 01, United Arab Emirates
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is a pivotal event held every four years, uniting global leaders from government, civil society, Indigenous organizations, business, and academia. It provides a platform to tackle the triple planetary crises: pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.
The Congress fosters collaboration to set the course for achieving the Global Biodiversity Framework and addressing critical environmental and development challenges worldwide.
A Congress with three components

Forum (9-12 October)The largest knowledge platform on the science, practices and innovation of conservation and sustainable development. Through thematic sessions, the Forum addresses the economic, social, scientific and technical aspects of a wide range of issues related to nature conservation, from wildlife to oceans, protected areas, sustainable businesses, climate change or human rights.
Exhibition (9–13 October)
In the Exhibition, IUCN Members and Commissions, businesses, partners, and academia host pavilions, booths and events. The Exhibition is open to both Congress participants and the public, allowing exhibitors to showcase their research, innovations and work to the broadest Congress audience.

Members’ Assembly (13–15 October)
Before the Congress, Members can submit motions, nominate candidates for the IUCN Council, comment on the draft IUCN Programme 2026-2029, propose amendments to IUCN Statutes and Regulations and nominate candidates for IUCN Awards. As the IUCN Congress approaches, Members are invited to comment and vote electronically on certain motions. Others will be debated and voted on during the Members’ Assembly, where Members will also elect the IUCN President and Council 2026-2029 and participate in numerous decisions on behalf of the Union.

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1st International Conference on Wellness in Wetlands 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-12 | Serene and biodiversity-rich area near the Baddagana, Diyasaru, and Rampart Wetland Parks, Colombo, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Wetlands are more than just ecosystems—they are lifelines. Known as the Earth’s kidneys, wetlands filter water, store carbon, support nearly 40% of global biodiversity, and regulate climate. But there’s more: these serene landscapes also support our mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Wellness in Wetlands 2025 is a global conference hosted in Sri Lanka, aligning with the Ramsar theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” and drawing deep inspiration from the global Healthy Parks, Healthy People movement.
We bring together voices from across the world—scientists, conservationists, health professionals, policymakers, educators, community leaders, and wellness practitioners—to explore how wetlands can support not only the planet but people’s lives and futures.

Global Wildlife Fair (GWF)
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | Constitution Club of India, Sansad Marg, behind RBI Bank, New Delhi, Delhi, 110001, India
The Global Wildlife Fair is a premier international event that focuses on promoting wildlife conservation and ecotourism.
The event will take place in New Delhi from October 10-12, 2025.
The purpose of the event is to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders for wildlife conservation. This includes:

Wildlife travel operators
Global tour operators
Wildlife NGOs
Optic & camera companies
Technology partners
Eco-friendly product sellers
Renowned industry professionals (will be speaking)
Indigenous communities
Artists and enthusiasts
Trade and administrative bodies

The aim of the event is to facilitate collaborations, to create a platform for business growth and exchange, in the service of responsible tourism and conservation impact. These connections will aid in the growth and future of all businesses in attendance.
The fair will engage and educate the public about the intricacies of ecotourism and wildlife conservation while generating funds to aid the preservation and well-being of wildlife and natural areas.
The Global Wildlife Fair is a hub for showcasing your innovative travel experiences and products within the ever-growing Indian tourism market. Explore cultural intersections, art and craft galleries, presentations and talks by professionals, cutting-edge wildlife gear, photography equipment, and more. Join us to celebrate the beauty of our natural world!
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Sustainable Destinations Forum 2025
2025-10-28 - 2025-10-29 | Expo City Dubai, Expo Road, Dubai, Dubai South Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates
Hosted by Green Destinations at Expo City Dubai on 28 – 29 October 2025, is set to be a pivotal gathering in the realm of sustainable tourism.
This event will run concurrently with the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum, providing a unique opportunity for cross-sectoral collaboration. The forum will spotlight cutting-edge practices and strategies, aiming to propel the sustainable tourism agenda forward globall

COP30 Brasil Amazonia
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-21 | Belém, Pará, Brazil
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was launched for signature at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Rio-92).
The UNFCCC launched the Conference of the Parties (COP) as the body responsible for decision-making on the implementation of the commitments adopted by countries to tackle climate change. The COP is attended by all countries that have signed and ratified the Convention. Currently, 198 countries participate in the UNFCCC, making it one of the largest multilateral bodies in the United Nations (UN) system.
COP is assisted by a Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and a Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA). The COP also serves as the Conference of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) and the Paris Agreement (CMA).
The COPs are the annual Leaders’ Summits on climate change, usually held in November or December. Besides the COP, the CMP, CMA, SBI, and SBSTA also gather there.

12th World Sustainability Forum
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-24 | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), 181 Chatham Rd S, Hung Hom Bay, Hong Kong
The 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-12) will be held in Hong Kong from 21–24 August 2026. In a time of rapid climate change, increasingly frequent extreme weather events, and growing resource constraints, the need for integrated, scalable solutions has never been greater.
WSF-12 will bring together global leaders, researchers and innovators to bridge science, policy, and society, fostering integrated solutions and collaborative partnerships that accelerate the transition from vision to action for a resilient and sustainable future. The forum will highlight the critical role of innovation and cross-sector partnerships in accelerating this transition.
Key themes:

Smart and Inclusive Urban Planning, and the Urban Sustainability Nexus (refers to the intersection of urban planning, resource management, and social well-being);
The Circular Economy–Resource Efficiency Nexus;
Waste Management, Renewable Energy Integration and Grid Modernization;
Climate Adaptation and Ecological Conservation;
Sustainable Transportation and Low-Carbon Mobility;
Policy Frameworks for Equitable Green Transitions;
Tourism, Culture, Heritage and Hospitality.

WSF-12 aims to bridge scientific research, societal needs, and policy implementation: contributions that integrate technological advancements with socio-economic perspectives to address the complex challenges of sustainability in a changing world.
