The IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi will bring together over 10,000 people to shape the future of nature, wildlife, climate, and human health in just a few days.

The U.S. skipped a key first vote on protecting the Gulf of California from oil and gas drilling and other important measures, and has too often stepped back from global nature and climate agreements. But final votes are still ahead at the Congress on key motions that protect nature, wildlife, and people.

Call on U.S. delegates to support motions that protect biodiversity, defend the climate, and uphold the human right to a healthy planet.

Tell U.S. Delegates: Back Global Conservation Now

Sea turtle surrounded by coral in the Gulf of California

The IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi will bring together over 10,000 people to shape the future of nature, wildlife, climate, and human health in just a few days.

Call on U.S. delegates to support motions that protect biodiversity, defend the climate, and uphold the human right to a healthy planet.

Add your name – for the future of nature, wildlife, climate, and human health.

To the U.S. Delegates at the IUCN World Conservation Congress:

The world is counting on the United States to be a leader in protecting our shared planet and its rich diversity of species. We urge you to:

Confirm the package of motions up for vote with greater protections for nature, including defending the Gulf of California from oil and gas development.
Vote in favor of motions to halt the direct exploitation of species and promote global accountability for protecting our forests.
Back the urgent motion reaffirming global cooperation to safeguard climate, biodiversity, and human health.

We can advance conservation, protect species, and ensure the human right to a healthy, sustainable planet by working together. The U.S. must show it is ready to work with the international community — not walk away. Please vote for global conservation. Vote for nature.

Thank you.

Add your name – for the future of nature, wildlife, climate, and human health.

To the U.S. Delegates at the IUCN World Conservation Congress:

The world is counting on the United States to be a leader in protecting our shared planet and its rich diversity of species. We urge you to:

Confirm the package of motions up for vote with greater protections for nature, including defending the Gulf of California from oil and gas development.
Vote in favor of motions to halt the direct exploitation of species and promote global accountability for protecting our forests.
Back the urgent motion reaffirming global cooperation to safeguard climate, biodiversity, and human health.

Thank you.

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