The first hybrid in-person and virtual environmental event since the pandemic began, the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) will drive action on nature-based recovery, climate change and biodiversity post-2020. The WCC will be held between 3-11 September in Marseille, France. The official programme can be found here. 

BEST – voluntary scheme for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Territories of European Overseas – is a European initiative that aims to support the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of ecosystem services, including ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation, in the EU Outermost Regions (ORs) and Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs).

The “BEST and beyond” stand (L26) and the project team will provide information on the EU BEST initiative, and the numerous and highly diverse BEST projects will enable you to discover more about the unique EU Overseas’ biodiversity, the local challenges, and the actions undertaken by local organisations.  

Come and join us as BEST continues its journey. The programme will be shared before the congress, stay tuned!