Question

    Which city will host the 2025 World Conservation

    Congress (WCC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?
    A Gland, Switzerland Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Dubai, United Arab Emirates Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D London, United Kingdom Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E New York City, United States Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has won the bid to host the 2025 World Conservation Congress (WCC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The WCC is the world’s largest and most important gathering of conservationists, and it is expected to draw more than 10,000 delegates from over 160 countries. The 2025 WCC will be held in Abu Dhabi from October 10-21, 2025. The event will be an opportunity for conservationists from around the world to come together and discuss the most pressing environmental challenges facing our planet. About IUCN Established : 1948        Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland      President: Razan Al Mubarak IUCN has evolved into the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network. Today the organisation is well known for its knowledge products, such as the Red List of Species, Red List of Ecosystems, Key Biodiversity Areas and the Green Lists which are widely used in setting conservation priorities for threatened species, ecosystems and in identification of important areas for protection.ommendations that will help to guide future conservation efforts.

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