On September 25, 2024, world leaders, experts, and stakeholders gathered at the United Nations in New York for a pivotal High-Level Plenary Meeting on Sea Level Rise (SLR). The meeting was convened in response to the growing existential threat posed by sea level rise, a direct consequence of climate change and the rapid melting of polar ice caps. As the world faces this increasingly pressing issue, the meeting highlighted several key points that the international community must address. The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation participated as a credentialed observer at the meeting, thanks to a nomination from the Saudi Green Building Forum. This reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to addressing the critical challenges posed by climate change and rising sea levels.
Connecting People, Art, and Oceans: Championing Conservation at the 2025 IUCN Congress
The IUCN World Conservation Congress brings together thousands of leaders and decision-makers from governments, non-profit organizations, civil society, Indigenous groups, and the private sector to shape global conservation policy and action. This influential gathering serves as a platform to share knowledge, build partnerships, and advance initiatives that protect our planet’s biodiversity.
As a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation was honored to take part in the Congress, joining a global community of leaders, organizations, and changemakers committed to protecting nature and advancing sustainable futures.
