【インターンシップレポート】世界最大の自然保護会議を支えて：アブダビでの学び
2026年4月1日 18時00分生命地球科学研究群 地球科学学位プログラム
M1 セチェントゥヤ
I was privileged to attend the IUCN World Conservation Congress (WCC) 2025 in Abu Dhabi with IUCN-J. I sincerely thank the University of Tsukuba’s CPNC and IUCN-J for this invaluable, eye-opening opportunity. Experiencing the immense scale and operational depth of this major international conservation conference was an unforgettable highlight.
The WCC was an impressive event encompassing summits, forums, exhibitions, and the Members' Assembly, in which I actively participated. As a young scholar, I attended the Youth Summit to hear the global conservation ambitions of my peers. Leveraging my expertise in meteorology, I focused on sessions concerning Climate Change and Nature Conservation, gaining significant insight. As part of the Japanese delegation, I actively supported sessions hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Environment on OECM and the Red List. I also contributed to promoting the upcoming Global Nature Positive Summit in Kumamoto. Given my background, I also learned from discussions on biodiversity conservation in arid regions and grasslands. Furthermore, I helped present Japan’s conservation achievements at the exhibition booth and witnessed key governance processes like motion adoption at the Members' Assembly.
This experience expanded my knowledge base and provided a platform for deep exchange with global experts and young professionals. Contributing to the presentation of Japan's conservation efforts was a tremendous step in my professional growth. I am committed to continued participation in international forums to bring back valuable insights and experience to both IUCN-J and CPNC.
IUCN-WCC2025国際会議会場Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) にて
撮影：嶋田恭子（IUCN-J インターン生）