News brief
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is bringing together thousands of scientists, policymakers, and conservationists in Abu Dhabi. They hope to come up with solutions for everything from preserving wetlands to reducing plastic pollution to protecting animals in conflict zones. The conference meets every four years. Participants say they are well aware that they are nearing their 2030 deadlines for a slew of conservation goals, including the promise to halt biodiversity loss.