Organized by IUCN – the World Conservation Union, the Congress will consist of a three-day World Conservation Forum and a four-day Members’ Business Assembly. During the Forum, IUCN members, partners and interested stakeholders will debate options that safeguard the ecosystems upon which future prosperity depends. During the Assembly, IUCN members – governments and NGOs – will approve the 2005-2008 IUCN Programme Framework and Financial Plan, elect officers, consider resolutions and recommendations, and set the membership dues.  

dates: 17-25 November 2004  
location: Bangkok, Thailand  
contact: Ursula Hiltbrunner, IUCN  
phone: 41-22-999-0232  
fax: 41-22-999-0020  
e-mail: ursula.hiltbrunner@iucn.org  
www: http://www.iucn.org/congress/index.cfm