The Marseille Manifesto aims to capture a limited number of key messages that are globally and currently relevant and which relate to the Congress proceedings, including any notable and important commitments and announcements that emerged from Congress events. The focus is on the post-Covid recovery, the biodiversity crisis and climate emergency.
An IUCN Members-based process of review and advice finalised the statement, which was presented and welcomed by acclamation during the 8th sitting of the Members’ Assembly on 10 September 2021.