A session devoted to decentralised cooperation is organised by PLATFORMA, AFCCRE, DAECT, the French Committee of IUCN at IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille on Wednesday 8 September (15.00-17.30).

Frédéric VALLIER, Secretary General, Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR/PLATFORMA) is among the speakers.

Other sessions with local and regional governments:

• Friday 3 September (12.00-16.00): The IUCN Local Action Summit is organised by and for the members of IUCN. Those interested can consult: iucnlasummit.org.
• Tuesday 7 September (8.30-18.00): thematic session led by the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis and France Urbaine which will bring together French urban areas wishing to both affirm their commitment to biodiversity and share their initiatives in this area.
• Wednesday 8 September (10.00-13.00): A summit of local government networks will focus on the contribution of local and regional authorities and their networks to European and international negotiations.

Participation is free on Wednesday 8 September but registration mandatory via this form.

Check the detailed program of these different sequences with local and regional governments.

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