Welcome to the Green List Forum! This event serves as a focal hub for the worldwide Green List community, offering a dedicated platform to define the IUCN Green List priorities for the forthcoming year. It stands as a catalyst for impactful initiatives and strategic growth within our shared framework. The Green List Forum’s main objective is to conduct an annual strategic review of the Green List program, assessing progress and establishing priorities for the upcoming year through an adaptive management approach. This inaugural edition will serve as an occasion to update on the newly implemented management and governance structure of the Green List, which includes the Panel, the Standard Committee, and the Steering Group. The event will also delve into a regional focus on the ambitious ’30×30′ target, facilitating discussions on the instrumental role of the IUCN Green List in mobilizing countries and fostering global commitment toward this crucial conservation objective. It will also celebrate the dedicated commitments and noteworthy accomplishments of an expanding and vibrant community of experts, practitioners and partners.