This session will explore how zoos and aquariums can leverage their unique expertise and global networks to influence international environmental policies. Participants will be presented about key forums such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), or the IUCN World Conservation Congress. The session will highlight strategies for engaging policymakers, and avenues for aligning with global conservation priorities while reaffirming the critical role that zoos and aquariums play in shaping conservation outcomes on a global stage.