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Concertation Francophone de haut niveau à la CdP10 à la Convention sur la Diversité Biologique

C'est une réunion pour les Ministres et les Chefs des Délégations Francophones pour l'échange autour des enjeux liés aux points inscrits sur l'agenda des négociations à la CdP 10

Concerted Action of Governments and NGOs for Preventing Species Extinction on Small Islands: A Significant Contribution to Achieving Aichi Targets 9 and 12.

In partnership with the Government of Ecuador and with the participation of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), nations with islands and island nations (specific countries to be determined) and the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA), Island Conservation will describe how to prevent species ex ...

Connecting across knowledge systems - in support of CBD implementation, biological and cultural diversity and human well-being

With the joint side event the organizers ibn, SRC, SCBD, IIFB and FFP want to contribute to the in-depth dialogue on "Connecting traditional knowledge systems and science, such as under the IPBES, including gender dimensions". As a basis for further discussion, results of the international Vilm ...

Connecting agriculture and biodiversity: integrating action of GEF projects in the Southern Cone of South America

GEF finances or is on the verge of financing 09 full-scale projects in the Southern Cone of South America. All of them share some objectives and targets, but are developed with different strategies as the environmental situation and socioeconomic background of regions are different. The COP-08 ...

Connecting the islands to complete the biodiversity puzzles

Island conservation is the hot issue nowadays. Life forms started from deep sea and flourished on islands. Roots up conservation action is very crucial to establish a long term support and impact on local people. Therefore, constant communication between different stake holders and massive envir ...

Conservation Commons

Conservation Finance

Conservation Strategies of Aquatic Mammals and their Contribution to CBD

Brazil is a megadiversity and large country with an expressive number of species of aquatics mammals: about 45 species of cetaceans (whale, dolphins and porpoises – including two freshwater species in the Amazon), two of sirenians (Amazon manatee and Antilean manatee) as well as seven of pinipe ...

Conservation and Poverty Principles and the New CBD Strategic Plan: A Consultation Meeting

The process “Linking Biodiversity Conservation and Poverty Reduction” strives to enhance positive and reduce negative impacts of biodiversity conservation on pov-erty, relevant to the CBD strategic plan and progress towards the 2010 target and the Millennium Development Goals. It brings together ...

Conservation and adaptive management of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage systems (GIAHS)

Worldwide, specific agricultural systems and landscapes have been created, shaped and maintained by generations of farmers and herders based on diverse natural resources, using locally adapted management practices. Building on local knowledge and experience, these ingenious agri-cultural systems ...

Conservation and livelihoods - experiences and perspectives from FFI

FFI has, in recent years, been addressing the question of how to link its conservation work more closely with the poverty reduction agenda. This meeting will report on the opportunities and challenges of this work, at both project and policy level. The topics include: the imperative for conserva ...

Conservation and sustainable use of Western Amazonian biodiversity

The results and activities of Finnish funded BIODAMAZ Project in Peru and BIOCAN Project in Andean Community countries (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) will be presented. The relation of the project activities to the needs of the area are discussed as well as collaboration possibilities with o ...

Conservation and sustainable use of island ecosystems.

CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS. This side event will show the progress to date on protecting biodiversity on Mexican islands and the important advances on the related strategic planning. The event highlights major goals achieved by Mexico following a national approach in ...

Conservation and sustainable use strategy in indigenous peoples lands

Brazil has nearly 12% of its territory protected as Indigenous Peoples lands. It has been framed as protected thanks to its high potential for the promotion of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Notwithstanding this high profile of environmental concern, the management of Indigen ...

Conservation of Biodiversity in Central Zagros Mountain Ecosystems

<br>The Iranian Department of Environment in collaboration with UNDP-GEF is formulating an integrated mechanism to effectively conserve biodiversity resources in Central Zagros Mountain Ecosystems in Western Iran. The project as a demonstration experience will bring together sustainable use of b ...

Conservation of Cranes’ Wintering Habitat in Korean DMZ area as Ramsar Site with special link to North-east Asian Crane Flyway

Korean DMZ area has been important wintering habitat for many migratory waterbirds, especially it supports several hundred birds of White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) and Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) in North-east Asia. This event is aims to seek how to promote these important sites as intern ...

Conservation of Ecological, Cultural and Economic Dimensions of Traditional Rural Landscape (Satoyama)Area: the case of Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan

This Roundtable seminar attempts to discuss the importance of the satoyama area (traditional rural landscape), its problems and ways in which the satoyama area can be restored and conserved. The satoyama area can encompass at least 3 or 4 major ecosystems, including agro-ecosystems, forestry eco ...

Conservation of Nordic Nature in a changing Climate

Seeing that e.g. -  plants bloom at an earlier time  the growing season is extended  butterfly species from more southern parts of Europe show up in the Nordic nature  the fishermen more frequent get tropical fishes in their nets  cold-water species like cod and plaice are reduced in numbe ...

Conservation of Tropical Rain Forest (Mata Atlântica)

Debate about the risks and opportunities for conservation and sustentable use of biodiversity in tropical rain forest (Mata Atlântica)

Conservation of below-ground biodiversity through agro-ecosystem management

Short introduction of the GEF funded and UNEP co- implemented project on Below-Ground Biodiversity; Launch of the book entitled "Soil Biodiversity in Amazonian and other Brazilian Ecosystems; Presentation of some results from the inventory on below-ground biodiversity across seven tropical count ...

Conservation of psittacine bird species as contribution to reduction of biodiversity loss

In this event will be shown works for psittacine birds conservation, which are carried out in national parks and surrounding areas in Brazil. The initiatives showed will present the results and the potential of these works to play a significant role in management of official conservation units, ...

Conserving Biodiversity at the African Development Bank (AfDB)

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is a premier multilateral development finance institution. It is one of the five major global multilateral development banks (MDBs) in the world. The AfDB was established in 1964 to contribute to the economic development and social progress of its region ...

Conserving Biodiversity in Agricultural Landscapes: Challenges and Priorities for the CBD

The event will convene a panel of leaders representing international conservation NGOs, agricultural agencies and community-based organizations to present a range of innovative strategies focused on ecosystem-scale approaches that are jointly addressing the challenges of sustaining agricultural ...

Conserving Biodiversity through Market Mechanisms: Biodiversity Offsets and their Potential for Company Participation

Markets are increasingly used to generate additional funds for biodiversity protection. This session will generate interest from the private sector by showing the advantages and risks of investing in these markets and the benefits it brings for biodiversity. It will focus on biodiversity offsets ...

Conserving Critically Endangered Gyps vultures in Asia

The event includes presentations from various organizations on conservation initiatives taken by various organizations called Saving Asia's Vultures from Extinction (SAVE). Critically Endangered Gyps vultures have suffered a 99 per cent decline in Asia over the last 20 years, attributed to th ...

Conserving Dryland Biodiversity: supporting the environmental services of mobile pastoralists and other indigenous peoples

Discussion of the recommendations from the recent IUCN-UNCCD-UNEP/WCMC publication "Conserving Dryland Biodiversity". Dryland Biodiversity is globally and locally valued, but some dryland subtypes are poorly represented in terms of protected area coverage. However, indigenous and local communiti ...

Conserving Europe's Forest biodiversity

Presentation on the implementation of activities under the Framework for Cooperation between the Ministerial Conference on Protection of Forests in Europe and the Pan European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy in the pan European region as a contribution to the Expanded Programme of Wo ...

Conserving biodiversity heritage sites for climate change adaptation: Role of Youth in linking cultural practices and future strategies

The sacred sites and the associated traditional knowledge may become indispensable when the communities try to find sustainable solutions for adapting to climate change. One of the most important stakeholder group in this process is the youth, who will witness the results of the present efforts. ...

Conserving the mudflats of Seocheon County, Republic of Korea, through sustainable development and ecotourism

Geum Estuary in the Republic of Korea is considered the most important site for migratory birds (including many globally threatened species) in the country and offers meaningful bird watching opportunities year round. This side event will showcase how public education and awareness on the conser ...

Considering Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in the Negotiation and Implementation of the International Regime

Speakers will address how the International Regime can support the use of genetic resources for food and agriculture to achieve food security. Speakers: Dr. Jose Maria Sampaio, Policy Advisor, Brazilian Agriculture Research Corporation (Embrapa) - Ministry of Agriculture - Countries' depend ...

Consortium for the Barcode of Life Member Organization Business Meeting

Member Organizations of the Consortium for the Barcode of Life (CBOL) are invited to meet informally to discuss progress since the last meeting in London (8 February 2005).

Constructing a Global Environmental Citizenship in South and Central America, and in the Caribean Region

The Commission of Education and Environmental Communication of the World Conservation Union (IUCN/CEC) comprises of the Project of Global Environmental Citizenship, supported by the Global Environmental Facilities, and the PNUMA/ORPALC, executed by six international networks of civil society and ...

Consultation on climate-related geo-engineering relevant to the Convention on Biological Diversity

This side event is a consultation on climate-related geo-engineering and its impacts on the achievement of the objectives of the CBD, as per decision X/33 on biodiversity and climate change and the ongoing work of the Liaison Group on Climate-related Geo-engineering as it relates to the CBD.

Contamination of Crops with Transgenic Varieties

Contemplation of Nature

The event would highlight the significance of connecting deeply with nature and offer a tool. There will be a presentation on scientific aspects and a practice session on the technique of Contemplation of Nature. It will be followed by a discussion and beginning of a formation of network for peo ...

Content and implementation of the new major component of work on customary sustainable use (Article 10c) in the programme of work on article 8(j) and related provisions

In paragraph10 of decision X/43, the Conference of the Parties authorized the Secretariat to convene an international meeting to provide advice on the content and implementation of the new major component of work on Article 10(c). This meeting was held in Montreal from 31 May to 3 June 2011, and ...

Contributing to the implementation the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas at the sub-national level: the experience of the Lazio Region

Presentation of the activities carried out by the Regional Agency for Parks of the Lazio Region (Italy) to support the establishment of a comprehensive system of Protected Areas, including the identification of under-represented ecosystems and irreplaceable areas, the establishment of a monitori ...

Contribution of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to the work on invasive species

This side event aims to highlight the current mechanisms available through the IPPC to implement programmes to manage invasive species. Under the IPPC, contracting parties are obliged to put in place a national plant protection organization (NPPO) responsible for preventing the movement and spr ...

Cooperation on transboundary rivers & water bodies

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-navigational Uses of International Watercourses – how it works and why CBD Parties should ratify

Cooperative Initiative on Island Alien Species: Update

Coping with Climate Change: How are Indigenous Peoples and Rural Communities Using Agrobiodiversity to Adapt.

The side event will show how indigenous people and rural communities are using agrobiodiversity to help cope with climate change. Working with farmers around the world, the Platform for Agrobiodiversity Research has collected information on the use of agrobiodiversity by farmers and communitie ...

Coral - Bleaching, Diving, Sediments and Other Threats

Coral Reef Management Past, Present and the Future; case studies and lessons learnt

ICRI hosted side event disseminating goals and objectives of ICRI and the importance of coral reef conservation and management

Coral Reefs: A valuable ecosystem in jeopardize Note: this title may change

Tropical marine and coral reef ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrasses, are vulnerable environmental resources that provide significant economic goods and services and contribute to the livelihoods, food security and safety of millions of people around the world. The health of these resou ...

Corals

Corporate Biodiversity Management - Practicality Meets Biodiversity

Business meets biodiversity in a real way. The all-new best practises manual “Corporate Biodiversity Management” is here. The handbook will be presented by the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) together with Business and Biodiversity Initiative members. It represents the consolidated efforts o ...

Corporate Reporting on Ecosystem services

The Global Reporting Initiative, UNEP WCMC and CREM release research and development publication on Ecosystem Services and Sustainability Reporting. The publication is designed to support existing producers of sustainability reports and to support future GRI Working Groups seeking to devleop sec ...

Corporate Responsibility on Transgenic Crops in Latin America. Testimonies of Victims of Agribusiness.

Liability in the Biosafety Protocol has become a very narrow concept. There is an urgent need to address the social and environmental impacts of GM crops that are being felt throughout Latin America. We will present testimonies of the victims of GM crop expansion, from Paraguay and Argentina. ...

Corporate ecosystem valuation – Business guidance and examples

If biodiversity and ecosystems are to be conserved, it is crucial to realize their true value. Yet, some of the most vital ecosystem services are also among the most difficult to bring to market. While the economic value of some ecosystem services is obvious, the value of other services is less ...

Corporates and the CBD: Sharing experiences on effective biodiversity conservation amongst the private sector in India (incoming host of CBD COP 11) and Japan (previous host of CBD COP 10)

This side event aims to further the discussions on the role of the private sector in biodiversity conservation from CoP 10 to CoP 11. It will bring together Japanese corporations with Indian and international corporations to share the experiences. Presentations will include those from leading In ...