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Geo-engineering refers to the intentional, large-scale manipulation of land, sea and stratosphere by humans to bring about environmental change. In August 2006 a Nobel-prize winning scientist at the Max-Planck-Institute for Chemistry, Paul Crutzen, called for active research into the use of s ...
A roundtable discussion will give individuals and organizations the opportunity to share their experiences and visions of the real and potential benefits, especially for biodiversity-rich countries, of basic, non-commercial biodiversity research, specifically in the field of taxonomy. The aim is ...
•Dr Burlingame - Overview: Italy's unique food genetic resources •Professor Cannella - Introductory remarks •Dr Carcea – Italian wheat varieties, and other unique grains •Dr Serafini – Bioactive components; varietal differences (e.g., Italian olives, autochthonous grapes) •Dr Virgili – Unique ...
1. Presentation of the the Multi-Year Programme of Work (MYPOW), adopted by the Commission, at its Eleventh Regular Session and discuss the work plan for CGRFA-12. 2. Identification of possible country-led initiatives to support the implementation of the sectorial and cross-sectorial components ...
A draft recommendation for SBSTTA: • Invites Parties, other Governments and relevant organizations to submit examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, including aquarium species, such as fish, reptiles, or insects, and as live ...
Worldwide, specific agricultural systems and landscapes have been created, shaped and maintained by generations of farmers, herders and forest peoples, based on diverse natural resources, and using locally adapted management practices. Building on traditional knowledge and experience, these inge ...
To inform and discuss about the role of biodiversity for biofuel production under the new challenges posed by increasing frequency and amplitude of climatic changes. A range of well tested examples of scientific information, policy, and advocacy tools will be presented on different aspects of f ...
The event is intended to share experiences in gathering biodiversity related information in integrated national forestry resources assessment and monitoring processes. At least five speakers from different regions in addition to FAO will present their experiences in monitoring biodiversity throu ...
An Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) is the appropriate and necessary framework for sustainable fisheries and biodiversity conservation. This side event will present the outline of the EAF framework as described in the FAO guidelines and present a few case studies underlining the challenges ...
The side event will present and discuss initiatives to assess and monitor the status of forest genetic resources at national, regional and global levels.
To present the outcomes, information generated and technical assistance provided to the developing countries by UNEP GEF projects on conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity
Presentation of research results based on the results of its fieldwork.
Collaboration between forest-related organizations and countries within the framework of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010 has resulted in innovative approaches to generating new and comprehensive knowledge on the role of forests in meeting Biodiversity Target 2010. The event will pres ...
Presentation of the common goals of the sectors of nutrition and biodiversity and report on the nutrition indicator developed to monitor, mainstream and value underutilized and neglected species, varieties/cultivars, breeds for sustainable use for food and nutrition security. •Dr Burlingame – O ...
Livestock Keepers' Rights (LKR) is a concept developed by Civil Society during the Interlaken process and they are referred to in the Global Plan of Action on Animal Genetic Resources, but only in vague terms. Yet some of the cornerstones of LKR are covered by the CBD. The purpose of this side-e ...
This expert panel will examine the impacts on forest biological diversity that would result from the commercial release of genetically modified trees.
A discussion meeting focussing on the contribution agricultural biodiversity can make (and is making) to enabling local communities and indigenous peoples to face climate change
To present different dimensions of promoting pollination services: development of pollination management plans and best practices from around the world, training and capacity building, identifying the costs and benefits of pollination services within specific farming systems, development of pro ...
The process of updating the first SoW is on-going, to reflect the current global situation regarding the status of the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA). The second SoW will address emerging global issues and incorporate country inputs. ...
The application of an ecosystem-based approach to aquaculture involves physical, ecological, social and economic systems taking into consideration stakeholders in the wider social, economic and environmental context of aquaculture. Biosecurity is a strategic and integrated approach that encompa ...
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 ...
Presentation of a joint position paper on forests, climate change and carbon markets which was signed by over 60 IPOs, NGOs and social movements, especially from the South, at the recent Conference of the Parties of the FCCC in Bali. It will include presentations by IPO and NGO representatives f ...
The World Ocean Council is creating the first global, inter-industry organization on ocean sustainability and stewardship. There are growing needs and opportunities for the diverse ocean business community (i.e. oil and gas, shipping, fisheries, cruise ship, ports, dredging, coastal tourism, etc ...
Presentation of the IFB new release on Biodiversity indicators and roundtable with author(s) and indicators specialists
OBJECTIVE: Share findings of innovative field activities of FAO related to small farmer access and sustainable utilization of crop diversity. The presentation will take a systems approach and examine the importance of markets for crop diversity, gender and diversity in the informal seed sector a ...
The event is a seminar aimed at increasing awareness about the potential role that biotechnologies can play in the characterization and conservation of agricultural genetic resources and about FAO's activities in this area. The seminar will include a presentation on the use of molecular markers ...
This side event will contribute to the realization of the previous program of word on agricultural biodiversity. It will highlight the elements/gaps in implementation based on its own experiences to further the work on agricultural biosdiversity and the need to involve other stakeholders to sup ...
This side event will feature a discussion about the need to include, in the definition of damage; the impacts produce by the technological package used in the GE crops, based on cases studies of RR soy plantations in the South Cone.
Presentation Summary: The discussion focuses an examination of why the agricultural product export and import industry is concerned about the food security, economic and nutritional impact on importing Parties from pending developments as covered by Article 27 of the Cartagena Protocol on Bio-s ...
The necessity to include in the international regimen of liability in the Cartagena Protocol, determinations and measures of portection of the origin centers and biodiversity of crops that sustain the agriculture and the feeding in Latin America, in front of the liberation in the environment of OVM.
In this side event public researchers will present the rationale for and progress of public research on GMOs.
To date, there has been little guidance on how to implement Article 26 of the Protocol, which encourages countries to take social and economic considerations into account when making decisions on genetically modified organisms. A joint IFPRI-Oxfam America project is producing new research on the ...
Presentation by a few selected European farmers on their practical experiences with cultivating biotech crops in Europe and how een practical day-to-day activities are influenced by national, european and international legislation
Interactive Panel Discussion. In this interactive panel, experts from countries that are Parties to the Aarhus Convention will discuss some of the challenges they have encountered in promoting and facilitating public awareness and participation regarding GMOs as well as some good practices they ...
To launch the new Help section jointly developed by the SCBD and UNEP and to share experiences using the BCH Regional Advisors
An expert panel will examine the current state of knowledge and the potential impact of genetically engineered trees on forest biodiversity, also addressing liability and redress and discussing risk assessment methodology available for long-term and long-distance scenarios.
The side event will include a presentation of the conclusions and recommendations of the Second International Meeting of Academic Institutions and Organizations Involved in Biosafety Education and Training which was held 16-18 April 2007 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This will be followed by a pane ...
A panel discussion on impact of GM crops on poor farmers in India
The EU funded projects BIOSAFENET and Science4BioReg (PRRI) will organize this collaborative side event on risk assessment and risk assessment research. The proposed topics for the side event are: Introduction, role of risk assessment under the Protocol, guidance on risk assessment (PRRI) ...
Recognized international biosafety experts from developed and developing countries will discuss research results and analysis of key issues that developing countries will encounter when implementing their obligations under the Biosafety Protocol. Topics to be discussed include the legal issues t ...
No harmonised concept for the ecotoxicological testing of LMOs like GMPs is available today that fully accounts for the characteristics of whole GMPs. Our concept explicitly addresses both the plant and the transgene products and integrates the case definitions of Directive 2001/18/EC and the C ...
This event will outline the challenges developing countries are facing while exploring the potential role of biotechnology in improving human well-being and addressing the need to ensure that the technology is developed and used in a safe manner. The model of the UNIDO e-biosafety Training progr ...
GMO ERA Project members will give presentations about scientific methodologies and teaching tools for environmental risk assessment and management of transgenic plants, in accordance with the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and other international agreements.
Liability for damage resulting from transboundary movements of GMOs will be at the centre of attention during MOP4. And at last, socio-economic concerns will be discussed in the context of the international biosafety negotiations (article 26 of the Cartagena Protocol). To address this issue ...
* The annual course in "Holistic Foundations for Assessment and Regulation of Genetic Engineering and Genetically Modified Organisms", * Regional biosafety courses, * The GE/GMO Biosafety Forecast Service - the Biosafety Assessment Tool (BAT), * Master of Science Program in Biosafety, * The Gate ...
The Green Customs Initiative is a partnership of the Secretariats of six multilateral environmental agreements and four international organizations. It aims to enhance the capacity of customs and other relevant enforcement personnel to monitor and facilitate the legal trade and to detect and pre ...
The event will have African scientists sharing their experiences and challenges in the development and implementation of NBFs in Southern Africa, and discussing their capacity buiding needs in risk assessment and management. A represantative from Ministry of Environment in the Netherlands will ...
Screening of new video documentary by Marie-Monique Robin.
The GEF Implementing Agencies (IAs) would present their experience building the capacity at the country level for the development and implementation of the CPB. The IAs would use this opportunity to show the assistance they can provide to countries interested in building their capacity to addres ...
A discussion on biofuels and its impact on environment, food security and other natural resources