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ABS Clearing-House Pilot Phase

During this event, a presentation on the pilot phase of the Clearing House will be delivered focusing on the progress of the pilot phase to date and what remains to be achieved. This presentation will be followed by a discussion on the Clearing House with the opportunity for participants to expr ...

ABS Governance : the compliance issues

Present the results of the third ABS Governance roundtable been held in november 2005 in Paris with the aim of identifying existing and potential mechanisms for ensuring compliance with the an international regime on ABS, ABS agreements and protection of sovereign and community rights.

ABS Implementation - and the Communication Challenge

With the adoption of the Nagoya Protocol, the ABS challenge has moved to the national level: all countries are called upon to design and implement measures that make ABS work in practice. This requires effective communication with a broad range of actors. The ABS Capacity Development Iniative is ...

ABS International Experts Workshop: Record of Discussions (co-hosted by Mexico and Canada) Cuernavaca, Mexico, October 24-27, 2004

ABS LIKE-MINDED IN SPIRIT GROUP OF WOMEN LUNCH

The Group, which was inaugurated at ABS-8 last November, will hold a luncheon meeting on Friday 26 March. All women participants at ABS-9 are warmly invited to attend including representatives from governments, NGOs, ILCs, civil society and industry. The purpose of the luncheon is to get to kn ...

ABS Protocol: Key tool to implement the CBD

The panel of speakers comprising government and civil society representatives will discuss the significance of adopting an ABS Protocol at COP10. The Protocol would implement not only the third CBD objective of fair and equitable benefit sharing, but also the other two objectives of biodiversity ...

ABS and Indigenous and Local Communities

The event will provide indigenous and local community views on the draft protocol to be adopted at COP 10. The Secretariat will sponsor the event in partnership with the UNPFII and Tebtebba Foundation. The UNPFII and IIFB will present the outcomes of the technical review of the current ABS Neg ...

ABS and Protected Areas: Issues to consider?

The Namibian example of the Dutch-German ABS Capacity Development Initiative for Africa

ABS and biodiversity conservation - a discussion on linking the three objectives of the Convention

Presentation of a draft paper funded by BMZ on why ABS is important for the 'conservation community' and why NGOs focused on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity should engage more in the CBD process.

ABS and non-commercial research: Benefits and lessons learnt from collaborations

How to account for the multiple benefits derived from projects on basic research, can be challenging, as the benefits do not necessarily fall into the typical idea of monetary benefits. But there are immediate and long-term benefits that contribute both, to conservation and sustainable use of bi ...

ABS and the Environment

ABS collaboration in the Nordic region

ABS contracts for non-commercial academic research – two models

Jointly, stakeholders from a provider and a user country (Colombia and Switzerland) present their complementary models for contracts especially designed for non-commercial academic research. The Universidad Nacional de Colombia in Bogotá presents its proposal of a "Contrato Marco" (framework co ...

ABS development in Southeast Asia: General evaluation

Discussion between SEA countries and stakeholders on the progress of ABS under the UNEP-GEF regional ABS project.

ABS development in selected countries in Southeast Asia

Discussion between selected SEA countries and stakeholders on the progress of ABS.

ABS for Business: Understanding the Nagoya Protocol

This will be a session dedicated to explaining the Nagoya Protocol with reference to the business community, including expected obligations, legal framework, IP issues, and the differences (and overlap) between ABS and Fairtrade.

ABS implementation at national level using the 'Tematea' ABS Module

Introduction to 'Tematea' and the ABS Module (by IUCN ELC), report experiences with use of the Module for national ABS implementation in Peru (by government of Peru) * Official launch of the ABS Module as the 6th of the Issue-Based Modules developed under the UNEP-IUCN 'Tematea' project *

ABS in Practice: lessons from Latin American and the Caribbean (IUCN-UNEP/GEF LAC Project)

The Side Event will present several products obtained on ABS matters in the LAC Region including: - Legislation: challenges for the future implementation of the Nagoya Protocol in the Region - Case Studies: experiences from the LAC Region (including research, capacity building, non-commercial b ...

ABS in Practice: strengthening capacities and building experiences

This join (IUCN-SCBD) Side Event expects to present experiences and lessons learnt – as well as key resources – for a practical implementation of ABS and the Nagoya Protocol, including GEF National and Regional Projects, Check-Points, Materials and tools. It is expected the participation of seve ...

ABS in the new CBD Strategic Plan

Considering the importance of including ABS related issues within the new CBD Strategic Plan, this event will present the outcomes of an expert consultation on the issue of designing appropriate targets and indicators on ABS within the new CBD Strategic Plan.

ABS regulations and their impacts on biodiversity-related (basic) research activities.

Inter alia roundtable with experts discussing the implementation of ABS regulations and their impacts on biodiversity-related (basic) research activities.

ABS, Communities, Business and Livelihoods

The event will feature innovative activities at community level on linking conservation, markets and ABS.

ABS-legislation in Norway - the new Nature Management Act

Presentation of the Norwegian Nature Management Act and the Marine Resources Act containing rules on access to genetic material and benefit-sharing

ABS: Generating Meaningful Benefits through Alternative Models

The American BioIndustry Alliance takes seriously the issue of the equitable sharing of benefits related to genetic resource (GR) inventions and related traditional knowledge (TK). This panel will explore alternatives to the conventional wisdom on GR and TK to explore practical, meaningful alte ...

ABS: Real World Challenges, Real World Solutions

This event will build on recent presentations by ABIA, and other NGOs, companies and related research institutions in identifying the continuing challenges and opportunities for development of enabling environments for ABS and attendant generation of social and economic benefits for stakeholders ...

ACCESS & BENEFIT SHARING FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL PRODUCTS

The view of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association on the effect of the International Regime on Access and Benefit Sharing on the Biological Control Industry

ACCESS AND BENEFIT SHARING

The objective of this side event is to share ongoing experiences from GEF support to ABS implementation at the regional and national level and to review opportunities for GEF support to ABS during GEF-5.

ACCESS AND BENEFIT-SHARING (ABS) IN CANADA: THE JOURNEY, THE ROAD, AND THE DESTINATION

The event examines ongoing developments in Canada to create awareness on ABS pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol pending Canada's ratification. It puts in perspectives the work of an SSHRC-funded research initiative under the auspices of ABS-Canada (abs-canada.ca) which seeks to mobilize stakeholder ...

ACCESS AND BENEFIT-SHARING IN FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES

Presentation of ABS case studies in francophone countries.

ACCESS BENEFIT SHARING – INDIAN EXPERIENCES

Currently NBA India is implementing a first global project on Access Benefit Sharing in Partnership with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Global Environment Facility(GEF) UNU-IAS, UNEP-DELC, BSI, ZSI five state biodiversity boards and it is currently being Implemented in India. ...

ACCESS TO GENETIC RESOURCES, BENEFIT SHARING AND THE PROTECTION OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE IN CHILE

ACHIEVING AICHI TARGET 12: TOOLS, RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS

Achieving Aichi Target 12 requires first assessing the conservation status of species to determine its level of threat. Once the conservation status is known, a number of techniques and tools are available to Parties to manage threats and drivers of species extinctions and ultimately to improve ...

ACHIEVING AICHI TARGETS AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE MARINE AND COASTAL PROGRAMME OF WEST AFRICA (PRCM)

This side event will showcase some progress in West Africa towards Aichi Targets achievement. Species and habitats have been facing increasing pressure in West Africa: Overexploitation, critical habitat destruction, pollution, urbanization, growing extractive industry, and uncontrolled tourism ...

ACHIEVING THE AICHI BIODIVERSITY TARGETS: LEGAL ASPECTS, BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION

While law plays an important role in implementing the Convention, the Strategic Plan on Biodiversity 2011-2020, and meeting the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, best practices drive effective implementation. This side-event showcases the multi-year program of work conducted by the Centre for Internat ...

ACHIEVING THE AICHI TARGET 7 : BUILDING A GREEN ECONOMY WITH SATOYAMA-SATOUMI APPROACH

How to mainstreaming Green economy for achieving the Aichi target 7, overcoming the diverse values? This side event provides 2 cases with Satoyama-Satoumi approaches and 1 methodology for multi-stakeholder communication.Furthermore, we will also discuss life&work-style innovation in Satoyama-Sa ...

ACTIVITIES OF JAPAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR IYB （LIFE ON EARTH COMMITTEE) - TOWARDS THE UN DECADE ON BIODIVERSITY 2011-2020

Presentations and panel discussion addressing major activities of Life on Earth Committee that has been formed across public and private sectors, and industrial and academic institutions. A goal of the Committee is to promote and facilitate understanding of the importance of domestic biodiversit ...

ACTO: Amazon Biodiversity

At this side event will be presented some activities developed in the region in supporting the Aichi Biodiversity Targets implementation. A reference about the Amazon Observatory defined by the ACTO Member Countries will be also presented.

ADAPTATION, BIODIVERSITY PRESERVATION, AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

This event will showcase the work of the BDA (Biotechnology for Development in Africa) Foundation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The BDA approach of creating 'ecopreneurs' who can capitalize on the medicinal products of cultivated trees shows a unique and effective way of creating soc ...

ADDRESSING ECOLOGICAL CRISIS FOR MIGRATORY WATERBIRDS IN THE EAST ASIAN - AUSTRALASIAN FLYWAY

Discuss detailed policies and regulations as well as institutional responsibilities and management methods to address ecological crises in coastal areas and tidal flats along the Yellow Sea. Program - Presentation & Discussion & Event Display – EAAFP Posters & Brochures

AG BIOTECH IN INDIA: A DISCUSSION OF FARMER EXPERIENCES: ABLE-AG will present the views of farmers using ag biotech products in India with the importance of new product acceptance to address the need for food goals

ABLE-AG will present the views of farmers using ag biotech products in India.

AGRA - Alternatives to a New Green Revolution in Africa

A critical look at what the new green revolution initiatives in Africa really mean for biodiversity, farmers' rights and food sovereignty, and what the alternatives could be.

AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY THE MEASURES WHICH CONSERVE LOCAL LIVING CREATURES (LIVING CREATURE MARK)

In 2008, MAFF started to recommend the utilization of a voluntary eco-label called the “living creature mark”. It applies to agriculture, forestry and marine products produced by the measures which conserve local living creatures. (e.g. rice with oriental white stork mark.). These brands may hel ...

AGROFUELS IN BRAZIL: A CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE FROM CIVIL SOCIETY

AICHI TARGET 3 ON POSITIVE INCENTIVES: CAN MARKET-BASED INSTRUMENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

RATIONALE AND POLICY RELEVANCE Building on decision XI/4 adopted in 2012, Parties at this 12th CoP will discuss the need to mobilize funds at the international and domestic levels to achieve the three objectives of the Convention. To do so, Parties will discuss a list of key actions to improve ...

AMAZON YOUR BUSINESS

* DISCOVER Many sustainable Amazon products * TASTE and ENJOY Wild chocolate from the jungle in Bolivia, Açaí energy drinks from Brazil * MEET Amazon-experts Hosted by Meindert Brouwer, author of the book Amazon Your Business / Opportunities and solutions in the rainforest

AN ECOSYSTEM SERVICES APPROACH TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND AICHI TARGETS

The CBD Strategic Plan and Aichi targets (2012) introduced new language and concepts on ecosystem services which offer both challenges and opportunities to expend traditional interpretation of conservation and better integration of biodiversity and development outcomes, the theme for COP12. Of p ...

AN INTERIM MECHANISM TO PROTECT TROPICAL FORESTS (IMPTF) AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING COASTAL FORESTS - EXPEDITE MARKET TO CAPTURE CARBON CREDITS, SAVE FOREST BIODIVERSITY AND EMISSIONS, AND STRENGTHEN PROTECTED AREAS THROUGH COMMUNITIES WITHIN CONNECTIVITY CONSERVATION INITIATIVES

IMPTF calls for the introduction of a modified mechanism that would provide funding to qualifying projects existing within established and recognized Connectivity Conservation frameworks (or corridors) which can be regional as well as intra-national (with national approval), at least until count ...

ARCTIC FLORA AND FAUNA - Status and efforts towards conservation leading to 2010.

Side event focusing on Arctic Flora and Fauna, led by CAFF - Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna Working Group of the Arctic Council with assistance from UNEP, WCMC, WWF and other international organizations.

ARE WE ON TRACK TO ACHIEVE THE AICHI BIODIVERSITY TARGET ON ABS (TARGET 16)

Realizing that ABS is a key element to achieve the implementation of CBD Strategic Plan (2011-2020), Parties to CBD also agreed on a having a time bound global Target to achieve the ABS actions. The Aichi Target 16 calls for entry into force of the NP by 2015 and suggest concomitant national act ...