Side Event
ABS Implementation - and the Communication Challenge
Organizer
ABS Capacity Development Initiative in partnership with IUCN on Education and Communication (IUCN CEC) and United Nations University (UNU)
Date and Time
8 June 2011 13:15 - 14:45
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 currently drafting an ABS Communication Guide with a focus on Africa. The objective is to support individuals and Institutions who are in charge of national ABS implementation, by addressing questions like: how to identify relevant stakeholders; how to craft suitable messages for different purposes and audiences; what communication approaches can be used to help stakeholders make informed decisions; etc. With this Side Event, the ABS Capacity Development Initiative is seeking feedback and advice for the further development of this Guide. The 'zero draft outline' will be presented and discussed with Focal Points, communication specialists, user representatives, multipliers and other interested experts from Africa and other parts of the world. In addition, draft elements of an ABS film (under construction) that aims at supporting "implementers" will be shown and suggestions be gathered for the final version.