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CEPA FAIR 2022 - On-site events - 8 December - COP15

THU // 19.11.2020

On-site events - 8 December 2022
 

 

8 DECEMBER 2022

 

  11:00 - 12:00pm


On the Edge

Measuring changes in understanding, awareness and appreciation of biodiversity at national and global scales


Over the last decades much effort has been dedicated to increasing understanding, awareness and appreciation of biodiversity. The digital revolution made it possible for the first time to track on our progress at large spatial scales and in real time. Using state of the art machine learning we built a data analysis platform that collects mass media and social media data from around the globe to understand how different species, biomes and threats to biodiversity are perceived and talked about. Using this tool parties can track when and where understanding, awareness and appreciation of biodiversity change and understand how best to direct their outreach efforts.
 

On the Edge
https://www.ontheedge.org/

IUCN Commission for Education and Communication
https://www.iucn.org/our-union/commissions/commission-education-and-communication

University of Oxford, Department of Biology
https://www.biology.ox.ac.uk/

 

 

logos of On The Edge partners

 

 

  12:00 - 1:00pm


International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)

The role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in enhancing Biodiversity conservation and sustainable use

Showcasing Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities contributions to Biodiversity conservation and sustainable use through video case studies and discussion. The session was introduced by an indigenous/community leader, and other indigenous and community representatives present case study films. The session included time for discussion.
 

3 IIFB videos showcased at CEPA Fair on-site event at COP15
localbiodiversityoutlooks.net/


Local Biodiversity Outlooks highlights the importance of indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ efforts to protect our common home, spanning the international biodiversity, climate and sustainable development agendas. This series of three video case studies, introduced by indigenous peoples and local community leaders, explores and showcases the contributions of Indigenous peoples and local communities to the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity and Global Biodiversity Framework.


International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)
https://iifb-indigenous.org/

Forest Peoples
https://www.forestpeoples.org/

Local Biodiversity Outlooks
https://localbiodiversityoutlooks.net/

 

 

logos of IIFB partners

 

 

  1:00 - 2:00pm


Women4Biodiversity

HERStory for Change


This event was inspired by the human library movement that started in Denmark in 2000. Three women became "books" who shared their stories about their experiences as women in relation to biodiversity and human rights. Participants could go around in World Cafe style and listen to each of their stories. Each round of storytelling was approximately 15 minutes, followed by a sharing of the entire group at the end.
 
HERStory for Change is meant to raise awareness on women's stories in biodiversity and human rights, an awareness which is envisioned to lead to behaviour change.

 

Women4Biodiversity
https://www.women4biodiversity.org/cbd-cop-15-7-9-december-2022-montreal-canada/

Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN)
https://www.gybn.org/

International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)
https://iifb-indigenous.org/
 

 

logos of Women4Biodiversity partners

 

  2:00 - 3:00pm


International Union for Conservation of Nature - Commission on Education and Communication (IUCN-CEC)

#NatureForAll - Update and Trends

The presentation focused on how the #NatureForAll campaign has grown in the last four years, and highlighted the behaviour and social change strategy that guide next steps in growing the movement:

 

     

    International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
    https://www.iucn.org

    IUCN's Commission on Education and Communication (IUCN-CEC)
    https://www.iucn.org/our-union/commissions/commission-education-and-communication

     

    iucn-cec logos

     

      3:00 - 4:00pm


    Indigenous Women's Biodiversity Network (IWBN)

    Contribution of Indigenous Women on Indigenous Knowledge to the conservation and customary use of biodiversity on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity


    Highlighting the role and contribution of Indigenous Women on Indigenous Knowledge to the conservation and customary use of biodiversity on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity through case studies compiled from various regions. The event rolled out as a presentation by (at least 3 indigenous women) followed by a discussion session promoting a dialogue between Indigenous Women and representatives of governments, academia and other sectors on the contribution of Indigenous Women and traditional knowledge to biodiversity.

     

    Indigenous Women's Biodiversity Network (IWBN)
    http://iwbn-rmibn.org

    International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB)
    https://iifb-indigenous.org

    African Indigenous Women’s Organization (AIWO)
    http://indigenouswomen-africa.org

     

     

    iwbn partners logos

     

      4:00 - 5:00pm


    Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC-ACCS)

    Widening Circles: How Canada's national association of informal science learning uses collective impact models to create communities of change

    This engaging panel explored lessons learned and future plans for two major initiatives of the Canadian Association of Science Centres, the largest informal STEM engagement network in Canada:

    GenAction - 30 organizations across Canada are collectively engaging over 200,000 youth across Canada, including youth from over 57 Indigenous communities, to better understand climate change science, empower them to take action on climate change, and inspire them to become leaders in climate action now and into the future.  

     

    genaction logos


    ScienceUpFirst - a national initiative that works with a collective of independent scientists, researchers, and science communicators. We share the best available science in creative ways to stop the spread of misinformation. Since starting in early 2021, the ScienceUpFirst/LaSciencedAbord initiative has collaborated with over 30 scientific experts, and 20 science and community organizations.
     


    We explored topics such as:

    •    Collective impact models that leverage a national network with high public trust
    •    Policies and solutions needed to support building authentic partnerships
    •    Leveraging trusted organizations with established local audiences and successful communication mechanisms;
    •    Coordination strategies across research, government, and civil society to address climate action and science misinformation - what barriers and levers exist in each sector

     

    Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC-ACCS)
    Association canadienne des Centres de Sciences
    https://www.canadiancentres.ca/

    GenAction
    https://genaction.ca

    Science Up First logo

     

    logo of the CASC-ACCS

     

     

      5:00 - 6:00pm


    Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) & Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN)

    Caribou Stewardship Plan


    Highlighting the cultural and environmental importance of Caribou (woodland specifically) to the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Mikisew Cree First Nation. We explored the priorities of each Nation (water conservation, habitat restoration, etc.), gave an overview of the Indigenous Knowledge and technical methods used to inform the plan and share culturally relevant uses.

     

    caribous with snowfall

     

    Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN)
    https://www.acfn.com/dlrm

    Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN)
    http://mikisewgir.com/#who-we-are

     

    logos of the ACFn and MCFN

     

     

      6:00 - 8:00pm


    International Land Coalition

    Protecting Biodiversity: the Crucial Role of Women Land and Environmental Defenders


    Land and environmental defenders play a crucial role in protecting land, resources and territories that are crucial to global efforts to conserve, protect and restore biodiversity worldwide. Despite being less visible, the role of women among these defenders is crucial for the defense of their land and territories. They are also particularly under threat. This session screened a film that tells the stories of three women defenders in Latin America, the most dangerous place in the world to defend land and the environment. It also engaged panelists on the gendered differential impact of environmental abuses, the unique role of these defenders and how to better protect them, including through data collection and advocacy campaigns.

     

    theillusionofabundance.earth/
    theillusionofabundance.earth/

     


    International land Coalition: Website | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn


    Alliance for Land, Indigenous and Environmental Defenders (ALLIED)
    https://environment-rights.org/allied/

    Natural Justice
    https://www.naturaljustice.org

    ICCA Consortium
    https://www.iccaconsortium.org

    Forest Peoples Programme (FPP)
    https://www.forestpeoples.org/

     

     

    logos of Land Coalition partners

     

     

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    logo of the UN Biodivesity Conference (COP15)