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INSPIRING MARINE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: BEST PRACTICES AND NEW IDEAS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION WITH THE WORLD OCEAN NETWORK

Educational organisations, aquaria, science centres, natural history museums, research centres, zoos, media and NGO are at the interface of different publics and very good vehicles for communication towards the public at large. Together they reach hundreds of millions of people each year. World ...

Biodiversity offsets: ensuring no net loss of biodiversity in the context of development projects

Presentation and discussion session for COP10 delegates to hear the latest on biodiversity offsets, an introduction to the Business and Biodiversity Offsets Programme (BBOP) and participate in a discussion about COP10 Draft Decision text on biodiversity offsets.

Biodiversity for a world without hunger: ABS of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

A presentation of FAO's Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture on ABS and a debate on the peculiarities of GRFA.

Partnerships for Capacity-building in PoWPA Implementation: Latin American Chair on Protected Areas & Biological Corridors “Kenton Miller” initiative, CATIE

On July 1, 1973, the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) is created through an agreement between IICA and the Costa Rican government. The Center would focus on research and higher education. CATIE’s headquarters were established at IICA’s field office, in Turrialba ...

Discussion on Access and Benefit-sharing

Discussion on Access and Benefit-sharing

Discussion on IPBES

Discussion on IPBES

Top 10 COP-10 - the Top 10 Issues for Civil Society at COP10

In preparation for COP10, many civil society groups working around the CBD, facilitated by the CBD Alliance, joined together to identify the 10 most critical issues to be resolved at COP 10 from a civil society perspective. This side event will feature speakers from North and South, small and la ...

Genetic biodiversity in forests, inland waters, and marine environments – targets and indicators for monitoring genetic variation for resilience and future adaptation

This seminar presents key aspects concerning how to assess and monitor diversity at the genetic level. Species and ecosystems depend on biological variation at the gene level for retaining resilience and evolutionary potential. Genetic biodiversity also provides the basis for terrestrial and aqu ...

CEPA APPROACH UTILIZING "TANGIBLE EARTH"-1 (FEAT. MIRAIKAN/NATIONAL MUSEUM OF EMERGING SCIENCE AND INNOVATION)

“Tangible Earth” is the world’s first interactive globe, invented by Prof. Shinichi TAKEMURA. It is a medium which makes it possible to visualize in real-time various aspects of our planet (such as cloud movements, cyclones, global warming, the global migration of birds and whales) as well as so ...

Implementing ABS in Africa

The ABS Capacity Development Initiative and its national and international partners present experiences and lessons learned while building capacities of African stakeholders to develop and implement national ABS regulations. Focus will be set on the enabling R&D environment for bioprospecting ac ...

Interlinkage between REDD mechanism and Biodiversity conservation

The main objective of the proposed side event is to discuss how we can incorporate the concept of biodiversity conservation to the REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), namely as REDD+ or REDD ++ which is now key issue for the protection of pristine forest particula ...

Synthetic Biology and next generation biofuels

As artificial life forms are being created in laboratories for various industrial uses, the whole concept of biological diversity and its protection is being challenged. The large-scale implementation of the manipulation of the fundamental building blocks of life will present new challenges for ...

Presentation of the Marine Protected Areas Gap Analysis

In 2004, the 7th Conference of Parties (COP7) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) drafted the Programme of Work on Protected Areas (PoWPA) to support the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive, effectively managed, and ecologically representative national and regional systems ...

Article 10(c) - customary sustainable use: examples, challenges, community initiatives and recommendations

During this side-event, indigenous and local community organisations from various countries will discuss the draft decisions on article 10 – in particular 10(c) - being considered at COP10. They will share information from ‘10(c) case studies’ they have produced, focussing on what customary su ...

THE ROLE OF FORESTS IN CONSERVATION OF GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY—FROM JAPAN TO THE WORLD—(SUPPORTED BY FORESTRY AND FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH INSTITUTE)

Presentation of (1) the tackles towards biodiversity conservation on forest in consideration of CBD, (2) the status on national forest Japan and its policy and measurements towards biodiversity conservation, (3) activities for biodiversity conservation in national forest at the field level, (4) ...

OBSERVATION OF MARINE BIODIVERSITY (FEAT. JAPAN AGENCY FOR MARINE-EARTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)

The human beings live with bio-resources. However, we do not know a proper solution for sustainable use of these bio-resources. The information of ocean biodiversity is still scant.　In the term of the land, detailed analysis and prediction on the biodiversity are necessary to understand the conn ...

Assessing implementation of CBD National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

Since 2008 UNU-IAS has been undertaking an assessment of the preparation, content, adequacy and effectiveness of national biodiversity strategies and action plans. One of the objectives of this project is to provide COP, Parties and others with an assessment of the extent to which objectives 3.1 ...

THE ROLE OF RAMSAR IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CBD

2010 Biodiversity Indicators Partnership: Lessons learnt from tracking the current target, and next steps for post-2010

The 2010 Biodiversity Indicators Partnership draws on the outputs and experiences of over 40 partner organizations, as well as a range of Parties, MEA bodies and the private sector in understanding the challenges faced in monitoring progress towards a global biodiversity target. In support of th ...

The new Atlas of Soil Biodiversity

The European Commission has completed the new Soil Biodiversity Atlas as a contribution to the International Year of Biodiversity. The Atlas represents a major initiative to compile and disseminate information on soil biodiversity, its interaction with above-ground biodiversity, and other soil ...

GEF-5 BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY

The GEF-5 biodiversity strategy reflects the four-year framework of COP program priorities developed at COP-9 and includes refinements to previous GEF investment strategies based on advances in conservation practice and advice from the GEF’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel. The side eve ...

Message from Aichi-International Cyber Dialogue (ANIC Dialogue)

1.Explore issues of root causes of Biological Diversity problem

The realization of the society maintaining biodiversity through the reintroduction of the crested ibis into nature

The history of the conservation of the once disappeared Crested Ibises in Japan, and the history and current status of their reintroduction

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TRADE AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: A SOUTH - SOUTH EXCHANGE

Capitalising on lessons learned from joint African and Latin American initiatives on promoting the pro-poor and pro-biodiversity commercialisation of biological and genetic resources, this session will highlight emerging good practices and pinpoint streams of action as to strengthen mutual suppo ...

GEOENGINEERING: CHALLENGES FACING THE CBD

What are the geoengineering technologies in the research and development phase that could have dramatic impacts on biodiversity through technological adjustments to to earth's albedo, large scale manipulation of marine ecosystems, and converstion of "biomass" to industrial uses in a post-carbon ...

Satoumi and the management of marine and coastal biodiversity in Japan

The event will be held to launch a CBD Technical Report on the topic of Satoumi, and to elaborate how Satoumi is used in Japan to improve the management of marine and coastal biodiversity in an ecosystem approach context.

National Institutions to Meet Biodiversity Challenges

A presentation from South African experience on how national Institutions have positively contributed in the implementation of biodiversity targets.

InforMEA - A Collaborative Approach to Information and Knowledge Management by MEAs and UNEP

Twelve MEAs and UNEP are developing a joint portal called "InforMEA" to provide a gateway to MEA knowledge. InforMEA is able to harvest and aggregate information from MEAs and on international environmental law from a variety of different sources. With seed funding, a prototype of the InforMEA p ...

Tools for mainstreaming NBSAPs in broader development processes

“During this side event the CBD-Secretariat will launch a tool box with new training modules for NBSAPs, several sectoral and a cross-sectoral good practice guides for mainstreaming biodiversity into broader development and poverty reduction processes. The guides cover a wide range of fact sheet ...

The Future of Environmental Law

The event will see the launch of a publication on the title 'Future of Environmental Law' that captures the experiences, lessons learnt from developing and implementing legal istruments and provides a futures scenario from current and innovative areas of science and technology.

Local communities within the context of the CBD

Local community representatives will present the case for greater involvement of local communities in the CBD. This event is linked to a major 8(j) decision.

Launching of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative

Launching ceremony of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative with partners including national governments, international organizations, and NGOs. The Minister of the environment of Japan is expected to participate in the side event.

Case Reports on Sustainable Economic/Social Activities―Biodiversity and Sound Material-Cycle Society―

Case Reports on the Cyclical Measures (such as Biomass Utilization) Contributing to Biodiversity by External Environmental Experts (NGOs, Researchers, etc.).

Approach to Access and Benefit-sharing

Introducing an approach to Access and Benefit-sharing by Japan and Asian countries

IUCN-WCPA GLOBAL PROTECTED AREA PROGRAMME: IMPLEMENTING THE POWPA

The side event will present IUCN's views on how to enhance implementation of CBD/POWPA in a post-2010 context as a tool to strengthen protected areas planning and management for biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The side event will ...

Ocean Acidification

Ocean acidification, as a direct consequence of increased carbon dioxide, presents a serious concern for marine and coastal biodiversity and habitats globally. An emerging body of research suggests that the effects of ocean acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems will be variable and co ...

Business and Biodiversity: Country Perspectives and Approaches

A selection of countries will show-case their Business and Biodioversity-related activities and share both challenges and lessons learned. This will be an excellent opportunity to understand the current state of play for mainstreaming biodiversity, to develop networks and to facilitate partnerships.

Deadly Drivers of Change: Invasive Species and Climate Change Coming to an Ecosystem Near You

Separately, climate change and invasive species are two of the greatest threats to biodiversity and the ecosystem services upon which humanity relies. Combined their impacts will be compounded, potentially resulting in negative feedback loops with increasingly dire consequences. Fortunately, we ...

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.

Sud Expert Plantes initiative, the way ahead

Sud Expert Plantes helps countries in Africa, Indian Ocean and South-east Asia better know, preserve and sustainably exploit their plants, through training, research and collections & networks support. Results since 2007 achieved in cooperation with GBIF and UNESCO will be shown, and the way ah ...

III INTERNATIONAL CAUCUS OF INDIGENOUS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES: TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATIONS AND PRACTICES RELATED TO GENETIC RESOURCES, INTERNATIONAL REGIME ON ACCESS AND BENEFIT SHARING, GENDER PLAN AND CLIMATE CHANGES ON THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

This event has as goal the capacity building about indigenous right on the subject to guarantee their participation on genetic resources, access and benefit sharing discussions.

SGP / UNDP-GEF SUPPORT TO BIODIVERSITY-BASED PRODUCTS AND SUPPLY CHAINS

The UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP), established in 1992, has implemented more than 6,500 biodiversity projects at the community level in 120 countries worldwide. The side event will profile a joint initiative of the SGP and UNDP/GEF to capture and profile the portfolio of biodiversity-bas ...

Oostvaardersland : Strengthening biodiversity and economy in the Netherland

The Queen’s Commissioner, mr. L. Verbeek, of the Dutch Province of Flevoland, will inform you in this side event on the development of Oostvaardersland. Oostvaardersland promotes biodiversity and improves the living and working environment. Part of the last reclamation project in the Netherland ...

Landcare International: Local Action-Global Progress

A gathering of professionals, practitioners and supporters of Landcare international initiatives. Landcare is a a community-based approach to natural resouce management, based on broad partnerships between communities, governments and the private sector to address key NRM and livelihood challen ...

Protected Areas for Biodiversity

Introduction of the biodiversity and management gap analysis on protected areas in Mongolia for international organizations

How GEO BON can monitor progress towards the CBD's goals and targets

The GEO Biodiversity Observation Network is an international partnership committed to improving access to biodiversity data and information that is critical for informed decision making. This side event will explore how GEO BON can support the CBD at both the national and global levels.

BIODIVERSITY, HUMAN SECURITY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

During this International Year of Biodiversity, UNDESA/UNCRD intends to address the nexus of Biodiversity and Human Security in the context of Regional Development. In many developing countries, people’s livelihood directly depend on natural resources generated from biodiversity and ecosystem ...

A New Vision for Biodiversity Conservation - IUCN's position on the post-2010 Strategic Plan of the CBD and its Vision, Mission and Targets.

After having presented IUCN's views on the CBD SP at SBSTTA14/WGRI3, IUCN will further develop its position and present it at COP10 in order to contribute to the discussions on the Strategic Plan, the Vision 2050, Mission 2020, Targets and associated indicators. Specific targets will be presente ...

Progress in implementing the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation

The aim of this event will be to highlight progress made worldwide in implementing the GSPC, both through national initiatives and international programmes. A series of short presentations outlining experiences during the first eight years of the strategy will be included, as well as informatio ...

Securing Wildlife Resources to Secure Protected Areas

Ensuring functioning Protected Area systems and the ongoing provision of ecosystem services derived from surrounding environs defines a major sector within biodiversity conservation. Viable Protected Area networks support the three objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity. However, u ...