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‘Bhutan for LIFE’: “A long term Innovative and sustainable financing solution to conserve Bhutan’s extensive network of protected areas”

Bhutan is one of the smallest countries in the world. But its commitment to conservation is bigger than almost any other. Conservation is one of the four pillars of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index. And the country’s constitution calls for maintaining 60 percent of the country’s forest co ...

Yellow Sea Ecoregion – The strategic collaboration for its biodiversity

The event links to the Aichi CBD Target 11. The YSESP on-the-ground activities were implemented in Muan Tidal Flat Wetland Protection Area, Korea and Yalu River Estuary Coastal Wetland Natural Reserve, China. Ecosystem Based Management (EBM) and Community Based Management (CBM) approach were app ...

Workshop on the Establishment and Implementation of the Local Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan (LBSAP) for Sub-national Governments

A working-level meeting for sub-national governments on the establishment and implementation of the Local Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (LBSAP) geared towards reinforcing the ground for local biodiversity policies in the CBD COP12 participating countries, and providing measures to lin ...

What does a win-win-win benefit-sharing mechanism look like under the Nagoya Protocol?

Through an in-depth look at how the cosmetics and fragrance industry create value within their products and innovation systems this event will provide concrete knowledge and recommendations on the formulation and implementation of benefit-sharing mechanisms that can have a win-win-win outcome fo ...

WORKSHOP ON THE CONSERVATION OF FOREST BIRDS IN EAST ASIA

One of the main purposes of the workshop on the monitoring of forest and land birds which suffer from habitat reduction and urbanization in East and South-East Asia is to launch an investigation and conservation network.

WORKSHOP ON SUSTAINABLE BIODIVERSITY-ECOSYSTEM OBSERVATION SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION OF INFORMATION NETWORK SYSTEM

○Discuss how to cooperate towards successfully achieving Aichi Targets and fully activating Biodiversity Observation Network (BON) across nations. ○Discuss the importance of EBV (Essential Biodiversity Variables) for biodiversity conservation /observation. ○Draw up measures to build an ecologica ...

WORKSHOP FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF BIODIVERSITY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL COMMUNITY MODELS ON ISLANDS

This event is an international workshop aimed at maintaining biodiversity and seeking new models for sustainable local communities on islands whose biodiversity is vulnerable to climate change, inflows of introduced species, and an increase of residents moving in from outside local communities. ...

Valuing the Deep: Marine Genetic Resources in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction

The United Nations General Assembly is debating a possible implementing agreement (or agreements) on marine biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. Access and benefit-sharing may be one component of any implementing agreement with a decision expected in 2015. This side event presents ...

ValuES: Bringing theory to practice and implementing the ecosystem service approach: Inventory of Methods and country application to assess, value and integrate ecosystem services into decision making

“ValuES: Methods for integrating ecosystem services into policy, planning and practice” is a Global Project on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Construction and Nuclear Safety (BMUB). In the side event ValuES will present and demonstrate an Inventory of ...

Using solutions to share knowledge and create evidence-based innovation

Let´s not keep reinventing the wheel but learn from each other´s successes in the management and governance of biodiversity and natural resources. This side event – hosted by the Blue Solutions Initiative of the German Environment Ministry (BMUB) together with its implementing partners GIZ, IUCN ...

Using indigenous and local community information systems to monitor the CBD Aichi targets and REDD+: the experience of three countries

What data could be collected by Indigenous Peoples (IP) and forest communities for REDD+ national forest monitoring systems, which could also contribute towards the assessment of the CBD Aichi Biodiversity targets? This side event will explore how countries planning to collect information with t ...

Updated scientific synthesis on the impacts of ocean acidification on marine and coastal biodiversity

This event will provide the details of the updated scientific synthesis on the impacts of ocean acidification on marine and coastal biodiversity, as requested by COP 11 (decision XI/18).

Unveiling the implementation toolbox: support tools and methodologies to achieve objectives of the CBD

This group of global NGOs will jointly showcase the wealth of instrumental material they have been long developing to contribute on the implementation of the CBD. A variety of valuable policy support tools and methodologies have been developed by the CBD, its Parties and its partners, to help i ...

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Trees for sustainable energy

Current energy policies around the world are not sustainable. Unless greater use is made of energy from renewable sources, the global atmospheric temperature will greatly exceed 2 degrees celsius, leading to serious climate change. Trees are an abundant potential source of renewable energy. Whil ...

Transboundary cooperation in the European and Fennoscandian Green Belt - a joint effort towards a European-wide ecological network

Transboundary cooperation aiming for nature conservation and mainstreaming biodiversity has a great potential world-wide. Side-event provides inspiring insights, experience and possible solutions on transboundary nature conservation and peaceful and sustainable development of the larger border ...

Traditional medicine: growing presence, resource concerns and possible solutions

Over 60,000 of plants, most of them harvested from the wild, provide essential ingredients for traditional medicine systems and other industries, and support livelihoods of thousands of collectors around the world. Due to multiple reasons wild plants are endangered with one in five threatened wi ...

Toward achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets by 2020 ~ Contribution of Sub-National Governments

The Aichi Biodiversity Targets are 20 ambitious goals that make up part of the CBD’s Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, adopted by the parties in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture in 2010. The targets provide a framework for action for all stakeholders, including sub-national and local government ...

Threats to the island biodiversity by military base constructions in Okinawa, Japan and Jeju, Korea

The theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2014 was "Island Biodiversity". Islands and their surrounding sea has often unique ecosystem connected to rivers and forests. They are rich in biodiversity, endemic and endangered species/subspecies. However, in islands and their coasta ...

The importance of protecting coastal environment gradients ～How can we attain marine Aichi targets ～

The Japanese NGOs in marine fields(Marine and Coastal Biodiversity network-Japan, Nakatsu Waterfront Conservation Association, Kaimin Network, NPO Omotehama network, and Nature Conservation Society of Japan) would like to hold a side event for information exchange of status of coastal areas of J ...

The cost of knowledge – investments to date in authoritative biodiversity knowledge products

Both planning and monitoring strategies and actions for biodiversity require authoritative knowledge, but surprisingly little is known about the levels of investment necessary to develop and maintain such knowledge products. This is deeply problematic: without such information, those who need it ...

The Science behind GBO4 - Introducing the Technical Support Document

A number of chapter lead authors of the GBO4 technical support document will introduce delegates to the different lines of evidence used for the assessment of the state of biodiversity. They will also provide more detailed information on findings and country case studies related to specific targ ...

The Power of Human Awareness in Safeguarding Biodiversity & Sustainable Development

Through history, there has been an awareness of a deep connection between the living system of human thought and the living system of the natural world. Over time however, the awareness of this connection has become critically fragile. We will discuss ways of restoring and strengthening this awa ...

The International Islands Initiative to Achieve Aichi Biodiversity Target 9

Prevention of entry of alien species through the common pathways of introduction in islands via sea ports and air ports was highlighted as a priority action in SIDS at the capacity-building (Montreal, Canada, 14-15 June 2014). In addition, invasive alien species currently present in SIDS can pos ...

The Fift Overal Performance Study of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)

This side event will include the presentation and discussion of the key findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Fifth Overall Performance Study of the Global Environment Facility: At the Crossroads for Higher Impact. The side event will address, among other topics the GEF performance in ...

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity for the Arctic – Scoping Study

To inform CBD audience about progress on the Scoping Study and to increase the awareness and visibility of the project. - A panel discussion -Introduce or reinforce ecosystem values with natural resource managers -Communicate the range of values held for Arctic biodiversity and ecosystems

The CBD Voluntary Peer Review Pilot Phase 2012-2014

WGRI-5 recommended to establish a pilot phase for a voluntary peer review process to better understand opportunities and challenges for implementation of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans which contribute to the Strate4gic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. WGRI-5 requested the Exe ...

The Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI): Protecting Arctic lifestyles through migratory bird conservation

This event will present the latest results on the Arctic Migratory Birds Initiative (AMBI), a project designed to improve the status and secure the long-term sustainability of declining Arctic breeding migratory bird populations using international cooperation along entire flyways. Responding t ...

The ASEAN Heritage Parks: Effectively Managing Ecologically Representative Protected Areas in Southeast Asia

The ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) are protected areas in Southeast Asia which are known for their unique biodiversity and ecosystems, wilderness and outstanding values. The establishment of the AHPs stresses that the ASEAN nations share a common natural heritage and should collaborate in efforts t ...

Tackling common drivers of disease and biodiversity loss: a One Health approach

Human disease and biodiversity loss share common drivers, providing opportunities for cross-sectoral collaboration for co-benefits for health and biodiversity. For example, the overexploitation of wild fauna and flora places pressure on wild populations and threatens the health-supporting ecosys ...

TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS AND BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

Under the theme of “Traditional Agricultural Systems and Biological Diversity,” discussions at the workshop will focus on how the conservation of traditional agricultural systems can play a major role in activating the conservation of biodiversity and contribute to the COP12 goal and theme of "B ...

THE STATUS OF WETLAND BIODIVERSITY IN SOUTH KOREA AND JAPAN

Korea Wetland NGO Network and Japan Ramsar Network host annual forum which presents the status of wetland biodiversity and relevant issues occurring in both countries.

THE GLOBAL INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES INFORMATION PARTNERSHIP

This event will provide updates on information resources developed by GIASIP partners and will demonstrate access to combined information from partners on invasive alien species (IAS) through the GIASIP Gateway (http://giasipartnership.myspecies.info/). Partners are sharing essential informatio ...

THE 4TH WADDEN SEA-KOREA JOINT WORKSHOP FOR CONSERVATION OF TIDAL FLATS

Under the theme of “Contribution of intercontinental tidal flat conservation efforts between Korea and Wadden Sea to biodiversity conservation in last 5 years,” the workshop aims to urge government and civil society representatives to expand the partnership beyond the region.

TEEB for Agriculture & Food

The ‘TEEB for Agriculture & Food’ project will ultimately seek to provide a comprehensive economic evaluation of the ‘eco-agri-food systems’ complex. In so doing, the study will demonstrate that the economic environment in which farmers operate is significantly distorted by externalities, both n ...

TEEB India Initiative – Implementing Aichi Biodiversity Targets

Drawing example from India, the side event will present how TEEB implementation at national and sub-national levels could support countries towards achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets. A presentation on the TEEB India Initiative (TII) and National Biodiversity Targets 2020 will be made, follow ...

TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. TERRE POLICY CENTRE

Release of short film on Western Ghats – The ecological balance by Nature and panel discussion on the Western Ghats- sustainable Livelihood for every life . Speakers- Mr Ram Bhooj National programme Officer, ecological sciences. Mr. Shende Rajendra – Former Director UNEP President of the side e ...

TAKING BUSINESS EFFORTS TO PROTECT BIODIVERSITY AND NATURAL CAPITAL – TANGIBLE EXAMPLES FOR BUSINESS ACTION

The 'Biodiversity in Good Company' Initiative was one of the first initiatives worldwide organizing companies who are willing to commit themselves to the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity – a role model mentioned in CoP 10 Decision X/21 on Business Engagement. The initiative is a fo ...

Synthetic Biology: Ecological Implications and the Impact of the Nagoya Protocol

The Nagoya Protocol (NP) will enter into force on October 12, 2014. How synthetic biology will be interpreted under the NP and whether the CBD will treat synthetic biology separate from current protocols like the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is an open ...

Sustainable use of cultural landscapes in Asia - implementing Aichi targets in Viet Nam, The Philippines, China and Japan

IIn this side event, international scientific projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in Vietnam, the Philippines and China, as well as a project in which German scientists collaborate with partners in Japan relate their scientific results to several Aichi ...

Strengthening capacities to combat poaching and the illegal wildlife trade in support of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets

The current dimension and growth in the illegal trade in wildlife products pose a significant risk both to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and to social and economic development. Past and recent successes in conservation, protected area management and the governance of natur ...

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for increasing planning efficiency and reducing conflicts of interest in and around coastal and marine protected areas (PAs)

Drawing example from India, the side event will present how Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) can be applied as a tool for integrated and inclusive planning and development of coastal and marine protected areas (PAs) and delineating and managing eco-sensitive zones(ESZ) around PAs for ...

South Africa's Implementation of the Aichi Targets

Presentation and panel discussion on the successes and challenges in terms of Rhino Conservation

Smart Protected Areas (PAs) and Bird Ringing Atlas

This year, India has communicated its new National Biodiversity Targets to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which are guided by the Aichi targets. Working towards mainstreaming biodiversity conservation, one of the new National Biodiversity Target pertains to 'protection of ecologically r ...

Sharing knowledge and experience among the South East Asian countries and China in the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategic Plan 2011-2020 & Aichi Targets

The China Fund Project on “Strengthening the capacity of South East Asian countries for the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategic Plan 2011-2020 & Aichi Targets”, launched in 2013, aims to promote sharing of knowledge and experience among ASEAN countries and China on the implementation of ...

Saving the world's vultures for people and the environment: progress and next steps from Asia, Africa and Europe

This side event will profile progress towards Aichi Targets 1, 8, 12, 14 and 20 through the conservation of critically endangered vultures in Asia, Africa and Europe. The format will be a combination of short presentations and interactive panel discussions to maximize audience participation and ...

SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY: ENGINEERING LIFE AND LIVELIHOODS - FILM LAUNCH AND DISCUSSION.

As parties to the CBD develop next steps to address the new extreme genetic ensgineering techniques of Synthetic Biology, new developments in the field and rapid commercialization of Syn Bio products are re-shaping the debate almost weekly. Come to hear the latest on what is happening in Syn B ...

SYMPOSIUM ON IMPACT OF WILDLAND FIRE ON ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY

To seek for scientific conservation measures by sharing research results and domestic and foreign cases regarding the influence of wildland fire on ecosystem and biodiversity.

SUSTAINABLE FINANCING OF PROTECTED AREA SYSTEMS BY THE GEF

The side-event will provide an overview of GEF’s investment to ensure sustainable financing of protected area systems worldwide and highlight protected area systems projects that demonstrate the successful application of financing mechanisms including Conservation Trust Funds, Payment for Ecosys ...

STRENGTHENING REGIONAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN EAST ASIA FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GSPC 2020

Conserving biodiversity and guaranteeing its sustainable use in the East Asian region require the creation and operation of an institutional network that can perform collaborative research and conservation activities. Therefore, 8 institutions from 5 countries of Korea, China(Taiwan), Japan, Rus ...