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This side event will present the state-of-play with remote sensing activities for biodiversity, including the European Copernicus Programme and work of the European Space Agency and UNEP-WCMC. There will be an opportunity for participants to discuss user requirements and services for biodiversit ...
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 ...
Jointly hosted by the Global Youth Biodiversity Network and DIVERSITAS, this Side Event will discuss the gaps between science and policy makers and how youth can contribute to bridge the gap between Biodiversity science and society, communicating scientific findings to a more diverse range of co ...
KFRI will host a workshop on monitoring biodiversity in urban centers, which will be participated by citizens representing Seoul Green Trusts and Seongnam City. It will raise the awareness of the importance of civic participation in monitoring biodiversity and share exemplary cases. Also, specif ...
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 ...
The event will share information on coral reef planning and management approaches that safeguard or enhance coral reef resilience to increasing threats from climate change. Through presentations and panel discussion the event will review experiences and progress made, and discuss further actions ...
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 ...
Evidence and recommendations regarding the role of biodiversity in the post 2015 process related to Sustainable Devleopment Goals and the implementation of them will be discussed in this side event. A sharper focus on integrating biodiversity is essential in the post-2015 goal-setting and implem ...
This side event will highlight the efforts of the GEF partnership to contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of coral reef and associated ecosystems and the achievement of the related Aichi Targets and provide an overview of programming opportunities within the GEF-6 biodiversity stra ...
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 ...
This event will profile the work of IUCN and its partners to help move toward Aichi Target 11. Preliminary results from the Protected Planet-Asia report - the first regional report of its kind - will be presented. Prepared by UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, the report includes the latest information on pro ...
This event will review and consolidate on the experiences, tools and guidance on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, and provide inputs to the forthcoming CBD Expert Workshop on this issue in December 2014.
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 ...
NBSAP Development in South Eastern Europe: A Sub-regional Approach to Conserve Biodiversity: Four countries in the SEE region (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Macedonia Republic of Montenegro and Republic of Serbia) are updating their National Biodiversity Strategies and National Reports t ...
Dialogue Session jointly launched with Bioversity International and FAO to strategically focus on relevance of agrobiodiversity and nutrition to work carried out under the CBD-WHO Joint work programme. Strategically linked to this core thematic area of State of Knowldege Review on Biodiversity a ...
Please join us for a side event to learn more about global efforts to tackle the scourge of the illegal wildlife trade, and how more resources are being mobilised to support them. Action to prevent and deter illegal killing and trade and reduce demand for illegal wildlife products is identified ...
As the twenty-first century unfolds, the world faces unprecedented struggles to address the depletion of fisheries resources. This workshop will develop reasonable tools for the maintenance of sustainability of fisheries resources, biodiversity, habitat quality, and socio-economic benefits throu ...
Co-sponsored by Korea and Japan, the civil society open forum deals with the issue of ‘Biological Diversity and Radiation.’ It would be a good opportunity to discuss the current and potential impact of the Fukushima nuclear disaster and seek for multilateral countermeasures.
More than 100 uncultivated wild food and medicinal plants will be exhibit in the coming COP-12. Basically we want to exhibit the herbarium sheets with detailed information and show the significance of natural resources to the people.
Presentation of Thai business and private sector’s engagement regarding the business case in support of the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem service that lead to the successful implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the Aichi Targets, wh ...
As negotiations for a post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda are on full-swing, advocating an approach to human well-being based on biodiversity conservation and social equity is crucial. This should emerge from the CBD Parties and Observers as a crucial outcome of COP12. Well-being approaches ...
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 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 ...
Since 2009, Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network, a regional network of GEO BON, has been developed to gather and share information of biodiversity and ecosystem services. In this event, the achievements of this network, including the success of Korean BON and the application of the GEO ...
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 ...
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 ...
Improving policy and practice regarding biodiversity and ecosystem services requires timely, integrated delivery of authoritative information. To date, services to support such decision-making have focused on specific issues, scales, and institutional niches; EC-JRC, IUCN, BirdLife International ...
The current extinction crisis is forcing conservation planners to prioritise both species and areas in a time of limited resources, but without any certainty in the prioritisation process. Measures to prioritise species and sites are increasingly recognising the importance of considering phyloge ...
People who have, for many generations, depended on ocean systems-that is, "Sea people"-tend to perceive the world on a wider range of spatial/temporal scales than those who settled on a fixed area of land. The so-called "people of the sea" living in the coastal areas of the Asia-Pacific region s ...
The even includes a presentation of a new book “Global Governance of Genetic Resources. Access and Benefit Sharing after the Nagoya Protocol” (Rosendal and Oberthur (eds.), 2014, Routledge: NY). The book analyses the status and prospects of global governance of access to and benefit sharing (ABS ...
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 ...
When conservation and sustainable use of the oceans are discussed, it is often with a direct focus on immediately tangible elements such as the enforcement of fisheries regulations. Insufficient attention, however, is generally paid to material cycling across ocean ecosystems both at a regional ...
Event description : More than 100 uncultivated wild food and medicinal plants will be exhibit in the coming COP-12. Basically we want to exhibit the herbarium sheets with detailed information and show the significance of natural resources to the people.
The side-event will provide insights on how to make the best use of the technical and financial resources available from the GEF partnership to support national and regional implementation of the Nagoya Protocol. The GEF Agencies currently assisting with the development and implementation of ABS ...
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 ...
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 ...
NBSAPs are the main vehicles of national implementation of the CBD. They are processes through which societies come together to make the difficult decisions of where, when, and how biodiversity and ecosystem services should be conserved, used sustainably, and the benefits of this use shared equi ...
This side event will highlight the importance of coral reefs and associated ecosystems (e.g., mangroves, seagrasses) for sustainable development and the need to enhance action towards Aichi Target 10. The main aspects of the Priority Actions to Achieve Aichi Biodiversity Target 10 for Coral Reef ...
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.
The European Green Belt initiative epitomizes a successful international cooperative project that utilized the DMZ and connected eco-networks along borders as part of efforts to preserve ecosystems in Europe after German reunification. The forum proposes to establish a Northeast Asian Eco-belt a ...
Pioneering countries demonstrate real results of creative resourcing instruments base on their practical experiences.
The Event will provide information on the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing under the ITPGRFA, the implementation of its Benefit-sharing Fund, and how it interfaces with the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing. It will provide updates on the projects supported by the BS ...
This event will provide updates on China's progress towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. Information covers the distribution of biodiversity in China, China's national biodiversity conservation strategy and action plan, main actions carried out, biodiversity monitoring, assessment of progres ...
During the side-event Georgia will share it's experience about updating of National Biodiversity Strategy and action Plan (NBSAP). Representatives of the Ministry and NGO's will make presentations about the process which took place in Georgia, also new NBSAP will be presented to the guests.
Throughout the world, non-extractive uses of biodiversity such as Ecotourism, diving and the like generate billions of dollars in revenues and provide millions of direct and indirect jobs, a significant amount of which in developing countries. However, the non-extractive businesses have very rar ...
To show the importance of PA systems as an integral part of climate change strategies through the presentation of results of the project “Building resilience of the Amazon biome: Protected areas as an integral part of climate change adaptation” implemented by RedParques (Latin American Regional ...
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 ...
Two editors of the book and several of its authors will be presenting the book followed by questions and discussions by the audience. The book is coming out this month and will be officially launched in Oslo, Norway, August 26 2014.
Making effective and efficient use of scarce resources is a must for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. This side-event will illustrate approaches developed under the Satoyama Initiative to support actions at the community level for the sustainable use of biodiversity. The Com ...