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#711COP 8
2006-03-20
Family farming and biodiversity
Panel with experts bringing a state-of-the-art view of relationship family faming and biodiversity.
Side Event
#669COP 8
Field excursion to an area close to Curitiba (Brazilian-German Biodiversity Research Cooperation)
Field excursion into the habitat of the Mata Atlântica region close to Curitiba. Presentation of an Brazilian-German cooperation project which is focussed on biodiversity research.
Side Event
#991COP 8
2006-03-29
Finance Mechanisms and Funding for Biodiversity Conservation in Indigenous Lands: the Case of the Amazon Basin.
This side event has the objective of evaluating international funding mechanisms for biodiversity conservation in indigenous lands. As such, it will discuss the current strategies of the GEF (Global Environment Facility) and other multilateral and bilateral institutions for biodiversity conserva ...
Side Event
#884COP 8
2006-03-22
Financial Mechanisms for Strict Protected Areas
The event has the objective of discussing the existing mechanisms for finanacial sustainability of protected areas. The roundtable will be composed by people that are developing and implementing these mechanisms. Aditionally, some sucessful national and international cases will be presented. The ...
Side Event
#893COP 8
2006-03-21
Fingerponds - Biodiversity support in dense populated flood zones in Africa
There is going to be a film about internation research project called Fingerponds - about the possible way of supporting biodiversity in dense populated flood zones in rural areas of Africa. Fingerponds are small shallow ponds tested in flood zones of Lake Victoria (Uganda, Kenya) and the Rufiji ...
Side Event
#812COP 8
2006-03-23
First International Technical Conference Animal Genetic Resources and the first Report on the State of World's Animal Genetic Resources
Update on the progress made in the first Report on the State of the World's Animal Genetic Resources and announcement of the first International Technical Conference Animal Genetic Resources.
Side Event
#731COP 8
2006-03-29
Forest Conservation Projects for Biodiversity, Climate and Community benefits.
Rising levels of the “greenhouse gas” carbon dioxide (CO2), due to industrial activity and land-use changes, like deforestation, is considered the primary cause of climate change, which has been one of the main drivers of species extinction in the world, along with habitat loss and invasive alie ...
Side Event
#970COP 8
2006-03-20
Formal - Informal sector partnerships as models of Access and Benefit-Sharing and Institutionalizing agricultural biodiversity conservation
Presentation of case studies and statements from farmers, representatives from public research institutions or public seed sector. Linkages/partnership between the formal (public research institutions, government agencies, academe) and informal (farmers, communities) seed sector promotes a valua ...
Side Event
#1010COP 8
2006-03-28
Fouta Djallon Highlands Integrated Natural Resources Management Project
This is a side event on the UNEP/FAO/AU supported Fouta Djallon Highlands project that involves 8 west African nations namely: The project is supported as follows: 1. Implementing Agency: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2. Executing Agency: Food and Agricultural Organization of t ...
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#699COP 8
2006-03-28
From Taxonomic Needs Assessment to Implementation in Ghana – A partnership project building on the UK’s experience with Global Taxonomy Initiative
Launch of a taxonomic needs assessment in Ghana, supported by the UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, in partnership with BioNET International and the UK’s Natural History Museum. The assessment will be based on a new methodology developed by the UK National Focal Point for the ...
Side Event
#739COP 8
2006-03-23
GEF Biodiversity Portfolio: Evolution and general trends.
The event will describe the Operational Work of the GEF in the biodiversity focal area for the last two years and its evolution since the GEF began funding the implementation of COP guidance.
Side Event
#740COP 8
2006-03-24
GEF Support for Island Biodiversity Projects and Programs
The side event will include project presentations of GEF-supported projects and programs on island biodiversity, including good practice.
Side Event
#738COP 8
2006-03-22
GEF Third Overall Performance Study (OPS-3) and Biodiversity Program Study
The meeting will discuss the results of evaluatory work conducted by the GEF Independent Office of Evaluation, including key conclusions of OPS-3, the latest biodiversity program study, and other studies completed during the reporting period. Documents will be provided as Information documents ...
Side Event
#998COP 8
2006-03-30
GRASP: the UNEP/UNESCO Great Ape Survival Project Can the UN Save the Great Apes (and their Biodiverse Habitats)
The great apes are heading for extinction, unless loss of habitat and hunting are stopped. The Kinshasa Declaration on the Great Apes was signed last September by 22 countries and most of the NGOs involved in their conservation. It affirms commitment to a global strategy and sets a timetable for ...
Side Event
#972COP 8
2006-03-24
GURTs: Potential implications and impacts on farmers’ rights
Presentation on the potential impact of GURTs to agricultural biodiversity and the rights of farmers to seeds. Emphasis on how terminator technology will not only terminate the diversity of genetic resources, but it will also terminate the rights and lives of farmers and farming communities.
Side Event
#788COP 8
2006-03-21
Global Environment Outlook(GEO) - A UNEP Environment Assessment Initiative - links with GBO and synergies with CBD implementation
Power Point presentation of the UNEP's GEO Asssessment process, including the GEO Data Portal and linkages to CBD implementation and its GBO
Side Event
#742COP 8
2006-03-22
Global Integrated Trends Analysis Network
This will be a lunch meeting, open to all COP8 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis, with a panel introducing and discussing the Global Integrated Trends Analysis Network (GITAN). Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with GITAN participants. Box lunches will be provided.
Side Event
#1026COP 8
2006-03-29
Globallast Water: Health perspectives
To incite the discussion about the theme. Leading to ponder about the importance of Sanitary Watch fulness for the maintenance of port waters and the impact caused by the environment. Round table with the participation of Globallast Program and Brazilian Government.
Side Event
#680COP 8
2006-03-22
Globally Important Bird Areas Identified in Brazil: Atlantic Forest IBA Book Launch
Launching of the Atlantic Forest Important Bird Areas Book
Side Event
#605COP 8
2006-03-23
Gola Forest Conservation Concession Project
Presentation of major forest conservation concession project in Sierra Leone by the government of Sierra Leone, the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (the RSPB).
Side Event
#920COP 8
Good agricultural practices
Good agricultural practices
Side Event
#933COP 8
Side Event
#793COP 8
2006-03-28
Good practices, conflicts and necessities to the integrated management of one of the most important remaining areas of Atlantic Rainforest – EPA of Guaraqueçaba, Brazil
This event has as objective to present and to debate the interrelated efforts carried out during 20 years to protect an area of great interest to conservation of biological diversity. Despite of of many positive results reached by these efforts, this area is still deficient of a model that app ...
Side Event
#819COP 8
2006-03-30
Grupo de trabalho sobre um Encontro Internacional de Educação Ambiental em Unidades de Conservação (Working group about an International Meeting of Environmental Education in Conservation Reserves)
Realização de um grupo de discussão sobre a organização de um Encontro Internacional de Educação Ambiental em unidades de Conservação, com indicativo de temas a serem abordados. (Working group about the organization of an International Meeting of Environmental Education in Conservation Reserves ...
Side Event
#942COP 8
2006-03-29
Guidelines for IUCN Engagement with the Private Sector
IUCN drafted guidelines for the implementation of its private sector engagement strategy. These draft guidelines are currently up for public comments. When completed, these would be one of the first few written guidelines on the subject available in public domain. IUCN wishes to share the info ...
Side Event
#604COP 8
2006-03-21
Half way to 2010
Presentation by the biodiversity-related COnventions (BLG) on progress made towards the achievement of the 2010 target
Side Event
#687COP 8
2006-03-28
Halting biodiversity loss by 2010- Implementing the CBD by the European Union
The side event will be a high level (European Environment Commissioner and Austrian Minister and others likely to attend) event aimed at showcasing progress made - and challenges remaining at achieveing the EU target "to halt biodiversity loss by 2010 and the EU commtiment to strengthen and supp ...
Side Event
#880COP 8
2006-03-27
Heart of Borneo Side-Event
Concept for HOB side event during CBD/COP8 A. Background The ‘Heart of Borneo’ initiative presents a unique opportunity to conserve a total of 220,000 sq km of pristine equatorial rainforest i.e. almost 30% of the world’s third largest island. WWF aims to assist Borneo’s three nations (Brunei ...
Side Event
#867COP 8
2006-03-31
Human resource formation for biodiversity conservation.
Education should be directed by human actions and the path to a more just society. Actions that suggest biodiversity conservation inevitably pass through educational and moral channels at all levels. An informed society values its natural riches and works as an important force in the preserv ...
Side Event
#1025COP 8
2006-03-20
IMPLEMENTING ARTTICLE 8 (J)- THE SWEDISH APPROACH
The Swedish government has decided to launch a national programme dealing with issues regarding traditional knowledge and traditional uses of biodiversity. This work will be described and discussed.
Side Event
#929COP 8
2006-03-30
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: THE TRANSFORMATION OF BIODIVERSITY, TRADITIONAL SEEDS AND COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE INTO CORPORATE PRIVATE MONOPOLY
Discuss how GAT/WTO created TRIPS and the interests involved; why developed countries impose patent laws in biodiverse countries and how monopolies on seed, plants and medicin are being created, denying life to small farmers, traditional communities and disease victims.
Side Event
#1000COP 8
2006-03-21
IPPC-CBD COOPERATION
This event will address IPPC-CBD cooperation in joint areas of concern and how to use the IPPC's framework to manage invasive alien species
Side Event
#822COP 8
2006-03-22
IUCN & WCPA's Support to the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas. Sustainable financing options for protected areas.
Elaborate upon IUCN/WCPA's proposals to support the implementation of the PoW on PAs and seek feedback on how IUCN can provide the best possible support given specific requests within thew PoW. Launch with the support of Germany's Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (Bundesamt für Naturschu ...
Side Event
#759COP 8
2006-03-23
Implementation of Article 8(j)
Presentation of case studies prepared by Indigenous Peoples commissioned by the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB).
Side Event
#911COP 8
2006-03-29
Implementation of the Biodiversity Strategy in Chile and a case study on Marine and coastal protected areas
It will include main actions implemented since the Chilean Biodiversity Strategy was launched in December 2003, along with a concrete example of its ongoing implementation through a case study on Marine and Coastal Protected Areas.
Side Event
#694COP 8
2006-03-21
Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity at the national level: policies on sustainble use and conservation in Chile and other countries
This event will focus on the various implementation strategies developed by some countries at national level interpreting the Convention on Biological Diversity as source of international rights and obligations.
Side Event
#914COP 8
2006-03-24
Incorporating Biodiversity into National Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Strategies: Lessons from Experience
Parties (one country from each region) will share their experience with integrating the 2010 biodiversity targets into national MDG strategies, and in particular into MDG 7 on environmental sustainability.
Side Event
#973COP 8
2006-03-28
Indigenous Women's Biodiversity Network (IWBN)
This event will be a presentation by the Indigenous Women's Biodiversity Network (IWBN) of their work both in a national/regional context and in regards to their work with the IWBN internationally
Side Event
#764COP 8
2006-03-27
Indigenous peoples' initiative to promote implementation of Article 10c of the CBD in SW Guyana: findings and lessons from an indigenous case study
A workshop to illustrate efforts by the indigenous Wapichan people to document their customary use of biodiversity and to ask the government to implement Article 10 (c) of the Convention, which requires Parties to "protect and encourage customary use of biological resources in accordance with tr ...
Side Event
#721COP 8
2006-03-27
Integrating Biodiversity Conservation and Bussiness into Biodiversity Corridors
Several tropical countries around the world are designing and implementing large-scale conservation networks termed biodiversity corridors. In this event, organizations from South America, Africa and Asia will present their perspectives on how to integrate bussiness into the implementation of th ...
Side Event
#767COP 8
2006-03-23
Integrating Biodiversity into the production systems in the Southern Cone of South America
This event will discuss mechanisms and strategies of countries in the Southern Cone of South America to integrate biodiversity conservation and sustainable use into the productive landscape. Presenters will be GEF-funded projects sponsored by the World Bank and will be open to a broader audience ...
Side Event
#848COP 8
2006-03-28
Inter-active event with Dr. Leonard Good, CEO and Chairman, the Global Environment Facility.
This event will provide an opportunity to Parties, government representatives, NGOs, and local community representatives to interact with the CEO and Chairman of the GEF through a series of questions and answers of GEF themes of interest of those attending the side event
Side Event
#829COP 8
2006-03-28
International Cooperation for Protected Areas at border regions
Cross-border cooperation is an excellent opportunity for enabling integrated sustainable development with other South American countries. Natural environment, although crossed by geopolitical borders, functions systemically, in such a way that environmental externalities may influence its indi ...
Side Event
#946COP 8
2006-03-22
International Dialogue: Indigenous Perspectives on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge
Results of the international gathering held in North Vancouver, from February 25 to March 1 which brought together respected representatives of the world’s indigenous peoples in order to facilitate an open and forward-looking dialogue with international ABS policy-makers on indigenous perspectiv ...
Side Event
#628COP 8
2006-03-23
Invasive Alien Species in Latin America: Tools and Information to Address National and Regional Threats.
Organized by the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) and other collaborating partners, this side event will focus on invasive alien species, which are the second global cause to the loss of biodiversity. The South and Central American continents have more biodiversity to lose than the rest ...
Side Event
#706COP 8
2006-03-22
Islands of the Deep: Global Resource, Global Challenge
The deep oceans are home to tens of thousands of underwater islands some of which are richer in biodiversity than even those above sea level. New scientific findings reveal unique habitats and ecosystems on and around these underwater islands (seamounts), that support a complex web of marine ...
Side Event
#722COP 8
2006-03-20
Key Biodiversity Areas and AZE sites: defining conservation priorities based on species distribution data.
Key Biodiversity Areas and AZE sites are new concepts proposed to pinpoint priority areas for conservation at site scale. This event seeks to discuss the current progress in the identification of these sites in different parts of the world as well as to evaluate how this process will help countr ...
Side Event
#715COP 8
2006-03-27
Landscape Level Planning
Multi-sectoral panel presentation and discussion on Landscape Level PLanning
Side Event
#926COP 8
2006-03-30
Lançamento do Plano de Prevenção e Controle do Desmatamento da Mata Atlântica
Lançamento do Plano Estratégico de Monitoramento e Controle Ambiental para áreas Prioritárias da Mata Atlântica (Plano Mata Atlântica) a ser feita pela Ministra do Meio Ambiente do Brasil e com a presença da Direção do Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis e ou ...
Side Event
#834COP 8
2006-03-27
Launch Event of the website Bioclimático
Bioclimático is a website that covres climate changes and biodiversity. During COP 8 the site will have its official launch event, with a presentation of Fabio Feldmann, former brazilian congressman, the site's coordinator.