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Implementation of the Regional Biodiversity Strategy of the Andean Community (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú)

The Andean Community will bring cases of implementation of the Regional Biodiversity Strategy on the Andean Community. Discussion sill be focused on topics such as BioTrade and Access and Benefit Sharing, as well as other regional efforts that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use o ...

Implementing the CBD Guidelines on Biodiversity and Tourism Development - Good practices and lessons learned of a UNEP/GEF project in Central Eastern Europe

The proposed side event introduces the experiences made within the GEF-UNEP Project 'Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity through Sound Tourism Development in Biosphere Reserves in Central and Eastern Europe', implemented from March 2005 until May 2008. The project aims at strengthen ...

Implementing the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas: governance as key for effective and equitable Protected Area systems

The side event, organized by IUCN’s TILCEPA (a joint Theme of the IUCN Commissions CEESP and WCPA) will review the concept and practice of governance of Protected Areas—one of the least understood but most useful entry points for a successful implementation of the CBD Programme of Work on Protec ...

Improved biodiversity conservation and livelihoods through a better management of Protected Areas

Will be presented a good practice of the GEF/UNEP Project “Strengthening the network of Training Centers for PA managers of Northern Eurasia” implemented by Center "Zapovedniks" in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Belarus

Improving Cooperation in International Watercourses to Achieve Biodiversity Targets

The side event will review the needs for international cooperation for transboundary waters, the provisions of the CBD and Ramsar Convention in these respects, case studies on how international cooperation works and can contribute to broader political goals and how improved cooperation can be im ...

InBioVeritas - an international consortium to promote applied biodiversity research and conservation in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Short presentations of partners and podium discussion stressing objectives, practice and integration of disciplines and strategies. Location: UNESCO biosphere Mata Atlântica/South. Topics: research on soil biota, taxonomy, biogeochemistry, scientific collections, dissemination, public awarenes ...

Indicators Relevant for Indigenous Peoples, the CBD Strategic Plan and the 2010 Biodiversity Target

Sharing by indigenous peoples on work on indicators relevant for indigenous peoples and the CBD

Indigenous Peoples, Biodiversity and Climate Change

Discussion on the linkages of biodiversity and climate change and the role and impacts on indigenous peoples

Indigenous Peoples, Consent and Benefit-Sharing. Learning Lessons from the San-Hoodia Case.

Benefit-sharing agreements have been negotiated between the San, indigenous peoples of southern Africa, and those using this knowledge in the commercial application of Hoodia, a succulent plant. Despite the fact that the case is well-known, there has been a lack of empirical research about infor ...

Indigenous Women and the Convention on Biological Diversity

Discussion on the key role indigenous women play in biodiversity protection and the ways forward in effectively influencing the CBD.

Indigenous and Local Communities' Rights and Participation in Protected Areas: a Review of the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas and suggestions for overcoming obstacles.

This side event will review the implementation of provisions from the CBD Programme of Work relevant to indigenous and local communities' rights and participation in protected areas through case studies from Africa, Asia, Russia and Latin America. The discussion will also address the main obstac ...

Initiative francophone sur APA

Présentation et diffusion de 4 publications francohones sur l'Accès aux ressources génétiques et le Partage des Avantages.

Innovative MEA Implementation: Capacity Enhancement for ACP Countries

The European Commission (EC) will be supporting capacity building activities for the implementation of MEAs in ACP Countries under an upcoming four year Programme (2008 to 2011). The objective of the 21,45 million euro Programme is to enhance the capacity of the ACP countries to comply with thei ...

Integrating Biodiversity into Investment Decisions - progress from COP 8

Convened by Fauna & Flora International, UNEP Finance Initiative and the Brazilian business school FGV; this side-event will review the progress made by the finance sector since COP 8. Key areas for discussion are i) UNEP FI's CEO briefing which sets out the business case for financial insitu ...

Integrating Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity Into Strategies of the Financial Sector

In Spring 2007 Environment Ministers of the G8 Countries as well as of Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa, and the European Commission laid out a set of goals for halting the loss of biodiversity: the “Potsdam Initiative - Biological Diversity 2010”. While goal No 1 draws on the “econ ...

Interlinkages between biological and cultural diversity : Towards a joint UNESCO-CBD Secretariat Programme

In light of the current trends of reduction in the world’s diversity, there is need to strengthen the existing and explore innovative directions in relation to conservation, enhancement and sustainable and equitable use of diversity, including integrated approaches to address its biological and ...

Intermediate Results of UNEP's initiative on International Payments for Ecosystem Services

UNEP intend to hold a side-event roundtable with IUCN, which will consider the options for IPES. The side event will also disseminate and discuss the preliminary findings of UNEP’s forthcoming publication on IPES, which covers the demand for and supply of critical ecosystem services as well as w ...

Intermediate results of UNEP’s initiative on Integrated Assessment of Trade-related Policies and Biodiversity in the Agricultural Sector

The side event will present the intermediate results of UNEP’s initiative on Integrated Assessment of Trade-related Policies and Biodiversity in the Agricultural Sector, implemented in close collaboration with the Secretariat of the CBD and UNEP-WCMC. The initiative aims to enhance capacity in d ...

International Polar Year and the Convention on Biological Diversity

The side event will create greater awareness about polar biodiversity and the threats it faces and will highlight the results and outcomes of the CBD events on the Arctic as a contribution to the International Polar Year.

International Year of Planet Earth and the CBD

The aims and objectives of the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE) and the relationship between biodiversity and geo diversity will be explored in the context of multidisciplinary trends. The Executive Director of IYPE and the Executive Secretary of the CBD will talk of the context of col ...

Introducing the Corporate Ecosystem Services Review

The Corporate Ecosystem Services Review (ESR) – released in March 2008 – is a methodology to help corporate managers proactively identify business risks and opportunities arising from their company’s dependence and impact on ecosystems. Most businesses currently fail to make the connection betw ...

Invasive Alien Species and National Efforts - Lessons from the Field

This event will showcase a number of examples of country implementation of CBD commitments around invasive alien species with a particular focus on building capacity to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive alien species in a phased approach.

Invasive Species: Regional and International Initiatives in Support of CBD Implementation

This event will highlight the role of regional and international organizations and initiatives in catalyzing and supporting CBD implementation, particularly work at the national level. Presentations will include initiatives and activities from the major regions, as well as recent work of interna ...

LAUNCH OF BBC WORLD TV SERIES, "NATURE INC."

Launch of the CWR Global Portal: Towards a Global Information System on Wild Relatives of Crops

The in situ conservation and use of wild relatives of crops (CWR) is fundamental for sustainable agricultural development. CWR can contribute genetic traits to crops that confer resistance to pests and diseases and enable sustained crop productivity under changing environmental conditions. CWR ...

Launching of Special Issue of Asian Biotechnology and Development Review on "Access and Benefit Sharing"

The launching of the special issue would be followed by a panel discussion on access and benefit sharing

Le Systeme d'Aires Protégées de Madagascar: Vers une gestion durable de la biodiversité

1 ) PRESENTATION 2 ) POSTERS

Le Système des aires protégées au Maroc : Stratégie, Réalisations et Résultats de l’évaluation au moyen de l’outil RAPPAM (en français)

Organisateurs : Le Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forêts et à la Lutte Contre la Désertification (HCEFLCD), et Le Secrétariat d’Etat auprès du Ministère de l’Energie, des Mines, de l’Eau et de l’Environnement, Chargé de l’Eau et de l’Environnement (Département de l’Environnement), Avec l’appui ...

Life Web: Global Initiative on Protected Areas

Protected areas are the foundation for safeguarding ecosystems, species and genes in all their abundance and diversity. The Life Web Initiative aims at supporting the implementation of the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas through enhancing partnerships at the global level. The purpose o ...

Linking Biodiversity with Improved Livelihoods - Case Studies from Africa

National NGOs in five countries belonging to the BirdLife International Africa Partnership are providing support to local conservation groups to help them link birds and biodiversity conservation with improved livelihoods of their communities. This side event will present examples from two proje ...

Linnaeus Lecture

Looking ahead to COP-10 for the Programme of Work on Protected Areas: WHat's working, what's not, and how we can improve it.

COP8 called for regional workshops to strengthen knowledge sharing and capacity for implementing the Programme of Work on Protected Areas. In response, a series of 9 regional workshops involving over 450 protected area practitioners were delivered in 2007-8. It is clear that a more comprehensive ...

Making Benefit sharing work for plant breeding - Access, Conservation and Utilization

In this side event representatives of seed companies and related enterprises will share their experiences on the use of genetic resources and ABS legislation. Using the case of the SMTA of the ITPGRFA an example of how ABS can work will be presented. The event will be wrapped up by an open discu ...

Making Informed Decisions about Biofuels: The Role of Strategic Environmental Assessment

Management Effectiveness of German National Parks -Quality Criteria and Standards

Introduction into the theme Power Point Presentation by EUROPARC-Germany Discussion with participants

Migratory Birds : Ambassadors for Biodiversity

Presentation of the World Migratory Bird Day in connection with the Wings Over Wetland project. Highlighting the significance of the Critical Site Network Tool.

Monitoring and sustainably managing forest biodiversity

The event will present and discuss efforts in assessing forest biodiversity and progress towards the Biodiversity Target 2010 and in conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity with special focus on the role of production forests.

Multifunctionality of the Forest, Biodiversity and Climate Change

National Alliances for Zero Extinction and the 2010 Targets

As part of the Program of Work on Protected Areas, the CBD has mandated national protected area gap analyses to assess how well protected areas conserve biodiversity, and where the highest priorities are for expanding and reinforcing existing protected areas. Additionally, the Potsdam Initiativ ...

National Commitments and regional challenges: factors of success, things to avoid, and building the movement

National System of Protected Areas (SNAP) in Ecuador

To present the experience of the SNAP in Ecuador

Natura 2000 - Europe's practical commitment to the 2010 target

To celebrate and present recent progress in establishing Natura 2000, Europe's protected areas network contributing to the CBD programme of work on protected areas. Short interventions by high level representatives from the European Commission, host country Germany, EU Presidency Slovenia, NGOs ...

OCEAN FERTILIZATION AND GEOENGINEERING - THE IMPLICATIONS FOR BIODIVERSITY.

Geo-engineering refers to the intentional, large-scale manipulation of land, sea and stratosphere by humans to bring about environmental change. One such proposed strategy is the dumping of iron, urea and other nutrients into the high seas to increase growth plankton as a means of sequestering a ...

One Convention Family - Thousands of Species - Our Planet [OFFSITE EVENT - Langer Eugen (UN Campus in Bonn), 29th Floor]

Year of the dolphin: Active conservation of marine mammals Last hope for gorillas: A new agreement to ensure their survival Presentation of new Publication on Alien Species Launch of CMS of CMS Family Guide One further topic: Avian Influenza

PAYMENTS FOR ECOSYSTEMS SERVICES (PES): KATOOMBA GROUP/UNEP JOINT EVENT TO LAUNCH THE PRIMER ON GETTING STARTED WITH PAYMENTS FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

KATOOMBA GROUP/UNEP JOINT EVENT TO LAUNCH THE MANUAL ON GETTING STARTED WITH PAYMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.

PROTECTED AREAS: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF LAW

There is a vast array of studies and guidelines available regarding the management of protected areas (PAs). However, little has been done to accompany them by analyses of and guidance for supportive legal frameworks. It is increasingly recognized that national legislation play a critical role i ...

Pastoralism and Biodiversity

This event will highlight the role of pastoralists in conserving various aspects of biodiversity (domestic animal diversity, plant diversity, eco-systems and cultural landscapes) and discuss options for rewarding these environmental services.

Plant Variety Protection Under the UPOV Convention

Plant breeding - an industry using and generating biodiversity

Experts will explain in a few presentations how genetic resources are used and biodiversity is generated, in other words how plant breeding and biodiversity go hand in hand. Using examples they will illustrate how genetic resources for food and agriculture have moved around the world and the res ...

Plants and Climate Change - a call for action by Botanic Gardens Conservation International

A new report from Botanic Gardens Conservation International "Plants and Climate Change - a synthesis report" will be launched at this side event. The report highlights the fundamental importance of plants in supporting human livelihoods as well the role of plant diversity in both mitigating cli ...