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Side Event
#1778
COP 10
2010-10-18
Side Event
#1735
COP 10
2010-10-18

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) ...

Side Event
#1730
COP 10
2010-10-21

THE ROLE OF "SATOUMI" FOR MARINE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

"Sato-umi" is a coastal zone where the livelihood of human-beings and the blessings of nature coexist in harmony with coastal area eco-systems. The objective of this side event is to promote a better understanding of the Sato-umi concept and of the significance of Sato-umi creation. Experts will ...

Side Event
#2326
COP 10
2010-10-25

THE GREEN WAVE

A side event to present The Green Wave its achievements and various activities and chart its future.

Side Event
#1963
COP 10
2010-10-27

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR BIODIVERSITY

This side event will showcase European examples of partnerships with the private sector including the EU Business and Biodiversity Platform, the European Business and Biodiversity Campaign, the Nordic countries business and biodiversity example and will discuss the involvement of the business se ...

Side Event
#2092
COP 10
2010-10-25

TERMINATOR TECHNOLOGY...THE BAD IDEA THAT WON'T GO AWAY

ETC Group will provide the latest updates on Terminator, Trancontainer and other ways that terminator technology is rearing its ugly head.

Side Event
#1805
COP 10
2010-10-21

TEEB – The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity: National Policy findings and options – and examples of best valuation practice from Japan

This session explores key findings from the TEEB for National and International Policy Makers report. The panel will include national policymakers and is supported by examples of best valuation practice in Japan for the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity.

Side Event
#1721
COP 10
2010-10-22

TEEB - The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity: key findings for Local Policy and Business

This session presents key findings and recommendations for Local Policy and Business including Japanese best practices and other findings based on the “policy studies of environmental economics” program of MOE-J. It includes responses from the public and private sector and highlights practical n ...

Side Event
#1883
COP 10
2010-10-20

TEEB - The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity: A synthesis of key findings from across the study

At COP10 Pavan Sukhdev, Study Leader for the study into The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity will present final key findings and recommendations from across the TEEB reports. The study is global and reach and brings together and communicates the best available scientific and economic ana ...

Side Event
#2306
COP 10
2010-10-19

TAXONOMY 20/20 - VISIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NEW STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CBD

In support of the further development of the new CBD strategic plan, and in particular the post-2010 biodiversity targets and indicators, the GTI is called upon to provide input for its refinement and elaboration, especially relating to the proposed goal of widening and sharing of relevant biodi ...

Side Event
#2093
COP 10
2010-10-18

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 ...

Side Event
#1761
COP 10
2010-10-22

Sustainable use of Wild Plants

More than 50,000 medicinal and aromatic plants(MAP) species are used globally, especially for those in developing countries both in terms of their of their own health purpose and their income resource. However, at the same time, 20% of MAP species are endangered due to over-harvesting and land c ...

Side Event
#1808
COP 10
2010-10-27

Sustainable agriculture for enhancing biodiversity in eco-tone by using rice based ecosystem

Various cases using rice paddies wisely and sustainably and to promote biodiversity in agricultural land and suggestions for the policies from many regions and various institutions will be disclosed. It will propose a forgotten role of agricultural land for the biodiversity.

Side Event
#1755
COP 10
2010-10-26

Sustainable Infrastructure Development consistent with biodiversity conservation in Japan

Japanese approaches (experiences and techniques) for harmonizing development and biodiversity will be presented to formulate agreements on the Revised Strategic Plan of the Convention. Japan has experienced environmental problems caused by rapid development, and has solved them through various ...

Side Event
#1736
COP 10
2010-10-22

Sumatra Landscape Conservation --Riau, Jambi and West Sumatra Case

WWF projects in Sumatra contain a variety of fundamental elements for biodiversity conservation. During this seminar style event, we address governmental efforts, WWF plan for protected area network, community development, sustainable financing based on our ongoing projects experience

Side Event
#2248
COP 10
2010-10-19

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 ...

Side Event
#2149
COP 10
2010-10-21

Strengthening What Works— Recognising and supporting the conservation achievements of indigenous peoples and local communities

Territories and sites conserved by indigenous peoples and local communities (ICCAs) are a phenomenon of global significance for the earth's biodiversity, livelihood security, cultural diversity, and meeting a host of other human development objectives. Properly accounted for, recognized and supp ...

Side Event
#2245
COP 10
2010-10-26

Strengthening Governments- Civil Society partnerships for enhanced CBD implementation

Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado will preside over this event which will present how the BirdLife International Partnership, a science-based organisation with local-global structure that is made up of more than 100 non-governmental organisations, is collaborating with CBD Parties and the ...

Side Event
#2017
COP 10
2010-10-26
Side Event
#2274
COP 10
2010-10-27

Steppes and Deserts of Eurasia: a refuge for migratory species

Steppes and deserts have been neglected by conservation efforts, compared to other ecosystems. While they remain largely unfragmented, and lands warrant closer attention despite their low species density, as they provide a refuge for many migratory species. UNEP/CMS and a panel of experts will ...

Side Event
#2070
COP 10
2010-10-22

Space agencies support to Ramsar/CBD for inland and coastal wetland observation and reporting

The overall objective of the Ramsar convention is the conservation and wise use of wetlands by national actions and international cooperation as a means to achieving sustainable development. According to the UN-CBD, inland water ecosystems are amongst the most threatened ecosystem types. Physica ...

Side Event
#2133
COP 10
2010-10-19

South African Achievements and lessons learnt in the implementation of 2010 Biodiversity Targets

South Africa is committed to additional efforts to tackle the causes of biodiversity loss. Through these additional efforts and innovations a lot of progress has been made and this has contributed in achieving most of the targets set for 2010 to reduce biodiversity loss. The purpose of the prese ...

Side Event
#1734
COP 10
2010-10-21

Social dimensions of marine protected areas

This event will bring together representatives from fishing communities, fishworker organizations, researchers and policy makers, to discuss the various social dimensions of marine protected areas especially from a fishing community perspective

Side Event
#2195
COP 10
2010-10-20

Showcasing Spain-UNEP Partnership for LifeWeb Initiaitve Projects

Presentations showcasing Spain-UNEP Partnership for LifeWeb Initiaitve 11 projects will be carried out, related publications and/or updates will be distributed.

Side Event
#1988
COP 10
2010-10-22

Shaping the Future for Asia's Protected Areas - taking the PoWPA forward

The objectives of this event are - to Launch Progress Report of CBD PoWPA in EA region, - to Share experiences and lessons learned in Asia region, - to Communicate and shape Post2010 plan of PoWPA in Asia region, - and to Share the future WCPA Asia strategy

Side Event
#2002
COP 10
2010-10-26

See what we see, Hear what we say....

We want to show climate disaster pictures of Bangladesh that is, see what we see and we want to let the world know about Bangladesh and their duties for climate that is, hear what we say...

Side Event
#2291
COP 10
2010-10-19

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 ...

Side Event
#2066
COP 10
2010-10-22

Science-policy interfaces - examples from Europe

To better interlink biodiversity research and biodiversity policy there are several national science-policy interfaces in different European countries. The German Network Forum for Biodiversity Research and colleagues from Belgium, France, Switzerland and EPBRS present the respective approaches ...

Side Event
#2121
COP 10
2010-10-19

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.

Side Event
#2225
COP 10
2010-10-26

Sacred Natural Sites; Conserving Biological and Cultural Diversity

Sacred Natural Sites are considered nodes of biological and cultural diversity that form a global, physical as well as a social conservation network which is currently unrecognized, underfunded and under threat. While launching the book “Sacred Natural Sites; Conserving Nature and Culture” this ...

Side Event
#1948
COP 10
2010-10-20

Sabah’s, Malaysia conservation governance – ecosystem approach in practice

Kinabatangan river basin of Sabah State in Malaysia, the largest river basin of the State having an intact tropical rainforest, Maliau Basin, upstream and Sabah’s first Ramsar site downstream, forms one of the most unique ecosystems of Sabah. Due to the importance of this ecosystem, conservatio ...

Side Event
#1939
COP 10
2010-10-27

SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIOMASS – A CHANCE TO ADDRESS BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

Sustainable produced biomass is being addressed as part of the Agriculture Programme of Work under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The side event will help to - Provide an opportunity for discussions among the Parties, the private sector, government and civil society the challenges ...

Side Event
#2295
COP 10
2010-10-20

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AS A DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Indigenous Peoples and their territories are endowed with a wealth of natural and cultural resources. The unique environment, the diversified local culture and the traditional lifestyles represent opportunities and challenges for the sustainable economic activities in those regions. Indigenous a ...

Side Event
#2308
COP 10
2010-10-19

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 ...

Side Event
#2144
COP 10
2010-10-20

SELECTIVE FISHERIES AND BALANCED EXPLOITATION IN RELATION TO FISHERIES AND ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY

The purpose of the side event is to present the results and outcome of the international workshop scheduled to take place in Nagoya prior to the cop on this issue. This workshop is co sponsored by the IUCN and the CBD with the support mainly from Norway and Japan and possibly others.

Side Event
#2157
COP 10
2010-10-19

SECURING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH THE CONSERVATION AND USE OF AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY

The objective of this event is to present the outcomes, information generated and technical assistance provided to developing countries by UNEP GEF projects on conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity. This side event will provide an opportunity to demonstrate the tools, pra ...

Side Event
#1925
COP 10
2010-10-20

SATOYAMA GOVERNORS’ SUMMIT

Appropriate use and conservation of Satoyama and its contribution to revitalization of local communities are the theme of this side event, which is one of the events to promote Satoyama initiative. Some governors in Japan will introduce their activities, such as establishment of biodiversity str ...

Side Event
#1743
COP 10
2010-10-25

Rice paddies and biodiversity

Presentation of the function of rice paddies to preserve biodiversity. Rice paddies can develop peculiar ecosystems, enable sustainable agriculture for several thousand years, and provide ecosystem services such as watershed protection, prevention of soil erosion and local climate stability, as ...

Side Event
#2277
COP 10
2010-10-26

Results and impacts of the first phase of implementation of the Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (Arpa), in Brazil

Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (Arpa) is a programme of the Brazilian government to protect 60 million hectares of natural ecosystems in the Amazon region of Brazil, aiming to conserve a representative portion of the Brazilian Amazon biodiversity, to maintain important ecosystem services ...

Side Event
#2082
COP 10
2010-10-26

Removing barriers and encouraging participation in data sharing

The Friends of the Conservation Commons came into force in January 2010 (www.conservationcommons.net) through signature of the Charter by three founding members. The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (U ...

Side Event
#2073
COP 10
2010-10-27

Regional Action Plan for Amazon Biodiversity

The Regional Action Plan for Amazon Biodiversity is presented as a result of a joint effort between the eight Member Countries of ACTO to strengthen measures of cooperation, communication and coordination thus contributing to improving the livelihoods of their people and generating conditions fo ...

Side Event
#2196
COP 10
2010-10-28

Reconciling efforts to implement the provisions of the Conventions on Climate Change and Biological Diversity in an integrated way.

This high level event will address how political efforts are needed in order to implement the provisions of two of the most important MEAs. Counting on the participation of developed and developing countries participants, the discussion will include the kind of commitments necessary to reduce th ...

Side Event
#2287
COP 10
2010-10-22

Recent developments in Patent Law relevant for Genetic Resources

The side-event will look at relevant develoments in patent law relevant for ABS and rights ot genetic resources.

Side Event
#1818
COP 10
2010-10-29

Recent OECD work on Economic Aspects of Biodiversity

Recent OECD work on biodiversity will be presented including on: Enhancing the Cost-effectiveness of Payments for Ecosystem Services; Innovative financing for Biodiversity Conservation; and Green Growth & Biodiversity

Side Event
#1790
COP 10
2010-10-20

RESTORING ECOSYSTEM SERVICES: BIODIVERSITY, SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, AND CLIMATE CHANGE

The purpose of this side event is to inform and assist the Contracting Parties in the implementation of Article 8 (f): ecosystem restoration and species recovery. The distinguished panelists will discuss the socio-economic rationale for restoring ecological infrastructure and how restoration pro ...

Side Event
#1759
COP 10
2010-10-21

RESPONDING TO THE BIODIVERSITY CHALLENGE OF THE EAST ASIAN - AUSTRALASIAN FLYWAY

The Side Event will promote better understanding of the East Asian - Australasian Flyway Partnership and its importance for biodiversity conservation. It will also demonstrate the significant challenges faced in conserving migratory waterbirds and their habitats in this region. The new publicati ...

Side Event
#2090
COP 10
2010-10-28

PwC & UNDP: Habitat banking in Latin America and the Caribbean

PwC will be presenting the findings of the new 'Habitat banking in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Feasibility Assessment' report prepared under UNDP guidance. This will be followed by a panel discussion regarding the opportunities, risks and barriers to establishing regulatory habitat bankin ...

Side Event
#2056
COP 10
2010-10-27

Présentation du livre et des fiches sur la "Biodiversité dans le monde francophone"

Événement pour présenter le livre et les fiches sur la "Biodiversité dans le monde francophone", préparé par l'OIF/IEPF et l'IUCN

Side Event
#2167
COP 10
2010-10-27

Protected areas in Mesoamerica: A basis for enhancing livelihoods and addressing climate change.

The Mesoamerican region is known as one of the biodiversity hotspots of the World. The countries of the region have undertaken multi-year processes to identify the priority areas, strategies, and financing needs required to ensure the ecological representation and effective management of biodiv ...

Side Event
#2096
COP 10
2010-10-19

Protected Areas for Biodiversity

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

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