Journey of Events (World Conservation Congress 2008)

> 16 September 08

6 October

14:30 Inspiring business to become Leaders for Nature, CCIB 130

14:30 The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity, CCIB 211-2

18:30 Local and regional government authorities – key partners for biodiversity! (Fédération des Parcs naturels régionaux de France – FPNRF), CCIB 128

7 October

09:30 Communicating biodiversity: what works, what doesn’t, CCIB 121: People from all parts of society, from all parts of the world, understand the basic concepts of climate change and why it is important to our planet, nature and people. Yet, the same does not happen for biodiversity. Why? How to better communicate biodiversity and what could the society do to convey the message to larger audiences?

16:30 Local 2010 Action for Biodiversity: The ignored solution?, Auditorium: In a world where cities occupy 2% of the earth surface and consume 75% of its natural resources, the role local and regional authorities can play in reducing human impact on the loss of biodiversity in urban environments is vital. But how to strengthen their contribution?
—-> followed by a Press Conference at 18:30, Media Centre

18:30 Beyond 2010: Visioning a renewed global biodiversity framework integrating protected areas, climate change and livelihoods (IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas), CCIB 117

8 October

09:30 Meeting the 2010 biodiversity target!, Plenary B: Where does biodiversity stand today? What are the challenges in achieving the 2010 biodiversity target? How can we measure success? How can Countdown 2010 contribute to addressing these challenges? The initial results of Countdown 2010 Readiness Assessment are presented as a way to track governments’ commitments.
—-> followed by a Press Conference at 14:00, Media Centre

11:30 Can we safeguard global biodiversity? Progress to date and ways to strengthen implementation of CBD Targets for Protected Areas (Conservation International), CCIB 129

11:30 Transboundary conservation: Achieving the 2010 Target in the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas (The Nature Conservancy), CCIB 114/6

14:30 Conservation problems – and solutions – for biological diversity in European Islands (Council of Europe), CCIB 114/7

14:30 The Natura 2000 ecological network: European solution to universal challenges? (European Habitats Forum – EHF), CCIB 133

18:30 Looking Forward to Islands: IUCN Islands Initiative, Global Island Partnership and Outcomes of the Reunion 2008 Conference (IUCN), CCIB 117

9 October

09:00 “Lost Friends, hidden treasures” – Natural History Museum

14:30 A vision for Nature in 2010 – and beyond, CCIB 116: Two years before 2010, it looks unlikely that the 2010 biodiversity target will be achieved at all levels and in all ecosystems. This session examines what remains to be done before 2010 and how we will look at the post 2010 vision and possible new policy targets.

14:30 World Heritage as a contribution to the 2010 target (BfN), CCIB 133

18:30 Regional Members’ Meeting Pan-Europe, CCIB PB