Event Report 17–19 December 2011 Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011–2020

Prepared by the United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace

May 2012 Prepared by the United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace Participants observe a traditional community agricultural site at Shiroyonesenmaida Rice Terraces, Noto. Contents

EVENT REPORT 17–19 DECEMBER 2011 KANAZAWA, ISHIKAWA, JAPAN

Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011–2020 3 Executive Summary 4 Background

Prepared by the United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace 5 Event Programme ?? March 2012 Prepared by the United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace

Event Report Global Launching of the 10 Three-day Event Report United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 10 Day 1 (17 December 2011) 2011–2020 10 Event 1: Commemorative Ceremony 17 Event 2: Reception

18 Day 2 (18 December 2011) 18 Event 1: International Workshop: Acknowledgements National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans The United Nations University would like to express our gratitude to the 28 Workshop Participants Ministry of the Environment Japan and 29 Event 2: Commemorative Forum the Secretariat for the Convention on Biological Diversity for their generous support in the organization of this event. 30 Day 3 (19 December 2011) We would also like to acknowledge 31 Excursion 1: Noto the contributions of the participants 31 Excursion 2: Kaga by their attendance, to which we are grateful. By providing us with their 31 Excursion 3: Kanazawa expertise and experience it has not 31 Excursion 4: Kanazawa only made the event a success, but has demonstrated the global commitment to conserve biodiversity.

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1 EVENT PROGRAMME

Participants observe an example of a green economy business model through effective local management of natural resources.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ABS Access and Benefit Sharing CBD Convention on Biological Diversity COP Conference of the Parties EU European Union GEF Global Environment Facility GIAHS Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems MEAs Millennium Ecosystem Assessments NBSAP National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan SBSTTA Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice TEEB The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity UNDB United Nations Decade on Biodiversity UNGA United Nations General Assembly UNEP United Nations Environment Programme UNU United Nations University

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Executive Summary

A vision of a future life in harmony with nature is possible if Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological the world takes action now. The United Nations Decade on Advice (SBSTTA), academics, NGOs, and the private sector Biodiversity (UNDB) was launched in Kanazawa, Japan, on 17 in attendance. The three sessions consisted of presentations December 2011, in a commemorative ceremony organized by followed by discussions on the following topics: “Preparation the United Nations University (UNU), in collaboration with and updating of NBSAPs in line with the Strategic Plan for the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, Kanazawa City, Biodiversity 2011–2020”, “Effective Means for Mainstreaming Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Secretariat of the Convention on NBSAPs”, and “Enhancing International Cooperation on Biological Diversity (CBD). Biodiversity and the Satoyama Initiative”. A commemorative The global launch of the United Nations Decade on forum to raise awareness of and encourage participation in Biodiversity counted on the participation of United Nations biodiversity was also held in the morning. agencies, Parties to CBD, and representatives of all levels of On 19 December, the final day of the event, excursions government in Japan. The three-day event also included a to various sites in Ishikawa Prefecture were held to provide workshop on National Biodiversity Strategies and Action examples of Japanese efforts towards biodiversity conserva- Plans (NBSAPs), a commemorative forum, and excursions. tion, sustainable usage of natural resources, green economy The idea of declaring 2011-2020 to be the United Nations business models, and traditional Japanese methods for liv- Decade on Biodiversity was initiated by Japan and endorsed ing in harmony with nature such as satoyama and satoumi. at the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP), Highlights of the excursions were the Shiroyonesenmaida held in Nagoya, Japan, in October 2010. It was then formally Rice Terraces in Noto, which along with Sado were the proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly at its first sites this year in Japan to be designated as a Globally 65th session. The UNDB builds on the achievements of the Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) site; successful celebration of the 2010 International Year of Ishikawa Zoo, which is one of four crested-ibis-breeding sites Biodiversity. It aims to implement the first Aichi Biodiversity in Japan for this endangered species; and Kamoike, which is Target of the Strategic Plan on Biodiversity 2011-20201, a wintering spot for waterfowl that has been registered under namely to ensure that by 2020 all the people of the world will the Ramsar Convention. be aware of biodiversity and its value. During the three days of events, major recurring themes The events opened with a commemorative ceremony with were recognition of developing diverse NBSAPs among over 600 people in attendance, with speeches from various countries and the need for cooperation, the integration of international organizations. biodiversity into development policy that also takes into At the welcome reception, the Ishikawa Declaration was account local communities’ needs and stimulates action at introduced to promote “living in harmony with nature”, the local level, advancement of understanding of the green the concept of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and concrete economy, with the engagement of all sectors, and spreading actions to achieve these targets in the international com- public awareness of this pressing issue. Since the next 10 years munity on the occasion of Rio+20 in collaboration with will define the future state of biodiversity on Earth, the next other stakeholders. decade will be crucial for preventing the permanent loss of On 18 December, the second day of the event, an all-day many species of life on Earth. The time to act is now, and the international workshop on NBSAPs was held with over 60 protection of biodiversity can only be truly realized with the participants from United Nations organizations, government active participation of each and every one of us. UNU and our officials, host countries of NBSAP regional workshops, the partners will continue in our efforts of to contribute to the representative of the President of COP 11, the Secretariat of protection of biodiversity though our various research and CBD, Bureau members of CBD/COP, Bureau members of the education activities.

1. Biological diversity underpins ecosystem functioning and the provision of ecosystem services essential for human wellbeing. It provides for food security, hu- man health, and clean air and water; it contributes to local livelihoods and economic development, and is essential for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, including poverty reduction. In addition, it is a central component of many belief systems, worldviews, and identities. Yet despite its fun- damental importance, biodiversity continues to be lost. It is against this backdrop that the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, in 2010 in Nagoya, Japan, adopted the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 with the purpose of inspiring broad-based action in support of biodiversity over the next decade by all countries and stakeholders. The Strategic Plan comprises a shared vision, mission, strategic goals, and 20 ambitious yet achievable targets, collectively known as the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The Strategic Plan serves as a flexible framework for the establishment of national and regional targets and it promotes the coherent and effective implementation of the three objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity

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Background

At the 10th meeting of the Parties to the Convention on Through its role as the “think-tank” of UN organizations, Biological Diversity (CBD/COP 10)‒Biodiversity Summit, the research and outreach activities of UNU in the area of held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, many important deci- conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, e.g., sions, inter alia, the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 the Satoyama Initiative, has been working closely with the and the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Secretariat of CBD and the Japanese Government to achieve the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their the objectives of the Convention. In addition, 2011 is desig- Utilization (ABS)1, were adopted to provide the foundation nated as the “International Year of Forests”, and “Biodiversity for taking action to halt biodiversity loss and sustaining the and Forests” was the theme of the International Day for ecosystems of the Earth. CBD/COP 10 also invited the UN Biological Diversity 2011. General Assembly (UNGA) to consider declaring 2011–2020 In this context, UNU, in cooperation with the host to be the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity (UNDB) country of COP 10, requested the Secretariat to co- to promote implementation of these decisions. In proposing organize the global launch of the United Nations Decade UNDB, CBD/COP 10 also referred to the importance of on Biodiversity 2011–2020 in May 2011 not only to raising public awareness of biodiversity-related issues and the promote public awareness of UNDB but to support de- momentum achieved by the celebration of the International veloping countries to implement the Strategic Plan for Year of Biodiversity, whose closing ceremony was conducted Biodiversity 2011–2020 as requested by the UNGA resolu- in Kanazawa, Japan in December 2010. tion. However, due to damage caused by Great East Japan The 65th session of UNGA adopted a resolution that Earthquake and Tsunami, the events were postponed. The declared the aim of UNDB to contribute to the imple- UNDB events were rescheduled for 17–19 December 2011, mentation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity for the and relocated to Ishikawa Prefecture and the Noto area in period 2011–2020, and requested the UN secretary–general Japan. These two areas are significant since the closing of to lead the coordination of the activities for the Decade on the International Year for Biological Diversity was held in Biodiversity with the support of the Secretariat of CBD and Ishikawa Prefecture, and Noto was one of the first areas in other biodiversity-related organizations. Japan to be designated as a GIAHS.

1 The agoyaN Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization in the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement which aims to share the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources in a fair and equitable way, including by appropriate access to genetic resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies, taking into account all rights to those resources and to technologies, and by appropriate funding, thereby contributing to the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components. It was adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity at its 10th meeting on 29 October 2010 in Nagoya, Japan. The Nagoya Protocol will enter into force 90 days after the date of deposit of the 50th instrument of ratification.

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Event Programme

Day 1 17 December 2011 Ishikawa Ongakudo, Hougaku Hall

13:00–17:35 Commemorative Ceremony

13:00–13:55 Opening Remarks Katsuhiko Yokomitsu, Senior Vice Minister, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Masanori Tanimoto, Governor, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations (Written message read by Kiyotaka Akasaka Under-Secretary-General, Department of Public Information, United Nations) Konrad Osterwalder, Rector, United Nations University Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity Monique Barbut, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson, Global Environment Facility Akira Takamine, Director-General, Hokuriku Regional Agricultural Administration Office, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan Hem Pande, Representative of the President of COP11 and Joint Secretary/CBD Primary Focal Point, Ministry of Environment and Forest, India Alexander Olbrich, Representative of the President of COP9, and Consul General of German Consulate General of Osaka-Kobe MISIA Honorary Ambassador, COP 10 (Video message)

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13:55–14:15 United Nations and International Organizations Commitments Kiyotaka Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General, Department of Public Information, United Nations Tomoko Nishimoto, Director, Division of Regional Cooperation, United Nations Environment Programme Parviz Koohafkan, Director, Land and Water Division, Natural Resources Management and Environment Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Eduardo Mansur, Assistant Director, Reforestation and Forest Management, International Tropical Timber Organization

14:15–14:40 Domestic Perspectives Shiro Wakui, Vice-Chairman, Japan Committee for UNDB Masao Iizuka, Chairman, Japan Forestry Association, and Commissioner of Japanese Committee on the International Year of Forests Izumi Washitani, Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Tokyo Masaru Onishi, President, Japan Airlines

14:40–15:10 Break 15:10–15:40 Keynote Lecture “On the Intrinsic and Instrumental Values of Biodiversity: An Economist’s Viewpoint” Kotaro Suzumura, Professor, School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University

15:45–17:30 Panel Discussion “How We Can Achieve the ‘Aichi Biodiversity Targets’ through the UNDB” Moderator: Takeuchi Kazuhiko, Vice-Rector, United Nations University Presenters/Panellists Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity Hem Pande, Representative of the President of COP11 and Joint Secretary/CBD Primary Focal Point, Ministry of Environment and Forest, India Shiro Wakui, Vice-Chairman, Japan Committee for UNDB Masatoshi Sato, Vice-Chairman, Keidannren Committee on Nature Conservation Masahito Yoshida, President, Japan Committee for IUCN Joji Cariño, Team Leader, Indigenous Peoples and Biodiversity Programme, Tebtebba Foundation (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education) Comments: Tsunao Watanabe, Director-General, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment Japan

17:30–17:35 Closing Yukiyoshi Yamano, Mayor, Kanazawa City

18:00–19:30 Reception ANA Crowne Plaza Kanazawa, 3F, Ootori no ma

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Day 2 18 December 2011 Hotel Kanazawa

9:30–18:00 Workshop: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs)

9:30–9:40 Opening Remarks Workshop Moderator: Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Vice-Rector, United Nations University

9:40–10:00 Update on Post-CBD/-COP10 Status David Duthie, Senior Progamme Officer, Division for Implementation and Technical Support, Secretariat for the Convention on Biological Diversity

10:00–12:00 Session 1: Preparation and updating of NBSAPs in line with the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 Moderator: Hem Pande, Joint Secretary/CBD Primary Focal Point, Ministry of Environment and Forest, India

10:00–10:15 Presentation 1: Japan’s Experience in Revising its NBSAP and Recent Developments Naohisa Okuda, Director, Global Biodiversity Strategy Office, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan

10:15–10:30 Presentation 2: Biodiversity NBSAP: India’s Experiences Hem Pande, Joint Secretary/CBD Primary Focal Point, Ministry of Environment and Forest, India

10:30–10:45 Presentation 3: NBSAP: Perspectives from the Caribbean-The Case of Grenada Spencer Thomas, Biodiversity Coordinator, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Grenada

10:45–11:00 Presentation 4: Status of Zambia’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Ignatius Makumba, Chief, Environment and Natural Resources management Department, Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources, Zambia

11:00–12:00 Discussion 12:00–13:00 Lunch 13:00–15:00 Session 2: Effective Means for Mainstreaming NBSAPs

Moderator: Joji Cariño, Team Leader, Indigenous Peoples and Biodiversity Programme, Tebtebba Foundation (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education)

13:00–13:15 Presentation 1: Fulfilling Global Policy Commitments on Biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples, and Traditional Knowledge Joji Cariño, Team Leader, Indigenous Peoples and Biodiversity Programme, Tebtebba Foundation (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education)

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13:15–13:30 Presentation 2: Post-disaster Rebuilding through the Creation of a Nature- harmonious Society Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Vice-Rector, United Nations University

13:30–13:45 Presentation 3: The European Union’s Biodiversity Strategy to 2020: “Our Life Insurance-Our Natural Capital” Thomas Koetz, Policy Officer for International Biodiveristy Governance Directorate- General for the Environment, European Commission

13:45–14:00 Presentation 4: Status of Biodiversity and Possible Areas of Cooperation in Science and Technology and Biodiversity among the ASEAN Countries Clarissa Arida, Director, Program Development and Implementation, ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB)

14:00–15:00 Discussion 15:00–15:15 Break 15:15–17:00 Session 3: Enhancing International Cooperation on Biodiversity and the Satoyama Initiative Moderator: Young-Woo Park, United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office Asia Pacific

15:15–15:30 Presentation 1: Satoyama Initiative and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets Kazuhiko Takemoto, Senior Fellow and Programme Director, Education, Sustainability and Ecosystem Assessment Programme, United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies

15:30–15:45 Presentation 2: Potential of Regional Cooperation in the Implementation of the CBD Strategic Plan Senka Barudanovic, Chair, Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) / Associate Professor, University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Bosnia and Herzegovina

15:45–16:00 Presentation 3: Work of UNEP Related to Biodiversity and Socio-ecological Landscape-based (Satoyama) Initiatives

Young-Woo Park, Regional Director, United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office Asia Pacific

16:00–17:00 Discussion 17:00–17:30 Break 17:30–18:00 Synthesis and Conclusions Workshop Moderator: Prof. Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Vice-Rector, UNU Session 1 Moderator: Hem Pande Session 2 Moderator: Joji Cariño Session 3 Moderator: Young-Woo Park Tsunao Watanabe, Director-General, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity

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Day 2 18 December 2011 Ishikawa Ongakudo, Hougaku Hall

10:00–12:00 Commemorative Forum

10:00–10:05 Opening Remarks Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity

10:05–10:20 Presentation Masanori Tanimoto, Governor, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

10:20–10:40 Keynote Lecture Parviz Koohafkan, Director, Land and Water Division, Natural Resources Management and Environment Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

10:40–11:50 Panel Discussion “Satoyama, Satoumi with Crested Ibis and the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity” Moderator: Shiro Wakui, Vice-Chairman, Japan Committee for UNDB

Panellists Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity Parviz Koohafkan, Director, Land and Water Division, Natural Resources Management and Environment Department, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Koichiro Takano, Mayor, Sado City Koji Nakamura, Professor, College of Science and Engineering School of Natural System, Kanazawa University Anne McDonald, Director, United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa Tsunao Watanabe, Director-General, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment, Japan

Day 3 19 December 2011 N oto, KAGA & Kanazawa

Excursion

Various biodiversity sites and activities within Ishikawa Prefecture were shown and explained.

Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 9 DAY 17 December 2011 EVENT REPORT 1 Ishikawa Ongakudo, Hougaku Hall

Event 1 Commemorative Ceremony

The commemorative ceremony was intended to globally launch the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity (UNDB) 2011–2020 with support and commitment from United Nations organizations and government representatives, and to raise awareness of the importance of the roles of the various actors participating in the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020.

Opening Remarks surroundings, which they know best how to protect. I would also like to express thanks to the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies. Satoyama and satoumi are characteristic landscapes in Katsuhiko Yokomitsu Ishikawa. We made a strategy for this, and a special unit for Senior Vice Minister, Ministry of the satoyama was created in the local office. We have a 5.5-billion- Environment, Japan yen fund for satoyama conservation, which will provide options for using this landscape sustainably. Designated as a I would like to thank all the people of the world for all the GIAHS, we feel indebted to provide the benefits of satoyama support we received when we were struck by the natural di- and satoumi to the next generation. saster. Although we felt helpless and impotent in the face of the power of nature, we reiterated the necessities of human life and our livelihoods, which are supported by biodiversity. Ban Ki-moon Instead of confronting nature, coexistence between humans Secretary-General, United Nations and nature is vital and we have to recognize this fact in Japan. (Written message read by Kiyotaka Akasaka) This much was confirmed at COP 10 last year. One year has passed, and we have to uphold the Aichi Biodiversity It is essential for all the world’s people to understand not only Targets. We now have the responsibility of making progress the value of biodiversity, but what they can do to protect it. towards these goals, day by day. Resolution, commitment, The global rate of biodiversity loss is unmatched in human and concrete programmes to achieve this goal are necessary. history. Many ecosystems are heading toward a tipping point To achieve a sustainable society and economic circles, gov- beyond which they will not recover. These trends are being ernments and all concerned need to exert a concerted effort. compounded by climate change. This year, the human family Now, we are gathering in a city with abundant nature, culture, reached seven billion people–a milestone with important and tradition. Concrete actions and programmes need to be implications for collective wellbeing. Ensuring truly sustain- started today to coincide with UNDB. able development for our growing human family depends on biological diversity and the vital goods and services it of- fers. While the poor suffer first and worst from biodiversity loss, all of society stands to lose from this mass extinction. There are also the opportunity costs: what cures for disease, Masanori Tanimoto and what other useful discoveries, might we never know of Governor, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan because a habitat is destroyed forever, or land is polluted beyond all use? For too long, our natural capital has been I express my heartfelt gratitude for having this city host seen as an endless reserve, instead of the limited and fragile this opening. This hall was the very place where the closing resource we now know it to be. Fortunately, it is not too late ceremony of the Year of Biodiversity was held. The biodi- to stem the tide. The 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets included versity issue is both a global and local issue, and our local in the 2011-2020 Strategic Plan for Biodiversity are ambi- government has to take the lead in providing a solution for tious but realistic. But achieving them will require greater our own citizens who live, work, and derive value from their engagement by all relevant actors and partners.

10 Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Commemorative Ceremony International Workshop Excursion - - 11 REE-DAY EVENT REPORT REE-DAY H T The UNDB was launched regionally in many places, in- places, regionallymany in launched was The UNDB Culture, environment, and people are closely linked and it is and not linked closely are people and environment, Culture, Thanks conserve can we biodiversity. that until this is recognized for established been has Biodiversity Fund the Japan Japan, to Africa from America, South and partiesthose who help, need action national into biodiversity the global targets translate to of the Environment if the Minister be grateful I would plans. of Japan people and the Government to convey please could in- efforts. importantlegal The most for Japan’s our gratitude effect biodiversitywas put into loss against strumentthe fight in by of 2020,Aichi is that importanttarget The most 10. COP at also I would all will people biodiversity. value, and understand, Airlines hisfor Japan of President the thanks extend to liketo awareness-raising. effortsat public outstanding what asked once A monk was the Republiccluding of Korea. be “the it would that which to he replied shall be his legacy, life that ensure must We in nature”. beautifulsmall and things be to continue the planet will and be sustained to continue provide its services it can that so our children. to protected, community journey a of trulyis beginning The global out proportions. Whatstanding do in this do or fail we decade to will the future decide what of biodiversity will for us and be future generations. Barbut Monique Chairperson, and Officer Executive Chief Facility Environment Global confident feel and resilience with Japan’s impressed been I have COP this from disaster. recovering to way on your are you that of a protocol as adoption such historical milestones marked 10 for Biodiversity, Plan the Strategic resources, on ABS on genetic Environment The Global the Aichiand Biodiversity Targets. am I of UNDB. is mechanism the financial (GEF) Facility project the first approved just I have that inform you to pleased in finding is interested that company a Japanese involves that estab have America.South in chemical We a cancer-related 3.4 and Initiative, partnership with Satoyama lishedthe strong a in biodiversity conservation. billion invested been dollars has - - Ahmed Djoghlaf on Convention Secretary, Executive Diversity Biological Kazuhiko Takeuchi University Nations United Vice-Rector, I commend Japan for its leadership in supporting the for its leadership Japan I commend I would like to thank the people who have made this event this event made who the people have thank likeI would to various promoting been have others and Educators possible. of CBD the Secretariat UNU and for biodiversity. initiatives Governor this effortappreciate we continuing and been have this- open launch to here gathered are support. We Tanimoto’s Initiative, the Satoyama UNU is also promoting UNDB. to ing countrydeveloped In a 10. COP at officiallyas it was adopted - satou and cherish highly we of satoyama the value like Japan, very are im- resources natural too, nations, developing mi. In for as a model act can portant this for wellbeing and initiative that is essential It landscapes. preserve their natural to others into takes Tohoku in areas of the affected the reconstruction be can communities that so satoumi and satoyama account the services and revitalized utilized landscapes of production appreciate I deeply communities. of for the benefit sustainably thisall support effort continue your can we so in the future. Commemorative Ceremony Commemorative Strategic Plan and the Decade. And I thank all And help I thank who are the Decade. and Plan Strategic Airlines, for example, support. mobilize global to Japan ing which effort is supporting is a concerted this making event, and CBD I call to on all the Parties public awareness. raise to wellallas as members conventions, all biodiversity-related to civil society sector, the private system, Nations of the United individual worldwide and groups, consumers to and citizens in har live to together Let us work the callrally of UNDB. to nature’s us preserve wisely let and with manage mony nature; want. for the future and we riches for prosperity today THREE-DAY EVENT REPORT

We need to re-brand biodiversity so people will notice and UNGA has dedicated the entire decade to biodiversity. While grasp the issue as well as understanding the consequences the financial crisis may be dominating our minds, the cost of of failure. We need to present biodiversity as a springboard not protecting our environment can only be read in special- for economic development, and this way, we can achieve the ist areas. Yet, nature can exacerbate issues such as inequality, critical mass so that the support is there to achieve the Aichi desertification, and threat to livelihoods. Those who believe Biodiversity Targets. We need to do more and we need to do it we cannot afford nature conservation during times of finan- differently. Furthermore, gains beyond environmental protec- cial hardship are wrong. Soft political issues like biodiversity tion should be realized. must remain high on the agenda as people must know this is an important issue for mankind. We are robbing ourselves of the natural foundation of our economy and wellbeing. Akira Takamine Director-General, Hokuriku Regional Agricultural Administration Office, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan Commitments of the United

In Japan, satoyama and satoumi are landscapes unique to Japan Nations and International that nurture populations and many species. Among them, the Organizations Japanese crested ibis lives in a unique habitat. Japan has 70 per cent of its land covered in forest. Given the International Year of Forests, we hope to deepen understanding of sustainable Kiyotaka Akasaka use, agriculture, fishery, and forestry. The Japanese Ministry Under-Secretary-General, Department of Public Information, of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries would like to provide United Nations support for these efforts in conserving landscapes. Energy, water, oceans, food security, and resilience to natural disasters As UNDB begins, government and civil society must work have significant impacts on biodiversity. We need to create a together to make sure that biodiversity is a central part and link between these issues and concrete positive change. concern at Rio+20 next year. Positive momentum is vital because we have much work to do to reverse the years of nega- tive trends and failed commitments to biodiversity conserva- Hem Pande tion. For example, biodiversity has declined by 30 per cent in Representative of the President, COP 11 and Joint Secretary, tropical zones. Humans have deforested an area larger than Convention on Biological Diversity Primary Focal Point, Argentina since the last Earth Summit, and a wealth of bio- Ministry of Environment and Forests, India diversity has disappeared with it. These life networks provide us with services for life. The past 10 years have been dubbed It is an honour for me to represent the Indian Minister for the the decade of discovery. From 1999 to 2009, 1,200 new Environment and Forests, for whom I will now deliver a message. species were identified in the Amazon Rainforest. Trout was I compliment everyone for the global launch of UNDB. rediscovered in Yamanashi Prefecture this year. Extinction is The period from 2011 to 2020 coincides with the Strategic Plan occurring at rates 100 to 1,000 times faster than in the past. for Biodiversity adopted at Nagoya. COP 10 is considered to be We cannot reverse this, but we can prevent future extinction the most successful COP, and the next one will be held in India right now. We commit to protecting more than eight million to update the targets and see how they can be mainstreamed species. Among countries, we have to effectively communi- into national plans. This is also an opportunity to assess the cate the Strategic Plan and governments must see the benefits outcomes of Rio+20. Over-consumptive lifestyles should be a of biodiversity-friendly policies and practices. Stable ecosys- concern for all of us. Building on these initiatives, we should tems generate jobs, and the sustainable use of biodiversity is be able to raise awareness. Biodiversity deserves a place in not an isolated green approach but an indispensable pillar of the people’s central consciousness. We will be assessing the sustainable development. progress and implementation of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets at COP 11 in India, where I look forward to seeing you all. I would like to reiterate that India stands committed in its effort Tomoko Nishimoto to deal with biodiversity at the global level. It is imperative as Director, Division of Regional Cooperation, it is linked to livelihoods, with nearly 300,000 people directly United Nations Environment Programme depending on biodiversity for their livelihoods. Therefore, bio- diversity plays a critical role between nature and livelihoods. I would first like to express my gratitude to Japan for its lead- ership in putting biodiversity on the global agenda. Our work is more important than ever as we now number seven billion Alexander Olbrich on this planet. The trend of biodiversity loss is rapid and is un- Representative of the President of COP 9, and Consul-General of dermining its capacity to provide goods and services. Many the German Consulate-General of Osaka-Kobe are born into tough lives in poverty, and we need to look at the link between poverty alleviation and ecosystem services. The I am delighted to be here today at the global launch and year 2011 was the costliest year ever for natural disasters and would like to convey the regards of the President of COP 9. we must rebuild our socio-ecological landscapes.

12 Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Commemorative Ceremony International Workshop Excursion - - - - 13 REE-DAY EVENT REPORT REE-DAY H T http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/1-01.pdf Domestic Perspectives Wakui Shiro Nations United the for Committee Japan Vice-Chairman, Biodiversity on Decade should targets and short-term Targets The BiodiversityAichi to have We whilebe tackled with living in harmony nature. civil With of biodiversity actions. the mainstreaming seek actions proposed we Government, societyJapanese the and methods discussed to and gathered People this goal. towards of global the ideas were them Among targets. these achieve domestic to partnerships related forest partnerships and eighty and hundred Four organizations. forest Japanese kinds these of established have We participated. companies is citizens among Awareness networks stakeholders. among And adequate their habits. change can people that so essential is also key. of this progress measurement Iizuka Masao Commissioner and Association Forestry Japan of the Chairman Forests of Year International the on Committee Japanese of the have committee of the domestic members year, past the For Thirty awareness. raising in important an role playing been it supports and - live is forest area archipelago of the cent per is deteriorat forests around situation the lihoods.Globally, good that the message send to would likewe Therefore, ing. large in Japan, is past critical. the of forests In management War II World construction, for used which after were forests very have actions active and positive However, depleted. were forest and situation, of the forest improvement in an resulted for roads adequate of lack is a There increased. now has stock we Therefore, is ageing. the population and transportation human and infrastructure for transportation good require the energy resil and restore can forests Restoring resources. of Japan. ience Washitani Izumi Sciences, Life and of Agricultural School Graduate Professor, of Tokyo University opportunitycouncil, the science this isgreat a Representing held BiologyCommittee Integrative all. you The to speak to conservation and use of biodi on “sustainable a conference in a very fruitful which resulted the discussion. Since versity”, changed. policy have outlook national the and Earthquake, a now are recoverydisaster from and learned The lessons Ecosystem Government. Japanese the for theme central servicesare things but conservation is pervasivenot Japan, in as restored to be need floodplains and Wetlands changing. disasters. of biodiversitymitigate can and source a they are society, and dialogue a positive science between need We like I would to should be developed. science integrative and of biodi for the benefit sciences the integrative to contribute versity conservation.

------Creative public policy smart deliver instruments and can Creative UNEP promotes synergistic approaches to Millennium to synergistic approaches UNEP promotes to thanks launched projects three been have There Commemorative Ceremony Commemorative good results in tackling challenges while econo challenges also growing tackling in results good the Aichi achieve to biodiversity and reduce loss to battle The As countries. in developing lost is being Biodiversity Targets a major have farmers they live, where of ecosystems managers areas, some In biodiversity in their areas. in managing role the increasing and globalization, of rural poverty, the forces exiled has of industrialization of agriculture local pressure a is their livelihoods. from creating Globalization people values. our basic to back go to need distortion We of values. the sustainability of our enhance one is values, to Of these diversity ecological mirrors Cultural methods. agricultural about but is Agricultural the past, not about heritage diversity. for the Aichi impetus Biodiversity a new need We the future. of (FAO) and Food Agriculture Organization The Targets. ap sustainable will promote to Nations continue the United of understanding memorandum a signed we in 2010, Tokyo, In support could we for how see to of CBD with the Secretariat Parviz Koohafkan Resources Natural Division, Water and Land Director, and Food Department, Environment and Management Nations United of the Organization Agriculture Mansur Eduardo Management, Forest and Reforestation Director, Assistant Organization Timber Tropical International mies, generating employment, and meeting the targets of the the targets meeting employment, and generating mies, and Ecosystems Economics of The Plan. Biodiversity Strategic further ofto the value aims understand Biodiversity (TEEB) processes undertaking follow-up currently are We biodiversity. Environment Nations United The level. national the of TEEB at basis the scientific of de- is strengthening (UNEP) Programme policy a science platform. establishing cision-making through the UN (MEAs), Assessments as well as to Ecosystem UNEP is the only agency Group. Management Environmental of the invisera The on the environment. entirely focuses that end. ibility to has of nature communities, value local fisheries food and that to proaches peoples. native and youth, women, steps clear are Targets The BiodiversityAichi biodiversity. est 13 are There loss. for biodiversity forest and targets clear and - is re important to It year. per lost of forests million hectares guide to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets have this, we and verse important for tropical consider we outputs that major The us. conserving biodiversity are: forests timber production tropical buffering pro guidelines), areas–published protected (outside restoring benefit, living can communities so near areas tected livelihoods. and safeguards providing and forests, (ITTO) Organization Timber Tropical the International One example is in the Congo of CBD. the Secretariat and focus institutes educational created have we where Basin conserving and using and biodiversity, on safeguarding ing biodiversity. forest THREE-DAY EVENT REPORT

Masaru Onishi President, Japan Airlines

What can we do as the airline of the hosting country? We have to contribute to awareness of biodiversity. Awareness enhancement has been one of our activities. We have an “eco-jet”, which raises awareness via prominent display of the COP 10 logo. We also contribute by distributing leaflets and playing a video inside the airplane. We were happy to see the closing of COP 10; at the same time, the goals are still here to be achieved and we need to implement our activities. We will continue our awareness projects. I have started to realize how humans are being supported by nature. The crested white crane on the JAL planes promotes awareness. Airlines also have the potential to carry alien species, and we want to prevent that. Activities of reporting forest fire dis- covery are also possible as well as global warming prevention. This is what we are doing. As people travel, they will experi- ence various scenes of nature, and we would like to aid in that.

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Keynote Lecture “On the Intrinsic and Instrumental Values of Biodiversity: An Economist’s Viewpoint”

Kotaro Suzumura Professor, School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University From this viewpoint, calling for the conservation of biodi- versity itself is not enough, as it may be taken to be an act of An ethical argument for conserving biodiversity, which is self-satisfaction and/or self-righteousness. The intrinsic and present in conventional wisdom across various cultures, can instrumental values of biodiversity in the context of sustain- be traced back to the classical golden rule to “do onto others able development of all generations should be clearly identified as you would want them to do unto you”. with logical coherence as well as universal communicability. The historical path of human development up until now We contend that the most persuasive plea for the conservation has been unchanging, but the future path is malleable de- of biodiversity lies in the role of leaving future generations pending on present actions and decisions. Future generations freedom of choice in pursuit of their own wellbeing. should have the right to make use of similar opportunities in life as the present generation. Since they do not yet exist, they http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/1-03.pdf cannot have a direct voice in current decisions. So, the present generation has the unilateral responsibility of deciding on the sustainable allocation of resources on behalf of all future gen- erations. This is akin to the problem of equitable treatment Panel Discussion of an unborn child who has the right to life, but lacks a direct voice on the decisions made by the parents. In this context, “How We Can Achieve the ‘Aichi two important questions stand out: “What is sustainability?” and “Sustainability of what?”. Biodiversity Targets’ through UNDB” It is our contention that the essence of sustainability lies in the equitable treatment of all generations, present and Moderator: Takeuchi Kazuhiko future alike, and the focal variable of our analysis should Vice-Rector, United Nations University be their capabilities to function. If we want to treat all gen- erations equitably without knowing the personal identity A very strong message was delivered in his keynote address of future generations, we should focus not on their utilities by Professor Suzumura: we have to preserve environmental but on the allocation of environmental resources, of which capital for future generations so that we ensure their op- the future generations will make the best use on their portunities to enjoy freedom of choice for their wellbeing. own responsibility. We adopted short-term and long-term targets at COP 10.

14 Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Commemorative Ceremony International Workshop Excursion - 15 REE-DAY EVENT REPORT REE-DAY H T People live in front of their computers in a virtual of their computers in front live world. People Presentation 2 Presentation is a scientific word, created by scientists, and people do not not do people and scientists, by created isword, scientifica This talk life. about is to what need we it. So, understand understand. people is the their hobby that said of children cent per Ninety is doing their hobby that said cent only 5 per and Internet between the difference know don’t Some outside. something you do if nature you protect can How flies. and wasps, bees, it? about not know Pande Hem Secretary, Joint and 11 COP President, of the Representative Point, Primary Diversity Focal Biological on Convention India Forests, and of Environment Ministry of the underlying causes address to are goals strategic The and species safeguard pressures, direct biodiversityreduce loss, has as India people. to to flow allow benefits and biodiversity, signed ministries and agencies for each target to act within act their to target each for ministries agencies and signed is a funding there However, targets. the jurisdictions towards be im- to for the targets funds required substantial are and gap, change for climate assistance development Official plemented. billion biodiversity for reached has that and $10 reached has for biodiversity$3 billion. is much actually needed how But remains but the question money, more need conservation? We is political the whether will there as to provide it. to - - Presentation 1 Presentation Commemorative Ceremony Commemorative There are 175 national reports on the state of biodiversity reportsstate on the national 175 are There confirmed All have them of website. CBD the on available governments how asked We of biodiversity. the historical loss in people many How target. for the 2010 plans implemented done have many How of the targets? aware were the world to a responded Japan Thirty in something? of people cent per survey biodiversity if what they knew see is. Thirty to cent per Thirty per biodiversity. about heard never have of Europeans it is. Biodiversity what it, of but do not know heard have cent Ahmed Djoghlaf Diversity Biological on Convention Secretary, Executive cess of elaborating the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, we tried tried we the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, of elaborating cess discuss clarify and to for extinctions, actions the reasons to strategies and of biodiversity, restoration promote to various stakeholders. biodiversity involve and mainstream discussion will bring in stakehold to focus on how Today’s reach to policies in order effective create join us and to ers the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. There are several reasons that we were unable to achieve achieve to unable were we that reasons several are There extinctions Halting was 10. COP prior to target the 2010 a society and action, forward move take to to not enough the consequences considering missing was strategy practical during the pro that be highlighted should of extinctions. It THREE-DAY EVENT REPORT

COP 11 in India will consider biodiversity and livelihoods messages, inaugurated the Japan Civil Network for CBD as well as integration of biodiversity into national planning Advocacy, and published position papers by working groups. and accounting. The Aichi Biodiversity Targets mention drivers, pres- sures, and species extinction. But we have to focus on the http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/1-05.pdf causes, including economic and societal pressures. We have to nurture human resources. For example, in target 11, not Presentation 3 just particular areas but also their surrounding landscapes need to be looked at, and whether they are protected or not Shiro Wakui needs to be discussed. Vice-Chairman, Japan Committee for the United Nations IUCNJ launched the Nijumaru (double circle) Project in Decade on Biodiversity 2011. By 2020, 20 targets have to be realized. It will be very difficult to achieve all the targets, but individual teams are fo- Developing nations have, since the Meiji Restoration, pur- cusing on a specific part, and there have been 30 registrations. sued development of the economy. Japan has beautiful land and nature, but we also have natural disasters. Instead of http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/1-07.pdf trying to conquer nature, we want to coexist with nature and be humble. Nowadays, we go golfing on weekends, but my Presentation 6 grandparents went to satoyama. There are two tasks: family wellbeing and community wellbeing. People always believed Joji Cariño that where they lived was the best and they were proud of Team Leader, Indigenous Peoples and Biodiversity Programme, where they lived. Two hundred years ago, Japanese merchants Tebtebba Foundation (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre tried to establish benefits not just for themselves, but also for Policy Research and Education) for their communities. This is how business should be con- ducted. How can we have a balance between local and global The future of biodiversity is determined by decisions about community values? There are challenges, and we face crucial the use and management of resources and ecosystems. Narrow issues. We should create strong solidarity in coexistence. decision-making processes translate into bad management of resources. We seek synergized outcomes for biodiversity, Presentation 4 climate change, and poverty eradication. Cultural diversity is a crucial element in this equation. Education work must face Masatoshi Sato questions about the relationships between communities and Vice-Chairman, Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation nature. Indigenous communities can make huge contribu- tions. Conservation cannot exist without people. Traditional For 19 years, the Keidanren Committee on Nature knowledge and community approaches have been underval- Conservation has been financially supporting NGOs’ na- ued in the mainstream economic system. However, I hope that ture activities. It has funds donated by member companies, in the coming decade these concepts will see increased value. which can be provided to NGOs. Applications from NGOs are screened, and the selected recipients report to us once a year. So far, 2.9 billion yen has been donated for many proj- ects over the last 19 years. Examples include restoration of Comments mangrove forest destroyed by shrimp farming and reintroduc- tion of the crested ibis to satoyama. Reports and newsletters Tsunao Watanabe on Keidanren’s conservation actions are published regularly. Director-General, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the These communications help raise awareness among not only Environment, Japan member companies but also the Japanese business sector in general. There are many good examples of collaboration with The Aichi Biodiversity Targets were established on the NGOs such as forest conservation with NGOs, forest support- very last day at midnight of COP 10. The proposal of the ers, and the Nijumaru Project. declaration of UNDB was first submitted by a Japanese Business today should aim to become a responsible entity NGO. As referred to in remarks and discussions, Japanese by proactively integrating environmental and social consider- local governments, Keidanren, and JAL are all working very ations into its strategy and decision-making. hard to promote the protection of biodiversity. We would like to achieve a society in harmony with nature. The discus- http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/1-06.pdf sions today highlighted the fact that the actions of different stakeholders are linked to each other, so biodiversity will be Presentation 5 further protected and regained. It is essential that various ministries work together towards mainstream biodiversity Masahito Yoshida in policies. The people of Japan reaffirm that nature not only Chair, Japan Committee for IUCN (IUCNJ) provides us with blessings but also brings calamities upon us. We would like send out a message to the international We want to ensure the commitment of citizens to UNDB. We community that Japan will pursue a sustainable society in have held an origami-folding campaign where citizens wrote alignment with nature.

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EVENT 2 Commemorative Ceremony Commemorative To encourage further a the participants, dialogue among encourage To the after held was Prefecture Ishikawa by hosted reception As country the host for COP ceremony. commemorative its support the India, for showed Prefecture Ishikawa 10, wishing by event. for a successful countryhost 11, of COP a fruitful for hopes also expressed out Prefecture Ishikawa Reception Ishikawa the Next, CBD. of Secretariat the to UNDB to come Rio+20 by the organization which drafted was Declaration, “living promote to in introduced was Biodiversity Japan, and of the Aichi Biodiversity the concept withharmony nature”, in the targets these achieve to actions concrete and Targets, of Rio+20 community on the occasion in col international Declaration Ishikawa The with stakeholders. other laboration calls of the Rio+20 on the participants scheduled Summit, We often talk about climate change when we discuss the three we discuss the three when change talk climate about often We biodiversity not traditionally has However, Rio Conventions. thissee to would likeWe of attention. level the same received in with coexistence of a model propose nature and change, the from recovery experienceview of disaster of our ongoing Ishikawa the thissession, After Earthquake. Japan East Great a of Biodiversityon will result a as Declaration released be and Yoshida, Dr. Wakui, in which initiative Dr. citizen-level the importance of biodi showcase to also involved, are myself Kazuhiko Takeuchi University Nations United Vice-Rector, time much Rio did not have Although we +20. versity toward implement to years nine more have we for discussion today, activities changes. see and DAY 18 December 2011 EVENT REPORT 2 Hotel Kanazawa

Event 1 International Workshop: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans

The workshop was intended to discuss better implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 including development and revision of NBSAPs in accordance with the Strategic Plan by utilizing the knowledge and experience of experts from governments, international organizations, and scientific institutions.

Opening Remarks the Parties to implement the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, he hoped for a fruitful discussion and exchange of experiences and achievements so far made so that we can understand more clearly what we should do from now on towards COP 11. Kazuhiko Takeuchi Vice-Rector, United Nations University Update on Post-CBD/-COP 10 Status Gratitude was expressed to all participants for their at- tendance and contribution to working toward realizing a Presentation 1 society in harmony with nature. Today’s workshop focuses on NBSAPs. Consensus among countries is critical if we are to Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-20, move forward. He mentioned that we should encourage the global promotion of sociological development and the rela- Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and National tionship between people and nature. The result of this session Implementation–An Update will be disseminated to various outlets to contribute to the achievement of CBD and Rio+20. There will be a lot of dis- David Duthie cussion at Rio+20, and he stressed that we should emphasize Senior Programme Officer, Division for the importance of biodiversity. Implementation and Technical Support, Secretariat for the Convention on Biological Diversity

Atsuhiro Yoshinaka A broad overview of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity Global Coordinator, Secretariat for the 2011–2020, including information about the Nagoya and Convention on Biological Diversity Kuala Lumpur-Nagoya Protocols, was presented. There are parallel initiatives working with other stakeholders to broad- He thanked the co-organizers and welcomed participants to en the scope of the Strategic Plan, not just CBD. The 20 global this workshop. He introduced the fact that the Secretariat targets are the strategic tools that governments are working of CBD has been organizing a series of capacity-building with to develop plans for biodiversity. Building on the find- workshops on revising NBSAPs around the world last ings of Global Biodiversity Outlook 3, the new Strategic Plan year with generous support from Japan, and expressed his has an increased emphasis on indirect drivers of biodiversity gratitude to all the host countries, partners, and Parties who loss and increased flows of benefits from biodiversity and sent representatives to them. He also informed us that the ecosystem services. National targets are being developed and first follow-up workshop was already being held in India for embedded into the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Asia to be followed by those for other regions. Emphasizing Plans (NBSAPs), and these will be brought back in COP 11 that the Secretariat will continue to commit to supporting or 12. Out of 193 Parties, 173 have produced at least one

18 Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Commemorative Ceremony International Workshop Excursion - - - - 19 REE-DAY EVENT REPORT REE-DAY H T Hem Pande Hem Biological on Convention Secretary, Joint Ministry Point, PrimaryDiversity Focal India Forests, and of Environment http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/2-02.pdf Presentation 2 Presentation To set the context for the presentation, a few key facts about about facts key few a presentation, the for context the set To of the cent per for 2.4 accounts it presented: first were India livestock, and and of its population cent per 18 area, world’s Biodiversity NBSAP: India’s Experiences India’s Biodiversity NBSAP: of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan and an outline of an and of Japan Biodiversity Strategy of the National which of the consists Biodiversity Strategy the fourth National dis the global account into Taking plan. action an and strategy tar short-term it sets target, a post-2010 cussion on developing for 2050, all within targets for 2020 gets long-term and mid- and in initiating the lead took Japan 2011, In perspective. a 100-year with NBSAPaccordance in for revising its recent the process while engag 10, COP at adopted the Aichi Biodiversity Targets on their discussions in with based ing experts. particular, In “a of realizing the concept disaster, experiences the recent from butconflictive not a taking by withsocietyin harmony nature” is impor an nature towards approach adaptive more a rather Japan of this measure, revision. perspective Astant a concrete with park a view national a new is designing also considering damaged which were areas satoumi and satoyama recovering to forPlan Strategic the 10, COP The links among the disaster. by for a roadmap and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, 2011-2020, a timeline for the and issues came discussed. Next UNDB were be completed to slated which are NBSAPs, revision of Japan’s ended with a discussion of the The presentation 11. COP before the Satoyama Initiative, Park Sanriku Reconstruction National local biodiversity and strategies. Initiative, Naohisa Okuda Naohisa Strategy Biodiversity Global Director, Bureau, Conservation Nature Office, Japan of Environment, Ministry em Pande H Preparation and 1: Preparation http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/2-01.pdf oint Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity Primary on Biological Convention oint Secretary, Presentation 1 Presentation First, Japan’s Basic Act on Biodiversity, which has legal status status which legal has Act on Biodiversity, Basic Japan’s First, by a history Thiswas followed introduced. was within Japan, 2011–2020 the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity Biodiversity for Plan the Strategic updating of NBSAPs in line with of NBSAPs updating International Workshop: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans National Biodiversity Strategy Workshop: International Japan’s ExperienceRevising in its NBSAP Japan’s Developments Recent and Moderator: Mr. Mr. Moderator: J India Ministry and Forests, Point, of Environment Focal session NBSAP but, to date, few Parties have revised their NBSAPs revised their NBSAPs have Parties few date, NBSAP but, to The important Plan. line with into bring them the Strategic to given emphasized was mechanism of GEF as a financial role Japan The resources. by constrained are countries most that isfully withBiodiversity Fund allocation the first operational allocation a possible second and received, of funds already and the updated were The signatures awaited. is currently 36 2011, November as of ratified; was 30 Protocol Nagoya received. been had signatures THREE-DAY EVENT REPORT

8 per cent of its biodiversity, and it contains four out of 24 Presentation 4 registered global biodiversity hotspots. Following this was a summary of the history of India’s NBSAP development which Status of Zambia’s National Biodiversity utilized GEF funds to assist the government. Next was a de- scription of the internal process of drafting and ratifying the Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) NBSAP, which drew from the National Environment Policy’s Ignatius Makumba cardinal prescription that human beings are at the centre Chief, Environment and Natural of concern for sustainable development and are entitled to Resources Management Department, a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature. The Ministry of Tourism and Natural Strategic Plan, which was adopted at COP 10, was discussed Resources, Zambia in relation to India’s NBSAP. Finally, updating of the NBSAP was detailed in the context of challenges and opportunities. In the Southern African region, four countries have revised their NBSAPs, and nine countries have completed NBSAPs http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/2-03.pdf which are at various stages of revision. Zambia is endowed with an abundance of natural resources and fairly rich bio- Presentation 3 logical diversity upon which the majority of its population are dependent for livelihoods. Since the early 1980s, the country NBSAP: Perspectives from the Caribbean – has experienced increasing pressure on its biological resourc- es leading to rapid decline and degradation. In response to The Case of Grenada the threats to biodiversity, the Government of the Republic of Zambia developed NBSAP in 1999. NBSAP is a policy frame- work that promotes the conservation, management, and Spencer Thomas sustainable use of Zambia’s biological resources and the equi- Biodiversity Coordinator, Ministry of table sharing of benefits from these resources by all sectors of Finance and Planning, Grenada the population. Since the development of NBSAP, attempts have been made to integrate biodiversity activities into other This presentation was given from an island perspective, since sectors, most notably into the national development plan, and these regions constitute unique ecosystems which are particu- recently into other key sectors. larly vulnerable. It took a critical look at NBSAP implementa- To set the context for Zambia’s NBSAP, an explanation tion in the Caribbean, particularly Grenada, with a review of of the background, the state of biodiversity, ecosystems, the status of implementation in the context of crises in poli- national parks and forests, threats, and institutional and legal tics, food, water, debt, finance, poverty, and the environment. frameworks was first given. This was followed by an explana- Furthermore, it delved into the challenges, opportunities, and tion of the process, goals, and objectives of the Zambian prospects for the revised NBSAP in light of developments in NBSAP. Some outcomes included conservation of the genetic the global environmental infrastructure for small island de- diversity of traditional crop varieties and their wild relatives, veloping states, particularly climate change negotiations, the establishment of a functioning monitoring system, and ef- Rio+20 preparatory process and the key Nagoya outcomes of fective management and utilization of natural resources by the ABS Protocol, the Strategic Plan and its Aichi Biodiversity traditional establishments and local communities. Next came Targets, and the Resource Mobilization Framework. First was an explanation of NBSAP status in relation to the Strategic an overview of Grenada’s NBSAP which has not yet been fully Plan goals, Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and national targets. implemented, and is generally not updated. Following this The presentation closed with the assessment that the general was a description of the severe challenges and capacity gaps implementation of Zambia’s NBSAP has been successful, but such as policy/legislation, institutional/human resources, that there are still a number of challenges to overcome. and finance/socioeconomics, and links to the wellbeing of In particular, some achievements that include the establish- the population. Grenada, whose economy is heavily depen- ment of legal and institution arrangements for biosafety have dent on tourism, is a biodiversity hotspot but is vulnerable to been recorded. However, implementation of NBSAP has faced natural disasters and is grappling with economic issues. The a number of challenges, particularly inadequate financial and importance of environmental governance was stressed given human resources, lack of comprehensive biodiversity assess- the massive detrimental impact on the nation from sea level ments, inadequate involvement of local communities, and lack rise. The presentation ended with a list of key imperatives of specially qualified personnel. which call for concrete action beyond the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, given the urgency of the situation of island nations. http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/2-05.pdf The overriding conclusion was that revised NBSAP prepara- tion and implementation in the Caribbean can help inform Discussion consumption and production decisions at the local level and (Q&A from the floor to session speakers) so make a significant advancement in sustainable develop- ment as a contribution to UNDB, advance human wellbeing, Q: How are we going to monitor all these targets? 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Presentation 1 Presentation Beginning with the linkages of the local, national, and inter with and Beginning of the local, national, the linkages a discussionby of this followed was political arenas, national decision on 10 the COP biodiversitythe global commitments, decision 10 the COP and targets, relevant Plan, the Strategic isit es that expressed was it Furthermore, use. sustainable on empowered are local communities and indigenous that sential Mainstreaming NBSAPs Mainstreaming A: Q: A: A: difficult ushow it shows ban the meet to will be Q: session Joji Cariño Ms. Moderator: and Biodiversity Peoples Indigenous Leader, Team (Indigenous Peoples’ Foundation Tebtebba Programme, and Education) Research for Policy Centre International PolicyCommitments Fulfilling Global and Peoples, Indigenous on Biodiversity, Knowledge Traditional ------ational level, this is a challenge since political and since this is level, a challenge ational echnical rationale for the strategic plan and Aichi and plan the strategic for rationale echnical hat the are institutional and organizational expectations e are funding research into how to mobilize funding. mobilize funding. to how into funding research e are e need to do something different. Some have suggested cer- suggested have Some different. do something to e need ut of the 20 targets, how many are linked with availability of availability with linked are many how targets, 20 of the ut ut of the 20 targets, how many are linked with availability of of availability with linked are many how 20 targets, of the ut reate global indicators and pay countries to fulfil to countries them, pay and indicators global reate n terms of making decisions, do you mine resources, or mine resources, decisions, do you of making n terms n Japan’s case, the 35 indicators on administrative mea on administrative indicators the 35 case, n Japan’s do you protect them? What them? is protect the opportunity do you in this cost need we NBSAPs, of formulating During the process case? local stakeholders consult we extent what to consider to representative. whetherand this be sufficiently would need we of ecosystems, the transboundary nature Due to cooperation. regional egy, a questionnaire for country they what and needs, a questionnaire egy, target. for each need I W mobilizationstrat resource distributed a Secretariat The W - panel the challenge to I want but direction, this in things tain We do differently. would they of what question the with lists resources, human and of financial a lack about hearing keep differently? done be is to what but O money? need do not many how and resources On a n strengthen to We need will problems financial not disappear. livelihoods. regional the At linka to create and institutions as wellthe institutions as inter strengthen to need we level, W from situations, country specific for GEF, like future, the for here? countries of the perspective the a similar and are the problems since cooperation national leadership level, On a global is needed. response coordinated biodiversity is overshadowing Competitiveness is lacking. juxta countries How issues. development sustainable and The divide is a priority. etc. trade, regarding themselves pose from detracts countries developing and developed between biodiversity. and development of sustainable the issues C The t Employing resource. be a good can Biodiversity Targets level global international an at a top-down approach is level will on a lower for indicators a plan so time, take work larger will we fewer, hold year, prudent. Next more O I way find a and their own indicators make countries or let compa some into them convert and them, aggregate to and complex, but with developing technology, we should we complex,and but with technology, developing - achieve measure As to for how progress. make to be able a presentation to open are we every target, against ments 11. COP on this at money? need do not many how and resources We tryto scientific and link the not scientific. are sures indicators. administrative indicators. global rable IT communication everyone fast almost has Now, shops. The meetings. for physical is need less there and tools, will of CBD direct time to more trySecretariat devote to workshops. We many so of coordinating support instead link and for biodiversity, database a global alsocan create withmentors who those support. need

International Workshop: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans National Biodiversity Strategy Workshop: International Q: A: A: A: Q: Q: A: A: A: Q: THREE-DAY EVENT REPORT to play their role in NBSAP implementation, recalling relevant utilization of geothermal energy in Tohoku while preserving decisions by the Parties made during the 10th meeting of the nature. The rebuilding of destroyed communities is taking Conference of Parties. Next was an introduction to the signifi- place in the highlands in small areas. In the lowlands, affected cance of and compliance with the Nagoya Protocol on ABS. areas can be restored as natural wetlands, and local govern- The unique situation of the Philippines in drafting ABS legis- ment could pay money to move to other places. Socio- lation included significant legislation on indigenous peoples’ ecological resilience is important for a nature-harmonious rights, biodiversity, and plant variety protection. Furthermore, society. There is a need to develop a new business model implementation of the ABS legislation takes into account in- based on natural capital. There should be co-management digenous peoples' initiatives on ABS through strengthening of of natural resources as a new common sphere among the customary laws and community protocols. Challenges include private sector, NGOs, and other stakeholders. lack of national legislation or policies on indigenous people’s rights, land tenure, and customary sustainable use. Some of the http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/2-07.pdf proposed ways forward are to secure respect for indigenous people’s human rights, traditional knowledge, and customary Presentation 3 governance in the national implementation of securing bio- logical diversity, coping with climate change, and developing The European Union’s Biodiversity Strategy sustainable development plans. to 2020: “Our Life Insurance– http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/2-06.pdf Our Natural Capital”

Presentation 2 Thomas Koetz Policy Officer for International Post-disaster Rebuilding through the Biodiversity Governance and Directorate-General for the Environment, Creation of a Nature-harmonious Society European Commission

Kazuhiko Takeuchi In Europe, almost a quarter of wild species are now threat- Vice-Rector, United Nations University ened with extinction and the majority of ecosystems are degraded to the point where they are no longer able to deliver The triple disaster of 11 March 2011 brought about an awareness their valuable services. This degradation represents enormous of both the blessings and threats of nature. Since technological social and economic losses for the European Union (EU).The preventative measures have limitations, they alone cannot be key drivers for biodiversity loss are well known: unsustainable relied upon. People should also look at socio-economic resil- use, the spread of invasive alien species, climate change . . . ience based on connections with nature to grow. Furthermore, but their impact has increased to such an extent that current engineering measures do not always combine with local com- actions to stem biodiversity loss are no longer sufficient. munity lifestyles. Therefore, post-disaster rebuilding should The need for the strategy of EU arises from the environ- incorporate means to facilitate construction of a society which mental context of the state of biodiversity and ecosystem is in harmony with nature. Much of the damage from the di- services, the economic context of valuation of biodiversity saster exceeds the capacity of existing engineering measures, and ecosystem services, and the political context of expiry of and there is thus a need to review them. It has also become the 2010 targets as well as adoption of the EU 2050 vision increasingly important to build a greater regional resilience in and 2020 target. The vision of EU is that by 2050, European a variety of areas including social systems. Efforts should be Union biodiversity and the ecosystem services it provides–its focused on mitigating intensive usage of land that is sensitive natural capital–are protected, valued, and appropriately re- to natural disasters and which should be restored to its natural stored for biodiversity’s intrinsic value and for their essential condition. This could provide an opportunity to contribute to contribution to human wellbeing and economic prosperity, the creation of a vibrant new community in which people can and so that catastrophic changes caused by the loss of biodi- enjoy the abundance of nature. versity are avoided. The disaster-affected areas which are rich in natural re- The targets are similar to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, sources are now facing many problems such as lack of workers but these had to be agreed upon by EU before coming to COP in the agricultural, forestry, and fishery industries, popula- 10. The strategy includes the policy baseline, key consider- tion decline, and ageing of the population. It is necessary to ations, and the structure of the strategy. The six targets of the consider the creation of industry based on natural capital and structure are nature conservation, ecosystem restoration and change to a compact urban and rural structure. This will con- green infrastructure, “green” agriculture and forestry in EU, tribute to the maintenance and development of natural and making fishing sustainable, invasive alien species, and global cultural diversity in the region, which is indispensable for a biodiversity. Implementation of the strategy will be carried society in harmony with nature. out using a common implementation framework, working There should be a change in the business model to sup- groups, and an integrated framework for monitoring assess- port local economies. An example is the merging of small ment and reporting. fishing villages, and inviting the private sector, while taking In May 2011, the European Commission adopted a new a bottom-up approach. Also of importance is the effective strategy that lays down the framework for EU action over the

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Local with development”. identity” or “self-determined the deci at a seat should have organizations and people give to conferences international and national in table sion not only a that policy this, should ensure input. With we of indigenous but a wide range representatives, few select policy-making. and processes to access given are people, come to for governments organizing also been have We would facilitate measures These local people. talkand to local communities. and of global linkage outline? the achieve to place in processes local local governments. not involve does the process this stage, - to imple commitment The ASEAN involves response Discussion (Q&A terrestrial and marine areas. However, in terms of addressing of addressing in terms However, areas. marine and terrestrial biodiversity Southeast loss, regarding threats driversthe and - particularly pre in progress, making in Asia slow been has the addressing and in assessing species, alien invasive venting in and ecosystems, and species on change of climate impact wetlands. and pollution exploitation and of forests abating One ASEAN to towards Community its roadmap menting biodiversity and and resources its natural manage sustainably ecosystems. key protect which programmes undertake flagship in conserving mainly made been the components has Progress of pro of expanding the coverage in terms i.e., of biodiversity, Parks. as well as Heritage marine areas and terrestrial tected regard threats the drivers and of addressing in terms However, biodiversity mak in ASEANthe ing loss, slow remains region cooperation other and initiatives research Joint progress. ing as a be used to science of sound use a greater facilitate could measures. and for conservation plans reference - mate total and improving,Q: Efficiencyproducts is in growth but A: is growth policy. EU policy years A key for next the next 10 forests? natural versus replanted on comment you Q: Can planted and natural between should not differentiate A: We in live and lives modern lead to people indigenous want we Q: Do of their lands, resourc control lost have people A: Indigenous Q: Is there a formal planning process for the national park and and park national the for process planning a formal there Q: Is at and together, A: ministries the measures collect Relevant - - - - - Clarissa AridaClarissa and Development Programme Director, ASEAN for Centre Implementation, Biodiversity http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/2-08.pdf Presentation 4 Presentation Southeast Asia harbours a wealth of biodiversity Asia which a wealth harbours Southeast sup ports over 500 million people. The region covers a land area area 500 ports land a over covers region The million people. of 446 with is covered of which cent million per 43 hectares, with topography diversified and terrain, mountainous forest, 24,000 than km.more of 173,000 islands a coastline and marine biodi of tropical Asia centre is Southeast a renowned 284,000 kilo square of the world’s 34versity has and cent per the Philippines and Malaysia, Indonesia, reefs. of coral metres of the cent per 75 is home to that Triangle part of the Coral are megadiverse of the 17 three has It corals. reef-building world’s 34 biodiver four of the world’s but has world of the countries spe- and serious of habitats sity loss facing hotspots which are due endangered are Out of 64,800cies. known 1,312 species, wildlife- of forests, degradation and fragmentation extensive to - over-exploitation–particu change, for food, habitat hunting the illegal wildlifelarly pollution, species, alien trade–invasive already Asian had countries Southeast change. climate and between kilometres of forests square of 555,587 a total lost has likewiseregion The of its 2007. cent and lost 26 per 1980 period. The of a 25-year Association over resources mangrove - to imple (ASEAN) committed has Asian Nations Southeast One ASEAN towards to Community its roadmap menting biodiversity and and resources its natural manage sustainably ecosystems key which protect programmes undertake flagship the Mekong Triangle, the Coral of Borneo, as the Heart such ASEAN the 30 and declared Seas, the Sulu-Sulawesi River, biodiversity been has loss in reducing Progress Parks. 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National governments submit preliminary ideas to the Central Environment Council, and regional offices -ex change some information. Relevant ministries give recom- mendations to local governments on becoming involved in the basic plan. From this concept, a more concrete plan is developed. Plans are submitted to the central office. The discussion process is open to the public. In one or two years, there will be a more formal process to establish the national park. session 3: Enhancing International Cooperation on Biodiversity and the Satoyama Initiative

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Presentation 1 academic institutes, private-sector organizations, and UN and international organizations. Members are conducting a Satoyama Initiative and the Aichi wide range of individual and collaborative activities around the globe to 1) enhance understanding and raise awareness of Biodiversity Targets the importance of SEPLs, and to 2) promote the maintenance and the rebuilding of SEPLs. The Satoyama Initiative not only Kazuhiko Takemoto shares its vision with that of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity Director, Secretariat of the International Partnership for the 2011-2020, namely “living in harmony with nature”, but is Satoyama Initiative and Senior Fellow and Programme Director, also closely aligned with a number of the Aichi Biodiversity Education, Sustainability and Ecosystem Assessment Programme, Targets such as target 11 on area-based approaches, target 14 United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies on ecosystem services, and target 15 on ecosystem resilience.

The Japan Satoyama Satoumi Assessment defined “satoyama” http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/2-10.pdf and “satoumi” as dynamic mosaics of managed socio- ecological systems producing a bundle of ecosystem services Presentation 2 for human wellbeing. These two terms fit under the larger category of “socio-ecological production landscapes”, which Potential of Regional Cooperation in the provide the following benefits of contributing to human wellbeing and livelihoods, contributing to poverty allevia- Implementation of the CBD Strategic Plan tion and MDGs, contributing to climate change mitigation, maintaining biodiversity, building resilience, contributing to Senka Barudanovic climate change adaptation, and contributing to achieving the Chair, Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Aichi Biodiversity Targets. However, they are threatened due Technological Advice (SBSTTA) and Associate Professor, to rural depopulation, ageing population, population growth, University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Bosnia and overexploitation, unplanned urbanization, industrialization, Herzegovina and natural disasters. The Satoyama Initiative is a global effort to develop soci- Strategic objectives for UNDB include providing a sup- eties in harmony with nature, and was recognized at CBD/ porting framework for implementation of the Biodiversity COP 10 (Decision X/32) as a useful tool to better understand Strategic Plan 2011-2020 and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and support human-influenced natural environments, or supporting capacity development initiatives that support socio-ecological production landscapes (SEPLs), for the ben- implementation of the Convention at the national, regional, efit of biodiversity and human wellbeing. The International and international levels, and creating a platform to commu- Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI) was launched nicate progress in the implementation and achievement of during COP 10 as a platform to achieve the Initiative’s vi- milestones at the national, regional, and international levels. sion. Starting with 51 founding members in October 2010, The emphasis of the new Strategic Plan is on national imple- today, IPSI has grown to comprise a membership of 105 mentation. However, concerted actions at the regional level, diverse organizations, including national and local govern- which are characterized by similar conditions, similar forms ments, NGOs, indigenous and community organizations, of biodiversity, and usually similar pressures on biodiversity,

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We achieve to it is a vehicle development; fisheriesand revitalized has economy the green on how the to is not leading economy the green so agriculture, of nature. commercialization of the globe, areas the poorest address to has economy electricity basic is even lacking. where of biodiversity. value cialization of nature due to the focus on human economies. the focus human on due to cialization of nature func that economy willgreen we a have then biodiversity, continuing with a than rather up, the bottom tions from Furthermore, UNEP regards Satoyama as an initiative initiative as an Satoyama UNEP regards Furthermore, Discussion (Q&A Q: How can we strengthen international cooperation to strengthen strengthen to cooperation international strengthen we can Q: How about livingis harmony na Initiative in with A:Satoyama The gas emissions, and the lowest ecological carrying ecological the lowest and emissions, capac gas this situation, ameliorate To regions. world’s the ityamongst with specific focus on biodiversitysocio-ecologicaland services,landscape of on the development UNEP focuses of partnerships based strengthening the and methodologies of valuation Approach, of the Ecosystem on the promotion services,biodiversity ecosystem and development/consoli development/ and the tools, technical and of scientific dation Examples instruments. of of international implementation in adaptation the activities ecosystem-based of UNEP are international and national creating ecosystems, mountain of biodiversity ecosystems, valuation and and areas, protected and tools, technical and scientific economy, green TEEB, instruments. international with activities existing consistent promotes fundamental that ties that and approach principles the ecosystem including in a holistic manner. valuation non-economic and economic le- and concepts, tools, the essential provides UNEP therefore to the promotion integral elements constitute that setting gal introducing In concepts. of biodiversity Satoyama-like and on the following: will the speaker elements, elaborate such Management; on Ecosystem Work of the UNEP Programme activities; of valuation approach examples of ecosystem of support development the for biodiversity/ecosystems; usefulare for biodiversity tools that technical scientific& biodiversity- strengthening and management; ecosystem and MEAs of synergistic promotion and related implementation. A: Forest people are poor due to exclusion from the benefits the benefits exclusion from poor due to are people A: Forest economy? green risks of the potential the minimize do we Q: How sustainable for replacement is not a A:economy The green green old The is A:economy bottle. wine in a new The green the non-commercial value to how should consider A: We the commer from stem A: risks economy Many the green from A: If we can use NBSAPs to eradicate poverty and enhance poverty enhance and eradicate to A: NBSAPs use can we If - - - Young-Woo Park Young-Woo for Regional Office Regional Director, Nations United Pacific, Asia the and Environment Programme http://isp.unu.edu/news/2011/files/undb/2-11.pdf A new fundA new for maritime fisheries and policiesfor of EU Presentation 3 Presentation Challenges faced in the region of Asia and the Pacific in- Asiaof region Pacific the the in and faced Challenges most poor in the world’s clude 66 of the world’s cent per greenhouse of global 34 region, cent per populated densely International Workshop: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans National Biodiversity Strategy Workshop: International Work of UNEP Related to Biodiversity to of UNEP Related Work Socio-ecologicaland Landscape-based Initiatives (Satoyama) could give double power to the new Strategic Plan. The the- Plan. Strategic the new to power give double could many open themselves of the Convention programmes matic the cross- found through more far possibilities, are but there regional definitely are Good examples of these cutting issues. but also other of biodiversity, monitoring and indicators Taxonomy as the Global such programmes and initiatives species. alien for invasive those and (GTI) Initiative Capacity-building proposed. been has the period 2014-2020 Regional co conducted. being are workshops on NBSAPs operation action includes NBSAPs in the region, identifying in the region, NBSAPs includes action operation identifying in the region, problems common of common a set identifying in the region, goals in the solutions common the effec identifying monitor region, to indicators regional for the helpdesk a CBD establishing and of solutions, tiveness people, connect it is important to Also, the region). 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primary, staple economy for GDP growth. Governments electricity, but they are selling their natural resources in big themselves are contesting the ownership of forests. cities at a high premium. Development has to be accelerated. A: We should link satoyama with the green economy. Small A: We can bring some incentive for people who are in the forest communities are becoming very well off. Satoyama satoyama area to develop their primary resources. We are is our baby and it needs our nourishment before it starts already talking about this with universities, and valuing going by itself. non-economic factors. A: The green economy means different things in different regions. UNEP as a global community could consider benchmarks, the unit for decision-making, a political or ecosystem approach, and country-by-country or eco- Synthesis and Conclusions region-by-eco-region approach. Session 1 Moderator: Hem Pande Q: Considering the criticism toward the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), what are your thoughts on the NBSAPs are an unqualified obligation on all the Parties. There Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity are hurdles, issues, and barriers because of which different and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and science policy? countries are at different stages of development. For develop- A: IPBES cannot just mirror IPCC because scientific results ing countries, it is balancing two good things, ecology (environ- were not considered in policy-making in IPCC. We need ment protection) and economics (growth and development), policy-relevant mechanisms. We need a mechanism that for improving the “quality of life” of people and society. This drives science into policy frameworks. It is important to group had presentations from Japan, India, Grenada, and not just create an organization like IPCC, but to actually Zambia. One important point highlighted by Japan was that influence behaviour at the global level. conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity is inter alia A: The definition and distribution of value is important. We linked to addressing the issues of global warming. The presen- are struggling with finding rules on how to do that. For me, tation also highlighted the role that is being played by Japan the question is to find a better way to defend value. In a as COP 10 President. The Nagoya Compact has been out- classical-economy-based world, it is pushed towards new standing. The challenge now is to set the ball rolling. The first ways to get new answers, and this green economy has to do milestone will be COP 11 in India. The presentation by India that. IPBES needs to be different from IPCC. Biodiversity highlighted the challenges before it in balancing development has knowledge apart from scientific knowledge and cultur- and the environment. After comprehensive consultations with al and experiential knowledge; it is local, whereas IPCC is all the stakeholders, India unveiled a macro-level strategy on global. It should be policy-relevant, not policy-prescriptive. biodiversity in 1999 and a NBSAP in 2009. Further, improve- ments in the strategy in line with the Strategic Plan are on their Q: Threats have to be addressed. In regards to satoyama and migra- way, immediately after the Nagoya COP. Parties to CBD are tion, it is not that poor people are leaving, but that people are not committed to doing our bit in conserving global biodiversity. there. The Satoyama Initiative is an opportunity to bring people Grenada’s presentation gave us an insight into the Caribbean back from the cities, but how can we develop an economy? which, being in the Tropics, is a global biodiversity hotspot A: In India, we are paying families in restricted areas to move. with an endemism of about 60 per cent. It also brought out the Some of them take the money but are not moving out. In fact that biodiversity-rich areas in the region are very vulnerable many areas in India, people live in small villages without to climate change and are also low in economic output. There

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- - - - Tsunao Watanabe Tsunao Conservation Nature Director-General, Environment, of the Ministry Bureau, Japan Considering the current situation of the loss of global of global of the loss situation the current Considering the Government President, 10 as the COP Furthermore, sions at this workshop on the key issues for implementation this workshop for implementation at issues sions on the key on the National particularly focusing of the Convention, to as well as gratitude Action and Plans, Biodiversity Strategy various and overseas from here for coming the participants members the staff and participation, for their parts of Japan work. for their preparation Secretariat CBD the of UNU and and urgent responsibility take to it is people’s biodiversity, of the Aichi the achievement towards actions concrete initiated has Japan 10. COP at adopted Biodiversity Targets Biodiversity Strategy our National for updating the process - com to plans and on the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, based with our experience particular, with In the 11. COP it by plete disaster, followingthe and earthquake tsunami tragic recent of lifeharmony nature. in with way is a better discussing Japan National revised in the willconsiderations reflected These be with the world. be shared to are and Strategy support to Biodiversity Fund Japan the established Japan of He expressed his sincere appreciation for the active discus for the active appreciation his expressed sincere He International Workshop: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans National Biodiversity Strategy Workshop: International Session 3 focused on enhancing international cooperation on cooperation international on enhancing 3 focused Session informa were There Initiative. biodiversity the Satoyama and Session 3 Moderator: Young-Woo Park Young-Woo 3 Moderator: Session gether, that there is a vision there with that of living in harmony nature, gether, is a there that considered, should be and threats benefits that - com the business risk that and for disaster reduction, need It in as part of the effort.is also be brought munity to needs is 10 COP before the visionworth EU created that noting that share and it is critical enhance to Finally, in line with 10. COP efforts in the to identifyASEANand region of criticalareas countries. between biodiversity for cooperation the Aichi and Initiative on the Satoyama presentations tive in cooperation of regional the potential Biodiversity Targets, of work and Plan, Strategic of the CBD the implementation biodiversity socio-ecological and to landscape- UNEP related initiatives. (satoyama) based Session 2 Moderator: Joji Cariño Joji 2 Moderator: Session revealed NBSAPs A summary on mainstreaming of the session support should be effortsto communities, there local that to satoumi and is a vision there that linking of satoyama both are quite a few gaps in all-round implementation with valid rea implementation in all-round gaps a few quite are sons. He mentioned the necessity of finding an answer to this. answer an of finding necessity the mentioned He sons. - presenta Zambian The poor? yet Whyresource-rich they are African the position us a glimpse of in the southeast tion gave to biodiversity include inter in Zambia alia Threats region. of path Zambia is on the conflicts. land-use and deforestation revising its NBSAP in line with Aichi the BiodiversityTargets. THREE-DAY EVENT REPORT

Workshop Participants

Name Organization Title L ely Saima Etegameno Ministry of Environment and Tourisms- Directorate of Environmental Chief Development Planner Angula Affairs, Government of Namibia Shinichi Arai Graduate School of Global Environmental Science Studies, Hokkaido Professor University Clarissa Arida Program Development and Implementation, Director ASEAN Center for Biodiversity Senka Barudanovic Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological (SBSTTA), Chair, Associate Professor Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Andrew Bignell External Affairs, Department of Conservation, Manager Government of New Zealand Joji Carino Tebtebba Foundation Team Leader Teppei Dohke Japan Committee for IUCN Secretary general Akram Eissa Darwich Ministry of state for Environment Affairs, Government of Syria Counsellor Ioseb Kartsivadze Biodiversity Protection Service, Department of Integrated Head Environmental Management and Biodiversity, Government of Georgia Thomas Koetz Directorate-General for the Environment, European Commission Policy Officer Ryo Kohsaka School of Economics, Graduate School of Nagoya City University, Associate Professor Parviz Koohafkan Land and Water Division, Rural Development Department, FAO Director

Akira Koshino Satoyama Creation Office, Environment Division, Chief Officer Ishikawa Prefecture Ignatius Makumba Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources, Chief Natural Resources Environment and Natural Resources Management Department, Management Officer and Government of Zambia CBD NFP Eduardo Mansur International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) Assistant Director Monyrak Meng Department of National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Ministry of Deputy Director Environment of Cambodia, General Department of Administration for Nature Conservation and Protection, Government of Cambodia Tomoko Nishimoto Division of Regional Cooperation, UNEP Director Hem Pande Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India Joint Secretary/CBD Primary Focal Point Young-woo Park Regional Office for Asia Pacific, UNEP (UNEP-ROAP) Regional Director and Representative for Asia and the Pacific Krishna Chandra Paudel Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation, Joint Secretary Department of Plant Resources, Government of Nepal Jose Luis Sutera Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Counsellor Government of Argentina Kazuhiko Takemoto Institute of Advanced Studies , United Nations University Senior Fellow and Program Director Spencer Thomas Ministry of Finance and Planning, Government of Grenada Biodiversity Coordinator Izumi Washitani Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Professor University of Tokyo Masahito Yoshida Japan Committee for IUCN President

Observers Formacion Antonio Graduate School of Law, Kyushu University Assistant Mary Jane Dela Cruz Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Technical Officer Hideki Kusakari World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Japan Secretary General Wenhua Li Center for Natural and Cultural Heritage, IGSNRR, CAS, Chinese Director Academy of Engineering (CAE)

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The excursions were intended to show examples of the 2010 National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan which includes biodiversity conservation through the management of satoyama, and the GIAHS recognized the Noto region. The participants chose from four separate excursions in Kaga, Noto, and Kanazawa. Through these examples, it was intended to support awareness of the importance of nature conservation in national strategies, promote dissemination of education research activi- ties, and give examples of lessons learned and potential models.

Excursion 1: Noto

Excursion 2: Noto Excursion 2: Kaga

30 Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 Commemorative Ceremony International Workshop Excursion - 31 REE-DAY EVENT REPORT REE-DAY H T 4: Kanazawa 3: Kanazawa

excursion cuisine lifestyle and animating Nature in Kanazawa Site Residence Bukeyashiki Samurai the Nagamachi was First occupied once observe could the participants where area an and Clan of the Kaga samurai middle-by low-ranking and district, the where Chaya the Nishi was their families. Next districts observe teahouse could participants one of the three exuding is the still It with lined in Kanazawa. restaurants this Omicho was Following times. of bygone atmosphere observe could the participants where various kindsMarket, in Ishikawa the bountyof food which of the nature are market at the variety foods The sold of traditional Prefecture. getting of method sustainable environmentally the to attests held was Lunch with the harmony nature. shows food, and the where Kinjourou, restaurant Japanese the traditional at very the of even small elements that sense could participants the deep feel could and designed, deliberately dishes were history and in the bountyculture of nature. raised excursion nurtured beauty The historyand traditional environment natural Kanazawa’s by Park, Castle Kanazawa and Garden Kenroku-en was First experience Japanese could the participants where traditional Castle Kanazawa in the middle of the city. nature and culture are parkland the surrounding and Garden, Kenroku-en Park, richby biological diversity. marked are and Heart called Green Next the city. lifearound plant and animal much supply They could the participants where Museum, Suzuki T. the D. was of the Buddhist Daisetsu the world philosopher encounter slopes. green by backed gardens landscape and Suzuki, the facility serves beauty, rich natural on Kanazawa’s Drawing setting,and in a natural contemplation for human as a venue Following thiswas the nature. and deftly architecture fuses the encounter could the participants where Club, Yuzen Kaga beauty. kimono natural and Yuzen Kaga between harmony depictionsplants, of emphasize Yuzen ofKaga patterns The kimono Yuzen The creatures. natural and other birds, flowers, Kaga making us through to close nature artisan record tries to could the participants where Sekitei, at held was Lunch Yuzen. Kanazawa of a traditional ambiance in an experience nature cuisineabun- of a unique Kanazawa enjoyed They restaurant. hills. and foods the sea fresh from The bounty of dant biodi garden. whileversity felt Japanese was the traditional admiring ------2: Kaga

1: Noto Excursion ness model through which effective local management of a of whichmanagement local effective through model ness was Next the local economy. enhance can resource natural ob could participants where City, Zoo in Nomi Ishikawa endangered the reintroduce and serve the effortsto breed an This presented habitat. its natural ibis into back crested outside from opportunity a participant and for the breeders programme ibis-breeding with a similar government Japan a connec experiences and make and information share to was Lunch areas. further in these tion to their cooperation food sample could participants where City, in Komatsu held this was Following with local ingredients. made seasonal par where brewery City, in Kaga sake of a Japanese a tour through model example an of a business see could ticipants can resources natural of whichmanagement local effective the was Kamoike stop last The economy. local the enhance could participants where City, Kaga in ObservationCenter the Ramsar by recognized wetland observe a protected which is wintering one of the spots for water Convention fowl in Japan. First was a globefish-processing factory in Hakusan City, City, Hakusan factory in globefish-processing a was First observe could the participants where example an of a busi excursion ing is a source of export revenue as well as tourism. Lunch of export Lunch as well as tourism. is a source ing revenue enjoyed the participants where no Sato, Shunran at held was and grown ingredients from made of additives a lunch free the cuisine, this traditional Through area. the from gathered importance of biodiversity of the local population lives in the on the natural their dependence through demonstrated was services ecosystem the moun- and by provided resources Following this was of thisarea. waterways and fields, tains, the where City, workshop lacquerware a of Wajima in tour a crafted being resin tree and local wood see could participants examplea Thisanother of was various lacquerware. into of the biodiversity on the health the in dependent business Terraces, Rice Shiroyonesenmaida was the stop last The area. observe community could participants where a traditional site. agricultural First was a sea-cucumber-processing factory in Nanao City, City, factory Nanao in sea-cucumber-processing a was First observe could the participants where example an of a green which local effective through model business economy an on profitable be can resource natural a of management Next the local economy. enhance and scale international Wharf could the participants where Fisherman’s Nanao was life on which- of sea observe the local commu the abundance has area The revenue. of food and nity as a source depends this brand and successful for its seafood, renowned become excursion ABOUT

2011 marks the start of the United Nations Decade on The United Nations University, in cooperation with Biodiversity. At the Tenth Meeting of the Conference the Government of Japan which hosted COP10, of the Parties to the Convention on Biological then successfully proposed to the Secretariat for Diversity (CBD/COP10) “Biodiversity Summit”, held the Convention on Biological Diversity the idea to in 2010 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, many host the launching event in Japan. These three days important decisions (including the Strategic Plan for of events mark the official United Nations global Biodiversity 2011–2020) were adopted to provide the launch of the UNDB. The aim is to spread awareness foundation for taking action to halt biodiversity loss about the importance and loss of biodiversity, and and to sustain the ecosystems of the Earth. Then, in support developing nations tackling these issues. December of the same year, following the recom- mendation by COP 10, the 65th Session of the United In addition, 2011 was designated as the “International Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution Year of Forests”, and “Biodiversity and Forests” was which declared the ten years from 2011 to 2020 as the the theme of the International Day for Biological “United Nations Decade on Biodiversity” (UNDB), with Diversity 2011. Due to their interconnected nature, the aim of contributing to the implementation of the biodiversity issues surrounding forestry have been Strategic Plan for Biodiversity and achieving the Aichi incorporated into the event. Biodiversity Targets. They requested the Secretary- General to lead the coordination of the activities of the Decade with the support of the secretariat of the CBD and other biodiversity-related organizations.

Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020

Date: 17-19 December 2011

Venue: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Organizers: United Nations University, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Ministry of the Environment Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Kanazawa City

Co-organizers: Global Environmental Outreach Centre (GEOC), Japan Committee for UNDB, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Japan

Supported by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan, Sustainability Science Consortium, Global Environment Facility

Cooperation with: Japan Airlines

32 Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020 Nanao Fisherman’s Wharf has become renowned for its seafood, and this successful branding is a source of export revenue as well as tourism. Global Launching of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011–2020

Prepared by the United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace