https://ibcddn2018.co.in Biodiversity for Ecological Civilization The Earth Community 4-6th October International 2018 Biodiversity Congress International Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2018) Venue: FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE (FRI) DEHRADUN, INDIA Organisers International Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2018) The Earth Community CONTEXT AND RATIONALE every living being in the planet, and an appeal towards n 1992 the international community committed itself undertaking a transformation from industrial civilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the to biodiversity civilization, a human civilization strongly UN General Assembly declared the period2011-2020 rooted in biodiversity consciousness. Ias “United Nations Decade on Biodiversity” to In this context, the International Biodiversity Congress promote the implementation of a strategic plan on bio- (IBC 2018) is being organised as a joint initiative of Na- diversity and its overall vision of living in harmony with vdanya, Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action nature. It is also a period in which the governments have (CISSA), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Educa- to take concerted efforts to achieve “Aichi Target” or the tion (ICFRE), Forest Research Institute (FRI), Wildlife In- 2011-2020 Strategic Plan of the Convention on Biologi- stitute of India (WII), Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board and cal Diversity (CBD) for addressing the underlying causes Uttarakhand Council for Science and Technology, with the of biodiversity loss, reduce the pressures on biodiversity, support of various international and national governmen- safeguard biodiversity at all levels, enhance the benefits tal and non-governmental organisations. The IBC 2018 provided by biodiversity. The importance of biodiversity will be held at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun from and ecosystems is also reflected in many of the United 4th to 6th October 2018. IBC 2018 is organised in Dehra- Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and dun, the capital city of the Himalayan state Uttarakhand, targets. where ecology is highly synonymous with the cultural In the Anthropocene, however, the trends of habitat practices. Further, IBC is being organised during the Wild- loss, over exploitation, invasive alien species, pollution and life Week (2-8 October) celebrations in India, starting with climate change coupled with the ever-growing demand of Gandhi Jayanti, the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand bio resources continue to threaten the functioning of our Gandhi, who always propagated the idea of Vasudhaiva life-sustaining biosphere. As the very functioning of life in Kutumbakam. the planet centers around biodiversity and the ecosystem services and livelihood security offered by it, the loss and OBJECTIVES destabilisation of the web of life hurt us in multiple ways. n To facilitate a shift towards ecological civilization that Living in harmony with nature has been an integral value, cherish and conserve biodiversity to achieve part of Indian culture. This has been abundantly reflect- sustainable development goals, both at national and ed in a variety of traditional practices, religious beliefs, international platforms. rituals, folklore, arts and crafts, and in the daily lives of n To strengthen capacity and to promote networking in the Indian. Our cultural identity is deeply rooted in our order to popularise the philosophy of biodiversity for biological environment. Therefore, this era demands ecological civilization. collective action, from global to national to local levels n To provide an interdisciplinary platform on matters towards biodiversity conservation and education, deeply related to the status, conservation and sustainable rooted in our ecological civilizations, with a strong utilization of biodiversity. philosophical thinking on conservation. The concept of n To showcase the rich biodiversity heritage of the “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” inscribed in Maha Upani- planet and the linkage between biodiversity, econ- shad, which means ‘the world is one family’, is essentially omy, ecosystem services, aesthetics, and cultural the Indian philosophy towards living in harmony with evolution. https://ibcddn2018.co.in PROGRAMMES v Invasive alien species and biodiversity IBC-2018 includes a wide array of programmes including In- v Biodiversity of agriculture system ternational Seminar, Exhibition, Women Biodiversity Congress v Biodiversity and ecosystem services (WBC), Youth Biodiversity Congress (YBC), Civil Society Meet, v Biodiversity of Insects and Pollinators Workshops, National Photography Exhibition, and Documen- v Integrative Taxonomy and Conservation tary Film Festival, besides a series of satellite and side events v Grassroot level interventions and post-conference biodiversity tours. n BIODIVERSITY FOR FOOD, NUTRITION AND HEALTH v Agrobiodiversity and Agroecology MAJOR THEME v Biodiversity for nutrition and food security “Biodiversity for Ecological Civilization: Vasudhaiva v Nutrition-sensitive agriculture Kutumbakam” v Medicinal plant Diversity (Major theme will have only invited presentations) v Biodiversity and human health ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ which means ‘The Earth v Indigenous Health systems Community’, inscribed in Maha Upanishad, is essentially v Biodiversity in our Gut Microbiome the Indian philosophy towards living in harmony with n BIODIVERSITY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND PLANETARY HEALTH every living being in the planet, and an appeal towards v Biodiversity and planetary Boundary undertaking a transformation from industrial civilization to v Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity biodiversity civilization, a human civilization strongly rooted v Biodiversity for mitigation and adaptation to climate change in biodiversity consciousness. v Regenerative Agriculture and Climate mitigation v Soil Biodiversity and Climate Change THEMES v Biodiverse Organic Farming for Climate Resilience n LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY n BIODIVERSITY AND KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS v Biodiversity Laws and policies for conservation v Biodiversity, traditional knowledge and culture v Convention on Biological Diversity and Biological Diversity Act v Mainstreaming biodiversity v Cartagena Protocol v Education for biodiversity conservation v Nagoya Protocol v Biodiversity, Women and traditional knowledge v National Biodiversity Act v Biopiracy and Knowledge Degradation v Trade, Biopiracy and Patents v Bioprospecting for sustainable and equitable use n BIODIVERSITY CRISIS v Biodiversity and benefit sharing v Habitat loss and biodiversity v Biodiversity Informatics v Biodiversity loss and ethnic conflicts PARTICIPATION v Biodiversity loss and human displacement Members of Academic and Research Community, Civil v Biodiversity loss and water crisis Society, Community Members, Planners, Policy Makers, v Pollution and biodiversity Students, Corporates etc. v Globalisation and biodiversity n BIODIVERSITY OF FOREST, WILD LIFE AND CALL FOR PAPERS ECOSYSTEM SERVICES Participants of IBC 2018 are requested to contribute v Biodiversity on land and terrestrial ecosystems papers for oral/poster presentations on areas pertaining v Biodiversity below water in marine and fresh water ecosystems to Congress themes. v Biodiversity loss and desertification For details visit our website https://ibcddn2018.co.in International Biodiversity Congress (IBC 2018) The Earth Community REGISTRATION Registration Category On or before July 31,2018 After July 31, 2018 International Participant (Europe, USA, Japan and Australia) USD 500 USD 600 International Participant (Latin America, Africa and Asia) USD 250 USD 300 International Students (Europe, USA, Japan and Australia) USD 200 USD 250 International Students (Latin America, Africa and Asia) USD 100 USD 150 Indian participant Rs. 5000 Rs. 6000 Indian student Rs. 2000 Rs. 2500 Members from civil society Rs. 3000 Rs. 5000 Additional bank charges will be levied on online payments GST Extra ACCOUNT DETAILS For Indian Delegates and Students For Foreign delegates and Students Name and address of the Bank: Account Holder: Navdanya Trust Canara Bank, A-9 DDA Shopping Complex, Defence Colony Lajpat FC Bank Account Number: 0341101066629 Nagar Main, New Delhi- 110024 Swift Code:CNRBIN BBDFS Account Holder: Navdanya Trust - IBC 2018 Branch MICR Code: 110015020 Account Number: 0341101104592 IFS Code No.: CNRB0000341 IFSC Code: CNRB 0000341 RTGS / NEFT Code: CNRB0000341 IMPORTANT DATES ABSTRACT SUBMISSION ACCEPTANCE OF ABSTRACT EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION June 30, 2018 July 30, 2018 August 15, 2018 CONGRESS SECRETARIAT IBC Secretariat, Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA) T.C. 15/510, USRA -55, Udarasiromani Road, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695010, Kerala, India Tele/fax: +91 471 2722151, Email: [email protected] IBC ORGANISING COMMITTEE OFFICE Navdanya Biodiversity Conservation and Organic Farm Village Ramgarh/ Sheeshambara, Old Shimla Road, P.O. Sherpur, Pin - 248197, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Telefax: 0135-2693025 | Email: [email protected] FOR DETAILS CONTACT Dr. Vinod Kumar Bhatt | Email: [email protected] Dr. A. Biju Kumar | Email: [email protected] https://ibcddn2018.co.in OTHER EVENTS ORIGINS: THE INTERNATIONAL n Biodiversity of fibres & textiles BIODIVERSITY EXPO he International Biodiversity Expo to be held Special pavilions in conjunction with IBC 2018, is an attempt to n Medicinal plant diversity, livelihood & health care Tbring together the government and non-govern- n Plants of Charak Samhita ment organisations, academic