Fwd: biodiversity-l digest: November 14, 2014

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Subject: Biodiversity Update - 14 November 2014 - Biodiversity Policy & Practice

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A compilation of items recently posted to the Biodiversity Policy & Practice knowledgebase of international activities on biodiversity Latest News - 14 November 2014 UNCCD, Ramsar Commit to Land Degradation Neutrality 14_November 2014: During the "Planet Plenary" at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Parks Congress, which is taking place in Sydney, Australia, Monique Barbut, Executive Secretary, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and Christopher Briggs, Secretary General, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, announced a public commitment "to create a sustainable and resilient future for our children by stopping and reversing land degradation." Also during the plenary, Briggs indicated that Ramsar would launch a global partnership for wetlands restoration with the UNCCD in 2015. continued...   IUCN, Wiley Publishers Feature Marine Protected Areas 14_November 2014: The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has collaborated with Wily Online Library to release a special issue of the journal Aquatic Conservation, which features 'Building Networks of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): New Insights from the Third International MPA Congress (IMPAC 3).' The special issue aims to provide data, information and science to support decision-making and goals on ocean protection. continued...   Protected Planet Report: World on Track to Meet CBD 2020 Target for Protected Areas 13_November 2014: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report concluding that the world is on track to meet a 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Target on the expansion of protected areas, although more work is required to ensure areas of importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services are prioritized for protection. The report, titled 'Protected Planet Report 2014: Tracking progress towards global targets for protected areas,' was launched at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Parks Congress, meeting in Sydney, Australia. continued...   IUCN Releases First Global Assessment of World Heritage Sites 13_November 2014: Over 60% of areas on the World Heritage List are likely to be well conserved over time and 54% are considered well managed, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) 'World Heritage Outlook 2014: a conservation assessment of all natural World Heritage sites.' The report is the first global assessment of the world's 228 natural World Heritage sites. continued...   UNEP IRP Concludes 15th Meeting; Names Potočnik as Co-Chair 8_November 2014: The UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) International Resource Panel (IRP) selected Janez Potočnik, the former European Union (EU) Commissioner for the Environment, as the new IRP Co-Chair, at its 15th meeting. The Panel also identified future areas of research, including: poverty eradication and natural resources governance; restoration and resilience of land biodiversity and ecosystem services; and circular economy and innovation. continued...   International Meetings on Ballast Water Address Threats from Invasive Species November_2014: Two international events in Singapore and Brazil addressed administrative, technological and scientific developments relating to ballast water management (BWM) to prevent threats from marine invasive species in international maritime transport, highlighting the imminent entering into force of the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments. continued...   WIPO Circulates Table of Disclosure Requirements in Legislative Texts November_2014: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has circulated a table compiling disclosure requirements related to genetic resources and/or traditional knowledge, which are contained in national and regional legislative texts. continued...   50in10 Proposes Theory of Change to Accelerate Fisheries Restoration through Collaboration November_2014: Empowering fishermen and local communities to co-manage fisheries, making science-based decisions, reforming public policies and harnessing the market for sustainable seafood exemplify sustainable fishing success stories, according to a 'Theory of Change: Accelerating Global Fisheries Restoration through Collaboration,' published by 50in10. The Theory of Change publication promotes a coordinated, holistic approach to connect and expand individual success stories to foster transitions to sustainable fishing globally, emphasizing that such an approach can provide more resilient ecosystems, increased economic opportunities and more food. continued...   Central and West Africa Protected Areas and Biodiversity Observatory Launched 12_November 2014: The Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP) has released the outcomes of a series of workshops on protected areas in Central Africa. The workshops form part of the EU funded BIOPAMA project, which supports capacity development under the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). continued...   Biodiversity Policy & Practice Calendar: Current & Upcoming Events IUCN World Parks Congress 2014 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 12 Nov - 19 Nov GEO-XI Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland 13 Nov - 14 Nov Ramsar Convention Regional Pre-COP Meeting – Africa Hammamet, Nabeul, Tunisia 17 Nov - 21 Nov Second International Ocean Research Conference (IORC) Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain 17 Nov - 21 Nov Joint CBD, UNCCD Workshop on NBSAPs - NAP Synergies Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt 21 Nov - 22 Nov INTERPOL Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Committee Meetings Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France 24 Nov - 28 Nov Eighth Session of the ITWG on AnGR of the CGRFA Rome, Lazio, Italy 26 Nov - 28 Nov Second Session of the Team of Technical and Legal Experts on ABS (TTLE ABS-2) of the CGRFA Rome, Lazio, Italy 27 Nov - 29 Nov Caribbean Sub-regional Capacity-Building Workshop on Biosafety Bridgetown, Saint Michael, Barbados 1 Dec - 5 Dec UNFCCC COP 20 Lima, Peru 1 Dec - 12 Dec Arctic Biodiversity Congress Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway 2 Dec - 4 Dec CBD Expert Workshop to Prepare Practical Guidance on Preventing and Mitigating the Significant Adverse Impacts of Marine Debris on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity and Habitats Baltimore, MD, US 2 Dec - 4 Dec Global Soil Biodiversity Conference Dijon, Bourgogne, France 2 Dec - 5 Dec WIPO Workshop for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities on Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland 3 Dec - 5 Dec Global Landscapes Forum Lima, Peru 6 Dec - 7 Dec    Subscribe to our iCalendar and your computer will gain access to all the events listed in our  Biodiversity Policy & Practice  Calendar ( Learn More | Subscribe ) Please send suggestions for articles to Lauren Anderson at lauren@iisd.org Funding for Biodiversity Policy & Practice has been provided by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)

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