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Background
Climate change threatens biodiversity and ecosystems which people rely upon in order to adapt to the impacts of climate change and reduce (disaster) risk. But how can forests and grasslands biodiversity and ecosystems be better integrated into adaptation solutions at the national level?
As part of the Nairobi work programme (NWP) thematic area on biodiversity, experts and practitioners will discuss the value of integrating forest and grasslands ecosystems into adaptation strategies. This includes ecosystem-based adaptation and nature-based solutions.
Objectives
Panelists, including members of the NWP thematic expert group, will explore trade-offs and co-benefits. Objectives of this session include:
- Share preliminary key findings from the scoping paper, which will be published in January 2021.
- Examine challenges, lessons learned and opportunities, including co-benefits of integrating forests and grasslands into adaptation.
- Discuss how to mainstream biodiversity and ecosystem planning into national plans and policies, to realize multiple benefits.
| Proposed Programme |
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| 13:30-13:35 |
Key note by the SBSTA Chair
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| 13:35-13:50 |
Veronica Lo, NWP Expert Consultant
Key messages from NWP thematic work on knowledge gaps and challenges related to integrating forest and grasslands biodiversity and ecosystems into adaptation actions, and lessons learned
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| 13:50-14:20 |
Panel discussion: Biodiversity and Adaptation: Experience from the ground
- Nakul Chettri, Regional Programme Manager for Transboundary Landscapes, The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
- Hannah Reid, Senior Climate Change, Conservation and Development Consultant
- Balkisou Buba, Vice National Coordinator of the Network of Indigenous and Local Communities for the Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystems in Central Africa (REPALEAC)
Q&A with the audience
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| 14:20-14:45 |
Contributions from the audience: Mainstreaming, co-benefits and actions going forward
Discussants:
- Margarita Caso, General Coordinator of Adaptation to Climate Change, National Institute of Ecology and Climate Change (INECC)
- Houria Djoudi, Senior Scientist, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
- Ali Raza Rizvi, Global Coordinator Adaptation and DRR/Senior Advisor Resilience, The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Q&A with the audience
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| 14:45-14:55 |
Remarks:
- Mr Andrés Landerretche Moreno, COP 25 Presidency
- Mr. Jonathan Stern, COP 26 Incoming-Presidency
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| 14:55-15:00 |
Next steps, how to get involved, available resources
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Contact Person:
Please contact Fatema Rajabali at frajabali@unfccc.int for more information
