Rio Conventions’ Ecosystems and Climate Change

Overview and Programme - a 'virtual' Pavilion
Monday 29th Nov 13:20 – 14:40


Enhancing synergies: Launch of the Rio Conventions’ Ecosystems and Climate Change Pavilion Organizer: SCBD

Tuesday 30 Nov, 15:30-17:30, EU Pavilion


REDD and biodiversity Organizer: UN REDD, SCBD and European Commission

Wednesday 1 Dec, 11:30-13:00


Blue Carbon: valuing CO2 Mitigation by coastal marine systems Organizer: Conservation International

Wednesday 1 Dec, 1-3pm, EU Pavilion


Working with nature: ecosystem-based approaches for adaptation Organizer: SCBD and European Commission
Thursday 2 Dec 13:20-14:40


Delivering as One: Achievements and lessons learned from REDD+ readiness activities Organizer: UNEP


Thursday 2 Dec 16:45-18:15
Pacific Island Countries - taking action on climate change Organizer: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Friday 3 Dec, 11:30-13:00
Addressing climate change and REDD+ - using indigenous peoples’ traditional knowledge and practices’ Organizer: Tebtebba Foundation
Friday 3 Dec, 20:15-21:45
Introducing global mechanisms for measurable, reportable, verifiable local climate action Organizer: ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability
Sunday 5 Dec, Forest Day 4
CBD Secretariat contribution to Forest Day 4

Monday, 6 Dec, 18:40-20:00
Water, climate change and development: linking up development agendas and putting water security first Organizer: Global Water Partnership

Tuesday, 7 Dec, 18:30-20:00
Taking Action on Ocean Acidification: opportunities under UNFCCC Organizer: IUCN
Wednesday, 8 Dec, 18:30-20:00
Cities and climate change: enhancing mitigation and adaptation action Organizer: UN Habitat

Thursday, 9 December, 13:20-14:40
Gender and climate change finance: empowering women to lead in the new green