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13th Congress of the International Society of Ethnobiology
- 20 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, Montpellier, France
For two decades, the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE) has actively promoted and supported the inextricable linkages between biological and cultural diversity and the vital role of Indigenous and local peoples in stewardship of biological diversity and cultural heritage, which includes... More information »
Side-event at SBSTA 36: Status of knowledge on how agriculture can contribute to adaptation and mitigation
- 18 May 2012, METRO, Ministry of Environment, Maritim Hotel, Bonn, Germany
The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) will during the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) hold a side-event entitled "Status of knowledge on how agriculture can contribute to adaptation and mitigation". more.. More information »
Side-event at SBSTA 36: Insights in REDD+ realities Politics, MRV and Benefit Sharing
- 16 May 2012, WIND, Ministry of Environment, Maritim Hotel, Bonn, Germany
CIFOR, together with partners, will examine the politics of benefit sharing and reference levels based on a global comparison of country experiences, among them Indonesia and Brazil. We will identify opportunities and obstacles in the REDD policy and MRV arena and provide lessons for constructive... More information »
UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies session
- 14 May 2012 - 25 May 2012, Bonn, Germany
The Convention established two permanent subsidiary bodies: the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI). These bodies give advice to the COP and each has a specific mandate. They are both open to participation by any Party and... More information »
World Congress on Water, Climate and Energy
- 13 May 2012 - 18 May 2012, Dublin, Ireland
The Congress will explore the topics of resilient and sustainable cities with a focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation. The challenges of climate change adaptation and incorporating uncertainty into the city vision and infrastructure will be discussed together with the impacts and... More information »
International Seminar "Assessing Forest Governance in a Context of Change"
- 9 May 2012 - 11 May 2012, Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina
The objective of the conference is to meet scientists and other experts to discuss the experiences in assessing the governance of the forest sector in various places of the world. Different approaches and methodologies will be confronted, with as a perspective to progress in the understanding of... More information »
Fourth Meeting of the Working Group on the Review of Implementation of the Convention (WGRI-4)
- 7 May 2012 - 11 May 2012, Montreal, Canada
WGRI-4 will be held in Montreal, Canada, from 14-18 May 2012, to review the implementation of the new Strategic Plan for Biodiversity (2011-2020), including the Aichi Targets. Recommendations from WGRI-4 are to be submitted to COP-11 for its consideration and adoption. WGRI-4 includes “forest... More information »
Directors' Forum: Governance of Forest Research and Education – Innovations in Participatory Management
- 7 May 2012 - 8 May 2012, Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina
The IUFRO ”Directors’ Forum“ is an initiative of IUFRO Research Group 9.02.00 “Management of Forest Research” that brings together heads of forest research institutes and deans of forest faculties and provides a platform for the exchange and development of views on the management of forest... More information »
Geography International Symposium - Climate Change for Sustainability
- 4 May 2012 - 7 May 2012, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
With the growing concern over the impacts of climate change and the increase in natural disasters, an increasing number of people are taking an interest in geographical issues. The IMAHAGI (Indonesia Geography Student Association) is organising its first Geographical International Symposium (GIS)... More information »
Indonesia Climate Change Education Forum and Expo 2012
- 19 April 2012 - 22 April 2012, Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, Indonesia
The Indonesian National Council on Climate Change (DNPI) is organising several educational exhibitions and scientific forums to raise public awareness about the impacts of global warming and climate change, as well as to drive the creation of adaptation and mitigation efforts. The event, themed... More information »
