Past events

9th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference

3 June 2012 - 8 June 2012, Orlando, Florida, USA

The mission of the 9th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference is to provide a platform to review advances in the physical, biogeochemical, and social sciences as they are related to wetlands, to provide integrated solutions for sustainable management of wetland resources in a complex world, and... More information »

Climate Adaptation Futures: Second International Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2012

29 May 2012 - 31 May 2012, Tucson, Arizona, USA

Co-hosted and convened by the University of Arizona in the southwestern United States and by UNEP’s Programme of Research on Climate Change Vulnerability, Impacts and Adaptation (PROVIA), the conference focuses on adaptation to climate variability and change. The conference will bring together... More information »

Rainbow water: rainfall, the water cycle, forests and trees (side event in Bonn)

23 May 2012, Bonn, Germany

A discussion on forest climate policies beyond carbon, hosted by the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and the Zentrum fur Enwicklungs Forschung (ZEF), on the occasion of the 36th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and... More information »

Forests for People – International experiences and the vital role for the future

22 May 2012 - 24 May 2012, Alpbach, Tyrol, Austria

The conference is one important part of the new IUFRO strategy based on six thematic areas. The aim of this conference is to build a systematic body of knowledge about “forest for people” and its various facets, including possible future trends and challenges. This conference and the following up... More information »

International Conference “Tackling climate change: The contribution of forest scientific knowledge”

21 May 2012 - 24 May 2012, Tours, France

This international conference will focus on the current state of knowledge on climate change impacts on forest ecosystems, services and activities. It will highlight methods and challenges to mitigate or tackle climate change impacts, both before they arise and once they have occurred. It will show... More information »

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 »