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Highlights for Thursday, 6 December 2018 Delegates huddle during informal consultations Posted by IISD Reporting Services on Thursday, 6 December 2018 The Katowice Climate Change Conference continued on Thursday with informal consultations and contact groups meeting on a range of issues.The preparatory phase of the Talanoa Dialogue concluded. Ambassador Luke Daunivalu, COP 23 Presidency, and Adam Guibourgé-Czetwertyński, COP 24 Presidency, presented the synthesis report of the Talanoa Dialogue’s activities throughout 2018. They highlighted the involvement of a diverse range of stakeholders, including 482 inputs through the Talanoa Platform and the participation of 305 storytellers in the “Talanoas” held in May 2018. During the event, many parties and observers reported they too had held Talanoas at local, national, and regional levels to discuss climate action. The IPCC, celebrating its 30th anniversary, presented the findings from the Special Report on 1.5°C of Global Warming.In the evening, the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA) held a stocktaking session, which was followed by an informal meeting convened by the permanent Subsidiary Bodies’ chairs on the Paris Agreement Work Programme (PAWP).For more details on the day's events and to hear what delegates said in the corridors, see our daily Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB). IISD Reporting Services, through its ENB Meeting Coverage, provided daily reports, daily web coverage, and a summary and analysis from the Katowice Climate Change Conference – December 2018. Photos by IISD/ENB | Kiara Worth For photo reprint permissions, please follow instructions at our Attribution Regulations for Meeting Photo Usage Page Talanoa Dialogue: Wrap-up Meeting of the Preparatory Phase Luke Daunivalu, COP 23 Presidency, Fiji Adam Guibourgé-Czetwertyński, COP 24 Presidency Franz Perrez, Switzerland IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee IPCC Working Group Co-Chairs Valérie Masson-Delmotte, France, Panmao Zhai, China, Hans-Otto Pörtner, Germany, Debra Roberts, South Africa, and Jim Skea, UK Balisi Justice Gopolang, Botswana, speaking on behalf of the African Group Renata Negrelly Nogueira, Brazil Chu Thị Thanh Hương, Viet Nam David Adejo Andrew, Nigeria Mahendra Kumar, Marshall Islands Alicia Maria Amancio da Silva, Youth NGOs (YOUNGO) Franz Perrez, Switzerland, and IPCC Chair Hoesung Lee cut a large cake to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the IPCC Informal Consultations throughout the Day Informal consultations on mitigation (APA item 3) Informal consultations on implementation and compliance (APA item 7) SBI informal consultations on the development of a public registry referred to in Paris Agreement Article 7.12 (adaptation communication) SBI informal consultations on gender and climate change Informal consultations on adaptation communication (APA item 4) Informal consultations on possible additional matters (APA item 8) APA Stocktaking Meeting on Items 3-8 View of plenary during the meeting Federica Fricano, Italy, Co-Facilitator for APA agenda item 3 - mitigation Julio Cordano, Chile, Co-Facilitator for APA agenda item 4 - adaptation communication APA Co-Chairs Jo Tyndall, New Zealand, and Sarah Baashan, Saudi Arabia Xiang Gao, China, Co-Facilitator for APA agenda item 5 - transparency Outi Honkatukia, Finland, Co-Facilitator for APA agenda item 6 - global stocktake Christina Voigt, Norway, Co-Facilitator for APA agenda item 7 - implementation and compliance Pieter Terpstra, the Netherlands, Co-Facilitator for APA agenda item 8 - further matters, Adaptation Fund Wael Aboulmagd, Egypt, speaking on behalf of the G-77/China Mona Al-Attas, Saudi Arabia, speaking on behalf of the Arab Group Patrick Suckling, Australia, speaking on behalf of the Umbrella Group Andrea Guerrero, Colombia, speaking on behalf of the Independent Alliance of Latin America and the Carribean (AILAC) Informal Meeting by the SB Chairs on PAWP Delegates during the session SBI Chair Emmanuel Dlamini, eSwatini SBSTA Chair Paul Watkinson, France Amjad Abdulla, Maldives, speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Launch of Young and Future Generations Day The Climate Action Hub is filled to capacity during the launch of Young and Future Generations Day Deo Saran, Fiji Adriana Valenzuela, UNFCCC Secretariat Civil Society Demonstrations Members of civil society demonstrate in the hallways, calling for an end to fossil fuels and a shift to renewable energy Eric Meyer, Generation Atomic, sings an operatic ballad about the benefits of nuclear energy in addressing climate change An action organized by the Climate Change Forum and Korean Youth Delegates raises awareness about the importance of the PAWP and calls on delegates to be 'PAWP champions' by banging a gavel on the 'Paris Agreement Rulebook' In an action organised by Care About Climate, a call is made to "listen to the people" during the negotiations Around the Venue Delegates between sessions Amjad Abdulla, Maldives, speaks with a delegate Reinaldo Salgado, Brazil, speaks with a delegate Wael Aboulmagd, Egypt, speaks with a delegate Alf Wills and Maesela Kekana, South Africa UN Security Members of the UNFCCC Secretariat Gebru Jember Endalew, Ethiopia, speaks with delegates

The following event was covered by IISD Reporting Services on Tuesday, 4 December 2018: Climate is Changing. Shouldn’t the Food Systems Change Too? Photos by IISD/ENB | Natalia Mroz / Diego Noguera For photo reprint permissions, please follow instructions at our Attribution Regulations for Meeting Photo Usage Page Climate is Changing. Shouldn’t the Food Systems Change Too? Presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) L-R: Theo de Jager, World Farmers’ Organization; Zitouni Ould-Dada, Climate and Environment Division, FAO; Teresa Anderson, ActionAid International; and Nico Nettelmann, ProVeg International The side event explored the scaling up of efforts leading to sustainable agriculture at a national and global level. During the event, participants exchanged views on what needs to be done outside the UN Framework Convention Climate Change (UNFCCC) mechanisms to help transform the agriculture sector and to implement these actions at the national level, as well as actions that need to be taken in the agriculture sector to achieve the Paris Agreement. Zitouni Ould-Dada, Climate and Environment Division, FAO, moderated the event, highlighting three challenges related to food production and consumption: having a food system that produces food with less greenhouse gas emissions; having food systems that are climate resilient; and responding to the growing population by producing food in a sustainable way. He stressed that the expected global demand for food will be 70% higher by 2050, and highlighted the need for a transformation of food systems to respond to these challenges. He stated that consumers have an impact on the planet in terms of food demand and that a transformation is needed to combat the threat of climate change to food security. Theo de Jager, World Farmers’ Organization, said that farmers are one of the most vulnerable groups to climate change, and explained that the food chain is an interactive chain of players from bankers who finance production to farmers. He emphasized that agricultural production differs from natural production because nature does not produce a surplus of goods. He underscored the need to ensure the sustainability of our planet and consider its current capacity, and pointed to the need for the sustainable extraction of raw materials. Teresa Anderson, ActionAid International, stressed that our food systems are not fit for purpose in the era of climate change, noting that they are distorted and illogical. She expressed concern regarding the growing number of players in these systems who “do not serve the planet” and “do not help farmers have equitable livelihoods.” She underscored the need to build a system that helps farmers adapt and cope with the disastrous impact of climate change and that their role in the transformation process has to be acknowledged. She articulated her vision of a world with stronger local food systems, where food should not have to travel long distances. She also emphasized the importance of biodiversity-friendly farming, seed diversity and including women farmers’ voices. Nico Nettelmann, ProVeg International, described the “50 by 40 approach” that aims to reduce animal production by 50% by 2040. He underscored the need to shift away from animal protein, and called for concrete action towards this end. He noted that the change of the food system is a novel endeavor, and stressed that the key to achieving this transformation is inclusivity, with governments and local-level actors being active contributors. He outlined three steps in the system transition: the need for a peak livestock production before the reduction phase; identifying the type of animal causing the worst impact; and replacing it with the best available food. He concluded by envisioning a world where everyone chooses food that is good for humans, animals and the planet. In the ensuing discussion, participants considered: the health and nutrition aspects of also including fruit and vegetables in trying to reduce meat consumption; using farmers’ knowledge to produce food in urban environments; the power of consumers in influencing the demand for food products; and factors that could assist the transformation, including the need for shorter rotation of livestock and genetically-improved cattle that can produce more milk, and focusing emission reduction efforts in the Northern Hemisphere where most of the production takes place. Zitouni Ould-Dada, FAO Teresa Anderson, ActionAid International Theo de Jager, World Farmers’ Organization Nico Nettelmann, ProVeg International Dombaxe Dola, United Kingdom Youth Climate Coalition Juno Berthelsen, Nordic Council of Ministers Natalie Bennett, Sheffield Green Party Richard Bramley, British farmer Louisa Volple, World Farmer’s Organisation A shot of the room during the event Participants at the event CONTACT Liva Kaugure | liva.kaugure@fao.org MORE INFORMATION http://www.fao.org/climate-change/en/ Around the Venue

Highlights for Monday, 3 December 2018 UN Secretary-General António Guterres applauds Greta Thunberg, Swedish youth climate activist, for her efforts to combat climate change Posted by Facebook on Tuesday, 3 December 2018 On Monday, the Katowice Climate Change Conference continued, holding its official opening ceremony in the morning. During the opening plenary and the High-level Segment, attended by 29 heads of state and government, many spoke of the urgency of climate change. Taking place for the first time, the “People’s Seat” initiative allowed people from around the world to send direct messages to decisions makers by posting contributions on social media. As summarized by Sir David Attenborough: “The world's people have spoken and their message is clear - time is running out. They want you, the decision makers to act now.” The opportunity for delegates at the Katowice Climate Change Conference to act, by delivering on the work programme for the Paris Agreement, was underlined by many, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres who reminded delegates “there is no time for limitless negotiations.”President of Poland Andrzej Duda presented the Solidarity and Just Transition Silesia Declaration, supported by 37 countries, which addresses how to realize a low-carbon economy in a way that is just for all the people and communities affected by such a transition.Delegates worked in informal formats throughout the day on the issues central to the Paris Agreement Work Programme. Several other events were held on Monday, including: Multilateral assessment; Facilitative sharing of views; Koronivia joint work on agriculture; and Review of the work of the improved forum on the impact of the implementation of response measures. For more details on the day's events and to hear what delegates said in the corridors, see our daily Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB). IISD Reporting Services, through its ENB Meeting Coverage, provided daily reports, daily web coverage, and a summary and analysis from the Katowice Climate Change Conference – December 2018. Photos by IISD/ENB | Kiara Worth For photo reprint permissions, please follow instructions at our Attribution Regulations for Meeting Photo Usage Page Opening Plenary Delegates in the hallway before the opening plenary Marcin Wyrostek and his band welcome delegates to Poland Frank Bainimarama, COP 23 President, hands over the COP Presidency gavel to Michał Kurtyka, COP 24 President View of the dais during the opening plenary Frank Bainimarama, COP 23 President President Andrzej Duda, Poland María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President, UN General Assembly UN Secretary-General António Guterres Michał Kurtyka, COP 24 President Henryk Kowalczyk, Minister of Environment, Poland Marcin Krupa, Mayor of Katowice Kristalina Georgieva, CEO, World Bank Sir David Attenborough, BBC, delivering the UN "People’s Seat” address Messages from the UN "People’s Seat” High-level Segment View of the dais during the High-level Segment President Gjorge Inanov, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi, Botswana President Raimonds Vējonis, Latvia Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg Youth Session with UN Secretary-General View of the room during the session UN Secretary-General António Guterres UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa Neekhil Prasad, Fijian Youth Delegate Greta Thunberg, Swedish Youth Climate Activist Youth family photo with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa Multilateral Assessment Delegates during the Multilateral Assessment Country presentation from Lithuania Country presentation from France Facilitative Sharing of Views Delegates during the session Country presentation from Argentina Country presentation from Bosnia and Herzegovina Review of the Work of the Forum on Response Measures Delegates during the session Kathryn Bacher, US Albara Tawfiq, Saudi Arabia, speaking on behalf of the G-77/China Ama Essel, Gabon Co-Chair Andrei Marcu Belize Delegates during the session Workshop of the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture Delegates during the session Reynolds Shula, Zambia Mikko Ollikainen, Adaptation Fund Delegates during the session Co-Facilitators Heikki Granholm, Finland, and Milagros Sandoval, Peru Delegates from Africa Delegates from Sudan Around the Venue UN Secretary-General António Guterres around the venue Dignitaries from Bahrain Delegates from Bolivia Dignitaries from the UN Dignitaries from Italy and Germany Delegates from the UAE Delegates from Nepal UN Security Delegates from Chile María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President, UN General Assembly, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and President Andrzej Duda, Poland Delegates from Jamaica and Mozambique Delegates from Cuba Media during the High-level Segment Sir David Attenborough, BBC, during a press conference Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, WWF Global Climate and Energy Lead, speaks with delegates Paul Oquist Kelley, Nicaragua, speaks with delegates People gather for the opening of the Action Hub with Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor of California, US, Hindou Ibrahim, Indigenous Peoples, and Michał Kurtyka, COP 24 President

Highlights for Sunday, 2 December 2018 Ovais Sarmad, UNFCCC Deputy Executive Secretary, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, and Frank Bainimarama, COP 23/CMP 13/CMA 1-2 President, sit on the dais as the Katowice Climate Change Conference begins The Katowice Climate Change Conference opened on Sunday, 2 December, a day earlier than originally scheduled. Parties used this extra day to launch work under all of the bodies meeting at the conference: The 24th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 24) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); The 14th session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 14); The 3rd part of the first session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the parties for the Paris Agreement (CMA 1-3); 49th session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI 49); 49th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 49); and The 7th part of the first session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement (APA 1-7). There were several reminders throughout the day of the urgency of the work to complete the details that will operationalize the Paris Agreement, which is due by the close of this meeting. As COP 24 President Michał Kurtyka explained, the work will be “multi-layered,” involving technical discussions and, when needed, discussions elevated to heads of delegations to unlock progress.For more details on the day’s events and to hear what delegates said in the corridors, see our daily Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB). IISD Reporting Services, through its ENB Meeting Coverage, provided daily reports, daily web coverage, and a summary and analysis from the Katowice Climate Change Conference – December 2018. Photos by IISD/ENB | Kiara Worth For photo reprint permissions, please follow instructions at our Attribution Regulations for Meeting Photo Usage Page Morning Plenary UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, Frank Bainimarama, COP 23/CMP 13/CMA 1-2 President, and Michał Kurtyka, COP 24/CMP 14/CMA 1-3 President, arrive in plenary View of the dais during the morning plenary The COP Presidency is handed over to Michał Kurtyka, COP 24 President Michał Kurtyka, COP 24 President Frank Bainimarama, COP 23 President Delegates during plenary Amjad Abdulla, Maldives Andrew Neustaetter, US Patrick Suckling, Australia Mohamed Nasr, Gabon, speaking on behalf of the African Group Opening Plenaries for SBI, SBSTA, and APA SBI Chair Emmanuel Dlamini, eSwatini, convenes the SBI opening plenary SBI Chair Emmanuel Dlamini, eSwatini Thiago de Araujo Mendes, Brazil SBSTA Chair Paul Watkinson, France, convenes the SBSTA opening plenary Elena Manaenkova, Deputy Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Jane Hupe, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Delegates from Saudi Arabia in negotiation with SBSTA Chair Paul Watkinson, France, during the plenary APA Co-Chair Sarah Baashan, Saudi Arabia, convenes the APA opening plenary APA Contact Group APA Co-Chair Jo Tyndall, New Zealand, convenes the APA Contact Group APA family photo SBI, SBSTA, and APA Joint Plenary View of the joint plenary Vladimir Uskov, COP Vice-President Wael Aboulmagd, Egypt, speaking on behalf of the G-77/China Gebru Jember Endalew, Ethiopia, speaking on behalf of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Yoo Yeonchul, Republic of Korea, speaking on behalf of the Environmental Integrity Group (EIG) Carolina Díaz Acosta, Colombia, speaking on behalf of the Independent Association of Latin America and the Caribbean (AILAC) Ayman Shasly, Saudi Arabia, speaking on behalf of the Arab Group Helmut Hojesky, EU Ravi Prasad, India, speaking on behalf of Brazil, South Africa, India, and China (BASIC) Majid Shafiepour, Iran, speaking on behalf of the Like-minded Developing Countries (LMDCs) Ruth Kaviok, Indigenous Peoples Zhenglin Liu and Maria Auma, Youth NGOs (YOUNGOs) Informal Consultations throughout the Day Delegates consult informally throughout the day Around the Venue Delegates gather on the first day of COP 24 Helen Plume, New Zealand, speaks with a delegate Kishan Kumarsingh, Trinidad and Tobago, speaks with SBSTA Chair Paul Watkinson, France Michał Kurtyka, COP 24 President, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, and Alex Saier, UNFCCC Secretariat, during a press conference Delegates from Monaco 'Sustaina Claus' speaks with a delegate Michał Kurtyka, COP 24 President Members of the EIG wear pieces of green to show their commitment to creating a green future Frank Bainimarama, COP 23/CMP 13/CMA 1-2 President, takes photographs with UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa UN Security at the start of plenary SBSTA Chair Paul Watkinson, France; Wanna Tanunchaiwatana, SBSTA Coordinator; SBI Chair Emmanuel Dlamini, eSwatini; Katia Simeonova, SBI Coordinator; APA Co-Chairs Jo Tyndall, New Zealand, and Sarah Baashan, Saudi Arabia; and Sergey Kononov, APA Coordinator Mehmet Emin Birpınar, Turkey Delegates speak informally Helmut Hojesky, Austria, speaks with a delegate Delegates between sessions

Delegates negotiating compromise language on ecologically or biologically significant marine areas (EBSAs) On Thursday, plenary elected the members of the compliance committees of the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols, and elected Basile van Havre (Canada) and Francis Ogwal (Uganda) as Co-Chairs of the Working Group on the post-2020 framework. Following informal consultations on digital sequence information under the Nagoya Protocol, safeguards in biodiversity financing mechanisms, and ecologically or biologically significant marine areas (EBSAs), plenary adopted the meeting’s reports and decisions, including the budget. Delegates heard regional statements, and followed a video presentation on the 2020 Conference, to be held in Beijing, China. CBD Executive Secretary Cristiana Paşca Palmer outlined the successes of the meeting, including, among others: committing to an inclusive and flexible preparatory process for the post-2020 framework; calling for a UN decade on ecosystem restoration; and committing to the final “two-year sprint towards the Aichi finish line.” She further emphasized the need to: “bend the curve” of biodiversity loss; move from a model of incremental change to transformational change; and recognize that saving cultural diversity goes hand-in-hand with saving biological diversity. UN Biodiversity Conference President Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Egypt, emphasized the spirit of mutual respect that prevailed during the Conference. She stressed that “marvelous work was done willingly and lovingly,” inviting delegates and participants to take the message “one step higher to raise the bar and materialize all the decisions that have been agreed.” She gaveled the Conference to a close at 9:02 pm.   IISD Reporting Services, through its Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB) Meeting Coverage, has provided daily reports, daily web coverage, and a summary and analysis from the 2018 UN Biodiversity Conference. Photos by IISD/ENB | Franz Dejon For photo reprint permissions, please follow instructions at our Attribution Regulations for Meeting Photo Usage Page Dais durng plenary observed a moment of silence in memory of colleagues who passed away Conference participants observed a moment of silence Hayo Haanstra (the Netherlands), Chair of Working Group I Clarissa Nina (Brazil), Chair of Working Group II Monyrak Meng (Cambodia), Rapporteur Elena Makeyeva, Belarus Final day of the plenary session of the UN Biodiversity Conference Delegates from Mexico Helmut Gaugitsch, EU Rosemary Paterson, New Zealand Ga Youn Cho, Republic of Korea Norbert Bärlocher, Switzerland Ghanim Abdulla, Qatar Mitzi Gurgel Valente da Costa, Brazil Salomón Botero Bermudez, youngest meeting participant, with the Colombian delegation Christiane Paulus, Germany Ralph Sontag, Pew Charitable Trusts Win Naing Thaw, Myanmar Holly Kelley-Weil, UK L-R: Anwar Al-Hemiary and Abdulghani Al-Bokwali, Yemen Wendy Yap, Singapore Gurdial Singh, Malaysia Sarah Wyatt, The Global Environment Facility Ali Mansoor Abbas Abdulla, Bahrain Khaled Fouda Saddiq Mohammed, Governor of South Sinai, Egypt Cristiana Paşca Palmer, CBD Executive Secretary Christine von Weizsäcker, ECOROPA, for the International Women's Biodiversity Network L-R: Christian Schwarzer, Mirna Ines Fernandez, and Sharath Kolan Reddy, Global Youth Biodiversity Network Humberto Delgado Rosa, EU Marci Gompers-Small, Suriname, for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Chengshou Bai, China Helena Brown, Antigua and Barbuda, for the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC) Delegates from South Africa COP 14 President Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Egypt, joined by her son Ali Hussein Shabana COP 14 President Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Egypt, gaveled the meeting to a close at 9:02 pm Delegates from China Delegates from the EU Delegates from Austria Delegates from IUCN Delegates from UN Environment Programme Basile van Havre, Canada, with Jyoti Mathur-Filipp, CBD Secretariat COP 14 ENB team with (front row) Nicole Schabus, Elaine Limjoco, Lynn Finnegan, and Amanda Rude; (back row) Francis Dejon, Asheline Appleton, Merium Fouad, Elsa Tsioumani, and Asterios Tsioumanis  

During a civil society demonstration, photographs of environmental defenders killed in the line of duty are displayed in the corridors The following events were covered by IISD Reporting Services on Wednesday, 21 November 2018: Tackling Common Challenges in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) Implementation – Examples from Japan Biodiversity Fund’s (JBF) Pilot Projects Sustainable Ocean Initiative Global Dialogues with Regional Seas Organizations and Regional Fisheries Bodies to Accelerate Progress for Achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Key Outcomes Ecological Compensation: an Attempt to Combine the Need for Development and to Halt the Loss of Biodiversity The Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) – An Innovative Mechanism to Help Countries Achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets Photos by IISD/ENB | Kiara Worth For photo reprint permissions, please follow instructions at our Attribution Regulations for Meeting Photo Usage Page Tackling Common Challenges in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) Implementation – Examples from Japan Biodiversity Fund’s (JBF) Pilot Projects Presented by the CBD Secretariat Delegates during the event The side event showcased challenges related to the implementation of NBSAPs, provided examples of the implementation of JBF small-scale, targeted pilot projects, and shared lessons learned. Nadine Saad, Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat, moderated the event and outlined the JBF's main objectives of supporting developing countries to improve capacity to revise their NBSAPs in accordance with the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, as well as strengthening capacity to implement the CBD. She noted key implementation challenges include mainstreaming and use of spatial data, as well as the widespread absence of socio-economic data. Daniel Ortega Pacheco, ESPOL Polytechnic University, presented Ecuador’s pilot project, noting the NBSAP-related challenges since the project’s inception, including an incomplete legal framework on ecosystem services and access and benefit sharing (ABS). Pacheco stressed that his university was selected for this project based on its teaching methods, which address social needs, and are therefore in line with the project’s aims. He outlined the objectives of the project including: integrating spatial and socio-economic data in planning and monitoring of biodiversity; facilitating communication between sectors for better integration of biodiversity into national policies; and documenting the NBSAP’s preparation process. Pacheco underscored the need to focus on the causal relationship between conservation policies and health and concluded that a future challenge would be the engagement of businesses in the development of bioeconomy. Eric Wikramanayake, Environmental Foundation Limited (EFL), Sri Lanka, reported that EFL received a grant for the project to conduct a spatial analysis of biodiversity conservation priorities for Sri Lanka. He showcased the objectives of the project, including the integration of conservation priorities into the Government of Sri Lanka’s development plans and capacity building within the government for improved biodiversity planning. He also noted the use of a geographic information system (GIS) for prioritizing biodiversity conservation areas, noting that no primary data were collected. He concluded that the project helped with trust building with international organizations, such as the UN Development Programme, and that the JBF grant was a catalyst to achieve longer-term conservation success. Samuel Ndayiragije, Director-General, Environment Protection Office, Burundi, shared Burundi’s experience with the JBF. He recognized the complexity of this process and noted that, to be effective, considerable national coordination is required. He closed his remarks expressing the commitment of Burundi to enhance synergies between local and global processes on biodiversity conservation. The side event continued with representatives from Malawi, Botswana and Ethiopia presenting on their respective JBF-funded NBSAP projects. Abisha Mapendembe, UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre, described the JBF’s pilot project, which aims to: produce an initial spatial biodiversity assessment; support in-country capacity for use of spatial biodiversity and socio-economic information; integrate biodiversity into national development; and explore ways to scale up this approach to other countries. Mphatso Kalemba, Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Malawi, highlighted project-related experiences in his country, showcasing the steps that Malawi has taken so far, including: the development of a stakeholder catalogue; the establishment of a task team on GIS, policy and documentation; and the development of data governance protocols. She showcased ecosystem maps and noted that project activities must be aligned with biodiversity policies, stressing the importance of guidance about the nature of data collected. Masego Dhliwayo, Okavango Research Institute, University of Botswana, showcased the objectives of the project in Botswana, including contributing to the development of the Sixth National Report and building local capacity in spatial biodiversity assessment. He noted that steps taken for implementation of the project included a workshop with stakeholders at inception, a dataset review workshop and an assessment workshop, which focused on assembling data building blocks to produce an initial national biodiversity assessment. Misikire Tessema, Ethiopia Biodiversity Institute, highlighted the need for spatial maps of biodiversity priority in Ethiopia to impact policy, and that the building blocks for data collection were focused on ecosystems, protected areas and ecological conditions. He highlighted the contribution of stakeholders and their expertise, saying that one of the expected outcomes is identifying policies, strategies and national initiatives. In the ensuing discussion, the panelists answered questions on the quality of national and global data and the projects’ impact on indigenous communities. Panel speakers during the event Moderator Nadine Saad, CBD Secretariat Eric Wikramanayake, EFL, Sri Lanka Daniel Ortega Pacheco, ESPOL Polytechnic University, Ecuador Samuel Ndayiragije, Director-General, Environment Protection Office, Burundi Mphatso Kalemba, Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Malawi Misikire Tessema, Ethiopia Biodiversity Institute A participant asks a questions during the session Organizers of the event CONTACT Maroun Abi Chahine | maroun.abichahine@cbd.int MORE INFORMATION https://www.cbd.int/jbf/ Sustainable Ocean Initiative Global Dialogues with Regional Seas Organizations and Regional Fisheries Bodies to Accelerate Progress for Achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets: Key Outcomes Presented by the CBD Secretariat Delegates during the event This side event informed Parties and stakeholders on the outcomes of the 2nd meeting of the Sustainable Global Dialogue (SOI) with Regional Seas Organizations (RSOs) and Regional Fisheries Bodies (RFBs) to accelerate progress for achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Panelists focused on: marine and coastal biodiversity; the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its targets; and the SDGs. Alain de Comarmond, Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Seychelles, chaired the event. In his opening remarks, he recalled that the Dialogue received financial support from the Governments of the Republic of Korea and Japan and the European Commission, and was organized in collaboration with UN Environment, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), the Secretariat of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, the Secretariat of the Nairobi Convention, IUCN- Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM)-Fisheries Expert Group, and the Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative. Young-Dawng Moh, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea (MABIK), reinforced the Republic of Korea’s commitment to marine conservation and ocean governance, and announced the next SOI in his country in 2020, inviting all stakeholders to take part. Jorid Hammersland, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Sweden, highlighted Sweden’s role in facilitating national implementation of SDG 14 (life below water), including through: the 2017 UN Ocean Conference; its support for the SOI; and reflections on the development of regional ocean governance. She also invited delegates to Sustainable Ocean Day at COP 14. Jihyun Lee, CBD Secretariat, noted that participants of the 2nd meeting of the SOI identified options to enhance cooperation among RSOs and RFBs to enhance the synergies between the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 towards achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the relevant SDGs. Lee emphasized that the Dialogue identified the need for capacity-building activities in support of cooperation at the regional level and called for continued financial support from Parties to deliver global targets. Khalil Attia, UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan - Specially Protected Areas Regional Activity Centre (UNEP/MAP-SPA/RAC), spoke on the cohesion among 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets and the SDGs. He shared the Mediterranean experience in cross-sectoral cooperation at the regional scale for the achievement of SDG 14 and the Aichi Targets, notably Aichi Targets 6 and 11, through coordination and synergy among regional seas conventions and regional fishery bodies. This long-term collaboration among UNEP/MAP and FAO-GFCM has been highlighted at various global and regional fora, including the SOI Global Dialogue and SOI regional-scale workshops, as a model that can be highly instructive to other regions. Michele Ameri, UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, spoke on the potential contribution of SOI Global Dialogues to the SDGs and the processes related to the Intergovernmental Conference on an international legally binding instrument under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ). He suggested that SOI Dialogues can be useful for: the promotion of integrated, multisectoral approaches, including at the national level; exchange of information and best practices; increased cooperation and coordination, where possible; and the promotion of participation in, and contributions to, relevant UN meetings. Kim Friedman, FAO, spoke on SOI Global Dialogues and mentioned ways to strengthen RFBs in support of the SDGs. He suggested SOI Global Dialogues are particularly important for building relationships, noting that successful cooperation requires time, clarity and dialogue, which are essential to produce trust. This process, he mentioned, is time consuming but vital for effective collaboration. Daniela Diz, Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance, focused on the ecosystem approach and area-based management tools, highlighting growing pressures on oceans due to pollution and current wasteful development models. Describing the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management, she highlighted the need for integrated management and said that marine spatial planning has been recognized in CBD decisions, which facilitates the adoption of this approach. In the ensuing debate, Lee mentioned the need for more cooperation on capacity building and more work to coordinate mandates among organizations, including on how monitoring and data sharing can be improved. Friedman added that resources are limited and said that SOI brings together elements of biodiversity from other UN conventions. Ameri noted progress on informal consultations on the science-policy interface and a participant noted that all regulatory actors should start from the same scientific foundation, which dates back from the 1980s. Panel speakers during the event Jorid Hammersland, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Sweden Young-Dawng Moh, National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea, Khalil Attia, UNEP/MAP-SPA/RAC Jihyun Lee, CBD Secretariat Kim Friedman, FAO Moderator Alain de Comarmond, Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Seychelles Daniela Diz, Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance CONTACT Jihyun Lee | jihyun.lee@cbd.int MORE INFORMATION https://www.cbd.int/ Ecological Compensation: an Attempt to Combine the Need for Development and to Halt the Loss of Biodiversity Presented by the Nordic Council of Ministers Panel speakers during the event Posted by IISD Reporting Services on Wednesday, 21 November 2018 The side event on ecological compensation for combining the need for development and halting biodiversity loss featured presentations on: components of an effective decision-making framework; the usefulness of biodiversity offsets as an economic policy instrument for biodiversity conservation; the suitability of different habitat types for offsetting; and considerations for establishing an offsetting programme. Ecological compensation, also referred to as biodiversity offsetting, is the practice of compensating for ecological damage or loss caused by infrastructure projects and other development activities. Christina Sörkvist, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Sweden, opened the event, noting that every construction project has an impact. She highlighted the Nordic Council of Ministers’ focus on best practices to prevent the loss of biodiversity. Janne Kotiaho, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, described a decision-making process involving 15 operational design decisions in planning biodiversity offset projects. He outlined the key decision-making components as including, inter alia: objectives related to adherence to the mitigation hierarchy (avoid-mitigate-restore-offset), definition of no-net-loss (NNL), and degree of NNL; the space, time and biodiversity axes of ecological reality; and the impact of different multipliers that may increase the area to be restored or protected to produce the offsets, and that arise from factors, such as additionality (e.g., disallowing ‘double-counting’), time discounting (future gains are less valued than immediate ones), and leakage (e.g., relocating vs. eliminating pressures). He stressed that some factors are subjective and that the concept of no-net-loss is illusory. He noted that following a clear decision-making process will facilitate transparent evaluation of offsetting plans and that the decisions will have impacts on credibility, options, multipliers and costs. Katia Karousakis, Environment Directorate, OECD, explained that biodiversity offsetting is an economic policy instrument for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. She highlighted its usefulness as a means to generate revenue, noting an estimate of USD 4.8 billion in 2016 for biodiversity offsets from 45 programmes worldwide. She described the applicability of offsets to different sectors and ecosystems, noting the relevance of offsets to mainstreaming biodiversity. She emphasized capacity needs for: experts to select and apply metrics and indicators; market support services; and enabling conditions, such as regulatory approaches that require developers to compensate for environmental damages. Karousakis stressed the need to clearly define goals and objectives and to establish effective monitoring and reporting to ensure the ability of measuring success, noting inadequate performance in this area in the past. For new initiatives, she recommended: starting with pilot programmes; testing; reviewing; adapting; and then scaling up. Kristiina Niikkonen, Ministry of Environment, Finland, discussed the suitability of different habitat types to ecological compensation. She described a project in Finland that considered 99 habitat types, including both threatened and non-threatened types. On specific traits that may make compensation unsuitable, she highlighted, inter alia: species occurring on the site, location, and situations where the risk of failure in implementation of the compensation measure is too high. She explained that the project divided habitat types into three categories: suitable; success of compensation is uncertain; and not suitable to ecological compensation. Different subcategories included potential offsetting with: same or more rare habitat type; same habitat type; habitat degradation should be avoided, restoration is feasible; habitat degradation should be avoided, restoration is challenging; habitat cannot be degraded, restoration is feasible; and habitat cannot be degraded, restoration is not possible. She noted that appropriate actions will depend on factors such as: reasons for increased extinction risk; habitat structure; habitat function; relative rarity and geographical distribution of habitat type; and availability and reliability of methods to improve ecological conditions. Niikkonen also presented on a project related to ecological offsetting in environmental, nature conservation and natural resources law in Finland and the development of relevant policy instruments. She highlighted, inter alia: strong support among Finnish experts for ecological offsetting, along with awareness of its failures abroad; and trends elsewhere, including those involving one-offs, bio-banking and in-lieu fees. On moving into a bio-banking regime, she recommended a step-by-step approach to include: clear national guidelines; a pilot regime including a transparent internet-based information platform; and offsetting requirements in legislation and trading of credits. During the ensuing discussion, moderated by Petter Mahrs, Environmental Protection Agency, Sweden, participants discussed: the distinction between classifying habitat types as inappropriate for offsetting versus simply banning development; development of a global framework on biodiversity offsetting through an IUCN working group; and national funding for the creation of offsetting programmes. Materials on display during the event Katia Karousakis, Environment Directorate, OECD Janne Kotiaho, University of Jyväskylä, Finland Moderator Petter Mahrs, Environmental Protection Agency, Sweden Kristiina Niikkonen, Ministry of Environment, Finland Participants engage in an interactive discussion CONTACT Sigga Jacobsen | SiggaJ@us.fo Petter Mahrs | Petter.Mahrs@naturvardsverket.se MORE INFORMATION https://www.norden.org/ The Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP) – An Innovative Mechanism to Help Countries Achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets Presented by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with Korea National Park Service and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Delegates during the event The side event shared lessons learned from APAP and explored the role of regional protected area partnerships in: fostering innovative management approaches of protected areas; addressing the increasing pressure on the areas; and achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. Soon-Hwan Hwang, Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea, said that APAP has 17 members and has organized productive workshops sharing examples of protected areas management and policies. He said it was time to switch from quantitative to qualitative management and that partners’ commitment is needed to improve capacity for protected areas management. He urged other organizations to join APAP in a united endeavor to develop synergies. Scott Perkin, IUCN Asia Regional Office, said that APAP is a voluntary network launched in 2014 to: provide a forum where Asian protected aresa agencies share experiences; enhance transboundary and regional cooperation; and promote best practices and innovative solutions to challenges facing Asia’s protected areas. He reported that membership has expanded and noted that APAP has the potential to help countries achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. Sagar Kumar Rimal, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Nepal, said that Nepal’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation aims to conserve the country’s major representative ecosystems and encourage scientific research for the conservation of genetic diversity. Rimal outlined the Department’s core values including species conservation, anti-poaching operation, and local people’s livelihood management. He noted that APAP can be strengthened through training modules on different aspects of protected areas management and the establishment of a cross-learning mechanism. Win Naing Thaw, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Myanmar, spoke about Myanmar and theRegional Protected Areas Network, highlighting that Myanmar’s forest policy (1995) mandates an increase in protected areas to 5% of the country’s total land. On reasons for joining APAP, he underscored Myanmar’s willingness to learn best practices from other protected areas. Thaw noted the specific learning opportunities in the areas of good governance, management and community participation. Given that protected areas are not stand-alone but form networks and corridors, he said “we must bridge them to make a community of protected areas in the Asia region.” Perkin then read a statement from the Ministry of Climate Change of Pakistan. He said that different events organized under APAP connect member organizations to learn from each other’s experiences. He highlighted ongoing challenges that hamper effective protected areas management including knowledge gaps, human-wildlife conflicts, weak institutional capacity and financial constraints. He suggested APAP could play a more active role in building the capacity of member organizations to use modern technologies to address common issues. Issei Nakahara, Ministry of the Environment, Japan, noted that the first and second APAP technical workshops showed that local communities welcome the opportunity to have their voices heard on protected areas management, as well as the potential to enhance collaboration with the private sector. Perkin presented both the objectives and findings of the Third APAP Technical Workshop on Human-Wildlife Conflict, which convened in Bhutan. He noted that conflicts can have negative impacts both on human interests and biodiversity, underscoring that there is no “silver bullet” or single approach for protected areas. Hag-Young Heo, National Park Research Institute, Korean National Park Service, empathized that many countries are increasingly using the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE), but mentioned that greater efforts will be required to meet CBD targets. On lessons from the 4th APAP Technical Workshop in June 2018 in his country, he pointed to a great interest in the IUCN Green List Standard among APAP members. Heo said multiple benefits of using the IUCN Green List have been identified, including improved protected areas management, greater international recognition and enhanced stakeholder engagement. On challenges to adopting the IUCN Green List, he noted the complex and time-consuming nature of the process, and the need for capacity building and funding support. During the ensuing debate, Perkin mentioned that countries sometimes are reluctant to join APAP fearing financial burdens but reaffirmed that, for the time being, no membership fee will be required. On behalf of Jane Smart, IUCN Global Species Programme, Perkin closed the event reemphasizing the mounting importance of the Partnership and wishing continuous growth for APAP. Materials on display during the event Soon-Hwan Hwang, Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea Moderator Minsun Kim, IUCN Asia Regional Office Issei Nakahara, Ministry of the Environment, Japan Win Naing Thaw, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Myanmar Sagar Kumar Rimal, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Nepal Hag-Young Heo, National Park Research Institute, Korean National Park Service Scott Perkin, IUCN Asia Regional Office Participants engage in an interactive discussion CONTACT Scott Perkin | scott.perkin@iucn.org MORE INFORMATION http://www.asiaprotectedareaspartnership.org Around the Venue Members of civil society demonstrate in the corridors, calling on an end to the killing of environmental activists around the world Young biodiversity advocates Delegates between sessions Golf carts around the venue Pins from the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) share key message for the Aichi targets and the 'future of biodiversity' Drawings from children in Germany that share messages about the need for environmental protection

Indigenous photo exhibit at COP 14 On Tuesday, Working Group I discussed a series of items on information sharing, national reporting, and assessment and review, under the Convention and its Protocols, including: •   knowledge management and communication under the Convention; •   operations and activities of the Biosafety Clearing-House; •   access and benefit-sharing (ABS) Clearing-House and information sharing under the Nagoya Protocol; •   mechanisms for national reporting, and assessment and review under the Convention; •   monitoring and reporting, and assessment and review under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety; and •   monitoring and reporting under the Nagoya Protocol on ABS.WG II addressed: •    sustainable wildlife management; •    conservation and sustainable use of pollinators; •    Article 8(j) (traditional knowledge); •    biodiversity and climate change. •    enhancing integration under the Convention and its Protocols with respect to provisions related to ABS, biosafety, and Article 8(j); •    the second work programme of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES); •   spatial planning, protected areas, and other effective area-based conservation measures; and •   marine and coastal biodiversity.In the afternoon and evening, plenary held an interactive dialogue on approaches to living in harmony with nature; and addressed preparations for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.A contact group on socio-economic considerations under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety met in the evening.For more details on the day’s events and to hear what delegates said in the corridors, see our daily Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB). IISD Reporting Services, through its Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB) Meeting Coverage, has provided daily reports, daily web coverage, and a summary and analysis from the 2018 UN Biodiversity Conference. Photos by IISD/ENB | Franz Dejon For photo reprint permissions, please follow instructions at our Attribution Regulations for Meeting Photo Usage Page Hayo Haanstra (the Netherlands), Chair of Working Group I Kata Koppel, CBD Secretariat Manoela Pessoa de Miranda, CBD Secretariat L-R: David Ainsworth, Kata Koppel and Erie Tamale, CBD Secretariat Norsham Abdul Latip, Malaysia Joseph Masinde, Kenya L-R: Anne Teller and Tone Smith Spash, EU Leslie Melissa Ojeda Cabrera, Guatemala Raja Rymbai, International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) Lavinia Mbongo, Namibia Daniel Wai-Poi, New Zealand Dubravka Stepic, Croatia Augustin Kone, Côte d'Ivoire Wadzi Mandivenyi, South Africa Sandagdorj Bayarkhuu, Mongolia L-R: Sorin Ivan, Andrei Petica, and Madalin Blidaru, Romania L-R: Alexander Shestakov, CBD Secretariat; Clarissa Nina, (Brazil), Chair of Working Group II; and Sarat Babu Gidda, CBD Secretariat Anne Larigauderie, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services L-R: Roosa Atula and Marjukka Mähönen, Finland Mercy Munyadzwe, Botswana Senka Barudanovic, Bosnia and Herzegovina Mitzi Gurgel Valente da Costa, Brazil Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez, the Philippines L-R: Agung Nugroho and Des Alwi, Indonesia Pedro Ivo Arriegas, Portugal Fiona Cumming, New Zealand Melissa Laverde, Colombia Jean-François Gobeil, Canada Christine von Weizsäcker, ECOROPA Alfred Oteng-Yeboah, Ghana Andri Wahyono, Indonesia Nahla Adel Noobi, United Arab Emirates Gwen Sisior, Palau Glenn Litsios, Switzerland Günter Mitlacher, WWF L-R: David Cooper, CBD Deputy Executive Secretary; COP 14 President Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, Egypt; and Cristiana Paşca Palmer, CBD Executive Secretary David Monacchi, Fragments of Extinction Eco-acoustic analysis of a rain forest Paul Leadley, University of Paris-South Josefa Cariño-Tauli, Global Youth Biodiversity Network Halldor Thorgeirsson, former member of the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Fuwen Wei, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Delegates from Burkina Faso Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez and Tony La Viña, the Philippines, posing with the panda from WWF L-R: Raed Bani Hani, Jordan, with Amr Abdel-Meguid, Khaled Allam Harhash, and Mohamed Aljilani, Egypt Participants from the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity L-R: Amir Soliman, Egypt; Alfred Oteng-Yeboah, Ghana; Keiichi Nakazawa, Japan; and Hamdallah Zedan, Egypt Clearing-house Mechanism booth