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The joint fifth Science-Policy Forum for Biodiversity and the eighth International Conference on Sustainability Science (ICSS 8) aim to provide space for scientists, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders to discuss and make recommendations on how science, technology and innovation could contribute to the effective implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework in order to bend the curve of biodiversity loss and obtain positive biodiversity outcomes and foster transformative change towards achieving the 2050 Vision.
In particular, participants will discuss options and solutions to facilitate the implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, including potential nature-based solutions for tackling both biodiversity loss and climate change challenges based on solid scientific knowledge and evidence. They will also identify key knowledge gaps and priorities for science-policy research, needs for capacity building and opportunities for increased technical and scientific cooperation.
Agenda
All indicated times refer to UTC / GMT
DAY 1
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Opening of the joint event |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Session 1, Part 1: A framework for transition: towards the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) |
| 12:45 – 13:40 | Session 1, Part 2: Breakout group 1: Advancing solutions for transition Breakout group 2: Enabling conditions for transitioning to zero net habitat loss (zero net deforestation, land degradation and land use change) |
| 13:40 – 14:00 | Closing |
DAY 2
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Round table on biodiversity monitoring and data – The data challenge – Key data needs – The data and monitoring investment Final discussion, questions from audience |
DAY 3
| 11:00 – 11:35 | Session 3: Harnessing science, technology and innovations to support the implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework |
| 11:35 – 12:40 | Breakout group 1: Biodiversity, Climate and Livelihoods: Implications for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework Breakout group 2: The current landscape of renewable energy technologies and applications, and its impact on conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity |
| 12:40 – 13:00 | Closing |
DAY 4
| 15:00 – 16:30 | Session 4: Links between loss of biodiversity, climate change and zoonotic diseases |
DAY 5
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Session 5: Young Scholars and Professionals Session: Ecological Restoration – framing challenges and opportunities |
| 12:45 – 13:45 | SDG Labs – Biodiversity-Solutions for Change |
| 13:45 – 14:15 | Closing Session |
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