Posts Tagged ‘conferences’
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Notes from WILD9: The End of the Conference
After one long and busy week, WILD9 is coming to and end. Representatives of indigenous communities, foundations, corporations, big international NGOs and small local NGOs, conservation photographers, writers, scientists and academics are gathered in the plenary hall to announce and listen to the resolutions that are coming out of the 9th World Wilderness Congress in Merida, Mexico. The top three resolutions are: to support the consolidation of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor; to protect old-growth forests for climate stabilization; and to align federal development policies with conservation management plans in areas of influence of Protected Natural Areas in Mexico. Overall, the emphasis of ... -
Notes from WILD9: “The Wealth of Nature” takes over
The Wealth of Nature book signing brought the Wild9 crowd together! More than 200 people visited CI's booth to meet the photographers and scientists who made this amazing book possible. The authors greeted participants and shared stories about the important collaboration between science and photography to achieve on-the-ground conservation action. See photos after the jump! Read More... -
WILD 9 Kicks Off
The 9th World Wilderness Congress (WILD9) has just kicked off with a beautiful traditional Mayan blessing ceremony. President Calderon confirmed that he will be coming for the opening ceremony tonight! CI is at WILD9, learn more >> FEATURE: In defense of forests Carlos Manuel Rodriguez is the Vice President of Global Policy at Conservation International. EDIT 11/9: Correct author added -
Verde Islands Vulnerability Workshop Day 3
Last day of the conference and everybody is tired, especially those that stayed up late drinking Tanduay, the local rum. Today the output of the working groups will be presented, identifying the main climate issues for the Verde Passage and the priority recommendations for adaptive management of marine resources and for preparing the local communities of the Verde Passage for climate change. At lunch time the Governor of Occidental Mindoro – Mrs. Josephine Ramirez Sato – arrived. The Governor together with other provinces is involved in promoting adaptation and improving local environmental policies. We had a short interview with her ... -
Verde Islands Vulnerability Workshop Day 2
This morning I woke late and still have to finish my presentation. I am the first speaker and I have to present on climate change adaptation, trying to set up the scene for today’s work on mainstreaming climate change adaptation. After me, we have a series of presentations to discuss local and regional management plans to see how we can incorporate specific climate issues. It’s a hot day and the swimming pool is way inviting. As expected the President Adviser on global warming and climate change – Mr H. T. Alvarez – arrived after lunch to give a speech on the ... -
Verde Islands Vulnerability Workshop Day 1
It's a hot, dry day in Batangas City, finally after two weeks of torrential rain. Everyone is excited about the solar eclipse, which is supposed to happen at 8:30. Government officials are flowing in and the speakers are ready to roll. The Philippines National Anthem opens the scene. After the opening remarks, a short movie is shown on the wonders of the underwater habitats of the Verde Island Passage (VIP) and the potential threats. It is a powerful movie – produced by CI – that highlights the dependency of the local communities of the Verde Islands Passage (VIP) ... -
Verde Islands Vulnerability: Dr. Di Carlo Blogs
The expert workshop for the vulnerability assessment of the Verde Island Passage (Philippines) to climate change starts on July 22 in Batangas City. This is a pretty exciting event with about 150 people attending, from government officials and scientists to key stakeholders. The Verde Island Passage (VIP) is a unique place, considered to be "the center of the center" of the world marine biodiversity. That means it has the highest number of marine species in the world! Moreover, the VIP is sitting in the heart of the Coral Triangle Initiative, another exciting opportunity to secure government involvement to protect ...
