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From: IUBS Nathalie <iubs1919@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Subject: IUBS Science Policy Forum for Biodiversity webinars: Alien Species, DSI, Indigenous People
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Dear All,

Join us for our Science Policy Forum for Biodiversity webinar series, from 8th to 10th April 2024.

In this series, we facilitate a vital dialogue among scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders. Our objective is clear: to explore how science, technology, and innovation can drive the effective implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and alignment with the 2050.

During the 2h webinars, distinguished speakers will share insights on various topics. It will be followed by discussions welcoming audience inputs. See the attached document for more information on the webinars.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution

Invasive alien species in Asia and Oceania and mesures for them

8 April 2024,

UTC-6:00, NZST-18:00, JST-15:00, CST-14:00, IST-11:30, EAT-9:00, CAT/CET-8:00, more information here

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LcSWdPz_RCy9VeD3MvDAwA

Coordinator and Moderator: Noriaki Murakami, Tokyo Metropolitan University, IUBS Executive Committee Member

Speakers:

•Masahito Yoshida, University of Tsukuba, Nature Conservation Society of Japan

“Pathway control of invasive alien species in remote islands - an example of Ogasawara Islands Natural World Heritage, Japan”

•Ravinder Kohli, Amity University Punjab Mohali, India, IUBS Executive Committee Member

"Invasion of Alien plants in India, implications and suggested remedial measures"

•Ian Dickie, University of Canterbury, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, Christchurch, New Zealand

Title to be announced

Questions addressed:

During this webinar we will discuss the following questions to protect native biodiversity from the threat of invasive alien species.
(1) What is the current situation of invasive alien species in Asia and Oceania?
(2) What are the relevant

Digital Sequence Information in Biodiversity Research and How to Share Benefits

9 April 2024,

UTC-13:00, CST-21:00, IST-18:30, EAT-16:00, CAT/CET-15:00, EDT-9:00, PET8:00

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V7ifS88TQVaYUzVGGLDJZA more information here

Coordinators and Moderators:

•Karl-Josef Dietz, Biochemistry and Physiology of Plants, Bielefeld University, Germany, IUBS

•Jens Sundsdröm, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Speakers:

•Amber Scholz, Head of Science Policy Department at Leibniz Institute DSMZ – German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures, Germany

Title to be announced

•Douglas W Miano, Nairobi University, Plant Pathology - Virology, Kenya

Title to be announced

•Jens Sundström, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

“How to navigate the ABS-system, perspectives from a Swedish scientist “

•Sebastian Bromander Lawyer for the LifePlan , Sweden

“Lessons learned from drafting and negotiating ABS contracts”

Questions addressed:

This online seminar will present examples of current research outlining the need and utilization of DSI. It will also address how to fulfil the requirement to reach Prior Informed Consent (PIC) and Mutually Agreed Terms (MAT) from a lawyer perspective. The aim is to elaborate on the best practice on DSI from the viewpoint of researchers in the field of fundamental bioscience. What are solutions practical for researchers in fundamental science?

•Transparent and consistent mechanism

•Multilateral approach rather than bilateral (“pay-per-use”)

•Uncouple Access and Benefit

•Define the triggering points

•Monetary vs. non-monetary benefit sharing

Role of Indigenous Peoples in Conservation of Biodiversity

10 April 2024,

UTC-11:00, JST-20:00, CST-19:00, IST-16:30, EAT-14:00, CAT/CET-13:00, EDT- 7:00

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R1LhimYATJm1KqImBEti-A more information here

Coordinator and co-Moderator: Renee Borges, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, IUBS Secretary General

Co-Moderator: Suneetha Subramanian, Biodiversity and Society Programme at UNU-IAS

Speakers:

•Sharachchandra Lele, ATREE Bengaluru, India

“Adivasis and the Central Indian Forests”

•Siddappa Set, ATREE Bengaluru, India

"Soliga tribal community, livelihood and conservation under the Forest Rights Act in Western Ghats, India"

•Jennifer Tauli Corpuz, , lawyer Kankana-ey Igorot Indigenous People of northern Philippines

“Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Governance of Territory as a Distinct and Effective Pathway for Conservation”

Questions addressed :

The Webinar and its follow-up will lead to a policy paper to be presented at the COP in Colombia in 2024 in the Science Forum. It will examine differences in resource governance systems around the world and present original contributions towards maintaining the spotlight on indigenous peoples and their fundamental rights and responsibilities with regards to resource stewardship.

The Webinar will address the following questions with a focus on indigenous peoples:

What is the variation across Nation States in the access to resources and in benefit sharing from ancestral resources and knowledge systems?

•Are there any unique governance methods that can foster the interests of Nation States and indigenous peoples in an equitable manner?

•Can these governance methods be used as models for Nation States?

•Should similar governance and stewardship methodologies be applied to resources that cross boundaries of Nation States.

•How should freshwater and marine resources with complex boundaries between Nation States be handled.