Nicolas Rossin Keywords biodiversity ecosystem wetlands development hunting flyway conservation Read more about Nicolas Rossin Nicolas Rossin has been a regional task team leader on biodiversity for the Agence Française de développement (AFD) since 2017. He’s currently based at AFD regional office in Beijing where he’s in charge of the projects portfolio on biodiversity and natural capital in China (including the China Biodiversity Facility) and Vietnam. He joined AFD in 2002 and has since worked in operations, both in the field (regional office for South Pacific in New Caledonia and country office in Mauritania) and at headquarters.
The Nature Conservancy program on wetlands in the People’s Republic of China Read more about The Nature Conservancy program on wetlands in the People’s Republic of China This presentation discussed the achievements and challenges of The Nature Conservancy program on wetlands in the People's Republic of China.
Kang Wei Keywords biodiversity ecosystem wetlands development hunting flyway conservation Read more about Kang Wei Kang Wei has over 20 years of experience promoting sustainable development and nature conservation in China. Before he joined The Nature Conservancy, Kang Wei served Heifer International and Jet Li’s One Foundation on poverty alleviation and disaster rehabilitation.
FAO program on wetlands in the People’s Republic of China Read more about FAO program on wetlands in the People’s Republic of China This presentation discussed the achievements and challenges of FAO program on wetlands in People’s Republic of China.
Chungshen Yao Keywords biodiversity ecosystem wetlands land restoration climate change development hunting flyway conservation Read more about Chungshen Yao Mr. Chunsheng Yao is FAO GEF Portfolio Officer, managing and implementing GEF projects on biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and land restoration. He has over 10 years of work experience in the environment and development field, including international and national foundations, development agencies and NGOs. He used to work as Senior Program Manager of SEE Foundation to manage projects on biodiversity conservation and nature education.
UNDP/GEF Strengthening the Protected Area Network for Migratory Bird Conservation Along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF) in China Project. Read more about UNDP/GEF Strengthening the Protected Area Network for Migratory Bird Conservation Along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF) in China Project. This presentation addressed the importance of strengthening the wetlands protected area network for migratory bird conservation along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF) in People's Republic of China
Zhang Mingxiang Keywords biodiversity ecosystem wetlands development hunting flyway conservation Read more about Zhang Mingxiang Dr. Mingxiang Zhang, Professor and Deputy Dean of School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, the National Environmental Policy and Legislation Expert of the UNDP-GEF "Strengthening the protected area network for migratory bird conservation along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway in China "，and engaged in Wetland legislation, responsible for drafting the "Wetland Conservation Law (proposal draft)”.
National Plans, Policies, and Targets for Wetland and Waterbird Conservation in the People’s Republic of China Read more about National Plans, Policies, and Targets for Wetland and Waterbird Conservation in the People’s Republic of China This presentation summarized the national plans and targets that form the basis for wetland conservation in the People’s Republic of China.
Lei Guangchun Keywords biodiversity ecosystem wetlands development hunting flyway conservation Read more about Lei Guangchun Professor, School of Ecology & Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University Professor LEI Guangchun has 30 years’ experience in wetland ecology and migratory bird conservation. He worked in government and NGO sectors; and then became Dean of the School of Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University since 2007, after his commitment as Senior Advisor for the Asia and Oceania region in Ramsar Convention Secretariat. Prof. Lei was one of the initiators of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP), which was launched in November in 2006.
EAAFP: Securing Internationally Important Wetlands for Migratory Waterbirds and Local Communities Read more about EAAFP: Securing Internationally Important Wetlands for Migratory Waterbirds and Local Communities This presentation gave an overview of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership and the importance of building a Flyway network of internationally important wetland sites.