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.
Regional Flyway Initiative: Introduction, Objectives, Progress, and Next Steps Read more about Regional Flyway Initiative: Introduction, Objectives, Progress, and Next Steps This presentation gave an overview of the Regional Flyway Initiative.
Liu Ning Keywords biodiversity ecosystem wetlands development hunting flyway conservation Read more about Liu Ning Mr Liu Ning serves as the Deputy Director General Level Department of Nature Ecology Conservation Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the Negotiator for CBD COP15. He previously served for almost five years as the Deputy Permanent Representative Chinese Permanent Mission to United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya. From 2002-2014, Mr Liu Ning was the Director, Division of European Affairs Department of International Cooperation Ministry of Environmental Protection.
Li Yan Keywords biodiversity ecosystem wetlands development hunting flyway conservation Read more about Li Yan Ms. Yan is the Deputy Director General of the Department of Wetland Management and National Forestry and Grassland Administration, P. R. China. She graduated from Northeast Forestry University, specializing in forestry economy. She is in charge of the implementation of the Convention on wetlands, Ramsar Sites management, Wetland City Accreditation, and international cooperation in wetland area.
PRC - Preliminary Working Meeting to Implement the RFI in the People’s Republic of China Read more about PRC - Preliminary Working Meeting to Implement the RFI in the People’s Republic of China
Growing Reefs Faster Than We're Killing Them Read more about Growing Reefs Faster Than We're Killing Them This presentation gives an overview of Ree.Ph and their Lifeboat Project Nasugbu on rehabilitating coral reefs.
Growing Reefs Faster Than We’re Killing Them Read more about Growing Reefs Faster Than We’re Killing Them Scott Countryman, Executive Director of the Coral Triangle Conservancy, talked about his experience in Nasugbu, Batangas growing artificial reefs, and how this complements offshore energy development, aquaculture, and ecotourism. Mr. Countryman presented business cases using the oceans' abundant energy, in line with ADB's Action Plan on Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies.
Regenerative Marine Aquaculture Read more about Regenerative Marine Aquaculture Tom Bowling, CEO of Biota Inc. (Palau), talked about how marine renewable energy supports regenerative practices in the aquarium industry and wild restocking of endangered fish. This webinar highlight how regenerative industries can be aligned with marine renewable energy use. Mr. Bowling has extensive experience in Palau and the Republic of Marshall Islands.