1. Progress of BSAP , TBWG & IAFG 1 07/03/2014 2 07/03/2014 - PDF document

07/03/2014 T errestrial Impact Assessment Focus Group (IAFG) Inaugural Meeting (18 November 2013) BSAP -Terrestrial Biodiversity Working Group 1. Progress of BSAP , TBWG & IAFG 1

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07/03/2014 2. T erms of Reference The Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) T errestrial Biodiversity Working Group 3

07/03/2014 i) Stock-take terrestrial biodiversity and related resources in Hong Kong; ii) Systematically review terrestrial biodiversity status, trends, threats, impacts and drivers of gains and losses, and identify information/knowledge gaps and key biodiversity issues; iii) Recommend and prioritise actions to address the gaps and issues; iv) Develop indicators and a reporting system to monitor the status of terrestrial biodiversity; v) Formulate measures for evaluating the effectiveness of the BSAP with respect to the conservation of terrestrial biodiversity; vi) Report to the BSAP Steering Committee the findings and recommendations of the Working Group. 3. Objectives To examine the existing and potential impacts to the terrestrial biodiversity of Hong Kong 4

07/03/2014 4. Scope & Relevant Aichi Biodiversity Targets 5

07/03/2014 Developing a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Hong Kong DATE: 20 Dec 2012 , Civic Exchange By Lisa Hopkinson This report sets out how Hong Kong can develop a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP), based on the Convention of Biological Diversity’s (CBD) guidance and principles, so that effective and urgent actions can be taken to protect Hong Kong’s wildlife and ecosystems and prevent further loss of biodiversity. 6

07/03/2014 Scopes i) Take stock of existing threats and drivers of local biodiversity loss ii) Evaluate potential threats by most impacted activities, such as development project, nature human causes, fire…etc. iii) Create and publish a register of existing and potential influences (threats and opportunities upon biodiversity in HK) iii) IA enhancement / recommend action plan 5. Methodology 7

07/03/2014 What is available? i) Available studies / review ii) Gap analysis iii) Review & consolidate iv) Recommendation Platforms? i) Desktop review ii) Discussion forum iii) Small groups workshop 8

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07/03/2014 7. Resources & Deliverable 10

07/03/2014 T errestrial Impact Assessment Focus Group (IAFG) - Composition Association Name HKIEIA Henry Leung HKIEIA Karen Lui HKIEIA Rebecca Leong The University of Hong Kong Dr Ng Cho Nam Designing Hong Kong Mr. Paul Zimmerman HKIEIA David Stanton HKIEIA David Gallacher HKIEIA T erence Fong HKIEIA Dr Jasmine Ng WWF Hong Kong Dr Michael Lau WWF Hong Kong Andrew Chan KFBG Dr Gary Ades KFBG Dr Bosco Chan KFBG Philip Lo KFBG Dr John Fellows KFBG T ony Nip KFBG Dr. Gunter Fischer HKBWS Jocelyn Ho AFCD Dr Jackie Yip 8. AOB 11

07/03/2014 9. Date of Next Meeting Thank You 12