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The World The World Conservation Conservation Union Union Linking policy and practice for sustainability The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Agenda 1. Who we are 1. IUCN Programme � Practical solutions for shaping a sustainable future 2. IUCN Policy � Influencing decision-makers for a sustainable future 3. IUCN at the Bali Conference � Case-study on climate change policy and practice The International Union for Conservation of Nature

1. IUCN Programme: “Shaping a sustainable Future” • Framework for IUCN’s projects and activities around the world • Approved by members every 4 years at Congress • Current programme from 2005 to 2008 • Planning for IUCN New Programme 2009-2012: “Shaping a sustainable Future” The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Shaping a sustainable future Reposition conservation to enhance its engagement with, and impact on, economic and social agendas Reinforcing the environmental pillar of sustainable development The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Shaping a sustainable future Addressing the causes of biodiversity loss… … and the underlying • Natural resources use threats to sustainability • Species introduction • Land use • Population dynamics • Climate Change • Global economy • Politics and institutions • Cultural values The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Shaping a sustainable future Biodiversity Biodiversity Climate change will impact biodiversity Climate change Climate change Biodiversity can help mitigate and adapt to climate change The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Shaping a sustainable future Biodiversity Energy policies and Biodiversity infrastructures will impact biodiversity Energy Energy Biodiversity can play a role in generating new energy models The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Shaping a sustainable Managing ecosystems for human well-being future Improving livelihoods, reducing Naturally energizing Poverty & poverty and vulnerability, y and enhancing l Security l a c environmental and the future i e g Energy l b o Greening the world l a human security y o t g c i Economy & u r e q e through Integrating ecosystem g e n conservation values in n e , i e sustainable t t economy s n l n b m e e Markets a economic policy, m i ecosystem n c e i e i t f a s f l e y p t management s finance and s m u d s n I Conserving a markets biodiversity Climate Change Conserving the diversity of life Ensuring sustainable and equitable management of biodiversity from local to global levels The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Conserving the diversity of life Ensuring sustainable 1.1 - Biodiversity-related policies and governance systems enable action and equitable towards the achievement of management of biodiversity conservation biodiversity from local to global levels 1.2 - IUCN standards, tools and knowledge for sustainable natural resource management available and used for biodiversity conservation including effective management of global and regional common natural resources The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Changing the climate forecast Integrating biodiversity 2.1 - Climate change mitigation policies and practice include biodiversity considerations and concerns from local to global level. opportunities into climate change policy and practice 2.2 - Natural resources management strategies to adapt to the impact of climate change are adopted and implemented The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Naturally energizing the future 3.1 - Energy policies and strategies Implementing ecologically mitigate the impact of the growing sustainable, equitable and energy demand on biodiversity. efficient energy systems 3.2 - Ecosystem services that underpin sustainable and equitable energy, are incorporated in energy policies and strategies The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Managing ecosystems for human well-being Improving livelihoods, 4.1 - Development policies and strategies support vulnerable and poor reducing poverty and stakeholders, especially women, to vulnerability, and sustainably manage ecosystems for enhancing environmental improved livelihoods. and human security through sustainable 4.2 - Sustainable environmental management reduces vulnerability to ecosystem management natural hazard and conflicts. The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Greening the world economy Integrating ecosystem 5.1 - Economic, trade and investment policies better integrate biodiversity conservation values in values. economic policy, finance and markets 5.2 - Companies, industry associations and consumer groups incorporate ecosystem values into planning and action. The International Union for Conservation of Nature

Thematic Global Component priority areas results results 1.1 Conserving the diversity of life 1.2 Global Thematic Programme Global Thematic Programme Commission Commission Changing the Regional Programme 2.1 Regional Programme climate forecast 2.2 Component Component Programme Naturally Programme 3.1 Plans energizing the Plan future 3.2 Managing 4.1 ecosystems for 4.2 human well-being Each component programme 5.1 has its own plan that fits Greening the world within, and contribute to the economy 5.2 IUCN Programme The International Union for Conservation of Nature

From practice to policy, from policy to practice Knowledge Empowerment Action Influence The International Union for Conservation of Nature

2. IUCN Policy: Influencing decision-makers for a sustainable future IUCN mission is to influence , encourage and assist societies throughout the world to to conserve biological diversity and ensure that use of biological resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. The International Union for Conservation of Nature

IUCN « influences » societies • WHO DOES POLICY: Different roles of components of IUCN: policy system • WHAT WE DO: Work of the Secretariat and Commissions in implementing the Programme and the WCC policy – work at international level (conventions, agreements, processes); – work at national level (policies of ministries, PS, civil society); – issue statements to third parties The International Union for Conservation of Nature

WHO does policy in IUCN: Policy System • World Conservation Congress is only body entitled to define IUCN general policy through Resolutions and Recommendations; WCC approves Programme • Members submit and vote motions at WCC, support IUCN’s objectives, participate in Nat. and Reg. Committees • Council provides rulings and complementary guidance + submits WCC motions • Directo Genneral implements IUCN Policy (WCC + Council); only DG can issue Policy Statements • Commissions provide scientific input to policies • National and Regional Committees pursue their own policies and issue statements on their name The International Union for Conservation of Nature

IUCN’s Secretariat work in international policies and agreements • UN Observer Status, and presence in New-York • Providing scientific and technical advice (WH, Ramsar, CITES) • Setting global standards (PAs categories) • Developing and advocating policy positions and supporting key processes, especially inter-governmental (CBD, UNFCCC, WSSD, CCD, G8, WBCSD, regional agreements) • Providing a neutral forum or acting as a neutral facilitator • Supporting capacity building and implementation The International Union for Conservation of Nature

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IUCN’s comparative advantages • Governmental and NGO Membership – Convening function • Scientific and technical input from Commissions and RCOs’ projects • Bridge between policy and practice • Global-to-local coverage (offices in 42 countries), resulting in interventions at these levels e.g. capacity building • Status of Observer to the UN General Assembly • Strategic presence in key capitals and at regional level The International Union for Conservation of Nature

UN Observer Status • Granted in October 1999 • Only conservation organization to have Observer Status to the United Nations • Opportunity to: Advance policy work of IUCN at highest level- UNGA and its commissions, ECOSOC, support NY missions’ work New voice for IUCN’s constituency through access to fora closed to non-members (WSSD) IGO status in CBD, UNFCCC, UNEP GC etc The International Union for Conservation of Nature

3. IUCN at the Bali Conference Case Study on climate change The International Union for Conservation of Nature