Conservation case presented at LIFE+ conference
Stafen Schindler presented “Multifunctionality of floodplain landscapes: the effects of management options on ecosystem services” at “Side-arms and floodplains along large rivers. LIFE+ project closing conference. 18-19 November 2013, Mohács, Hungary”.
Presentation
Proceedings of our 2nd Conference are now available
2nd BiodiversityKnowledge conference
Towards a future Network of Knowledge
on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Europe
September, 24th-26th, 2013
Berlin, Jerusalemkirche
: Presentation available 
: video available 
: Report available ¹ Live webstreaming ♣ Photos
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Day 1: Sept 24th |
Framing the challenge: Improving the evidence base for decision making, and the science-policy-society interface |
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12:00-13:00 |
Light lunch |
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13:00-15:20 |
Session 1: Welcome and inspiration Chair: Heidi Wittmer (UFZ) |
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13:00-13:20 ¹
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Opening + Rationale of the conference |
Heidi Wittmer (UFZ, KNEU WP5) |
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13:20-13:40 ¹
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The wider science-policy-society landscape in 2013: Time to move |
Carsten Neßhöver (UFZ, KNEU coordinator) |
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13:40-14:00 ¹
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Introduction to the Network of Knowledge (NoK) approach and White Paper |
Christoph Görg (UFZ, KNEU WP5) |
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14:00-14:20 ¹
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The NoK prototype to conduct assessments for policy support |
Barbara Livoreil (FRB, KNEU WP2/3) |
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14:20-15-20 |
Participatory walk, Part 1: Getting to know the NoK (and its challenges) through an example of a potential request: - Request on pollinators - Request on nature-based solutions - Request on wildlife and conflicts - Request on ecological infrastructure - Request on ecosystem restoration - Request on biodiversity indicators |
Facilitators: Allan Watt, Jiska van Djik, Estelle Balian, Esther Carmen, Juliette Young, Stefan Schindler, Isabel Sousa Pinto, Carsten Neßhöver, Amor Torre-Martin, Rob Jongman and Marie Vandewalle |
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15:20-15:50 |
Coffee break |
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15:50-17:50 |
Session 2: Insights from testing the NoK prototype Chair: Carsten Neßhöver (UFZ) |
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15:50-16:35 ¹
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Testing the prototype NoK
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Demonstration case leaders Stefan Schindler (University of Vienna, KNEU WP3) Barbara Livoreil (FRB, KNEU WP2/3) Isabel Sousa Pinto (CIIMAR, KNEU WP3) |
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16:35-16:50 ¹
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Lessons learned on methodology approaches in test cases and beyond |
Andrew Pullin (Univ. of Bangor, KNEU WP2/3) |
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16:50-17:50 ¹
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Panel discussion on the NoK prototype with representatives from the user side |
Representatives from IPBES, EEA, National Agencies and NGOs |
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19:00 |
Guided tour of the special collections of the Natural History Museum |
Guides from the Natural History Museum (1 German tour and 4 English tours) |
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20:00 |
Conference dinner with the dinosaurs of the Natural History Museum of Berlin, supported by the EUBON-Project |
Photos of the dinner at the museum |
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Day 2: Sept 25th |
The Network of Knowledge in practice Session on challenges and how to address them |
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08:30-9:00 |
Welcoming Coffee |
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09:00-14:15 |
Session 3: Solutions to the challenges of the NoK - Networking and policy support Chair: Allan Watt (CEH) |
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09:00-9:25 ¹
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Challenges of the NoK and lessons learned |
Esther Carmen (CEH, KNEU WP4) |
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09:25-09:45 ¹ |
Discussion and introduction to break-out group I |
Allan Watt (CEH, KNEU WP4) |
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09:45-10:30 (¹one BG) |
Break-out group I - startup : “Tour de groups” to discuss solutions for five main challenges:
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Moderators: Esther Carmen and Juliette Young Group facilitators:
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10:30-11:00 |
Coffee break |
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11:00-12:30 (¹one BG) |
Continuation of Breakout Group I in 5 different rooms |
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12:30-13:30 |
Lunch break |
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13:30-14:15 ¹
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Wrap up from break-out group I and discussion |
Rapporteur from each group |
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14:15-18:00 |
Session 4: Design options of the NoK Chair: Estelle Balian (RBINS) |
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14:15-14:35 ¹
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Insights from the NoK evaluation on governance issues |
Esther Carmen (CEH, KNEU WP4) |
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14:35-15:00 ¹
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Presentation of the design options |
Heidi Wittmer (UFZ, KNEU WP5) |
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15:00-15:30 |
Coffee break |
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15:30-15:50 ¹ |
Discussion and introduction to break-out group II |
Estelle Balian (RBINS, KNEU WP1) |
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15:50-18:00 |
Break-out group II to discuss strengths and weaknesses of design options for the NoK
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Group facilitators: A) Isabel/ Estelle B) Allan/ Jiska C) Jurgen/ Juliette D) Heidi/ Christoph (in 4 different rooms) |
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18:00 |
End of day 2 |
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Day 3: Sept 26th |
Bringing a NoK into action: joint construction of design options |
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8:00-8:30 |
Welcoming Coffee |
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8:30-10:00 |
Session 4: Design options of the NoK (continued) Chair: Heidi Wittmer (UFZ) |
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08:30-09:00 ¹
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Wrap-up of Break-out Group 2 and discussion |
Rapporteur from each group |
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09:00-10:00 (¹one BG) |
Participatory walk, Part 2: Applying results from Day 2 on “your” case. |
Facilitators: Allan, Jiska, Estelle, Esther, Juliette, Stefan, Isabel, Carsten, Amor, Rob and Marie |
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10:00-14:30 |
Session 5: Institutional perspectives Chair: Heidi Wittmer (UFZ) |
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10:00-10:30 ¹
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Speed presentations of institutional perspective into the operationalization of the NoK 5 minutes max. each |
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10:30-11:00 |
Coffee break |
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11:00-11:30 ¹ |
Speed presentations continued 5 minutes max. each |
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11:30-12:30 ¹
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Round table discussion for wrap up of speed presentations |
All speed presenters |
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12:30-13:30 |
Lunch break |
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13:30-14:30 (¹one BG) |
Participatory walk, Part 3: Assembling the diversity of potential institutional benefits and contributions |
Facilitators: Allan, Jiska, Estelle, Esther, Juliette, Stefan, Isabel, Carsten, Amor, Rob and Marie |
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14:30-15:00 |
Session 6: Summary, outlook and closing Chair: Allan Watt (CEH) |
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14:30-15:00 ¹
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Summary and next steps for BiodiversityKnowledge Invitation to join next steps Closing words |
Carsten Neßhöver (UFZ, KNEU coordinator) |
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15:00
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End of conference |
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Where are we in the BiodiversityKnowledge project?
Update 21.03.2014
- The project final White paper is available.
Update 13.12.2013
- Looking for a visual introduction into our project? Watch our video on Vimeo.
Update 9.12.2013
- Most results from the BDK2 conference have been compiled (including videos) at the conference webpage.
- Revision of our White paper is still going on, relfecting on the results from BDK2 - more updates soon. Main issues:
- better reflect needs for capacity building
- reflect more on involvement of different forms of knowledge (and according partners)
- better outline different kinds of requests and how they can be tackled by different methods of analysis and assessment
- develop governance structure proposal based on institutional feedback
- BiodivKnowledge with other European partners is currently actively supporting discussions on the stakehodler strategy of IPBES at its second plenary meeting (9-14 of December, 2013) - follow us on Twitter @BiodivKnowledge @spiral_project
Update: After 2nd conference, 01.10.2013
Science Policy Symposium: Water Lives
Numerous EU biodiversity and water related policies have been designed to protect freshwater ecosystems and ensure their sustainable use. However, major challenges still persist in the implementation of these policies.
Freshwater ecosystems support 10% of all animal species on Earth and provide a diverse array of functions and services that contribute to human well-being. In recent decades global freshwater biodiversity has declined at a greater rate compared to terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
The EU FP7 projects BioFresh and REFRESH organise a Science Policy Symposium for Freshwater Life with the aim of bringing together policy makers and stakeholders from the water, energy and conservation sector, NGOs, the scientific community and selected experts to discuss challenges to implementing the 2020 Biodiversity strategy and the EU Water Framework Directive.
Second BiodiversityKnowledge Conference
Towards a future Network of Knowledge
on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Europe
September, 24th-26th, 2013
Berlin, Jerusalemkirche
Many thanks to all the participants who attended the conference both in Berlin and through the webstream for a successful exchange of experiences and fruitful discussions on finalizing the recommended design of a future Network of Knowledge (NoK) on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Europe.
Presentations, videos, reports from breakout groups as well as photos of the whole conference can be found under this link.
You can also have a look at our 2 latest Prezi presentations summarizing the conference outcomes and the project's latest updates by BiodiversityKnowledge coordinator Carsten Neßhöver:
- Summary and next steps
- BiodiversityKnowledge - Status October 2013
Rationale
The objective of this second conference was to discuss and finalize the recommended design of a future Network of Knowledge (NoK) on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Europe.
The focus of the conference was on presenting options for the NoK, which BiodiversityKnowledge has been developing over the past two years through a broad consultation with more than 300 active participations of representatives of the biodiversity and ecosystems services knowledge community. Stakeholders involved ranged from practitioners, researchers to policy makers.
For supporting the discussion, the project team provided a White Paper prior to the conference. This White Paper provides a concrete concept for such a NoK, including its context, its functions, overall objectives as well as the practicalities of such a NoK through the lessons learned from three demonstration cases. The paper also elaborates on governance issues, rules and procedures and highlights the strong and weak points as well as the uncertainties for future implementation.
The conference provided the space for institutions and any interested players to voice their interests in contributing to the network of knowledge and outlined the roles they can envisage for themselves.
The Programme - The NoK's Guide to the conference - White Paper & Executive summary
List of participants - Practical Information