DEVELOPING A ROADMAP FOR THE KUNMING-MONTREAL GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK TARGET 2
From November 22nd to 24th, FAO, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Environment Programme will be co-hosting a significant workshop focused on developing a roadmap for supporting ecosystem restoration under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at FAO headquarters in Rome. Over the course of three days, more than 100 participants will come together to engage in discussions covering a wide range of topics, including progress and alignment between the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted under the CBD, unpacking Target 2 of the Framework, transparent monitoring, large-scale restoration commitments, stakeholder inclusion, capacity needs, and financing.
The meeting aims to foster collaboration, share insights, and develop a roadmap for effectively planning and implementing the global Biodiversity Framework Target 2, ensuring that at least 30% of degraded terrestrial, inland water, and marine and coastal ecosystems are under effective restoration by 2030, enhancing biodiversity, integrity, connectivity, and ecosystem functions and services.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
While the event will be conducted in person, we are excited to announce that we will be offering a hybrid mode for select sessions. This will ensure that your participation remains accessible, and information sharing is seamless. You can find all the necessary Zoom registration links in the agenda below or the latest concept note.
AGENDA AND LINKS
Zoom registration for online participation (not available for breakout groups: Sessions 3, 7, & 10) - https://bit.ly/GBF-T2-zoom |
[ DAY 1 – Wednesday, 22 November ]
8:00 - 8:30: Registration at FAO Reception / Security Pavilion
8:30 - 9:30: Opening: Introduction to the WS objectives and agenda at Green Room (A121)
9:30 - 10:30: Session 1: Progress and alignment between the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and Kunming-Montreal GBF at Green Room (A121)
10:30 - 11:00: Morning tea/coffee outside Green Room A121
11:00 - 13:00: Session 2: Unpacking Target 2 at Green Room (A121)
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
14:00 - 15:30: Breakout groups - Session 3: Unpacking Target 2 interactive parallel sessions at King Faisal Room (D263), Malaysia Room (B227), NFO Meeting Room (D440), NFI Meeting Room (F313)
15:30 - 15:45: Afternoon tea/coffee outside King Faisal Room D263
15:45 - 17:00: Session 4: Large-scale restoration commitments - connectivity and transboundary cooperation at King Faisal Room (D263)
17:00 - 17:30: Launch of the Target 2 Partnership
[ DAY 2 – Thursday, 23 November ]
8:30 - 9:00: Report back from breakout groups at King Faisal Room (D263)
9:00 - 10:30: Session 5: Ensuring stakeholder inclusion and respect for rights holders
10:30 - 11:00: Morning tea/coffee outside King Faisal Room D263
11:00 - 12:30: Session 6: Toward transparent monitoring of Target 2 at King Faisal Room (D263)
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch
13:30 - 15:30: Breakout groups - Session 7: Toward transparent monitoring and reporting of Target 2 at King Faisal Room (D263), Malaysia Room (B227), NFO Meeting Room (D440), ESA Meeting Room (D171)
14:00 - 15:30: (No specific session mentioned)
15:30 - 15:45: Afternoon tea/coffee outside King Faisal Room D263
15:45 - 17:00: Session 8: Restoration financing at King Faisal Room (D263)
[ DAY 3 – Friday, 24 November ]
8:30 - 9:00: Report back from breakout groups at Green Room (A121)
9:00 - 10:30: Session 9: Capacity needs for restoration & Draft Resource Manual for Target 2
10:30 - 11:00: Morning tea/coffee outside Green Room A121
11:00 - 12:30: Breakout groups - Session 10: Inputs to the Draft Resource Manual for Target 2 at Green Room (A121), Malaysia Room (B227), NFO Meeting Room (D440), ESA Meeting Room (D171)
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch
13:30 - 15:30: Session 11: Next steps – Target 2 Roadmap & Closing session at Green Room (A121)