The document summarizes the opening day of the 2015 IUCN Regional Nature Conservation Forum in Mali. It describes: - A performance by Malian musicians showcasing their culture through songs and dances. - Welcome speeches given by the President of IUCN Mali, the President of CREMACO, and IUCN Director Inger Andersen. - Remarks from IUCN President Zhang XingSheng praising Malian history and hospitality. - A speech by Mali's Minister of Environment emphasizing sustainable development policies. - Introductory remarks from Mali's First Lady thanking IUCN for choosing Mali and declaring the forum open.

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OPENING CEREMONY OF THE PACO 2015 - FORUM: VALORIZATION OF MALIAN CULTURE
 At the opening of the 2015 IUCN
REGIONAL conference, the host
country took the initiative not only to
entertain, but also to show case their
culture in music. A group of 6
musicians entertained the
distinguished guests and participants
with Malian traditional songs and
dances in the local language.
 Each choir member took a turns
to display a unique style, songs
sensitizing and denouncing the
current public health and
environmental issues.
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3. IUCN REGIONAL NATURE CONSERVATION FORUM 2015 - PACO 2015 :
WELCOME SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF IUCN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF MALI
 In his welcome speech, the President of
IUCN national Committee of Mali expressed
gratitude to the Malian president and Malian
government for accepting to be a co-
organizer and a host of forum. Moriba
Nomoko also recognized the precious
contribution of the First lady of Mali who
tremendously contributed to the organization
of the 2015 Regional forum on Nature
conservation.
 He also thanked all other stakeholders
for their support, especially, the CREMACO,
the president of IUCN, IUCN members and
partners and environmental organization for
their valuable contribution.
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REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF IUCN MEMBERS IN WEST
AND CENTRAL AFRICA (CREMACO)
 Mr. Isaac Moussa, the President of the
Committee of IUCN Members in West and
Central Africa (CREMACO) emphasized on
unity during his remarks. Indeed, he underlined
the fact that PACO members most seize the
opportunity of the congress to unite and
prepare a high and effective participation in the
international conference, look for partners and
ensure visibility.
 For the president of CREMACO, members
should elaboration a plan of action for
CREMACO, and the one program approach
should be a reality and not a dream.
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REMARKS BY IUCN DIRECTOR, INGER ANDERSON
 INGER ANDERSON, the Director of IUCN started her remark by
expressing gratitude to Malian authorities, particularly the First lady, for
their support and warm welcome on the occasion of the the 2015
Regional forum on Nature conservation.
 Her speech was also focused on providing key information on
IUCN and thus declared that the organization has 107 members and
over 1000 employees in the world. She also underlined the fact that
the region (central and west Africa) is endowed with biological and
cultural resources but faces great challenges with regards to climate
change.
 According to the Director of IUCN, this PACO Regional conference
held for the first in Mali, is very strategic because this year marks the
adoption of post 2015 agenda. She introduced the World congress,
and presented its theme and objectives and made recommendations
for PACO to be actively involved and propose good projects to partners
so as to ensure a successful and fruitful participation of PACO in the
2016 World Congress in Hawai.
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INGER ANDERSEN
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REMARKS BY IUCN PRESIDENT, ZHANG XINGSHENG
 At the opening of his remarks during the 2015
Regional forum on Nature conservation, the President of
IUCN, ZHANG XINGSHENG, marked the audience by
greeting in three languages, English, French and,
surprisingly, in Bambara, the traditional local language.
 He gave a brief history of Mali by talking about
SUNDIATA KEITA founder of Mali ancient empire,
civilization of human area, emphasizing on the hospitality
of Mali «leave your home and feel at home in Mali». For
him, this forum is timing as it coincides with the newly
adopted sustainable development agenda for the next
fifteen years.
 The president underlines the challenges and
changes faced by the world and declared that it is
important to ADAPT TO THIS CHANGES and that IUCN
is the key stakeholder in bringing all these together.
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ZHANG XINGSHENG
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SPEECH BY THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT, SANITATION AND SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF MALI
 The Representative of the government of
Mali, the Minister of Environment, Sanitation and
Sustainable Development, opened his allocution
by welcoming all the participants on behalf of the
Government of Mali.
 He emphasized the importance of developing
sustainable development policies and practices
and sustainable measures in order to fight
climate change, poverty. He talked about the
environmental conventions backed by its
government and the engagement of the
Government of Mali to protect the environment
and contribute to the attainment of sustainable
development goals.
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M. OUSMANE KONÉ, Représentant du
gouvernement du Mali
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REMARKS BY THE FIRST LADY OF MALI, THE GUEST OF HONOR OF THE FORUM
 The Guest of honor of the 2015
Regional forum on Nature conservation, the
First Lady of Mali and promoter of the NGO
AGIR, opened her remarks by expressing
how delighted she was to participate in the
forum, Mali is facing high challenges with
regards to climate change particularly
environmental degradation and
deforestation.
 She thanked the Director of IUCN for
choosing Mali as a co-organiser of the
forum and declares open the event.
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Mme KEITA AMINATA MAIGA
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