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1. Linking Biological and Cultural Diversity
UNESCO-SCBD Joint Programme
Scientific/Steering Committee Meeting-GIAHS
Initiative
28-29 April 2014
Presenter
CBD – Viviana Figueroa
8-11 April 2014, Florence, Italy

2. Loss of Diversity – Global Challenge
► The Earth’s Diversity is being lost at unprecedented
rates
► Reduced diversity makes the world increasingly
vulnerable to change posing a threat to global stability
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Diversity loss needs to be dealt with in holistic, more
comprehensive ways that recognize the links between
components of diversity and address them together.

3. Value of the Interlinked Diversity
► Biodiversity provides cultural services that are
essential for well being.
► Changes in the provision of ecosystem services are
driven by cultural factors.
► Cultural diversity can help to reshape strategies for
achieving environmental, including biodiversity
sustainability.
► Resource efficient economy reflects and integrates
the values of nature
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4. Linking Biological and Cultural Diversity
UNESCO-SCBD Joint Programme

5. Challenges on the International Level
► Reinforcing and building bridges btw:
• The Convention on Biological Diversity &
• 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the
Intangible Cultural Heritage,
• 2005 Convention on the Protection and
Promotion of Diversity of Cultural Expressions,
• 1972 World Heritage Convention
► Integrating the the links between
biological and cultural diversity in policy and
decision making processes.
► Developing common frameworks and knowledge base
through combination of scientific and traditional knowledge
and practices.
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6. International Conference on Biological &
Cultural Diversity (Montreal, June 2010)
Diversity for Development – Development for Diversity
8-10 JUNE/JUIN
Main outcomes:
- 2010 Declaration on Bio-Cultural Diversity
- Joint Programme between UNESCO and SCBD
Main objectives:
- bring together civil society,ILCs, policy makers,
scientists, NGOs, IGOs and development agencies to
exchange knowledge and practices
- provide elements for a programme of work to be
jointly implemented by UNESCO, the CBD and other
partners
Organized by:
UNESCO, CBD, UNEP,
University of Montreal,
Canadian Commission for UNESCO

7. Linking Biological and Cultural Diversity
UNESCO-SCBD Joint Programme

8. Joint Programme UNESCO – SCBD
2010 - 2020
Mission
Advance knowledge and strengthen the linkages
between biological and cultural diversity initiatives, and
enhance synergies between interlinked provisions of
conventions and programmes dealing with biological
and cultural diversity at relevant scales.
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9. Joint Programme UNESCO – SCBD
2010 - 2020
Objectives
1. To build bridges between ongoing work on biodiversity and cultural
diversity and promote synergies and information sharing
2. To further explore conceptual and methodological issues and the
role of communities in rural and urban areas
3. To promote the collection, compilation and analysis of information
from on-the ground activities
4. To support and foster learning networks on bio-cultural approaches,
linking grassroots and community initiatives with local, national, regional
and global policy processes
5. To further explore and raise awareness of the value of the
interlinked diversity in resource management and decision-making
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10. Joint Programme UNESCO – SCBD
Current Actions
► Compilation of the relevant CBD and UNESCO Decisions making reference to
the links between cultural and biological diversity - Completed
► Analysis of the contribution of bio-cultural approaches to implementation of
the existing CBD and UNESCO Programmes; including the Strategic Plan for
Biodiversity and the Aichi Targets - Ongoing
►Development and launch of the web-portal and the on-line community of
practice (information on on-going activities, official documents, publications, case
studies, on-line working groups, discussions and seminars...) – Launch in Florence
► Identification of Priority Areas and Articulation of Key Messages in Different
Regions
•Cultural values of biodiversity; Knowledge and education systems; Sustainable use
of biodiversity; Sustainable agriculture and food security; Climate Change ...
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11. ► Technical Steering Committee (IGOs, NGOs, Academia, ILCs)
established.
►Recording and promoting case studies and lessons learned
► Production of policy briefs, fact sheets, promotional materials
►Incorporation of lessons learned into CBD and UNESCO
workshops with a focus on ILCs, Government representatives,
policy officers and experts working on biological and cultural
diversity
Joint Programme UNESCO – SCBD
2010 - 2020
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12. http://www.cbd.int/lbcd/

13. Thank you for your attention
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UNESCO-SCBD Joint Programme
A natural platform for
partnership with GIAHS !