Presentations by Theme

BIODIVERSITY
Session Presentations*

Parallel Sessions I (Case Presentation Session by themes)

Localising the Implementation of Biodiversity Goals through Multistakeholder Learning - RCE Presentations
Moderator: Dr. Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana (UNU-IAS)

Speakers:
Prof. Kinhide Mushakoji (RCE Chubu) - ESD Dialogues with Indigenous Intellectuals
Ms. Lu Wan (RCE Greater Shangri-La) - ESD as an Approach to Foster Community initiated Nature Protection and Sustainable Development
Ms. Livleen Kahlon (RCE Delhi) - ESD Must Create Respect for Traditional Ecological Knowledge which is Vital for Achieving SDGs
Dr. Patricia Charvet (RCE Curitiba) - The Challenges of Linking ESD, SDG, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services and Bringing the Business World on Board

Presentation RCE Chubu here

Presentation RCE Greater Shangri-La here

Presentation RCE Delhi here

Presentation RCE Curitiba here

Parallel Sessions II (Case Presentation Session by themes)

Localizing the Implementation of Biodiversity Goals through Multistakeholder Learning - RCE Presentations
Moderator: Dr. Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana (UNU-IAS)

Speakers:
Dr. Mieko Kiyono (RCE Hyogo-Kobe) - The Consensus Building Process to Protect Modern Agriculture and Biodiversity in a Rural Area -Sasayama City, Hyogo, Japan
Ms. Ravleen (RCE Chandigarh) - Community Preservation of Giant Banyan Tree
Mr. Santhosh Sutar (RCE Kodagu) - Biodiversity Education Initiatives by Rural Students
Dr. Adela Kincaid (RCE Saskatchewan) - The Development of SDG related Curriculum within the Framework of an Ecomuseum

Presentation RCE Hyogo-Kobe​ here

Presentation RCE Chandigarh here

Presentation RCE Kodagu here

Presentation RCE Saskatchewan here

Workshop Sessions I (Workshop sessions by Theme)

Moderator: Dr. Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana (UNU-IAS)

Introduction to International Policy Process - Dr. Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana (UNU-IAS)

Local Ecosystem Assessments - Facilitator: Dr. Claire Brown, Senior Program Officer, Ecosystem Assessment,  United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)

Group Work on Local Ecosystem Assessments

Presentation Local Ecosystem Assessments​ here

Workshop Sessions II

Moderator: Dr. Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana (UNU-IAS)

Introduction to Stronger Science-Policy interface in RCEs - Facilitator(s): Mr. Naoya Tsukamoto (UNU-IAS) or/and Dr. Unnikrishnan Payyappallimana (UNU-IAS)

IPBES and Policy Support Tools and Methodologies (Skype Session)

Policy Support Tools and Methodologies - Facilitator: Dr. Claire Brown (UNEP-WCMC)

Linkages with Policy Process in ASEAN Region - Facilitator: Dr. Clarissa C. Arida (ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity)

Presentation Policy Support Tools and Methodologies here

CLIMATE CHANGE
Session Presentations*

Parallel Sessions I (Case Presentation Session by themes)

Education Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation - RCE presentations
Moderator: Dr. Philip Vaughter (UNU-IAS)

Speakers:
Ms. Shabana Kazi (RCE Goa) - Education for Climate Action
Mr. Damien Feneley (RCE Greater Western Sydney) - Enabling the Global Classroom
Ms. Ragini Kumar (RCE Delhi) - New Zealand-India Sustainability Challenge (NZISC)
Mr. David Rangan (RCE Denmark) - The Education that Builds a Brighter Future
Prof. Michel Ricard (RCE Bordeaux Aquitaine) – The impact of climate change in the Aquitaine Region (France)

 

Presentation RCE Goa here

Project Summary Sheet RCE Goa here

Presentation RCE Greater Western Sydney here

Project Summary Sheet RCE Greater Western Sydney here

Presentation RCE Delhi here

Project Summary Sheet RCE Delhi here

Presentation RCE Denmark here

Video RCE Denmark here

Presentation RCE Bordeaux Aquitaine here

Parallel Sessions II (Case Presentation Session by themes)

Education Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation - RCE presentations
Moderator: Dr. Riyanti Djalante (UNU-IAS)

Speakers:
Dr. Wei Zhiyong (RCE Hohhot) - Combating Climate Change and Desertification through Education
Prof. Abba Haladu (RCE Kano) - Mass Education Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Lessons from Nigeria
Mr. Brian Waswala (RCE Greater Nairobi) - Kenyan Youth Engagement in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation through Environmental Education Practices
Dr. Kimberley Smith (RCE Greater Portland) - Facing Climate Change: A Train-the-Trainer Workshop

Presentation RCE Hohhot here

Video RCE Hohhot here

Project Summary Sheet RCE Hohhot here

Presentation RCE Kano here

Presentation RCE Greater Nairobi here

Presentation RCE Greater Portland here

Project Summary Sheet RCE Greater Portland here

Project Material: Ecopsychology Curriculum RCE Greater Portland here

Project Material: Facing Climate Change Handbook RCE Greater Portland here

Workshop Sessions I (Workshop sessions by Theme)

Moderator: Dr. Riyanti Djalante (UNU-IAS)

Overview of Research on Climate Change Projections in Japan and Public Engagement Efforts in Okayama - Guest speaker: Dr. Toru Nozawa (Professor, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, Japan)

Grassroots Efforts for Global Action - Contributing to NDCs through Education and Training - Facilitator: Dr. Emmanuel Tachie-Obeng, Principal Programme Officer, Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Focal Point for Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE)

Group Work on Linking Education Policies to NDC policies - Facilitator: Dr. Philip Vaughter (UNU-IAS)

Presentation Grassroots Efforts for Global Action here

Workshop Sessions II

Moderator: Dr. Philip Vaughter (UNU-IAS)

Introduction to Workforce Training on Climate Change- Facilitator: Ms.Cristina Rekakavas Training Associate, Green Development and Climate Change, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Gap Between Knowledge and Impact in Climate Action - Facilitator: Dr. Isabel Franco (JSPS Fellow, UNU-IAS)

Workshop on Mapping Knowledge-Action Gaps in Climate Curriculum - Co-facilitators: Dr. Philip Vaughter (UNU-IAS), Dr. Riyanti Djalante (UNU-IAS), Ms.Cristina Rekakavas (UNITAR)

Presentation Introduction to Workforce Training on Climate Change​ here

Presentation Gap Between Knowledge and Impact in Climate Action here

SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Session Presentations*

Parallel Sessions I (Case Presentation Session by themes)

Learning for Change: towards Sustainable Food Systems – RCE Sharing of the Practices (Panel)
Moderator: Dr. Zinaida Fadeeva (Advisor on Sustainable Consumption and Production to the First RCE Thematic Conference)

Mini-panel I: “Linking Education and Action”
Panellists: Ms. Holguin Aguirre (RCE Bogota), Mr. Hernandez-Ramirez (RCE Borderlands México USA), and Prof. Ghazali (RCE Penang)

Mini-Panel II: “Developing Educational Materials and Practices for SCP”
Panellists: Dr. Iwami (RCE Hyogo-Kobe), Dr. Dlouha (RCE Czechia), and Dr. Koerber (RCE Munich)

Project Summary Sheet RCE Bogota here

Project Summary Sheet RCE Borderlands México USA here

Case Study RCE Borderlands México USA here

Project Summary Sheet RCE Penang here

Case Study RCE Penang here

Project Summary Sheet RCE Hyogo-Kobe here

Case Study RCE Hyogo-Kobe here

Project Summary Sheet RCE Czechia here

Case Study RCE Czechia here

Case Study RCE Munich here (refer to pages 122-135)

Parallel Sessions II (Case Presentation Session by themes)

Learning for Change: towards Sustainable Food Systems - RCE Sharing of the Practices (Panel)
Moderator: Dr. Zinaida Fadeeva (Advisor on Sustainable Consumption and Production to the First RCE Thematic Conference)

Mini-panel III: "Accelerating Local Solutions"
Panellists: Dr. Petry (RCE Saskatchewan), Prof. O'Donoghue (RCE KwaZulu Natal), and Prof. Sewilam (RCE Cairo)

Project Summary Sheet RCE Saskatchewan here

Case Study RCE Saskatchewan here

Workshop Sessions I (Workshop sessions by Theme)

Moderator: Dr. Zinaida Fadeeva (Advisor on Sustainable Consumption and Production to the First RCE Thematic Conference)

Multi stakeholder assessment as learning towards SCP actions - Facilitators: Prof. Robert B. O’Donoghue (Environmental Learning Research Centre (ELRC) - Rhodes University/RCE KwaZulu Natal), and Zinaida Fadeeva (Advisor on Sustainable Consumption and Production to the First RCE Thematic Conference)

Workshop Sessions II

Moderator: Zinaida Fadeeva (Advisor on Sustainable Consumption and Production to the First RCE Thematic Conference)

Engagement with international processes and localisation of SCP and SDGs - Co-facilitators: Prof. Mario Tabucanon (UNU-IAS), Dr. Sara Castro (UNOSD)*, Dr. Arab Hoballah (SWITVH-Asia SCP Facility)* * via skype