ECO-IEST Activity Report to the 2 nd Expert Group Meeting on Biodiversity ECO-IEST at a Glance1 November 2014, Antalya
To generate knowledge through research and studies on environment in ECO region To strengthen human resources through training and educational programs, seeking to expand theoretical and practical knowledge To promote scientific and technical cooperation and exchange of experiences and.create a network of experts in the region To strengthen bilateral and multilateral co- operation to mobilize international assistance for environmental conservation in the ECO region ECO-IEST at a Glance2
To strengthen the capacity of key actors in environmental conservation in the region, and promote exchange of information and experiences with efficient management of resources ECO-IEST at a Glance3
Professional Training; Information Sharing and Technology; Networking, Scientific cooperation and Resource mobilization; CEPA. ECO-IEST at a Glance4
Secretariat Set-up and staffing September-October 2011: Postgraduate Certificate on Environmental Management (PCEM), : 6 weeks Scholarship for 20 experts from the ECO region ECO-IEST at a Glance5
ECO Meeting on Transboundary Movement of Biological Specimens and Species, Regional meeting in preparation of the 2 nd session of a plenary meeting on the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), ECO-IEST at a Glance6
Establishment of the Network on Trans-boundary Protected Areas (ongoing) International Conference on Biodiversity in Zagros Region, Regional Workshop on Biodiversity, The 1 st Conference on Wetlands Management and Engineering, ECO-IEST at a Glance7
Workshop on Ecosystem Management of Wetlands, 2 nd Regional Meeting on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, Contribution to the 1 st General Assembly of Inter- Islamic Network on Biotechnology, Contribution to the 1st National Conference on Application of Nanotechnology in Industry, Mining, Agriculture and Medicine, ECO-IEST at a Glance8
Regional Conference on Environmental Biotechnology, Contribution to the 5 th South and Central Asian MAB Network (SACAM) Meeting in Islamabad, ECO Experts Meeting on Climate Change and Biodiversity in Islamabad ECO-IEST at a Glance9
Contribution to the Workshop on Harnessing Climate Change Financing for Forests in Central Asia; International Forum on Environmental Ethics; Contribution to the Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development in Lahore ECO-IEST at a Glance10
Japan; France; Norway; Germany: Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Switzerland: Energy Pact Foundation; ECO-IEST at a Glance11
EU; DEVCO D8 Group; United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF); United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP- WCMC) ECO-IEST at a Glance12
Framework Plan of Action on Environment Cooperation and Global Warming; Combating desertification; TBPAs Building Development and Finance Planning Frameworks for Effective Management of Ecosystem Services. ECO-IEST at a Glance13
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Thanks for your attention ECO-IEST at a Glance15