International Union for Conservation of Nature Perspectives through a Climate Change Lens A SHIFT: From Vulnerability to Value… IUCN Oceania

International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN Commissions voluntary experts in 6 thematic groups: Secretariat full time staff worldwide 350 temporary staff, consultants and interns HQ in Gland, Switzerland Over 60 offices around the world Members Members worldwide from over 160 countries States, Government agencies, NGO Over 60 regional and national committees 

International Union for Conservation of Nature Core Oceania Programmes species water marine energy Emerging Programmes Forests Disaster / Risk Reduction Climate Change Law Economics Green Economy

International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN in Oceania IUCN has been active in the region for many years. 27 Australian members 9 New Zealand 14 Pacific Islands State Members (Region) Nauru, Fiji, Solomons, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu Australia, New Zealand, USA, France, China, Japan,

International Union for Conservation of Nature Global Context Multi – Crisis Financial ‐ 18 to 51 million unemployed over 2007 Energy Food Climate Change Biodiversity UNEP – Green Economy Initiative Climate Change? Biodiversity?

International Union for Conservation of Nature Changing circumstances…. Shift from threats … to consequences CBD & Biodiversity Climate Change Food security… Post Rio +20

International Union for Conservation of Nature Image size: pixel 206 x dpi Image size: cm 3.49 x dpi Image size: inch x dpi Image size: pixel 206 x dpi Image size: cm 3.49 x dpi Image size: inch x dpi Image size: pixel 206 x dpi WWF’s LIVING PLANET INDEX – Running on an overdraft facility, but for how long?

International Union for Conservation of Nature WWF Planetary Report 1.3 planet earths to meet current consumption 2 planet earths by planet earths if we live the average Hong Kong lifestyle

International Union for Conservation of Nature

Global “Deficits / Losses” Biodiversity… species, ecosystems Climate Change… Nitrogen…

International Union for Conservation of Nature A new narrative Shift from Vulnerability to Value Climate change lens - 10m people in 30m sq Km of healthy ocean Per capita lens is incomplete (like GDP) “More then Tuna….” Healthy ocean habitats Support efforts for conservation and management of natural resources Large and small MPAs Pacific Island Region – global value

International Union for Conservation of Nature Reframing – Pacific Islands region as a global good.. Climate lens on Pacific Islands… REDD & forests Some basis for using adaptation funds to “incentivise” communities of management of forest AND non forest ecosystems Millions of Sq kms of relatively healthy ocean habitats Massive Pacific ecosystems – surplus can mitigate certain global deficits / losses

International Union for Conservation of Nature EcosystemTEV Direct use value Indirect & non-use values Comment Coral Reef3.78 billion2.31 billion1.46 billion From coastal protection, amenities, biodiversity; fisheries in constant Mangroves Whales (Tonga) 3.86 billion 1m / year / whale 2.29 billion1.57 billion From coastal protection, amenities, biodiversity; fisheries in current prices Value of healthy Pacific Ocean ecosystems to PICTs?

International Union for Conservation of Nature A whale contributes $1m in its lifetime to Tongan economy…. (Dept of Conservation NZ)

International Union for Conservation of Nature Nature provides all of our clean air, food and water… and shelter, energy, heating, soil and medicines… and protection from natural disasters… and recreation, inspiration, diversity and beauty. Approx 25% of Product in a European Chemist comes from Rainforests …

International Union for Conservation of Nature CONSCIOUS.TRAVEL © Cater to a Changing Market … “Climate Aware” A conscious consumer… The conscious traveler….

International Union for Conservation of Nature The Conscious Consumer Report, 2009, BBMG Ana Pollock – Desticorp UK

International Union for Conservation of Nature Concluding Thoughts… Recognition of the VALUE of nature’s goods and the essential contribution to livelihoods and climate change mitigation and adaptation may redirect investment in ACP economies towards sustainable outcomes The tropical zone (most ACP countries) maybe the lifeline for a world that has overstepped nature’s boundaries… Innovation is essential – we cannot repeat the last 20 years Shift in Emphasis and Narrative From VULNERABILITY to VALUE