Joint workshop 2020
Lively two-day panel discussions: "Linking Science and Policy for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity"
Do you work as a researcher, decision maker or practitioner in the field of Biodiversity Conservation? Are you also interested in the Science-Policy interface but not sure how and where to start? Then join us for an online workshop on November 3 and 4, 2020 – 3 pm CET co-organized by the Young Ecosystem Services Specialists (YESS) and the West African Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (WABES). The theme of the workshop is “ Linking Science and Policy for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity” and it aims to provide valuable knowledge to address gaps between scientists and policymakers and to bring good practices to the science-policy interface at the national level.
In these two days of panel discussions, we will navigate the world of science-policy interface with some experienced policy-makers and researchers as panelists, learn about the challenges they came across, and ask for advice that they would like to give for starting in this field and to achieve positive outcomes. Discover our high-profile speakers in the flyer attached and find more details in the full agenda here.
Workshop-Videos
Linking Science and Policy for the Sustainable Use and Conservation of Biodiversity
3 – 4 November 2020, Online
Duration: 2 hours
3 November 2020 3:00 – 5:00 PM CET
Video Day 1
Video Day 2
Day 1: Using science to frame policy: experiences and needs of policymakers
Time | Session |
3.00 - 3.15 | Opening Welcome Remarks by Prof. Alfred Oteng-Yeboah, University of Ghana, IPBES Bureau Member Live Polling |
3.15 - 3.30 |
Introductory Speech |
3.30 - 4.30 |
Panel discussion: Moderated by YESS representatives with: |
4.30 - 4.50 |
Q&A |
4.50 - 5.00 |
Closing remarks by the organizers |
Duration: 2 hours
4 November 2020 3:00 – 5:00 PM CET
Day 2: Addressing the needs of policymakers: experiences and advice from researchers
Time | Session |
3.00 - 3.15 | Opening Welcome Remarks by Nina Kaiser & Giovanni Flores, YESS Executive team Live Polling |
3.15 - 3.30 |
Introductory Speech |
3.30 - 4.30 |
Panel discussion: Moderated by YESS representatives with: |
4.30 - 4.50 |
Q&A |
4.50 - 5.00 |
Closing remarks by the organizers |