Day 1: Tuesday 16 November
13:00 - 16:00
Language: English
Global pledges and plans: What do they mean for blue forests?
We are not on track to reach our global climate and biodiversity goals. The UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) and part 1 of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) are taking place this autumn. In this session we will therefore explore what has happened, what will happen, and what this means for the future of blue forests.
13:00
Welcome to the second annual Blue Forest Week!
13:08
Negotiating a new global framework for biodiversity post 2020: Highlights from part 1 of COP 15, and the way forward
13:18
Accelerating action against climate change: Highlights from COP 26
13:29
COP 15, COP 26 and the future of blue forests
13:40
Panel discussion: Call to Action for Blue Forests – How can Norway contribute internationally?
Break
14:00 - 14:10
Kelp from A to Z: Prelaunch of the UNEP - NBFN global kelp assessment report
Kelp forests are nature’s underwater forests. This session will give a preview of the UNEP & NBFN global kelp assessment. The report is an international first in the assessment of kelp diversity, distribution, health, threats, ecosystem services, and knowledge gaps, as well as policy and management challenges and solutions. It brings together researchers from around the world, including specialists in ecology, ecosystem services, management and policy.
14:10
Introduction
14:12
Placing kelp forests in the international climate change and biodiversity discussion
14:17
Kelp as a nature-positive solution: a Scandinavian perspective
14:22
A behind the scenes look at the UNEP & NBFN global kelp assessment report
Animated video
14:27
Previewing the UNEP & NBFN global kelp assessment: Q&A with select authors
14:56
Blue Discussions
An opportunity for participants and speakers to further discuss the topics of the day and network with each other.
Language: English
Topic: The future of blue forests on the global policy arena
