2010
June:
Meeting of the Friends of the Co-Chairs on Liability and Redress
Participation in the Third Meeting of the Group of the Friends of the Co-Chairs on Liability and Redress in the Context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (CvW)
Participation in the Third Meeting of the Group of the Friends of the Co-Chairs on Liability and Redress in the Context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (CvW)
February:
Biosafety Capacity-building Activities Meetings
Participation in the Sixth Coordination Meeting for Biosafety Capacity-building Activities under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the Seventh Meeting of the Liaison Group for Capacity-builiding for Biosafety under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Siem Reap, Cambodia (CvW, HM)
Participation in the Sixth Coordination Meeting for Biosafety Capacity-building Activities under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the Seventh Meeting of the Liaison Group for Capacity-builiding for Biosafety under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Siem Reap, Cambodia (CvW, HM)
February:
Liability and Redress Meeting
Participation in the Second Meeting Group of Friends of the Co-Chairs on Liability and Redress under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (CvW).
Participation in the Second Meeting Group of Friends of the Co-Chairs on Liability and Redress under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (CvW).
March:
Women in Europe for a Common Future - Board of Trustees
Christine von Weizsäcker as president of Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF) chaired the Meeting of the Board of Trustees in Utrecht, Netherlands
Christine von Weizsäcker as president of Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF) chaired the Meeting of the Board of Trustees in Utrecht, Netherlands
October:
Scientific Conference: Advancing the Understanding of Biosafety
The scientific conference Advancing the Understanding of Biosafety Social Sustainability and Biological Safety took place in Nagoya, Japan on the eve of MOP5 of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. (HM, CvW, RS, AL).
The scientific conference Advancing the Understanding of Biosafety Social Sustainability and Biological Safety took place in Nagoya, Japan on the eve of MOP5 of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. (HM, CvW, RS, AL).
October:
Joint Aarhus Convention/Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety workshop
Joint Aarhus Convention/Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety workshop on public awareness, access to information and public participation regarding living modified organisms/genetically modified organisms (RS, AL, CvW)
Joint Aarhus Convention/Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety workshop on public awareness, access to information and public participation regarding living modified organisms/genetically modified organisms (RS, AL, CvW)
October:
Planet Diversity
Planet Diversity public event and anti-GMO demonstration in Nagoya Central Park, with a presentation “Greetings from civil society’s 'Planet Diversity' at COP-MOP 4 in Bonn to 'Planet Diversitys at COP-MOP 5 in Nagoya. Organized by the Japanese MOP5 Alliance
Planet Diversity public event and anti-GMO demonstration in Nagoya Central Park, with a presentation “Greetings from civil society’s 'Planet Diversity' at COP-MOP 4 in Bonn to 'Planet Diversitys at COP-MOP 5 in Nagoya. Organized by the Japanese MOP5 Alliance
February:
Japan Tour: Preparation for the CBD and Cartagena Protocol meetings in Nagoya
Japan Tour in preparation of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity in October 2010 in Nagoya (COP-MOP 5 und COP10). At the invitation of Japanese civil society, Christine von Weizsäcker met with parliamentarians of GLOBE, academics, civil society organizations and representatives of industry. She participated in the GLOBE Symposium on Biodiversity, Crop Diversity and COP10, gave the keynote speech at a public event by the Nagoya Univ/Asahi Forum at Asahi Hall, and held a seminar for graduate Students at Depanrtment for Environmental Studies.
Japan Tour in preparation of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity in October 2010 in Nagoya (COP-MOP 5 und COP10). At the invitation of Japanese civil society, Christine von Weizsäcker met with parliamentarians of GLOBE, academics, civil society organizations and representatives of industry. She participated in the GLOBE Symposium on Biodiversity, Crop Diversity and COP10, gave the keynote speech at a public event by the Nagoya Univ/Asahi Forum at Asahi Hall, and held a seminar for graduate Students at Depanrtment for Environmental Studies.
March:
UN negotiations on Access and Benefit-sharing for Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledege
Participation in the UN-negotiations on Access and Benefit-Sharing for Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge: 9th Meeting of the Working Group on Access and Benefit-Sharing in Cali, Columbia including the Co-Chairs Interregional Consultations(CCIC), CBD Alliance Strategy meeting for Civil Society Organisations, and the Co-Chairs Informal Consultations: Meeting with Women's representatives and Civil Society organisations. (CvW)
Participation in the UN-negotiations on Access and Benefit-Sharing for Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge: 9th Meeting of the Working Group on Access and Benefit-Sharing in Cali, Columbia including the Co-Chairs Interregional Consultations(CCIC), CBD Alliance Strategy meeting for Civil Society Organisations, and the Co-Chairs Informal Consultations: Meeting with Women's representatives and Civil Society organisations. (CvW)
April:
ENSSER-EEA Symposium: „Science and Society, Integrity of Science under Attack“
Several members participated in the symposium Science and Society, Integrity of Science under Attack in Copenhagen, Denmark; organized by the European Environmental Agency (EEA) and the European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER). This was followed by ENSSER's Annual General Meeting. (CvW, RS, HM, AL)
Several members participated in the symposium Science and Society, Integrity of Science under Attack in Copenhagen, Denmark; organized by the European Environmental Agency (EEA) and the European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER). This was followed by ENSSER's Annual General Meeting. (CvW, RS, HM, AL)
May:
CBD negotations: SBSTTA14 & WGRI3
Participation is the 14th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technological and Technical Advice (SBSTTA 14) and 3rd Meeting of the Working Group on Review of Implementation (WG-RI 3) of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Nairobi, Kenya. (CvW)
Participation is the 14th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technological and Technical Advice (SBSTTA 14) and 3rd Meeting of the Working Group on Review of Implementation (WG-RI 3) of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Nairobi, Kenya. (CvW)
June:
Neumarkt Sustainability Award to Ernst von Weizsäcker and Claus Biegert
At the Neumarkt Sustainability ConferenceTwo Ecoropa members received a Neumarkt Sustainability Award: Ernst von Weizsäcker was honored with the Special Award, while Claus Biegert received the Award for Journalistic Excellence.
At the Neumarkt Sustainability ConferenceTwo Ecoropa members received a Neumarkt Sustainability Award: Ernst von Weizsäcker was honored with the Special Award, while Claus Biegert received the Award for Journalistic Excellence.
October:
Cartagena Protocol MOP5
Participation at the 5th Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol (MOP5) in Nagoya, Japan, and co-organization of the side events Key decisions for adoption in Nagoya (Third World Network) and Advancing the Understanding of Biosafety (ENSSER), as well as editing the daily Civil Society newsletter ECO (CvW, FM, AL, RS, HM, HP)
Participation at the 5th Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol (MOP5) in Nagoya, Japan, and co-organization of the side events Key decisions for adoption in Nagoya (Third World Network) and Advancing the Understanding of Biosafety (ENSSER), as well as editing the daily Civil Society newsletter ECO (CvW, FM, AL, RS, HM, HP)
October:
Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing (ING-9)
Resumed Ninth Meeting of the Interregional NegotiatingGroup (ING) of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing, which finally resulted in the adoption of the The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity. (HM, FM, AL, HP, CvW)
Resumed Ninth Meeting of the Interregional NegotiatingGroup (ING) of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing, which finally resulted in the adoption of the The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity. (HM, FM, AL, HP, CvW)
October:
Convention on Biological Diversity - COP10
Participation at Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity including participation in the High Level Segment, co-organisation of press conferences "The Top-Ten Issues of the COP 10 Negotiations" and tnree press conferences on the state of the Access and Benefit-Sharing Negotiations(with CBD Alliance and WECF, TWN and EED), and a strategy meeting on ABS organized by the CBD Alliance and the Japanese Civil Society Network for the CBD. (COP10) (HM, FM, RS, AL, HP, CvW)
Participation at Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity including participation in the High Level Segment, co-organisation of press conferences "The Top-Ten Issues of the COP 10 Negotiations" and tnree press conferences on the state of the Access and Benefit-Sharing Negotiations(with CBD Alliance and WECF, TWN and EED), and a strategy meeting on ABS organized by the CBD Alliance and the Japanese Civil Society Network for the CBD. (COP10) (HM, FM, RS, AL, HP, CvW)
January:
„Which kind of Growth for Quality of Life?"
Participation at the panel „Which kind of Growth for Quality of Life“at the public evening event of the Conference „Wachstum im Wandel“ (Changing perceptions of Growth) organized by the Austrian Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry and Environment. (CvW)
Participation at the panel „Which kind of Growth for Quality of Life“at the public evening event of the Conference „Wachstum im Wandel“ (Changing perceptions of Growth) organized by the Austrian Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry and Environment. (CvW)
August:
WECF Board of Trustees
Women in Europe for a Common Future Board of Trustees meeting with Christine von Weizsäcker as president, in Utrecht, Netherlands
Women in Europe for a Common Future Board of Trustees meeting with Christine von Weizsäcker as president, in Utrecht, Netherlands
November:
Workshop Parliamentary Group Bündnis 90/Die Grünen on COP 10 decisions
Workshop Parliamentary Group Bündnis 90/Die Grünen on the „Report and Analysis of Decisions of COP 10 in Nagoya" in Berlin, Germany (CvW, HM)
Workshop Parliamentary Group Bündnis 90/Die Grünen on the „Report and Analysis of Decisions of COP 10 in Nagoya" in Berlin, Germany (CvW, HM)
December:
Meeting of the Forum Environment and Development on COP10 decisions
Meeting of the Working Group on Biodiversity of the German NGO Forum Environment and Development on Decisions of COP 10 in Nagoya, organized by Forum Umwelt und Entwicklung (FUE) (CvW)
Meeting of the Working Group on Biodiversity of the German NGO Forum Environment and Development on Decisions of COP 10 in Nagoya, organized by Forum Umwelt und Entwicklung (FUE) (CvW)
December:
CBD Alliance Board meeting
Telephone conference of the Board of CBD Alliance, the umbrella of civil society organizations participating in the negotiations of the Convention on Biological, on issues of staff and financing and analysis and way forward for the organization until 2012 with Ricarda Steinbrecher as president of the Board, and Christine von Weizsäcker as honorary member.
Telephone conference of the Board of CBD Alliance, the umbrella of civil society organizations participating in the negotiations of the Convention on Biological, on issues of staff and financing and analysis and way forward for the organization until 2012 with Ricarda Steinbrecher as president of the Board, and Christine von Weizsäcker as honorary member.
April:
Ecoropa General Assembly
Ecoropa General Assembly organized by Christine von Weizsäcker in cooperation with EMInstitute.
Ecoropa General Assembly organized by Christine von Weizsäcker in cooperation with EMInstitute.
Advancing the Understanding of Biosafety, Social Sustainability and Biological Safety
Organized by European Network of Scientists for Social and Environmental Responsibility (ENSSER), Third World Network (TWN), Vereinigung Deutscher Wissenschaftler (VDW), supported by European Environment Agency (EEA), International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility (INES), Unión de Cientificos Comprometidos con la Sociedad (UCCS), Mexico
Fort details, reports and videos, see the conference documentation on ENSSER Biosafety Conference, Nagoya
Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing
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