Dialogue Forum on Traditional Knowledge for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Pacific’

Time

Program

9.00 am  

Call to order

Master of Ceremony

Amanda Wheatley, Biodiversity Adviser – SPREP

9.05 am

Prayer TBC

9.10 am

Welcome & Introduction 

Mr. Stuart Chape, Director Island Oceans and Ecosystem- SPREP

9.20 am

Opening Remarks

1. Mr. Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General SPREP
2. Mr. Pita Tagicakirewa, PS Ministry of I-Taukei Affairs (Fiji)
3. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary CBD
4. Mr. Cameron Diver, Deputy Director General SPC
5. Andreas Gettkant, Manager ABS Capacity Development Initiative  

10.30 am

Conclusion

Master of Ceremony

BREAK (Morning Tea)

Session One

10.45 am – 1.00 pm

Topic: The inclusion of traditional knowledge associated to genetic resources in national policies

Guest Speakers

(15 mins)

Moderator – Rahul Chand

1. Ms. Lealaisalanoa Frances Reupena – MNRE, Samoa
2. Stuart Chape -SPREP
3. Prof. Daniel Robinson – Australia
4. John Genolagani – PNG

Thematic Dialogue Session / Group Discussion 

45-minute session

Group 1

Moderator: Dr. Evana Wright

Discussion Topic: What are the challenges we face in developing national policies or legislative framework on associated traditional knowledge to genetic resources.

Group 2

Moderator: Dr. Miri Raven

Discussion Topic: How do we get the communities (and holders of associated TK) to effectively participate in national policy formulation.

Plenary Session resumes

Each Group Reports on key discussions  

Session Two

2-5 pm

Topic: The state of traditional knowledge associated to genetic resources and solutions to safeguard it

Guest Speakers

(15 minutes)

Moderator Dr. Daniel Robinson

1. Dr. Evana Wright – University of Technology, Sydney

2. Dr. Katy Soape – Solomon Islands (SPC)  

3. Professor Steven Ratuva - University of Canterbury, New Zealand

4.. Mr. Marika Tuiwawa – South Pacific Regional Herbarium

Thematic Discussion Group / dialogue

45 -minute hour session

Group 1

Moderator: Dr. Winifereti Nainoca  

Discussion Topic: How can TK be protected by countries?

Group 2

Moderator: Prof. Daniel Robinson

Discussion Topic: Establishing the link between TK and Biodiversity Conservation.

Plenary Session resumes

Each Group Reports on key discussions 

Session Three

9 am – 12 pm

Topic: Establishing a dialogue between Indigenous peoples and local communities and decision-makers for knowledge sharing.

Guest Speakers

(15 minutes)

Moderator Rahul Chand 

1.Dr. Miri (Margaret) Raven – Australia  

2.Dr. Winifereti Nainoca- UNDP  

3. Alifereti Tawake – Fiji Locally Managed Marine Areas

4. Aprof. Maui Hudson- New Zealand

5. Nunia Thomas – Fiji

6. Alfred Ralifo - Fiji

Thematic Discussion Group / dialogue

45 -minute hour session

Group 1

Moderator: Dr. Lorena de la Torre Parra

Discussion Topic: How can we develop an agenda for sustainable development through inclusive national process.

Group 2

Moderator: Marika Tuiwawa

Discussion Topic: The process of “Prior Informed Consent’’ in accessing of TK and ensuring that TK is protected.

Plenary Session resumes

Each Group Reports on key discussions 

Session Four  

2-5 pm 

Topic: Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development – building partnerships and trust.

Guest Speakers

(15 minutes)

Moderator Amanda Wheatley

1. Joshua Wycliffe – Ministry of Environment, Fiji (TBC)
2. Dr. Lorena de la Torre Parra (New Zealand)
3. Joape Ginigini – Institute of Applied Science, USP
4. Dr. Frances Vaka’uta
5. Semisi Meo - Conservational International 
6. Prof. Randy Thaman – Emeritus Professor, USP

Thematic Discussion Group / dialogue

45 -minute hour session

Group 1

Moderator: AProf Maui Hudson

Discussion Topic: The prospects of developing biodiscovery and natural products into a sustainable business model.

Group 2

Moderator: Prof. Daniel Robinson

Discussion Topic: Are partnerships and trust easy to establish in the context of TK, biodiversity and conservation.

Plenary Session resumes

Each Group Reports on key discussions.   

5.00 pm – 5. 15 pm

Summary of Discussions at the Dialogue Forum

& Way Forward – Stuart Chape – Director IOE

5.30 pm

Arrival of Guests 

6.00 pm

Call to order by MC (Nanette)

Welcome of the Chief Guest – garlanding

6.10 pm

Introduction of the ABS Regional Guidelines & Reports

Rahul Chand & Dr. Evana Wright

6.30 pm

Remarks by Sefanaia Nawadra [ DG SPREP]

6.45 pm

Remarks by Hon. Dr. Mahendra Reddy - Minister for Environment & Waterways (Fiji)

7.00 pm

Remarks by UN Environment

7.10 pm

Remarks by Dr. Andreas Drews [ ABS Capacity Development Initiative (Implemented by GIZ)]

7.20 pm

Launching of Technical Reports by Minister for Environment / PS (TBC)

7.30 pm  

Vote of Thanks – Amanda Wheatley

7.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Cocktail hosted by DG-SPREP

Followed by Entertainment

8.30 am

Welcome and Introduction: Nanette Woonton

9.00 am  

Background of the Youth Session & Objectives: Juney Ward 

9.10 am

PIRT Activities: Amanda Wheatley

9.20 am  

Biodiversity & TK linkages Rahul Chand

9.30 am  

Updates from Partners (IUCN, WWF, SPREP, CI etc) on engagement of Youths & Future opportunities (CBD, UNFCCC etc)

9.45 am

Developing the agenda for the Youth

Speakers

1. Shivendra Michael
2. Maima Jennifer Vaai
3. Rinesh Sharma
4. James Faiumu 
5. Sarvesh Chetty

10.45 am

Coffee/ Tea Break

11.00 am

Biodiversity & Sustainable Development Goals in the Pacific

“Involvement of Youths – Capacity Development and Empowerment Opportunities and Challenges for the Future”

Mr. Adrian Craney – LaTrobe University

Ms. Nunia Thomas – Nature Fiji Mareqiti Viti (TBC)

Mr. Alfred Ralifo – WWF (TBC)

Amanda Wheatley – PIRT & SPREP

Group Activity: The Voices of the Youth on Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development

Facilitators: Nanette, Amanda, Juney & Rahul

12.00 pm

Group Activity: The Voices of the Youth on Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development

Facilitators: Nanette, Amanda, Juney & Rahul

12.30 pm

Feedback Session from Groups

1.00

Lunch – End of Session

2PM – 4 PM  

Closed Session