SCENARIOS AND MODELS OF BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

Introduction & Overview

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Katrin Böhning-Gäse

BD & EF for tropical forests

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Gilberto Camara

Surface modeling for biodiv and ecosystem function

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TianXiang Yue

Marine biodiv & ES - local to regional

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E. Vivekanadan

Marine biodiv & ES - regional to global

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William Cheung

Coffee break

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Tools and methods for supporting decisions

Sully 1

› Applying the Biodiversity Intactness Index to a marine ecosystem: the southern Benguela - Kate Watermeyer, Université de Stellenbosch, Marine Research Institute, University of Cape Town 11:15-11:30 (15min)

› A participatory modeling framework for assessing biodiversity and ecosystem services future scenarios - Claudia Capitani, Environment Department [York] 11:30-11:45 (15min)

› Using the Biodiversity Intactness Index to evaluate biofuel production scenarios in the Eastern Cape, South Africa: towards better assessment of the impact of biofuel production on biodiversity - Ryan Blanchard, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology 11:45-12:00 (15min)

› Getting to know Mexico's biodiversity through a modelling perspective: modelling initiatives and the development of indicators for decision making - Melanie Kolb, Institute of Geography 12:00-12:15 (15min)

Models of monetary and non-monetary values of biodiversity and ecosystem services

Sully 2

› Evaluate benefits of wetland protection: application to the Conservatoire du Littoral' sites in the Bay of Arcachon ou Arcachon basin - Ambre Diazabakana, Vertigo Lab 11:15-11:30 (15min)

› Valuing forest ecosystem services and disservices- Case study of a protected area in India - Karachepone Ninan, Centre for Economics, Environment and Society - Andreas Kontoleon, University of Cambridge 11:30-11:45 (15min)

› On the importance of socio-demographic factor's influence on non-monetary values and their analysis - Paola Rodriguez-Salinas, The School of Science, University of Waikato 11:45-12:00 (15min)

› Evolutionary approach for mapping biodiversity priorities in Brazil - Ubirajara Oliveira, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 12:00-12:15 (15min)

Linking consequences of change in biodiversity and ecosystem services to human well-being

Sully 3

› Exploring local communities' perceptions towards forest ecosystems and co-management programmes: A case of Malawi - Linda Chinangwa, United Nation University, Institute for the Advanced study of Sustainability 11:15-11:30 (15min)

› Social Cost of Marine Juvenile By-catch: A Study from India - Jyothis Sathyapalan, Centre for Economic and Social Studies 11:30-11:45 (15min)

› Impact of climate change scenarios on the fish production in the Northern Humboldt Current Ecosystem - Ricardo Oliveros-Ramos, Instituto del Mar del Perú 11:45-12:00 (15min)

› Examining the usefulness of trophic level-based indicators in assessing ecosystem-level changes in the ocean - Lynne Shannon, Marine Research Institute, University of Cape Town 12:00-12:15 (15min)

Lunch

Introduction & Overview

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David Cooper

Invasive species

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Karen Esler

Biodiv & ecosystem MIPS in support of IPCC & IPBES

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Thomas Hickler

Linking BD,EF&ES in the IPBES global assessment

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Sandra Diaz

Past and future ties between IPCC, CBD and IPBES

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Paul Leadley

Conference Closure

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tbc

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