Parallel Sessions

Ecosystems in Action: Collaborative Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation

The session brought together experts from various domains to discuss collaborative approaches and strategies for biodiversity conservation and the importance of multistakeholder engagement and ecosystem-based approaches for effective conservation outcomes.

Session Highlights

• Collaborative Efforts for Impactful Conservation: Emphasis was placed on moving beyond fragmented efforts, with multistakeholder collaboration identified as a key to resource efficiency and effective biodiversity conservation.
• Corporate Role in Biodiversity and Community Well-being: Strategic corporate initiatives, such as those by the Adani Foundation, were highlighted for enhancing biodiversity while promoting community well-being through alternative livelihoods and sustainable practices.
• Education and Capacity Building: Conservation education, particularly for youth, and capacity building among stakeholders were stressed as critical for fostering long-term commitment to biodiversity preservation.
• Technology-Driven Ecosystem Management: Advanced technologies like GIS and AI were identified as transformative for large-scale ecosystem monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
• Collective Responsibility and Data-Driven Restoration: The session underscored the need for collective responsibility and detailed, data-based ecosystem health monitoring plans to ensure sustainable conservation efforts.

Shri R K Sugoor,
IFS, Chairman, Gujarat Biodiversity Board, and Director, GEER Foundation, Gandhinagar

Prof Kiichi Oyasu,
Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO, Tokyo; Director of the Education Cooperation Department at the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU)

Shri Lalit Nayaran Singh Sandu,
IAS, SPD, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Gandhinagar

Dr Pratibha Singh,
UNICEF New Delhi

Ms Viveka Jani,
ClimACT Initiative