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Event title

Date

Time

Location and Zone

Leads

Description

Opportunities and Challenges for Leveraging Indigenous Traditional Territories (ITTs), Community Conserved Areas (CCAs), and Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECMs) for Meeting the KMGBF Target 3��

Monday, 21 October��

1:30–2:30 PM

Multilateral Development Banks' (MDB) Pavilion

Alliance for Indigenous People and Local Communities for Conservation in Africa (AICA) and African CSOs Biodiversity Alliance (ACBA)

This side event is part of a series of events to promote South-South-North collaboration around Target 3.

Rangers at the Heart of the 30x30 Target – Engaged for People and Nature

Monday, 21 October��

5:30–7:00 PM

EU Pavilion (Blue)

International Ranger Federation | Universal Ranger Support Alliance

This event will include a presentation of the Hyeres Declaration from the recently concluded World Ranger Congress, a presentation of the newly published State of the Ranger Report, and an
assessment of the role of rangers in achieving the 30 x 30 target.

The relevance of Key Biodiversity Areas for the Biodiversity Plan

Tuesday, 22 October��

9:00–10:30 AM

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Pavilion (Blue)

Key Biodiversity Areas Secretariat��

Contributions to Nature Positive- balancing speed and rigour

Tuesday, 22 October��

12:00–1:00 PM

NPI Pavilion��

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Ecological Connectivity: A Key to Powering Delivery of the KMGBF

Tuesday, 22 October��

3:00–4:20 PM

Pacifico – Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities - Room 5D, 5th Floor, Plaza One (Blue)

Center for Large Landscape Conservation (CLLC)

The side event will provide participants with insights into: collaborative efforts around the world to maintain, enhance, and restore connectivity; how connectivity is already being addressed in NBSAPs; opportunities for its effective integration as Parties revise and update their plans; successful case studies of policies, approaches, tools, and best-practices to inspire action across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine realms.

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Blue Thread: Aligning National Biodiversity and Climate Strategies

Tuesday, 22 October

3:30–5:00 PM

Chile Pavilion��

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Ecosystems as Legal Entities: Exploring the Rights of Nature for Antarctica

Thursday, 24 October��

9:00–10:30 AM

Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico,

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Pavilion (Blue Zone)

Environment Now

This event explores innovative approaches to protecting Antarctica and the Southern Ocean through the Rights of Nature (RON) concept. It addresses the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework goals, particularly Targets 1, 2, and 3.��

Nature Stewardship Certificates: Sustainable Finance for Successful Conservation

Thursday, 24 October��

12:00–12:45 PM

Business and Nature Hub

Conservation Finance Alliance | Verra | Community Conservation Fund of Namibia (CCFN)| KfW��

With the massive growth in interest on biodiversity credits as a means to increase private sector investment in nature conservation, a diversity of methodologies and standards are being proposed. This panel will highlight several of these initiatives and present a compelling case for their inclusion in the mix of conservation credits being developed.

Rangers; a workforce vital for the success of the Global Biodiversity Framework

Thursday, 24 October��

12:00–2:00 PM��

Casa Britanica (Blue)

International Conservation Caucus Foundation

A panel in which ranger association representatives and Legislators from countries in Latin America and elsewhere discuss and exchange experience on the needed change(s) to improve the financial sustainability of protected areas and their personnel.��

Contributions of Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism to achieve Target 3

Thursday, 24 October��

12:30–2:00 PM

TBD (Blue)

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group (TAPAS)

This event will showcase pivotal nature-based tourism contributions as in the pursuit of ambitious global conservation goals, such as Target 3.

Exploring Voluntary Commitments by Non-state Actors in Advancing Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs): Insights from China and International Perspectives

Friday, 25 October��

10:10–11:40 AM

Cocuy – Marie Khan Women's Caucus meeting room
Plaza One

Shanshui | ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� | ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA | ICCA Consortium | ICCA GSI | UNDP/GEF SGP | ICIMOD | AFD | Craes | THU-NPRI | Pku-CNS | Tencent Foundation | Huatai Foundation | HTSC | SEE

This side event aims at discussing how to enhance non-state actors’ involvement in and support of OECMs and contribute to the 30x30 target, with the key objectives of: (a) presenting the current state and promising examples of OECMs in China, (b) facilitating policy dialogue and international exchange on OECMs, (c) exploring the strategic approaches and future prospects for achieving the 30x30 target through the implementation of OECMs. ()��

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Global Guidance on Identifying, Reporting, Monitoring and Strengthening OECMs

Friday, 25 October��

6:00–7:30 PM

Farallones - Youth meeting room, Plaza One (Blue)

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� | WWF | ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA��

This side event reports on global progress to date on identifying and reporting OECMs and discusses the questions and challenges that have arisen. The session will launch a revised ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Guidance document on OECMs, and discuss the ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� tool for identifying OECMs, now available in 8 languages.

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Private sector and the public raise funds to reach 30x30

Saturday, 26 October��

12:30–2:00 PM

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Pavillion

EarthToday | Union of Nature

Impact and Innovation: Conservation finance solutions for 30x30 and beyond

Saturday, 26 October��

3:30–4:30 PM

Finance for Biodiversity Pavilion (Blue)

Conservation Finance Alliance

The Practice Guidance on Protected and Conserved Area Finance—a comprehensive document on finance solutions in support of 30x30 targets including sustainable and effective management—will be launched. The Guide release will be followed by a panel discussion to explore the implications of impactful and innovative conservation finance solutions for area-based conservation.

Advancing Women’s Rights & Leadership in Area-based Conservation

Monday, 28 October��

10:00–11:00 AM

Women’s Hub Pavilion (Blue)��

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� CEESP | FPP | ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA

In this Roundtable, we will share the Roadmap (available in English, French, and Spanish). We will highlight, among others, actions that can advance recognition, respect, and support for women’s and girls' leadership and rights in area-based conservation. All participants will then be invited to share and exchange reflections, including about ways that women’s rights and leadership can be advanced in Target 3.��

Without labour, nothing prospers’. Investing in rangers and the diverse site-based workforce necessary to protect and manage 30% of the planet

Monday, 28 October��

12:30–2:00 PM

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Pavilion (Blue)

Universal Ranger Support Alliance

This event will consider how the GBF and Parties to the CBD can establish and sustain the diverse, skilled and well supported workforce vital for securing the long-term future of biodiversity, cultural heritage and ecosystem services on land and sea.��

Synergize Biodiversity and Climate Targets in Renewable Energy Development for Global

Nature Positive

Monday, 28 October��

1:30–4:30 PM

China Pavilion (Blue)

Shan Shui Conservation Center

This side event will connect experts with renewable energy backgrounds and

conservationists worldwide to share knowledge and experience in promoting best practices in

Renewable Energy Development toward a nature positive outcome.

Rights of Nature for Antarctica

Tuesday, 29 October��

9:00–10:00 AM

Banco de Occidente, Sala 2 (Green Zone)

GARN

This event introduces the concept of Rights of Nature for Antarctica and explores its potential impact on global conservation efforts.��

30x30 Action Day

Tuesday, 29 October��

9:00 AM–6:00 PM��

GBF Pavilion (Blue)

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA, HAC, SCBD

The COP16 30x30 Action Day will bring together ministers and high-level representatives from non-governmental organizations, IPLCs, philanthropists, financial institutions, the private sector, and other stakeholders. It will take a deep dive into the implementation of 30x30, taking stock of progress and sharing their experiences on the gaps, challenges and main lessons learnt.

Advancing Rights and Equity in the Implementation of Target 3+

Tuesday, 29 October��

6:00–7:20 PM

Farallones — Youth meeting room, Plaza One (Blue)

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA��

This event will showcase and provide access to multiple language versions of guidance produced because of the Nanyuki workshop, including on Equitable Governance, on applying a Human Rights Based Approach [and on Indigenous and Traditional Territories]. ()

Prioritizing biological diversity and ecological integrity to achieve GBF targets and global goals

Wednesday, 30 October��

5:45–7:15 PM

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Pavilion (Blue)

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA, ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� CEM, WCS, Costa Rica, Humboldt Institute and other government and expert speakers and orgs

This CoP16 side event will summarize a variety of existing tools that can help Parties prioritize conservation measures in the most critical areas for the persistence of biodiversity, including methods for measuring ecological integrity and to identify uniquely high integrity areas.��

Working together to realize societies in harmony with nature: Mechanisms and tools to support on-the-ground initiatives

Thursday, 31 October��

1:20–3:00 PM

Mavecure — Business and Industry Organizations meeting room Plaza One (Blue)

UNU-IAS | IPSI | SCBD | MOEJ | IGES | Tebtebba | GYBN | MoEC

This side event will showcase how multi-stakeholder collaboration leads to innovative, sustainable, and peaceful solutions for addressing local needs and priorities and facilitating the achievement of global goals for biodiversity and sustainability.��

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The GBF and inland waters: From targets to implementation

Thursday, 31 October��

2:00–3:00 PM

Nature Positive Pavilion

The Nature Conservancy

This session will address how Parties can operationalize global GBF targets for inland waters at regional and national scales. A new ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA publication on protecting and conserving inland waters will be highlighted.

Launch of ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA BPG ‘Recognizing territories and areas conserved by Indigenous peoples and local communities (ICCAs) overlapped by protected areas’��

Thursday, 31 October��

3:00–4:30 PM

Finance Pavilion (Blue)

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA��

The event will launch a new volume from the ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� WCPA Good Practice Guidelines on Protected and Conserved Areas Series, providing guidance on appropriately recognizing and respecting ICCAs, including in the many places where they are overlapped by protected areas.��

Prioritizing biodiversity and health actions at all levels

Thursday, 31 October��

3:00–4:20 PM

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Pavilion (Blue)

Minambiente | WOAH | WCS��

The goal of this event is to encourage Parties to adopt the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health without further delay. Speakers will highlight important aspects of the plan, national and regional commitments on biodiversity and health, and the critical role this plan will play to address biodiversity and health. ()��