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IUCN 2016 World Conservation Congress US Government –Freely Associated States Meeting Friday, March 20,

IUCN 2016 World Conservation Congress US Government –Freely Associated States Meeting Friday, March 20, 2015 Chipper Wichman, Vice-Chairman WCC National Host Committee/Hawai`i 2016

What is IUCN? • Founded in 1948 as the world’s first global environmental organization.

What is IUCN? • Founded in 1948 as the world’s first global environmental organization. • Headquartered in Switzerland • Today the largest professional global conservation network • A leading authority on the environment and sustainable development • More than 1, 200 member organizations including • 200+ government • 900+ non-government organizations • Almost 11, 000 voluntary scientists and experts, grouped in six commissions in some 160 countries

What is the World Conservation Congress? • The largest conservation event in the world

What is the World Conservation Congress? • The largest conservation event in the world • Held every 4 years in Switzerland or in another State that agrees to host the WCC • Its functions (among others): Ø to provide a public forum for debate on how best to conserve nature and to ensure an equitable and ecologically sustainable use of natural resources Ø as an opportunity to meet and interact with fellow conservationists from across the globe Ø to present and discuss among those who are on the cutting edge of conservation.

Who attends the Congress? • Leaders from: Ø Government Ø NGOs Ø UN agencies

Who attends the Congress? • Leaders from: Ø Government Ø NGOs Ø UN agencies Ø Grassroot organizations Ø Academia Ø Public sector Ø Private sector • 1, 200 Member organizations from 160 countries • Wider conservation community • Anyone interested in nature è The place to interact personally with leaders from all backgrounds

History • 5 World Conservation Congresses Ø Ø Ø 2012 Jeju 2008 Barcelona 2004

History • 5 World Conservation Congresses Ø Ø Ø 2012 Jeju 2008 Barcelona 2004 Bangkok 2000 Amman 1996 Montreal 19 General Assemblies Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø 1994 Buenos Aires 1990 Perth 1988 San José 1984 Madrid 1981 Christchurch 1978 Ashkhabad 1975 Kinshasa 1969 New Delhi 1966 Lucerne Ø Ø Ø Ø 1963 Nairobi 1960 Warsaw 1958 Athens 1956 Edinburgh 1972 Banff 1952 Caracas 1950 Brussels 1948 Fontainebleau

Where next? 1 to 10 September 2016 Ø Ø Ø 8 Islands 1 UNESCO

Where next? 1 to 10 September 2016 Ø Ø Ø 8 Islands 1 UNESCO Biosphere reserves 2 Natural World Heritage sites 1 Ramsar site 28’ 000 native plants and animals, 90% endemic Honolulu

2016 Congress Objectives Inspire 1. Inspire Strengthen and 2. Strengthen and Mobilizethe the. Union

2016 Congress Objectives Inspire 1. Inspire Strengthen and 2. Strengthen and Mobilizethe the. Union The Congress will inspire the international community to take 3. action for naturewill by demonstrating its critical role as our life The Congress bring together all IUCN Members to The Hawai‘i Commitments support system by showcasing inspiring examples, from consolidate andand advance the Union’s policy to address Hawai‘i and theof rest oftime, the aworld, where conservation has The Congress will launch set of responses to urgent issues our agree onnew priorities and delivered benefits for biological people ensure most efficient, effective anddiversity, sustained scalingactions the fortangible the global conservation community from 2017 and to sustainable development. up of action on existing global biodiversity and 2020 and involve all IUCN constituencies andsustainable partners to development targets to date. jointly drive the necessary implementation.

Congress structure Ø The Forum where IUCN Members and partners discuss cutting edge ideas,

Congress structure Ø The Forum where IUCN Members and partners discuss cutting edge ideas, thinking and practice. Ø The IUCN Members’ Assembly, a unique global environmental parliament of governments and NGOs.

Congress Fact Sheet – Jeju 2012 • • 6500 Participants 550 Forum sessions 180

Congress Fact Sheet – Jeju 2012 • • 6500 Participants 550 Forum sessions 180 Resolutions 157 Countries

Forum Fact Sheet – Jeju 2012 Over 600 events 5 World Leaders Dialogues 150

Forum Fact Sheet – Jeju 2012 Over 600 events 5 World Leaders Dialogues 150 Workshops 130 Knowledge cafés 50 Conservation Campus 150 Posters 7 Thematic pavilions 100 Exhibition booths è Exploring the depths of conservation, showcasing results and innovation

Members’ Assembly IUCN’s highest level decision-making body • Approves IUCN’s four year programme and

Members’ Assembly IUCN’s highest level decision-making body • Approves IUCN’s four year programme and its financial plan; • Elects IUCN’s governing body (President, Treasurer, Regional Councillors, Chairs of Commissions), and • Passes Resolutions requiring action from components of IUCN as well as Recommendations addressed to its Members and third parties. The moment for Members to exercise their rights and influence the governance of IUCN

IUCN Commissions The six Commissions unite 10, 000 volunteer experts from a range of

IUCN Commissions The six Commissions unite 10, 000 volunteer experts from a range of disciplines. They assess the state of the world’s natural resources and provide the Union with sound know-how and policy advice on conservation issues. Ø Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) Ø Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy (CEESP) Ø World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) Ø Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM) Ø Species Survival Commission (SSC) Ø World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) How to join a commission : http: //www. iucn. org/about/union/commissions/

US Member Agencies • US Dept. of State – Bureau of Oceans, International Environmental

US Member Agencies • US Dept. of State – Bureau of Oceans, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs • US Dept. of State - Agency for International Development • US Dept. of Agriculture – Forest Service • US Dept. of the Interior – Fish and Wildlife Service • US Dept. of the Interior – National Park Service • US Environmental Protection Agency • US Dept. of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

White House Support • Federal Interagency Working Group • Six member agencies of IUCN

White House Support • Federal Interagency Working Group • Six member agencies of IUCN • Council on Enviromental Policies

WCC National Host Committee/Hawai`i 2016 • Board of Directors (National and Hawai`i Leaders) •

WCC National Host Committee/Hawai`i 2016 • Board of Directors (National and Hawai`i Leaders) • Committees • Program • Hospitality • Marketing and Communications • Budget and Finance • Cultural • County / Neighbor Islands

Opportunities for Engagement • Call for Contributions – May through October 2015 • Opening

Opportunities for Engagement • Call for Contributions – May through October 2015 • Opening Ceremonies • Workshops • Knowledge Café • Conservation Campus • Pavilions • Posters • Social Events • Exhibitions (booths)

Opportunities for Engagement • Congress Journeys • Bio-Security • Islands • Conservation Campus •

Opportunities for Engagement • Congress Journeys • Bio-Security • Islands • Conservation Campus • Sponsored Delegates

WCC National Host Committee / Hawai`i 2016 Contact Information: Randall Tanaka, Executive Director Email:

WCC National Host Committee / Hawai`i 2016 Contact Information: Randall Tanaka, Executive Director Email: RTanaka@2016 wcchawaii. com Phone: (808) 348 -5834 Web: www. iucn. org/congress

Mahalo!

Mahalo!