The fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (#SBI4) in Nairobi focused on achieving #BiodiversityPlan targets. Our side-event, co-organized with UNU-IAS and partners, discussed local subsidy impacts on Cultural Landscapes and Seascapes. We presented a global study’s preliminary findings, addressing policy coherence and reconciling nature’s values.
Category: Nature & Culture
SBI-4 Side Event: What incentives work for biodiversity at the local level?
We are co-organising a side event at the SBI in Nairobi titled “What Incentives Work for Biodiversity at the Local Level?”The event will discuss the impacts of subsidies and incentives on biodiversity, focusing on Target 18 of the Global Biodiversity Framework, and involve various stakeholders.
New Publication: A Retro-Innovative Perspective for Sustainable Economies: Mobile Pastoralism
The final report of our project, “A Retro-Innovative Perspective for Sustainable Economies: Mobile Pastoralism,” has been published. It offers economic sustainability strategies for Sarıkeçili mobile pastoralists, focusing on integrating their products into modern markets. Access the full report (in Turkish) and workshop excerpts here.
Regional Workshop on Mobile Pastoralism and Vultures Report
We are pleased to present the report from the “Regional Workshop on Mobile Pastoralism and Vultures,” organized by Yolda Initiative, Vulture Conservation Foundation, and the Macedonian Ecological Society. This workshop highlighted the importance of sustainable pastoralism for vulture conservation and biodiversity, fostering dialogue and collaboration between pastoralists and conservationists.
Nature and Culture Coexistence on the Aegean Coasts
The “Coexistence of Nature and Culture in Aegean Coasts of Turkey” workshop, held in Ankara on December 5-6, 2023, brought together 55 participants, including SSF cooperatives, NGOs, universities, and international representatives. Together, they identified conservation priorities and mapped threats to marine biodiversity and SSFs.
Wool: The diamond of Spain
Directed by Concha Salguero, this documentary explores Spain’s local wool production and transformation sector, featuring testimonials from key industry figures. In collaboration with Trashumancia y Naturaleza, Yolda Initiative, and AMNC, it highlights the sector’s potential to revolutionize supply chains while promoting sustainable practices.