Proceedings of our 2nd Conference are now available
2nd BiodiversityKnowledge conference
Towards a future Network of Knowledge
on biodiversity and ecosystem services in Europe
September, 24th-26th, 2013
Berlin, Jerusalemkirche
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Day 1: Sept 24th |
Framing the challenge: Improving the evidence base for decision making, and the science-policy-society interface |
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12:00-13:00 |
Light lunch |
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13:00-15:20 |
Session 1: Welcome and inspiration Chair: Heidi Wittmer (UFZ) |
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13:00-13:20 ¹
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Opening + Rationale of the conference |
Heidi Wittmer (UFZ, KNEU WP5) |
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13:20-13:40 ¹
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The wider science-policy-society landscape in 2013: Time to move |
Carsten Neßhöver (UFZ, KNEU coordinator) |
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13:40-14:00 ¹
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Introduction to the Network of Knowledge (NoK) approach and White Paper |
Christoph Görg (UFZ, KNEU WP5) |
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14:00-14:20 ¹
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The NoK prototype to conduct assessments for policy support |
Barbara Livoreil (FRB, KNEU WP2/3) |
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14:20-15-20 |
Participatory walk, Part 1: Getting to know the NoK (and its challenges) through an example of a potential request: - Request on pollinators - Request on nature-based solutions - Request on wildlife and conflicts - Request on ecological infrastructure - Request on ecosystem restoration - Request on biodiversity indicators |
Facilitators: Allan Watt, Jiska van Djik, Estelle Balian, Esther Carmen, Juliette Young, Stefan Schindler, Isabel Sousa Pinto, Carsten Neßhöver, Amor Torre-Martin, Rob Jongman and Marie Vandewalle |
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15:20-15:50 |
Coffee break |
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15:50-17:50 |
Session 2: Insights from testing the NoK prototype Chair: Carsten Neßhöver (UFZ) |
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15:50-16:35 ¹
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Testing the prototype NoK
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Demonstration case leaders Stefan Schindler (University of Vienna, KNEU WP3) Barbara Livoreil (FRB, KNEU WP2/3) Isabel Sousa Pinto (CIIMAR, KNEU WP3) |
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16:35-16:50 ¹
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Lessons learned on methodology approaches in test cases and beyond |
Andrew Pullin (Univ. of Bangor, KNEU WP2/3) |
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16:50-17:50 ¹
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Panel discussion on the NoK prototype with representatives from the user side |
Representatives from IPBES, EEA, National Agencies and NGOs |
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19:00 |
Guided tour of the special collections of the Natural History Museum |
Guides from the Natural History Museum (1 German tour and 4 English tours) |
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20:00 |
Conference dinner with the dinosaurs of the Natural History Museum of Berlin, supported by the EUBON-Project |
Photos of the dinner at the museum |
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Day 2: Sept 25th |
The Network of Knowledge in practice Session on challenges and how to address them |
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08:30-9:00 |
Welcoming Coffee |
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09:00-14:15 |
Session 3: Solutions to the challenges of the NoK - Networking and policy support Chair: Allan Watt (CEH) |
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09:00-9:25 ¹
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Challenges of the NoK and lessons learned |
Esther Carmen (CEH, KNEU WP4) |
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09:25-09:45 ¹ |
Discussion and introduction to break-out group I |
Allan Watt (CEH, KNEU WP4) |
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09:45-10:30 (¹one BG) |
Break-out group I - startup : “Tour de groups” to discuss solutions for five main challenges:
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Moderators: Esther Carmen and Juliette Young Group facilitators:
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10:30-11:00 |
Coffee break |
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11:00-12:30 (¹one BG) |
Continuation of Breakout Group I in 5 different rooms |
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12:30-13:30 |
Lunch break |
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13:30-14:15 ¹
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Wrap up from break-out group I and discussion |
Rapporteur from each group |
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14:15-18:00 |
Session 4: Design options of the NoK Chair: Estelle Balian (RBINS) |
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14:15-14:35 ¹
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Insights from the NoK evaluation on governance issues |
Esther Carmen (CEH, KNEU WP4) |
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14:35-15:00 ¹
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Presentation of the design options |
Heidi Wittmer (UFZ, KNEU WP5) |
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15:00-15:30 |
Coffee break |
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15:30-15:50 ¹ |
Discussion and introduction to break-out group II |
Estelle Balian (RBINS, KNEU WP1) |
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15:50-18:00 |
Break-out group II to discuss strengths and weaknesses of design options for the NoK
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Group facilitators: A) Isabel/ Estelle B) Allan/ Jiska C) Jurgen/ Juliette D) Heidi/ Christoph (in 4 different rooms) |
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18:00 |
End of day 2 |
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Day 3: Sept 26th |
Bringing a NoK into action: joint construction of design options |
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8:00-8:30 |
Welcoming Coffee |
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8:30-10:00 |
Session 4: Design options of the NoK (continued) Chair: Heidi Wittmer (UFZ) |
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08:30-09:00 ¹
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Wrap-up of Break-out Group 2 and discussion |
Rapporteur from each group |
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09:00-10:00 (¹one BG) |
Participatory walk, Part 2: Applying results from Day 2 on “your” case. |
Facilitators: Allan, Jiska, Estelle, Esther, Juliette, Stefan, Isabel, Carsten, Amor, Rob and Marie |
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10:00-14:30 |
Session 5: Institutional perspectives Chair: Heidi Wittmer (UFZ) |
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10:00-10:30 ¹
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Speed presentations of institutional perspective into the operationalization of the NoK 5 minutes max. each |
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10:30-11:00 |
Coffee break |
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11:00-11:30 ¹ |
Speed presentations continued 5 minutes max. each |
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11:30-12:30 ¹
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Round table discussion for wrap up of speed presentations |
All speed presenters |
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12:30-13:30 |
Lunch break |
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13:30-14:30 (¹one BG) |
Participatory walk, Part 3: Assembling the diversity of potential institutional benefits and contributions |
Facilitators: Allan, Jiska, Estelle, Esther, Juliette, Stefan, Isabel, Carsten, Amor, Rob and Marie |
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14:30-15:00 |
Session 6: Summary, outlook and closing Chair: Allan Watt (CEH) |
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14:30-15:00 ¹
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Summary and next steps for BiodiversityKnowledge Invitation to join next steps Closing words |
Carsten Neßhöver (UFZ, KNEU coordinator) |
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15:00
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End of conference |
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