October 6 2008 - October 14 2008
Location:
Barcelona, Spain
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress brings together thousands of global leaders in sustainable development to discuss ideas, action and solutions for a diverse and sustainable world.
WRI will have a sizable presence at the conference. Events includes launches of three publications: the World Resource Report 2008, Ecosystem Services: A Guide for Decision Makers, and a Japanese version of the Corporate Ecosystem Services Review.
In addition, several WRI experts will speak on topics including deforestation and governance. The full schedule of events is listed below.
Contacts
Paul Mackie: pmackie@wri.org. In Barcelona: +34 645 149 523.
WRI Documents for IUCN
- [Press Release](node/10356)
- [Press Conference Slide Show](#wrr_pressconf)
- Quick Guide (PDF, 32 pages, 2.7 Mb)
- [Press Release](node/10355)
- Quick Guide (PDF, 8 pages, 393 Kb)
Key Stories
- Bringing Solutions to the IUCN World Conservation Congress
- Subprime Development: The Mother of All Collapses
- Growing the Wealth of the World’s Poor
- Working to Save Central Africa’s Forests
- More Stories
Event Information
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Launch of [Ecosystem Services: A Guide for Decision Makers](node/9503), with [Janet Ranganathan](user/189) and European Investment Bank, The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UNDP, Conservation International, and Duke University. | Monday, October 6, 4:30-6:00 |
CCIB 119 |
| Assessing Government’s Performance on Public Access to Information, Participation and Justice, a learning opportunity and workshop. | Tuesday, October 7, 2:00-6:00 |
Hotel AC Barcelona, Room Eixample |
| Developing Corporate Strategies to Manage Risks and Opportunities Related to Ecosystem Services, with [John Finisdore](user/315), the WBCSD, Syngenta, and Mondi. | Tuesday, October 7, 2:30-4:00 |
CCIB 118 |
| Book Launch of [World Resources 2008: Roots of Resilience](node/9837), with [Manish Bapna](user/310), the Center for International Forestry Research, The World Bank, UNDP, and UNEP. | Tuesday, October 7, 3:00-4:00 |
Book Lounge |
| Keeping Up: Using the Latest Technology to Curb Deforestation, with [Fred Stolle](user/213) | Wednesday, October 8, 9:30-11:00 |
CCIB 123 |
| Points of Entry: Reforming Environmental Governance and Improving Livelihoods through Increased Public Access to Decision-Making, workshop and discussion. | Wednesday, October 8, 2:30-4:00 |
CCIB 128 |
| Launch of the Japanese Version of the [Corporate Ecosystem Services Review](node/9507), with Hitachi Chemicals and the World Business Council on Sustainable Development. | Wednesday, October 8, 1:15-2:00 |
WBCSD Pavilion |
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