AgendaThe conference will bring together conservation scientists, planners, graduate students, managers and policy makers to coordinate species inventories and map Kenya’s biodiversity.
Participants, within the thematic sessions of Biodiversity Assessments, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Landuse, Landuse change and livelihoods, Biodiversity Informatics, Ecosystem Services , Policy implications, will consider how to collate, integrate, analyze and share information using the best available mapping, data storage and analytical tools to develop a national framework for conserving Kenya’s biodiversity, taking into account land use, livelihoods and climate change. This is the conference agenda
2010 Kenya's International Conference on Biodiversity, Land Use and Climate Change15 to 17 September 2010, Nairobi, Kenya
Wednesday 15th September
Opening Ceremony: Biodiversity in a Changing World
"Conserving biodiversity in a fast-changing world calls for vision, well-crafted plans and resolve. In the International Year of Biodiversity, Kenya considers the task ahead."
0700 - 0830 Registration
Chair Person Ali D Mohamed. PS Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
0830 - 0845 Welcome and Conference Overview Conference Chairman, Dr. David Western
0845 - 0900 Diversifying Kenya: Expanding the Horizon for Tourism Mr. Muriithi Ndegwa, Kenya Tourist Board
0900 - 0915 Kenya's vision for conserving biodiversity KWS Director, Dr. Julius Kipn'getich
0915 - 0930 Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife Honorable Dr. Noah Wekesa, Minister of Forestry and Wildlife
0930 - 1000 Opening Addresses: Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources Honorable John Michuki, Minister of Environment and Mineral Resources
1000 - 1030 Tea
Conserving Biodiversity
Conserving Kenya’s wealth of species is a formidable task. The big challenges ahead underline the need to coordinate conservation on a large scale, ranging from parks, to landscapes and across national boundaries.
Introduction Chair person: Dr. Chirs Gakahu
1030 - 1050 Challenges and opportunities for biodiversity in Kenya Mr. Parkinson Ndonye, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
1050 - 1110 Species Conservation Challenges Dr. Charles Musyoki, Kenya Wildlife Service
1110 - 1130 Protected Area Conservation Dr. Samuel Kasiki, Kenya Wildlife Service
1130 - 1150 From Wildlife and Parks to Biodiversity and Ecosystems Dr. David Western, Amboseli Conservation Program
1150 - 1210 Conserving Biodiversity Beyond Parks: Landowner Initiatives John Kamanga, South Rift Association of Landowners
1210 - 1230 Landscape Conservation through Community Associations Dr. Juliet King, Northern Rangeland Trust
1230 - 1250 Regional Biodiversity Conservation Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute, Uganda Wildlife Authority
1250 -1315 Discussion
1255 - 1400 Lunch
Biodiversity Informatics
Kenya needs a full inventory of species to map, plan and conserve its biodiversity. Biodiversity informatics offers new tools and techniques for speeding up inventories and forging collaboration among the many agencies and individuals collecting and holding data.
Introduction Chair person: Prof. Justus Imonda
1400 - 1420 Biodiversity Informatics and the Future of Science Prof. Bryan Heidhorn, University of Arizona
1420 - 1440 Perspectives, Challenges and opportunities for investing in biodiversity informatics in Kenya Stella Simiyu, BGCI/SCBD
1440 - 1500 Strengthening Biodiversity Information Management Systems at NMK, Kenya Dr. Emily Wabuyele, NMK
1500 - 1520 Partnerships and Opportunities for Biodiversity Informatics in Kenya Lucy Waruingi, African Conservation Centre
1520 - 1540 Remote Imagery and Regional Planning for Improved Environmental Decision Making Dr. Hussein Farah, Regional Centre for Mapping and Regional Development
1540 - 1605 Discussion
1605 - 1700 Tea and Poster Sessions
Thursday 16th September 2010
Land use and Livelihoods
Land use and livelihoods are changing at an ever faster pace. What are the most important changes underway that will affect biodiversity? How can we anticipate future trends? How can biodiversity conservation be incorporated into development?
Introduction Chair Person: Ali Kaka
0830 - 0850 Land Use and Future Outlook Dr. Mwenda Makathimo, LDGI
0850 - 0910 National land use mapping and change analysis Department of Remote Sensing and Resource Surveys
0910 - 0930 Biodiversity, land use and livelihoods Dr. Helen Gichochi, African Wildlife Foundation
0930 - 0950 Incorporating biodiversity in national and regional land use planning. Cecilia Njenga, UN Habitat
0950 - 1015 Protecting Biodiversity and Indigenous Communities through the lens of the National Land Policy Mr.Kevin Doyle, Kenya SECURE Project, ARD, Inc
Discussion
1015 - 1045 Tea
Biodiversity, Land Use and Climate Change
Climate change threatens biodiversity and livelihoods around the world. How will regional climate change affect Kenya’s biodiversity, and how will land use changes affect those projections? This session will forecast the outlook for animals and plants, identify biologically rich areas in parks and beyond, and map the spatial connections for conserving biodiversity.
Introduction Chair person: Dr. Gakuhu/ Dr. Evans Mwangi
1045 - 1105 Regional climate and adaptation challenges Prof. Ogalo, ICPAC
1105 - 1125 Vertebrates and climate change Dr. Walter Jetz, Yale University
1125 - 1145 Plants and climate change Dr. Andrew Marshall, University of York
1145 - 1205 Ecological zones, land use and climate change Dr. Jeff Worden, Amboseli Conservation Program
1205 - 1225 GAP Analysis: Protected Areas, Land Use and Climate Change Wycliffe Mutero, Kenya Wildlife Service
1225 - 1300 Discussion
1300 - 1400 Lunch
Ecosystem Services
Ecosystem services sustain the flow of our waters, the productivity of our lands and provide fuel for most Kenyans. Ecosystem services and land health are linked to biodiversity. What is the scope of ecosystem services and how can we explore new options that conserve biodiversity and improve the livelihoods of rural communities?
Introduction Chair person: Dr. George Khroda
1400 -1420 The Scope for Ecosystem Services Dr. Mohammed Said, ILRI
1420 -1440 Forests and Water Catchment Kenya Forest Service
1440 - 1500 Carbon, communities, biodiversity and climate change Dr. Jeff Jackson, Tropical Forest Group
1500 - 1520 Biomass and other renewable energy sources African Centre for Technological Studies
1520 - 1540 New opportunities for linking ecosystem payments and biodiversity conservation Prof. Fred Owino, East African Wildlife Society
1540 - 1630 Discussion
1630 - 1700 Tea and Poster Sessions
Friday 17th September 2010
A National Biodiversity Framework
The wide geographic spread of Kenya’s biodiversity calls for a conservation framework far larger than our protected areas. How can such a framework be developed, based on an inventory of species and taking into account land uses and climate change. What will it take to develop a national biodiversity policy and conservation framework? How can such a framework incorporate local, national and regional considerations?
Introduction Chair person: Mr. Makoloo
0830 - 0850 Filling in the biodiversity policy gaps Dr. Geoffrey Howard, International Union for the Conservation of Nature
0850 - 0910 Reconciling biodiversity conservation and development, locally and nationally: The Role of Partnerships Dr. Noah Sitati, World Wildlife Foundation
0910 - 0930 Cross-border and regional planning Dr. Kasiki, Kenya Wildlife Service
1015 - 1035 A viable conservation area framework for Kenya Lucy Waruingi, African Conservation Centre
1035 - 1050 Discussion
1050 - 1105 Tea
The Way Ahead
The closing session will invite a discussion panel to draw out the main findings of the conference and open up a general discussion. The conference chair will highlight the key conclusion and the Minister of Environment will make some closing remarks and comment on the way ahead for biodiversity conservation.
Introduction Mr. Henry Ndede
1100 - 1130 Panel Discussion Four engaging panelists. Government, NGO, Community, UNEP
1130 - 1200 General discussion
1200 - 1225 Some broad conclusions Chairman, Dr. David Western
1255 - 1300 Closing Remarks Mr. Ali D Mohamed, PS Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
1315 - 1400 Lunch
Policy Implications of Biodiversity, Land use and Climate Change (25-30 selected participants)
A group of 20 to 30 participants drawn from the interagency planning and coordination committees for the conference, from government agencies and policy bodies, will deliberate on the policy implications of the workshop and chart the next steps.
Introduction Chair person
1345 - 1405 Defining a policy framework Dr. Judi Wakhungu, African Centre for Technological Studies
1405 - 1415 Briefing on breakout sessions
Breakout Sessions
1415 - 1545 Technical and policy groups review the key conference themes and topics defined by policy working groups convened in advance of the conference
Rounding out
1545 - 1645 Policy Discussions, directions and recommendations : The next steps
