Biological diversity: current situation, challenges and management

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1 CÉRIUM SUMMER SCHOOLS Geography Department Université de July 6-11, 2009 Biological diversity: current situation, challenges and management Scientific Committee. Co-directing the course: Syllabus Thora Martina Herrmann, Professor, geography, Université de Head of the Canada Research Chair in Ethnoecology and Biodiversity Conservation (CRCECB) Hélène Trudeau, Professor, Law Faculty, Member of the scientific committee of the Centre de Développement de la Recherche Internationale en Environnement (CEDRIE), Université de Pierre André, Professor, geography, Scientific director of the CEDRIE, Université de Anne Bruneau, Professor, Director of the Centre sur la Biodiversité, Université de Coordinator of the summer school: Maria Costanza Torri, coordinator of the summer school, post-doctoral research fellow at the CRCECB and at the CERIUM Maria Luiza Schwarz, coordinator of the summer school, post-doctoral research fellow at the CRCECB and at the CEDRIE

2 1. General presentation In 1992, during the Earth Summit in Rio, 172 parties signed the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Sixteen years later, this convention has been ratified by 165 parties. Where do we stand in the implementation of this convention? What progress has been made and what kind of challenges have states faced in protecting endangered species, creating protected areas, sharing benefits and ensuring the participation of local communities in biodiversity management? These are some of the principal questions that will be addressed during this school. This international summer school is a project jointly developed by the Centre de Développement de la Recherche Internationale en Environnement (CEDRIE), the Canada Research Chair in Ethnoecology and Biodiversity Conservation (CRCECB), the Centre sur la Biodiversité, the Department of Geography, the Biological Sciences Department and the Centre d Études et de Recherche Internationale de l Université de (CERIUM). All together the school will entail 38 hours of seminars to be held at the Université de from July 6 to 11, The level of instruction is general, covering all the main issues related to biodiversity conservation. This course is intended for members of the public interested in international issues, members of NGOs, public office holders, diplomats, journalists and business managers. The school is being offered by the geography department of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and can be taken for credit (3 credits, course GEO6147) by graduate students. 2. Objectives of the program Analyzing progress made since the adoption of the CBD; Analyzing and discussing recent developments regarding the management of endangered species, protected areas, benefit-sharing, bioprospecting and local community participation. Illustrating with local and national case studies the lessons learned and future challenges in the management of biodiversity. The course will take an interdisciplinary approach. 3. Detailed program An intensive summer school program The summer school is an intensive seminar lasting six days, from 9 a.m. until 4.30 p.m., comprised of a three-hour morning session (from 9 a.m. till noon) and a three-hour afternoon session (from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). In each session a speaker will give a 2 / 9

3 lecture, to be followed by a an additional commentary by another expert on the subject at hand. A discussion will close each session. Schedule of presentations Day 1 July 6, :30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Arrival of participants 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Welcoming remarks Presentation of speakers Presentation of program Thora Martina Herrmann, Pierre André, Hélène Trudeau 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Introduction to the Convention on Biological Diversity Speaker Kalemani Jo Mulongoy Director of the Scientific, Technological and Technical Matters Division at the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCDB) Biodiversity: State of scientific knowledge (To be confirmed) Pierre André Professor at the Geography Department of the Université de Scientific Director of the Centre de Développement de la Recherche Internationale en Environnement (CEDRIE), Université de Day 2 July 7, :00 a.m. 12 noon GMOs and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: Scientific aspects Dominique Michaud Professor at the Phytology Department of Université Laval. The Cartagena Protocol 3 / 9

4 Speaker: Giovanni Ferraiolo Program Officer, Biosafety Clearinghouse, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCDB). Political issues of concern regarding GMOs and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety To be confirmed Thérèse Leroux Professor and Research Fellow at the Centre de Recherche en Droit Public (CRDP) of the Université de Day 3 July 8, :00 a.m. 12 noon General principles and the economic value of biodiversity General principles and key issues of concern Maria Costanza Torri Postdoctoral Fellow at the CÉRIUM, ,affiliated with the Geography Department. Definition of the economic value of biodiversity Jean-Pierre Reveret Professor at the Department of strategy, social and environmental responsibility of the Université du Québec à (UQAM) Active Member of the Institut des sciences de l environnement (ISE)) Bioprospecting: Intellectual property rights and benefit sharing Konstantia Koutouki Professor at the Faculty of Law of the Université de Lead Counsel for Natural Resources with the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL) Alain Cuerrier Associate Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, Université de Botanist at the Montreal Botanical Garden 4 / 9

5 Day 4 July 9, :00 a.m. 12 noon Participation of local populations in the definition and the management of protected areas Definition and practices, principles and forms of participation Grazia Borrini-Feyerabend Vice-Chair of two commissions of the International Union of the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the WCPA (World Commission on Protected Areas) and the CEESP (Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy);President of the Paul K. Feyerabend Foundation Thora Martina Herrmann Professor at the Geography Department of the Université de Chair holder and Director of the Canada Research Chair in Ethnoecology and Biodiversity Conservation (CRCECB). Simulation of public consultation on a protected area management project (Roles will be distributed at the beginning of the week.) Facilitators: Qussaï Samak Member of the Bureau d audiences publiques sur l environnement (BAPE) Pierre André Professor at the Geography Department of the Université de Scientific Director of the Centre de Développement de la Recherche Internationale en Environnement (CEDRIE), Université de Day 5 July 10, :00 a.m noon Species protection Scientific approaches to habitat protection for endangered or threatened species 5 / 9

6 Grazia Borrini-Feyerabend Vice-president of two Commissions of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the WCPA (World Commission on Protected Areas) and the CEESP (Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy);President of the Paul K. Feyerabend Foundation Stéphanie Pellerin Professor and Research Fellow at the Department of Biological Sciences of the Université de, and botanist at the Institut de recherche en biologie végétale (Plant Biology Research Institute) of the Montreal Botanical Garden. She is an active Member of the Plant Subcommittee of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Legal context and management approaches toward habitat and species protection International and Canadian legal context Speakers : Thérèse Leroux Professor and Research Fellow at the Centre de Recherche en Droit Public (CRDP) of the Université de Hélène Trudeau Professor at the Faculty of Law of the Université de, Associate Research Fellow at the Centre de Recherche en Droit Public (CRDP) of the Université de and active member of the scientific committee of the CEDRIE Role of the private sector in the field of natural areas protection/public-private partnerships; presentation of case studies: Ecological services : Élise Charpentier Professor at the Faculty of Law of the Université de The case of the Natural Private Reserves (Reservas Particulares do Patrimônio Natural - RPPNs) in Brazil: Geneviève Beaulac Environmental Advisor at Export Development Canada 6 / 9

7 Day 6 July 11, 2009 The summer school will conclude with a final conference looking critically at the CBD and emphasizing future challenges and perspectives. Lucien Chabason Senior Advisor to the Director of the Institut du développement durable et des relations internationales in Paris. He is a former director of UNEP's Mediterranean Action Plan and an expert at UNEP and the OECD. He has worked as Professor of Environmental Policy at the Institute of Political Science in Paris. Distribution of certificates and closing reception at the Montreal Botanical Garden. Sessions for graduate students before and after the summer school Graduate students who wish to be credited (3 credits) for Master's and Ph.D level studies are invited to attend four preparatory and two final seminars. These seminars present the historical context and describe the major issues and problems related to biological diversity. The objectives, principles, actors, instruments and decision-making procedures pertaining to the key international treaties on biodiversity (Agenda 21, Convention of Biological Diversity) will also be discussed. The seminars will be taught by Maria Costanza Torri. Preparatory and final seminars: These seminars will take place at the Department of Geography, Strathcona Building, 520 Côte Ste Catherine Rd., Room 408. Dates and times of preparatory and final seminars: June 9, 2009: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 11, 2009: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 16, 2009: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 18, 2009: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 14, 2009: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 16, 2009: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 7 / 9

8 4. Teaching method The course will be led by specialists, practitioners and academics from Canada and other countries as well as others affiliated with international institutions. Participants will be invited to ask questions during the sessions and an interactive method will be used whenever possible. 5. Evaluation The components of the evaluation are as follows: Attendance 15% Attendance in class and participation in the seminar Critical paper review 25% Essay 60% Critical reading The critical paper review (length: approximately 5 pages) should: (1) identify the author's main arguments; (2) explain in which way it illuminates certain concepts and critical views previously discussed in the classroom and analyzed in the assigned reading list; and (3) present how the author's ideasaddress current issues and future challenges of biodiversity conservation. This critical paper review must be submitted no later than Friday, July 20 at 4 p.m. directly to Maria Costanza Torri (mctorri@yahoo.it). The assessment criteria and guidelines will be specified at the time of the submission of the reading list. Essay Students must first choose a topic related to one of the themes covered during the seminar. A brief written description of the topic and a preliminary plan must be submitted to Thora Martina Herrmann, Pierre André and Maria Costanza Torri by July 20,2009. Preliminary approval will be given and the student can discuss the content with Professors André or Herrmann orms. Torri, or, if needed, with other professors or conference speakers. The final assignment must be submitted to Pierre André and Thora Martina Herrmann no later than Friday, August 21, 2009 at 4 p.m. Send assignments directly to pierre.andre@umontreal.ca or thora.martina.herrmann@umontreal.ca Maximum of 20 pages (one and a half line spacing), excluding bibliography and illustrations. Marks will be based on the following criteria: - Presentation of a brief description and preliminary plan (deadline: July 20) 10% 8 / 9

9 - Definition of the topic: issues and clear explanation of the methodology 10% - Development of the assignment 60% - Bibliographical sources: relevance, variety, presentation 10% - General presentation, consistency and discussion 10% Schedule A. Choice of essay subject: July 20, 2009 B. Final assignment: August 21, 2009 Consultation Students may make appointments with co-directors Thora Martina Herrmann thora.martina.herrmann@umontreal.ca or Pierre André: pierre.andre@umontreal.ca 6. Languages The program is also available in French 7. Documentation A list of texts will be provided to participants. A CD-Rom containing these documents will be handed out on the first day of the classes. These documents will also be available to participants on the CÉRIUM website a few weeks before the beginning of the program. Reading these texts is not mandatory unless otherwise specified by some professors but is recommended. Any PowerPoint presentations by professors will be placed on the CÉRIUM website, with access restricted to participants. They will also be distributed in printed form upon request. 9 / 9