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1 CBD COP-12 Preparation PyeongChang, KOREA 15. Nov Chong-chun KIM, Executive Director Korea National Park Service

2 Contents Ⅰ. Overview of the CBD COP12 Ⅱ. Tentative Master plan for the CBD COP12 Ⅲ. Logistic issues

3 Ⅰ. Overview of the CBD COP12 Republic of Korea

4 Overview of the CBD COP 12 Official name of the meeting - (Korean) 제12차생물다양성협약당사국총회 - (English) The Twelfth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-12) Meeting date : ~ (3 weeks) MOP7 COP12 (COP-MOP 1 will be held, if the Nagoya Protocol comes into force) Meeting venue : (Alpensia Convention Center, PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, Republic of Korea) Approximately 20,000 people are expected to participate

5 Convention program Events Main Contents CBD COP 12 Plenary meeting, Working Group Ⅰ& Ⅱ meeting The meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety COP-MOP High Level Segment Side Event (MOP-7) MOP to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing (MOP-1) Plenary meeting and Working Group meeting High-level segment interconnects major theme of the convention. Host nation is in charge of High Level Segment Forums, exhibitions, events on biodiversity

6 Anticipated Issues of the COP12 Conduct mid-term review of the Aichi Biodiversity Target and discuss future roadmap for implementation of the Aichi Target Establish implementation system for the Nagoya Protocol Sustainable development and biodiversity Establish cooperation in science and technology, build biological information system, and enhance capacity building for developing countries, and assess the implementation tools in achieving objectives of the Convention and provide further direction

7 Ⅱ. Tentative Master Plan for the COP 12 Republic of Korea

8 Vision, Objective, and Strategy Biodiversity for Sustainable Development" Vision Make contribution to establish a leading nation for sustainable environmental welfare through conservation and wise utilization of biodiversity Main Objective Make a contribution to the global biodiversity discussion Opportunity to improve policies regarding biodiversity in Korea Enhance the national image by hosting a conference in an environmentally friendly manner 1. Promote discussion on global biodiversity and lead its implementation Strategy 2. Provide exemplary implementation model for the CBD 3. Prepare for the well-organized and eco-friendly conference 4. The CBD COP12 that engages participation of the general public

9 Strategy 1. Promote discussion on biodiversity and lead its implementation Leadership in effectuation of the Nagoya Protocol Setting a goal for sustainable development in 2015 UN biodiversity Launch and support of The Korea Biodiversity Initiative Establish a milestone to enhance global biodiversity at the CBD COP12

10 Strategy 2. Provide exemplary implementation model for Convention on Biological Diversity Provide Government s exemplary implementation model Work in close cooperation with local-government CBD COP12 Expand the role of business sector and their participation Encourage NGOs activities and their participation Government Business Local government NGOs Deliver a message to facilitate the implementation of the Convention and disseminate the exemplary models

11 Strategy 3. Prepare for the well-organized and ecofriendly conference planning Objective Pleasant conference environment, convenient conference facilities and services Improve participants satisfaction, and safe and smooth operation of the conference Preparation and operation Direction Registratio n/official Event Conferenc e Facility Invitation/ Immigration Protocol Food and Beverag e Promote Public Relations and Participation Trans port/ Acco mmod ation Side Secur ity/m edical Facili ty Event Eco-friendliness Safety Efficiency Convenience 11

12 Strategy 4. The CBD COP12 that encourages participation of the general public Domestic and International Cooperative Network Encourage active participation at domestic and abroad Enhance networking, support program and cooperation among international organizations Biodiversity events that reflect Korean culture Reflect Korean culture and conduct publicity campaigns Exhibition center, experience center, seminars, eco-tourism and other side events CBD COP-12 Official events that emphasizes Korean culture Promote host nation Prepare venues for opening and closing ceremony, cultural performance and receptions Establish master plan for publicity Raise public awareness and facilitate active participation Establish publicity strategy and develop logo and homepage

13 Expected outputs To develop PyeongChang Roadmap for the achievement of the Global Biodiversity Targets To transmit a message on the importance of biodiversity for the post-2015 development agenda Contribute to technical and scientific cooperation (The Korea Biodiversity Initiative)

14 Ⅲ. Logistic Issues Republic of Korea

15 Establish support system for an effective operation of the CBD COP12 Preparatory Committee (Less than 20 people) Head of Preparatory Committee (Vice Minister of Environment) Advisory Committee (Relevant experts) CBD Secretariat - Task force team to operate the COP12 Organizing committee - Operate the COP 12, Publicity, Program, Accompany the Chairperson Government Delegation - Respond to COP and MOP agendas (Ministry of Environment + other relevant ministries) Gangwon Province support group - Organize conference rooms - Infrastructure for transportation and accommodations - Provide support for conference operation Professional Convention Organizer - Logistics - Manage volunteer workers - Publications Side event supporting agency - National Institute of Biological Resources - National Institute of Environmental Research - Korea National Park Service - National Institute of Ecology - Korea Environment Institute - ETC

16 Venue : PyeongChang, Korea Backdu-daegan DMZ Coastal Zone

17 The whole view of Alpensia Conference Center Holiday Inn Resort Large Conference Room Convention Center Intercontinental Hotel Security Checkpoint Cultural and performance center Secretariat Office Press Center Exhibition center Food Court Security checkpoint Information Center 17

18 Floor plan for Plenary room and other meeting rooms(provisional) Event Size No. Venue Comments Official Opening, Plenary, Working Group Ⅰ Working Group Ⅱ More than 2,500 participants More than 1,500 participants 1 New building 1 large tent for events (TFS tent) 1 Alpensia Grand Ballroom - Sample for the TFS tent The Alpensia Grand Ballroom

19 Transportation, Accommodation, Food & Beverage Category Provide transportation for participants Eco-friendly accommodation Food and Beverage Main contents Establish transportation system to conference venue (from airport and other domestic regions), within 2 hours from Incheon and Kimpo Airport to venue Establish detailed plan for transportation within conference venue (including bicycle) Provide support for Entry/Exit procedure for participants Operate Housing Bureau (Unified Management) Establish Accommodation Plan in advance Convention area(3,921 rooms), adjoining area(14,158 rooms) Establish Food and Beverage Planning taking account of convenience to the participants Accommodation in Alpensia

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22 As a host country of CoP-12, the Republic of Korea will contribute to ensure the fruitful outcomes of COP and to achieve Global Biodiversity

23 Thank you

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