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…in parallel to CBD- COPs 2008, 2010 and 2012. Go4BioDiv Germany. ‘Unity in Diversity – My Environment and Me’ Mai 2008, in parallel to CBD-COP9. Go4BioDiv Japan. ‘Our Treasures at Risk – World Heritage in Times of Climate Change’ October 2010, in parallel to CBD-COP10.
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Go4BioDiv Germany • ‘Unity in Diversity – My Environment and Me’ • Mai 2008, in parallel to CBD-COP9
Go4BioDiv Japan ‘Our Treasures at Risk – World Heritage in Times of Climate Change’ October 2010, in parallel to CBD-COP10
Go4BioDiv India 2012 ‘Conserving coastal and marine biodiversity for sustaining life and livelihood’ October 2012, in parallel to CBD-COP11
“ Go4BioDiv is a seed that each of us brought to our countries, it´s in our hands to make it grow and collaborate in the process of uniting young people with a global awareness. In La Paz, with University colleagues we formed the “Ecological Footprint” group. The whole novelty of the Ecological Footprint, the specific data related to Bolivia that we presented and the Declaration were a total surprise to many. Gabicha, Go4BioDiv Messenger 2008, Bolivia
“ We are the link between the older generation and the future generation. With human demand for naturalresources constantly growing, weare faced with the daunting task of ensuring the survival of mankind without compromising that of biodiversity. Monika, Go4BioDiv Messenger 2008, Namibia
“ Monika 2010: Monika Shikongo is wins the Ministry and Environment and Tourism’s Springbok Award. The award is made in recognition of the outstanding performances of a young field staff member who demonstrates great potential to succeed in the field of conservation, park management and special outreach services.
“ Not only our mangroves and wetlands will disappear under the rising sea level, but also our cultures and traditional ways of living. Alan, Messenger 2010, Sian Ka’an, Mexico
“ Alan 2012: Alan as IUCN representative at the first Model UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Kazan, Russia.
“ I am an islander, and the ocean is a part of my life. Without the ocean, I would not know who I am. The ocean was there when we were born into this nation and it has nurtured us with the food and resources that we need to live and survive in this world. Go4BioDiv Messenger 2012Heather Ketebengang, Palau, Rock Islands Southern Lagoon, new marine World Heritage site since 2012
“ The Ocean means many things for me and my community, without it the world we live in wouldn't be awesome, it would be life less. The oceans provide so many Eco system services and abundant aquatic life while providing livelihoods. The Oceans for many its just a way of life to live by the sea, but me it a different world one to cherish and marvel. Marlon, Go4BioDiv Messenger 2012, Belize Barrier Reef
Thankyou COMPACT Belize for supporting Marlon and Leonel for Go4BioDiv 2012 Thankyou for your attention!