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biodiversity Events 9th National Conference on Science Policy and the Environment, Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World   SAVE THE DATE! Announcing NCSE’s Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World Conference: Join NCSE in Developing a 21st Century Biodiversity Strategy, December 8-10, 2008. The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is pleased to request your participation at the 9th National Conference for Science, Policy and the Environment: Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World to be held December 8-10, 2008 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.  http://ncseonline.org/conference/biodiversity/ Please plan to join NCSE in a large interactive conference to develop and advance science-based solutions to address the challenge the changing world poses to biodiversity (and to humanity).  The conference combines world-class speakers and discussions with interactive facilitated breakout sessions to develop recommendations for conserving and using biodiversity sustainably, symposia to explore topics in detail, skill-building workshops, posters, a showcase of biodiversity partners, and opportunities to network with colleagues new and old.  Held during the transition period to a new Administration and Congress (therefore a month earlier than usual NCSE conferences), the conference offers an opportunity for scientists and decisionmakers from diverse fields and occupations, agencies and organizations, to develop strategies to: put biodiversity high on the policy agenda of the US and the world, and to consider approaches to conserving biodiversity in a world of rapid global climate disruption, land conversion, ocean disturbance, population growth, economic change, globalization and other forces.  There are many ways for you to become involved: §         Session Organizer- Workshops, Breakout Sessions, Symposia §         Poster Presentation §         Collaborating Organization §         Conference Sponsor Session Organizers: We invite proposals to organize interactive breakout sessions to develop recommendations, topical symposia, and skill-building workshops.   These sessions provide opportunities for individuals, institutions, and organizations to contribute ideas and innovations, visionary concepts, successful models, and pragmatic recommendations for a new conservation strategy. Opportunities include: Breakout Sessions (up to 3.5 hours) to get feedback on ideas and develop recommendations for turning science into action, fitting into three categories: ·   Developing the New Biodiversity Science Agenda ·   Moving From Science to Action ·   Expanding Understanding: Information, Education, and Communication The interactive breakout sessions will be held during the afternoon of December 8, 2008.  NCSE breakouts are moderated discussions with the goal of developing a set of recommendations to advance science-based decisionmaking and action on the topic of the session. Session organizers are responsible for recruiting two or three lead discussants to begin the discussion, and to facilitate the discussion so that all participants can be actively engaged in the generation of recommendations. A list of sample topics is available online. Symposia (2 hours) to discuss critical cross-cutting topics with key experts. The concurrent symposia will be held on the morning of December 9, 2008.  A moderated panel discussion of a diverse group of experts provides insightful perspectives on the topic and is then followed by a question and answer period. For example, there will be a symposium presenting the findings and lessons learned from NCSE’s National Commission on Science for Sustainable Forestry. Skill-building Workshops (up to 2.5 hours) to provide training and guidance in implementing strategies for promoting biodiversity conservation and awareness (such as how to measure ecosystem services). These workshops will be held on the morning of December 10, 2008 at various locations in DC (not at the Reagan Building) and the format is left largely up to the institution facilitating the session.  The purpose of these workshops is to improve the skills of the participants (an example of an excellent proposal for a workshop from the January 2008 NCSE conference is available online).  We encourage organizations in or near downtown DC and with available space to host or collaborate with outside organizations to host these workshops. Workshop proposals should include a DC-based partner organization that can host the workshop. All abstracts should be 1000 words or fewer and should describe the session’s content and goals.  In addition, include in your proposal the name, affiliation, and address of the session chairs, and a tentative roster of lead discussants or symposium speakers. Please download and fill out the proposal form and return to Nicole Buell via email at nbuell@ncseonline.org or fax at 202.628.4311. Poster Session: NCSE is currently accepting abstracts for scientific poster presentations of innovative research, education, information, communication, and implementation.  Abstracts can be submitted online.  The deadline for poster abstracts is Monday, September 16. Collaborating Organization: NCSE is looking for organizations to be collaborators to join us in orchestrating a large, interactive, solutions-oriented forum of ideas.  Collaborators are requested to participate in the program or help to publicize the conference. Please help us spread the word however you can contribute- by sending our conference emails to your membership, adding our conference to your calendar of events, participating in the conference program, allowing us to advertise in your publication and so forth.  Your organization’s help will be greatly appreciated and your efforts will be rewarded with the opportunity to provide input on the conference program and help us raise awareness to the biodiversity issue.  Collaborating organizations will be recognized as such on the conference website and in conference materials.  Please download and fill out the collaborators form and return to Nicole Buell via email at nbuell@ncseonline.org or fax at 202.628.4311. Conference Sponsorship –   Show your commitment to addressing the biodiversity challenge by sponsoring the Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World conference.  Conference sponsors, depending upon the level of contribution will receive complimentary admissions, exhibit space in the Showcase of Biodiversity Partners Exhibition and recognition in the conference print and marketing materials as well as the published report.  Please contact Shelley Kossak, Director of Development and University Relations for more information (shelley@ncseonline.org). Please note: NCSE is unable to provide waiver of registration fees, travel, or lodging for session organizers or presenters.   More information on the conference can be found online at http://ncseonline.org/conference/biodiversity/  1