OESF 2019 Program

Monday 2nd-Tuesday 3rd:

Pre-forum workshops: a setting for courses, training or stakeholders to discuss technical topics and engage in active exchanges of ideas and expertise. 8 workshops to choose from, organised by: Scion, ANU,USGS, GEO, AAG, esri, Massey University, MfE, Stats NZ, He Oranga mo Nga Uri Tuku Iho Trust, Manaaki Whenua & IUCN.

Tuesday 3rd – Thursday 5th:

Plenaries: feature inspiring and up-coming leaders from the Oceania Region.
Presentation Sessions: Opportunities for high quality natural and social science researchers, practitioners and decision makers from all sectors to orally present their work based on OESF 2019 topics.
Town Hall-Style Meetings: Offer a sounding board for new collaborations and ideas, or opportunities to launch important products. Organised by Griffith University, IUCN, NIWA and University of Auckland.
Side Events: Provide an opportunity for member based organisations to hold meetings, or experts to hold discussions on high-level topics.led by IUCN CEM; USGS, GEO, AAG, esri; and WWF New Zealand, NIWA and University of Auckland.

Friday 6th:

Field Trip: Four stops to explore practical application of ecosystem services in Christchurch: Bexley Wetlands and Christchurch Red Zone, Travis Wetlands, Raddclife Road and STYX Living Laboratory, and Willow Bank Reserve (Zoo).

10.30am-12:30pm

SESSION 1a: Multiple conceptualization of valuation and assessment of natural capital and ecosystem services
SESSION 1b: Capacity building, empowerment, education & communication
SESSION 1c: Ecosystem services & business; and sustainable development

1.45pm-3:45pm

SESSION 2a: Experiences and learning in developing and using environmental-economic accounting & ecosystem assessment
SESSION 2b: Indigenous and local knowledge on ecosystem services and their contribution to wellbeing or good quality of life
SESSION 2c: Using ecosystem services and nature’s contribution to people concepts at a sector level including in forestry, agriculture, fisheries

10.30am-12:30pm

SESSION 3a: Land and sea scape planning
SESSION 3b: Institutional and legal frameworks, and poly-centric governance for employing an ecosystem services approach to natural resource decision making
SESSION 3c: Public & private investment in ecosystem services (eg REDD+, PES, green finance, market-based & voluntary mechanisms) & impact investments

1.45pm-3:55pm

All participants will abide by the Code of Conduct that the OESF 2019 has adopted. Please contact the conveners or local committee members in case of any issues.