Side event details
The G20 Global Land Initiative (G20 GLI), hosted by UNCCD, promotes legislative action for sustainable land management and ecosystem restoration. The Global Changemaker Academy for Parliamentarians (GCAP) equips parliamentarians to advocate for effective policies on climate resilience, biodiversity, and land restoration.
Wetlands, essential for biodiversity, climate regulation, and water purification, face increasing threats from land degradation, pollution, and climate change. Strong legislative frameworks are needed to protect and restore these critical ecosystems.
Proposed Side Event: Panel Discussion (60 minutes)
Title: Parliamentary Leadership for Wetlands Conservation: Insights, Innovations, and Collaborative Solutions
Description:This panel discussion will gather parliamentarians from the GCAP programme to discuss their experiences, challenges, and successes in wetland conservation. It will focus on legislative frameworks, case studies, and policy innovation to strengthen wetland governance. Parliamentarians will share strategies to address wetland degradation and promote sustainable management.
Envisaged Outcomes:
Awareness of best practices in wetland governance.
Identification of policy gaps and opportunities for innovation.
Recommendations for integrating wetland conservation into broader frameworks.
Relevance to COP15 Discussions
This side event addresses COP15 objectives by tackling legal barriers to wetland conservation, promoting sustainable land use, and enhancing biodiversity protection. It provides a platform for governance innovation and collaboration.
Panel Discussion Moderators & Speakers
Moderator: Sandhya Bala (UNSSC)
Panelists: Parliamentarians from GCAP, representing diverse regions and experiences, Muralee Thummarukudy, Director, G20 GLI at UNCCD
Programme Structure (90 minutes)
Introduction & Opening Statements (10 minutes): Framing the discussion.
Panel Discussion (35 minutes): Sharing insights, challenges, and recommendations.
Audience Q&A (15 minutes): Interactive engagement.