Arctic Biodiversity Congress 2018 Preliminary Program

Plenary program subject to change. Rooms have yet to be assigned. 

Six main themes guide the flow and organization of the Congress. These overarching themes will run concurrently throughout the Congress and will form the backbone for the Congress. These themes were identified in the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment recommendations for policy

     

Sponsorship package

What’s in it for sponsors?

Before the Congress

Early confirmation of your interest and support for the Congress will ensure a high level of exposure. An extensive promotional campaign including advertisements, direct mail campaigns, email updates and social media exposure is being implemented, and the opportunity exists for your organization and/or company to be represented as a bronze to platinum sponsor of the Congress in advance of the actual event. Where appropriate, sponsor logos will be used in communications materials.

During the Congress

The event will bring together key stakeholders across many disciplines and sectors to discuss key issues facing Arctic biodiversity. Sponsorship opportunities promote exposure of organizations amongst targeted scientific, policy and Indigenous attendants and an opportunity to exhibit information during the Congress. Various sponsored events and items will be clearly labelled with logos and recognition of sponsors. Sponsor representatives also have the opportunity while attending the Congress to network and engage with key individuals and organizations active in issues of Arctic biodiversity, conservation, governance and management.

After the Congress

Sponsors will have built recognition amongst Congress attendants and will continue to receive information from CAFF on both the Congress outcomes and future CAFF activities and projects. Sponsorship of the Congress will allow companies to engage in the work of CAFF, including discussions on biodiversity guidelines, biodiversity targets, goals, indicators and monitoring. The Congress is part of Arctic Council’s Actions for Arctic Biodiversity 2013-2021: implementing the recommendations of the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment, and will be influential in shaping the future of sustainable use and conservation of Arctic biodiversity.

How can you contribute?

Contributions are being sought for specific items and events under the following headings, but organizers are open to contribution suggestions and ideas from sponsors:

Program support

Sponsors will be able to select their support to contribute to the following program activities: keynote speaker attendance, facilitation for round table discussions, and side meetings organization and hosting, and conference information package.

Travel support for delegate attendance

Sponsors will be able to select their support to contribute to travel and participation for the following groups: young scientists, Indigenous peoples groups, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders.

Social events

Sponsors will be able to select their support to contribute to the following activities: cultural events and showcases, coffee breaks, dinner/reception, mixers, exhibitions, and side meetings.

Technology and communication

Sponsors will be able to select their support to contribute to the following: simultaneous translation between English and Russian, website development, Congress app, on-site messaging system, video recording, and reporting to a wider global audience.

Outreach and public awareness

Sponsors will be able to select their support to contribute to the following activities: Through the Lens: Arctic Biodiversity Photo Competition, e.g., prize contributions, photography exhibitions and display of winning images, reporting opportunities, publication support of Congress results, and graphics/video development.

Total sponsorship contributions of the above items will accumulate to be awarded the following categories of sponsors: 

Platinum: US $50,000 and up

Gold: US $25,000- 49,999

Silver: US $10,000-24,999

Bronze: US $5,000-9,999

 

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LAVVU1: Nomadic herders lavvu dialogue

Join Arctic youth and Indigenous leaders in the lavvu as they discuss observations of change and solutions for sustainable use of Arctic resources. LEARN MORE

Chairs: Svein Mathiesen, International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry; Katherine Johnsen, GRID Arendal; Gunn-Britt Retter, Saami Council

Location: Outside Lappia Hall
Date: Thursday October 11, 2018
Time: 10:30-12:30

                     

Activity: Bird nesting boxes and insect hotels

Join staff from Metsähallitus, Metsähallitus Forestry Ltd and Science centre Pilke to construct bird boxes and insect hotels. Participants can take their boxes and hotels home with them, or they can donate them local schools, who will take them into the forests and monitor their use. LEARN MORE.

Bird nesting box. photo: Timo Tahvonen

Chairs: Timo Tahvonen with Science centre Pilke inspirers, Metsähallitus

Location: Outside Lappia Hall 
Date: Tuesday October 9-Thursday October 11, 2018
Time: 12:00-15:00, while supplies last


The form and content of the Congress program is under development, with guidance from the Program Advisory Committee, but is expected to include the above elements. In order to allow for some adjustments, including further input from the Program Advisory Committee, Congress organizers reserve the right to make changes to the preliminary program. Such changes will be posted on this Congress website.

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