1. ECO-IEST Activity Report to the 2 nd Expert Group Meeting on Biodiversity ECO-IEST at a Glance1 November 2014, Antalya

2.  To generate knowledge through research and studies on environment in ECO region  To strengthen human resources through training and educational programs, seeking to expand theoretical and practical knowledge  To promote scientific and technical cooperation and exchange of experiences and.create a network of experts in the region  To strengthen bilateral and multilateral co- operation to mobilize international assistance for environmental conservation in the ECO region ECO-IEST at a Glance2

3.  To strengthen the capacity of key actors in environmental conservation in the region, and promote exchange of information and experiences with efficient management of resources ECO-IEST at a Glance3

4.  Professional Training;  Information Sharing and Technology;  Networking, Scientific cooperation and Resource mobilization;  CEPA. ECO-IEST at a Glance4

5.  Secretariat Set-up and staffing  September-October 2011: Postgraduate Certificate on Environmental Management (PCEM), :  6 weeks Scholarship for 20 experts from the ECO region ECO-IEST at a Glance5

6.  ECO Meeting on Transboundary Movement of Biological Specimens and Species,  Regional meeting in preparation of the 2 nd session of a plenary meeting on the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), ECO-IEST at a Glance6

7.  Establishment of the Network on Trans-boundary Protected Areas (ongoing)  International Conference on Biodiversity in Zagros Region,  Regional Workshop on Biodiversity,  The 1 st Conference on Wetlands Management and Engineering, ECO-IEST at a Glance7

8.  Workshop on Ecosystem Management of Wetlands,  2 nd Regional Meeting on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services,  Contribution to the 1 st General Assembly of Inter- Islamic Network on Biotechnology,  Contribution to the 1st National Conference on Application of Nanotechnology in Industry, Mining, Agriculture and Medicine, ECO-IEST at a Glance8

9.  Regional Conference on Environmental Biotechnology,  Contribution to the 5 th South and Central Asian MAB Network (SACAM) Meeting in Islamabad,  ECO Experts Meeting on Climate Change and Biodiversity in Islamabad ECO-IEST at a Glance9

10.  Contribution to the Workshop on Harnessing Climate Change Financing for Forests in Central Asia;  International Forum on Environmental Ethics;  Contribution to the Conference on Emerging Trends in Life Sciences for Sustainable Development in Lahore ECO-IEST at a Glance10

11.  Japan;  France;  Norway;  Germany: Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ);  Switzerland: Energy Pact Foundation; ECO-IEST at a Glance11

12.  EU; DEVCO  D8 Group;  United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF);  United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP);  World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP- WCMC) ECO-IEST at a Glance12

13.  Framework Plan of Action on Environment Cooperation and Global Warming;  Combating desertification;  TBPAs  Building Development and Finance Planning Frameworks for Effective Management of Ecosystem Services. ECO-IEST at a Glance13

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15. Thanks for your attention ECO-IEST at a Glance15