1. The International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation A progress report on implementation Suzanne Sharrock BGCI

2. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 2 The International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation  Background  Registration  Progress in implementation

3. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 3 The International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation  Prepared 1998 to 2000.  Launched at World Botanic Gardens Congress (North Carolina, 2000).  Incorporates inputs from 300+ institutions & individuals

4. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 4 The International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation A framework for botanic garden contributions to plant conservation, environmental education and sustainable development

5. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 5 The objectives of the International Agenda  Provide a common global framework for botanic garden policies, programmes and priorities in biodiversity conservation.  Define the role of botanic gardens in the development of global partnerships and alliances for biodiversity conservation.  Stimulate the evaluation and development of conservation policies and practices in botanic gardens to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.

6. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 6 The objectives of the International Agenda  Develop a means to monitor and record the actions undertaken by botanic gardens in conservation.  Promote the roles of botanic gardens in conservation.  Provide guidance for botanic gardens on contemporary issues in conservation.

7. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 7 The global mission of botanic gardens in conservation:  Stem the loss of plant species and their genetic diversity worldwide.  Focus on preventing further degradation of the world’s natural environment.  Raise public understanding of the value of plant diversity and the threats it faces.  Implement practical action for the benefit and improvement of the world’s natural environment.  Promote and ensure the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources for present and future generations.

8. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 8 Achieving the mission  Conservation  Research, monitoring and information management  Education and public awareness –Working in partnership with a wide range of organisations

9. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 9 Link with GSPC  GSPC adopted by CBD (CoP 6) April 2002  International Agenda recognised as an essential part of the achievement of GSPC and thus CBD

10. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 10 Spanish EnglishFrench International Agenda: published in the world’s major languages Russian Portuguese Chinese

11. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 11 International Agenda REGISTRATION Registration launched in 2003 243 botanic gardens from 71 countries registered to date Target of 300 participating botanic gardens by end 2004

12. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 12 International Agenda registrations

13. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 13 International Agenda registration

14. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 14 IA registration – why?  Indicate commitment to conservation  Local actions recognised internationally  Can contribute to obligations under CBD  Opportunity to review activities

15. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 15 IA registration – reviewing activities IA Section TotalDoing Consideri ng Not doing 2.2 National strategies 8125 2.3 Identification and monitoring 8512 2.4 Integrated conservation 8341 2.5 In situ conservation 10730 Total34 16 (47%) 10 (29%) 8 (24%)

16. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 16 IA registration  Total of 211 possible actions  No single garden will do all  Combined action will result in global achievements

17. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 17 IA registration  Letter of congratulations  Certificate of registration  Regular updates  Media kit  BGCI logo (for use in publications etc.)  List of registered botanic gardens

18. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 18 International Agenda – spreading the word  Workshops in the USA  Individual discussions in Canada  Introduced during training courses, conferences etc: India, China, Brazil, Indonesia, Europe, Russia, Australia

19. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 19 International Agenda  Some examples of implementation –Section 2.6 – Ex Situ conservation (USA) –Section 2.8 - Sustainable use of biodiversity (Vietnam) –Section 2.10 - Public education and awareness (India) –Section 2.14 - Information exchange (Colombia)

20. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 20 2.6 - Ex Situ Conservation  Meadowlark Botanical Garden, USA –Initiated new regional native plant conservation programme in 1999 –Focus on flora of Potomac River Valley –Display and interpretation was central goal –Used IA to determine collecting strategies –Published information in BGCNews Vol 3(7) 2001

21. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 21 2.8 - Sustainable use  Tan Dao National Park, Vietnam –Severe pressure on plants – medicine, food and fuel –BG established to provide plant material for home gardens and restoration –Based on anthropological surveys, ecological research, community trials –Staff trained in collecting, propagation, horticulture and nursery management

22. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 22 2.10 - Public education and awareness  Grass-roots environmental education in India - Kodaikanal Botanic Garden –helping teachers to raise awareness among 36,000 primary school children and their parents –follow up activities: visits to KBG and natural forest, establishment of school gardens, cleaning up polluted environments, tree planting etc. –As a result, afforestation ongoing, school herb gardens, book on EE, EE via drama and songs. –BG with improved links and partnerships for education

23. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 23 2.14 - Information exchange  Information management in Colombia 2001 - National BG plan highlighted need for information network2001 - National BG plan highlighted need for information network Spanish version of BGCI’s BG-Recorder2 prepared and installedSpanish version of BGCI’s BG-Recorder2 prepared and installed National Information System established and shared between 13 BGsNational Information System established and shared between 13 BGs Over 21,000 records in systemOver 21,000 records in system Conservation responsibilities sharedConservation responsibilities shared

24. Presentation at 2WBGC, Barcelona, 17-22 April, 2004 24 International Agenda – next steps  Targets for botanic gardens (in progress)  At least 500 registrations by 2006  Report to CBD based on presentations at Barcelona and information supplied to BGCI

25. Thank you!