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CONFERENCE REPORT

Papua International Biodiversity Conference: banking on the social capital
Conference report of the International Biodiversity Conference for Sustainable Development in Papua Land (Jayapura, 11–15 November 2009)

Pages 894-898 | Published online: 16 Aug 2011
 

Abstract

The International Biodiversity Conference for Sustainable Development in Papua Land (Jayapura, 11–15 November 2009) gathered inputs and best practices from various sources, and initiated commitments towards conservation and sustainable development in one of the earth's areas of richest biodiversity and bio-cultural heritage. The conference resulted in mandating the establishment of a local working group which will mainstream sustainable development. In particular, it is proper development of Papua's social capital that should drive the fight to save one of the earth's most unique yet endangered ecosystems and ways of life.

Conférence internationale de 2010 sur la biodiversité, Papouasie: compter sur le capital social

La Conférence internationale sur la biodiversité pour le développement durable en Papouasie (Jayapura, 11–15 novembre 2009) a rassemblé des contributions et les meilleures pratiques de diverses sources, et a mis en branle des engagements en faveur de la conservation et du développement durable dans l'un des héritages les plus riches de la Terre sur le plan bioculturel et de la biodiversité. La conférence a abouti à la demande de l'établissement d'un groupe de travail local qui se chargera de l'intégration du développement durable. C'est en particulier le développement approprié du capital social de la Papouasie qui impulsera la lutte en vue de sauver un des écosystèmes et un des modes de vie les plus uniques mais menacés de la Terre.

Conferência sobre Biodiversidade Internacional de Papua em 2010: contando com o capital social

A Conferência sobre Biodiversidade Internacional para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável em Papua Land (Jayapura, 11–15 de novembro de 2009) reuniu contribuições e melhores práticas de várias fontes e iniciou compromissos em direção à conservação e desenvolvimento sustentável em uma das mais ricas biodiversidades e herança biocultural do mundo. A conferência resultou na exigência da criação de um grupo de trabalho local que enfatizará sistematicamente a questão do desenvolvimento sustentável. Em particular, é o próprio desenvolvimento do capital social de Papua que orientará a luta para salvar um dos ecossistemas e formas de vida mais especiais da terra, porém sob risco.

La Conferencia Internacional sobre Biodiversidad de 2010: apostando al capital social

La Conferencia Internacional sobre Biodiversidad para el Desarrollo Sustentable en Papúa (Jayapura, 11-15 de noviembre de 2009), recopiló información y buenas prácticas de distintas fuentes y dio origen a varios compromisos para la conservación y el desarrollo sustentable de una de las zonas de mayor riqueza en biodiversidad y en herencia biocultural del planeta. De la Conferencia surgió la conformación de un grupo de trabajo local que divulgará el desarrollo sustentable en el área. Es decir, será el mismo desarrollo del capital social de Papúa el que encabezará la lucha para salvar uno de los ecosistemas más singulares y más amenazados del mundo.

Acknowledgements

To name just a few of the many participants who provided useful inputs: Agus Sumule, Alex Rumaseb, Barano Siswa, Benja S. Mambai, Daniel Murdiyarso, Frans Wanggai, Frans Wospakrik, Hidayat Al-Hamid, Joos Houterman, Marc Argeloo, Maria Yustina Sadsoeitoeboen, Martin Golma, Musa Sambok, Noel Kapisa, Noel Meyers, Sam Renyaan, Rosye Tanjung, Sylvia Makabori, Tatang Soerawidjaja, Terry Hill, Tiene Gunawan, and Wim Giesen.

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Mochamad Indrawan

Mochamad Indrawan (corresponding author) is Secretary of the Center for Biodiversity Strategies, Universitas Indonesia.

Noak Kapisa

Noak Kapisa is Head of Agency of Natural Resources Management and Environmental Protection of the Province of Papua.

Agustinus Rumansara

Agustinus Rumansara is Chair of the Low Carbon Development Task Force of the Provincial Government of Papua.

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