Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam
Knowledge Sharing – Technology and Systems – Training and Education
ORGANIZED BY:
Global Conservation
Save Vietnam Wildlife
TECHNICAL LEADERS:
James R. (Jim) Barborak, Senior Advisor, Center for Protected Area Management, Warner College of Natural Resources Colorado State University
SUMMIT CO-SPONSORS:
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
WELCOME TO VIETNAM
Vietnam is one of the world’s most biologically rich countries. Diverse ecosystems provide clean water, soil stability, buffers against storms and climate shocks as well as a basis for tourism.
Biodiversity conservation is an essential component of achieving sustainable, resilient development as well as a global public good. Over 18% of Vietnam is declared protected areas on land, and 6% marine.
Vietnam is a source, destination and transit country for the illegal wildlife trade and the country is working to strengthen wildlife law enforcement and prosecution, improve and harmonize the legal framework, and reduce consumer demand for illegal wildlife and wildlife products.
ABOUT THE ASIA SUMMIT
The Asia Summit is a critical platform for the discussion of important issues on park and wildlife protection, including protected areas management, biodiversity conservation, working with communities and sustainable tourism.
The Asia Summit aims to raise awareness, share experiences, and explore common policy issues focusing on nature protection and sustainable development of National Parks.
Designed for National Park Leaders and their managers, the 3-day program will feature international experts and government authorities from the U.S. National Park Service and European national parks with the primary goal of sharing the best international practices.
We are looking forward to hosting all invited guests from the USA, Vietnam, People’s Republic of China, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bhutan, India and Nepal, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
We believe that The Asia Summit will bring together the most experienced people worldwide to learn and share the best practices in protection of National Parks and their wildlife.
SUMMIT AGENDA
MONDAY
TRAVEL DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
Arrival in HO CHI MIN Airport
Departure to Cat Tien Jungle Lodge
Welcome Dinner in Cat Tien
Cat Tien Jungle Lodge
854 Ap 4, Xa Nam Cat Tien
Huyen Tan Phu
Tinh Dong Nai, Vietnam
+84.251.3664888
info@wildworld.vn
|ranger1@wildworld.vn
www.cattienjunglelodge.com
TUESDAY: DAY ONE
WELCOME COFFEE AND GATHERING
OPENING OF THE ASIA SUMMIT
WELCOMING REMARKS
DIPLOMATS AND OFFICIALS
INTRODUCTIONS OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Mr. Jeff Morgan – Executive Director of Global Conservation
Mr. Michael Finley - President Emeritus, Turner Foundation, Former Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park
Mr. Michael Sutton - Executive Director, Goldman Environmental Foundation; Board of Directors, Global Conservation
ASIA SUMMIT GOALS; REVIEW OF AGENDA AND PROGRAM; SUMMIT LOGISTICS
Mr. Jim Barborak - Senior Advisor, Center for Protected Area Management, Colorado State University LUNCH
SESSION I
PARTNERSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PARKS DEVELOPMENT
SESSION II
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION - ACTIONS AND RESULTS
PRESENTATION AND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
SESSION III
STRENGTHENING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CREATING THE NETWORK FOR PROTECTED AREAs CONNECTIVITY
SESSION IV
LEADERSHIP - FROM VISION TO ACTION
Mr. Jeff Morgan – Executive Director of Global Conservation
Mr. Jim Barborak - Senior Advisor, Center for Protected Area Management, Colorado State University
Mr. Michael Sutton - Executive Director, Goldman Environmental Prize, Chair, Board of Directors, Global Conservation
Mr. Firth Griffith - Board Director, Global Conservation
SUMMARY OF THE DAY
DINNER
WEDNESDAY: DAY TWO
SESSION IV
LEARNING FROM OTHERS – SHARED CHALLENGES
PRESENTATION – INTRODUCTION TO WORLD CAFÉ
Ms. Erin Hicks - Associate Director, Center for Protected Area Management, Colorado State University Answer 2 Questions –
One Sentence Answers:
1) What is your Goal(s) for the Asia Summit? 2) Greatest Single Management Challenge?
SESSION V
WORLD CAFÉ BREAKOUT I - CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES EIGHT (8) MODERATED GROUPS
1) Leadership and capacity development
2) Park protection and enforcement
3) Role of communities in effective protected area management 4) Sustainable tourism development
4) Financial sustainability
5) Systems and technology – Global Park Defense
6) Research, monitoring, and stewardship
7) Governance and partnerships
RAPPORTEURS REPORTS FROM EACH GROUP TO REPORT BACK TO PLENARY
LUNCH
SESSION VI
COUNTRY PRESENTATIONS
Vietnam
People’s Republic of China
Thailand
Cambodia
Laos
Malaysia
SESSION VII
WORLD CAFÉ BREAKOUT II - IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES EIGHT (8) MODERATED GROUPS - FACILITATED BY JIM BARBORAK AND ERIN HICKS, CSU
1) Leadership and capacity development
2) Park protection and enforcement
3) Role of communities in effective protected area management 4) Sustainable tourism development
5) Financial sustainability
6) Systems and technology – Global Park Defense
7) Research, monitoring, and stewardship
8) Governance and partnerships
THURSDAY: DAY THREE
OPENING OF 3RD DAY OF SUMMIT
SUMMARY OF THE 2ND DAY OF THE SUMMIT
SESSION VIII
NATIONAL PARK MANAGEMENT PLANNING - PRIMARY DRIVERS AND BIG IDEAS
Mr. Jim Barborak - Center for Protected Area Management, Colorado State University
SESSION IX
WORLD CAFÉ RESULTS SUMMARY
Ms. Erin Hicks and Mr. Jim Barborak, Center for Protected Area Management, Colorado State University and eight group rapporteurs/facilitators
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION X
ECOTOURISM DESTINATIONS - WHAT DO PROTECTED AREAS OFFER TO VISITORS
SESSION XI
WORKING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN SURROUNDING LANDSCAPES
Mr. Michael Sutton - Executive Director, Goldman Environmental Prize, Chair, Board of Directors, Global Conservation
Q&A
LUNCH
COUNTRY PRESENTATIONS
Vietnam
People’s Republic of China
Thailand
Cambodia
Laos
Malaysia
COUNTRY STATIONS
Location Hall N2
FIELD VISIT TO CAT TIEN NATIONAL PARK
PICNIC
TOPICS OF CONSIDERATION:
- Camping and Lodging
- Cellular Trailcam Surveillance
- SMART Patrolling
- Real-time Forest Monitoring
- Cellular, Radio and Satellite Communications
SUMMARY OF THE DAY
PRESENTATION OF FINAL DECLARATION FOR APPROVAL BY ACCLAMATION
FAREWELL DINNER
DEPARTURES TO HO CHI MIN AIRPORT
Contacts:
Global Conservation
Jeff Morgan
Executive Director
+1.650.814.2045
jmorgan@globalconservation.org
Save Vietnam Wildlife
Thai Nguyen
+84 229 3848 053
thai@svw.vn