ASIA SUMMIT ON ENDANGERED PROTECTED AREAS
Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam
November 5-7TH 2024
Knowledge Sharing – Technologyand 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)
About the ASIA Summit
The ASIA Summit is a critical platform for the discussion of important issues on park and wildlife protection, including protected area 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, the People's Republic of China, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bhutan, India, 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 the protection of National Parks and their wildlife.
The following text encapsulates the entire Summit Agenda.
SUMMIT AGENDA:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
TRAVEL DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
Arrival at Ho Chi Minh Airport
Departure to Cat Tien Jungle Lodge
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
WELCOME DINNER IN CAT TIEN
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
WELCOME COFFEE AND GATHERING
OPENING OF THE ASIA SUMMIT
WELCOME 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
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
SESSION V
COUNTRY PRESENTATIONS
Vietnam, the People's Republic of China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Japan, and the and the Republic of Korea.
SUMMARY OF THE DAY
DINNER
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
OPENING THE 2ND DAY OF SUMMIT
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 Borjomi Summit?
2) Greatest Single Management Challenge?
SESSION VI
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
5) Financial sustainability
6) Systems and technology – Global Park Defense
7) Research, monitoring, and stewardship
8) Governance and partnerships
RAPPORTEURS REPORTS FROM EACH GROUP TO REPORT BACK TO PLENARY
COFFEE BREAK
SESSION VII
WORLD CAFÉ BREAKOUT II: IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES, EIGHT (8) MODERATED GROUPS, FACILITATED BY JIM BARBORAK AND ERIN HICKS, CSU
- Leadership and capacity development
- Park protection and enforcement
- The role of communities in effective protected area management
- Developing sustainable tourism
- Financial sustainability
- Systems and technology—Global Park Defense
- Research, monitoring, and stewardship
- Governance and partnerships
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
COUNTRY PRESENTATIONS
Vietnam, the People’s Republic of China, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Japan, and Republic of Korea.
LUNCH
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
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7TH
OPENING OF 3RD DAY OF SUMMIT:
Summary of the Second 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 and facilitators
SESSION X
ECOTOURISM DESTINATIONS: WHAT DO PROTECTED AREAS OFFER TO VISITORS?
COFFEE BREAK
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
SUMMARY OF THE DAY
PRESENTATION OF FINAL DECLARATION FOR APPROVAL BY ACCLAMATION
DEPARTURES TO HO CHI MIN AIRPORT
FAREWELL DINNER
