Organized by IUCN-the World Conservation Union and the European Commission, the Conference on “Biodiversity in European Development Cooperation” was held from 19-21 September 2006, in Paris, France.

Focusing on biodiversity conservation and human wellbeing, the Conference addressed eight themes: ecosystem services’ contributions to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); ecosystem services in national development and poverty reduction strategies; challenges for present aid modalities; communication and education; innovative financial mechanisms; trade and economic cooperation; governance and stakeholder engagement; and EU Overseas Countries and Territories. The Conference outputs consist of a summary of the proceedings and a Message from Paris, including recommendations for the EC and EU member States.
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