International Conference on Climate Change and Adaptive Capacity Development:Combating Desertification and Sustainable Grassland Managementin Govi Region, Mongolia– Making Effective Environmental Cooperation in East Asia –TENTATIVE AGENDA (as of October 5, 2009)
DAY 1: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
8:30 – 9:00

ON-SITE REGISTRATION

9:00 – 9:30

OPENING ADDRESS

9:00 – 9:10
9:10 – 9:20
9:20 – 9:30
9:30 – 10:30

Mr. L. Gansukh (Minister of Nature, Environment and Tourism of Mongolia)
Mr. T. Kidokoro (Japanese Ambassador to Mongolia)
Dr. B. Enkhtuvshin (President of Mongolian Academy of Sciences)
KEYNOTE SESSION

9:30 – 9:50

Mr. D. Nyamjav (Deputy Chief of Cabinet Secretariat of Government ofMongolia)“Policy and Strategies on Combating Desertification in Mongolia”(TBD)

9:50 – 10:10

Dr. D.Regdel (First Vice President of Mongolian Academy of Sciences)“Scientific Role and Contribution for Measure to Desertification”(TBD)

10:10 – 10:30

Dr. M. Suzuki (Chair of Central Environmental Council of Japan, Professor of
the Open University of Japan)"Japanese Experience of Natural Ecosystem Management: Implications forMongolia"(TBD)

10:30 – 10:50

Coffee Break

10:50 – 12:25

SESSION 1: CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT ON NORTH-EAST ASIA
A. Natural dimensions
Moderator:
Dr. K. Takeuchi (Vice-Rector of United Nations University, Professor of The
University of Tokyo)

10:50 – 11:05

Speakers:
Dr. A. Sumi (Executive Director of The Transdisciplinary Initiative for Global
Sustainability (TIGS) , Professor of The University of Tokyo)" Assessments of Climate Change due to Global Warming Simulation by thehigh-resolution climate model (MIROC-hi)"

11:05 – 11:20

Dr. G. Sarantuya (Director of Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Mongolian
Academy of Sciences)“Sensitive Study for Influence of Land Cover Change to Regional Climate ofMongolia”

11:20 – 11:35

Dr. J. Tsogtbaatar (Director of Geoecology Institute, Mongolian Academy ofSciences)" Impact of Climate Change on Rangeland "11:35 – 11:50

Dr. Ts. Tsendeekhuu (Professor and head of Laboratory of Botany and Plant
physiology, Faculty of Biology, National University of Mongolia )"Research activities and policies for Biological Diversity in Mongolia”(TBD)

11:50 – 12:05

Dr. T. Wang (Cold and Arid Regions Environmental & Engineering ResearchInstitute, Chinese Academy of Sciences)"Research Activities and Policies for Climate Change in China"(TBD)112:05 – 12:25

Discussion (additional Panelist; Prof. Yoshida / Waseda University)

12:30 – 14:30

Lunch

14:30 – 15:35

SESSION 1: CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT ON NORTH-EAST ASIA
B. Social dimensions
Moderator:
Dr. M. E. Fernandez-Gimenez (Colorado State University)

14:30 – 14:45

Speakers:
Dr. S. Matsuoka (Professor of Waseda University)" Climate Change and International Development Cooperation：Framework ofAdaptation for Climate Change in Govi Region, Mongolia "14:45 – 15:00

Dr. P. Batimaa (Arvain Khelkhee NGO)
"Assessment of the Impact of Climate Change on Mongolian Herders"

15:00 – 15:15

Dr. M. Shi (Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Sciences)" Climate Adaptation in China: Impact Assessment and Knowledge Gap"

15:15 – 15:35

Discussion

15:35 – 15:55

Coffee Break

15:55 – 17:45

SESSION 2: HERDERS' CURRENT SITUATION AND PROBLEMS
Moderator:
Dr. S. Matsuoka (Professor of Waseda University)

15:55 – 16:10

Speakers:
Dr. M. E. Fernandez-Gimenez (Colorado State University)“How can policies and institutions for rangeland management strengthen
adaptive capacity for climate change?”

16:10 – 16:25

Dr. P. Chultemsuren (International Institute for the Study of the Nomadic
Civilizations, Mongolian Academy of Sciences)“Traditional Pastoral Management and Climate Change”(TBD)

16:25 – 16:40

Mr. T. Erdenechuluun (PhD researcher of Wageningen University andResearch)“Community Development to Improve Rangeland Management in Mongolia”

16:40 – 16:55

Dr. C. Upton (University of Leicester)“Grouping Herders to Develop Adaptive Capacity: Lessons from Gurvan
Saikhan Sum”

16:55 – 17:10

Dr. K. Toriyama (Project Leader of Division of Livestock and Grassland
Production, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences)“Current Problems in Sustainable Use of Grazing Pasture in Mongolia andTechnical and Socio-economical Approach for its Solution”

17:10 – 17:25

Dr. T. Okayasu (The University of Tokyo)“What is "sustainability" in non-equilibrium rangeland?”

17:25 – 17:45

Discussion

18:00 –Reception

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DAY 2: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
9:00 – 10:05

SESSION 3: LESSONS FROM THE PAST AND CURRENT INTERVENTIONS
A. Government
Moderator:
Mr. D. Nyamjav (Deputy Chief of Cabinet Secretariat of Government ofMongolia)

9:00 – 9:15

Speakers:
Dr. N. Batsuuri (State secretary of Ministry of Nature, Environment andTourism)“State and Challenges of Renewed Programe to Combat Desertification ofMongolia”(TDB)

9:15 – 9:30
Mr. J. Jargalsaikhan (National Development and Innovation Committee)“Development Policy under Climate Change”(TBD)
9:30 – 9:45
Dr. P. Bayanmunkh (General Director of Strategic Planning and Policy
Department, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry)“Agricultural Laws and Policies for Sustainable Herders Livelihood”(TDB)
9:45 – 10:05
Discussion
10:05 – 10:25
Coffee Break
10:25 – 15:20

SESSION 3: LESSONS FROM THE PAST AND CURRENT INTERVENTIONS
B. Aid agencies
Moderator:
Mr. B. Khurenbaatar (Ministry of Finance, Department of Development
Financing and Cooperation)

10:25 – 10:40

Speakers:
Mr. L. Bolor-Erdene (World Bank; Pastoral Risk Management component,Sustainable Livelihoods Project-II )"New Strategies on Improving Decision Making System of Pastoral
Management at Soum Level in Mongolia Using Participatory Method"

10:40 – 10:55

Mr. N. Batjargal (National Project Manager of Sustainable Land Managementfor Combating Desertification in Mongolia, United Nations Development
Programme)"Lessons from Sustainable Natural Resource Management"(TDB)

10:55 – 11:10

Dr. D. Graham (United States Agency for International Development;
MercyCorps)"Lessons from Gobi Initiative and Forage Monitoring Technology to Improve
Risk Management in Mongolia"(TDB)

11:10 – 11:25

Ms.Ts.Batzaya (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation)"Lessons from 'Green Gold' Pasture Ecosystem Management
Programme"(TDB)

11:25 – 11:40

Mr.Ts.Sukhtulga (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation)" World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies"

11:40 – 12:00

Discussion

12:00 – 14:00

Lunch
Moderator:(Ministry of Finance, Department of Development Financing andCooperation)

14:00 – 14:15

Mr. H. Kinoshita (Japan International Cooperation Agency)" Complex Agricultural Livestock Sector Support Project in Mongolia”(TDB)3

14:15 – 14:30

Dr. Junseok Choi (Korea-Mongolia Greenbelt Project, Korea Forest Service)"Lessons from Korea-Mongolia Greenbelt Project "(TDB)

14:30 – 14:45

Mr. H. Nakamura (Researcher of Global Environmental Forum)"Lessons from Investigation on Adaptive Measures to Climate Change inGobi region "14:45 – 15:05

Discussion

15:05 – 15:25

Coffee Break

15:25 – 17:00

SESSION 4: PERSPECTIVE ON THE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OFMONGOLIA FOR ADAPTING CLIMATE CHANGE
Moderator:
Dr. D.Regdel (First Vice President of Mongolian Academy of Sciences)
Panelists
Mr. D. Nyamjav (Deputy Chief of Cabinet Secretariat of Government ofMongolia)
Dr. N. Batsuuri (State secretary of Ministry of Nature, Environment andTourism)
Mr. B. Khurenbaatar (Director of Ministry of Finance, Department ofDevelopment Financing and Cooperation)
Dr. G. Sarantuya(Director of Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, Mongolian
Academy of Sciences)Dr. K. Takeuchi (Vice-Rector of United Nations University, Professor of The
University of Tokyo)
Dr. M. E. Fernandez-Gimenez (Colorado State University)
Dr. S. Matsuoka (Professor of Waseda University)

17:00 – 17:10

CLOSING REMARKS
Dr. K. Horiguchi (First Vice President of Waseda University)4