• Initiate, through multi-stakeholder consultations, the formulation of national and/or sectoral strategic plans for scientific research which will provide direction to researchers and research funders in identifying the most pressing questions regarding climate change, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services, and encourage actions that will result in immediate application of this research through appropriate implementing agencies. • Identify opportunities to enhance the professional training of key government and non- government actors in climate change, biodiversity and ecosystem services through existing programs and institutions within the region and globally or, when necessary, support new training efforts, which will include not only technical and policy matters but also training in gaining access to the financing required to put actions into practice. • The participants will endeavor to inspire individuals and organizations to work towards attaining the SDGs by sharing examples of best practice, encouraging multi-stakeholder partnerships and co-management, promoting effective and wide leadership and public awareness of the values of climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services management, as well as the need for cooperation from all sectors. This Cha-am Statement was adopted on the 28th of June 2016 at the closing session of the International Conference on “Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for the Sustainable Development Goals: Policy and Practice” held at the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park in Cha-am, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand. Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for the xv Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Policy and Practice 27-29 June 2016, Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand
Proceedings of International Conference on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for the Sustainable Development Goals : Policy and Practice 27-29 June 2016 at the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park, Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand
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