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The Satoyama Initiative aims to conserve sustainable human-influenced natural environments (Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes; SEPL) through broader global recognition of their value.
The partnership, IPSI, comprises organisations committed to support SEPL for the benefit of biodiversity and human well-being through the implementation of their respective activities. Please refer to Paris Declaration and other materials for further information.
Announcements
Second IPSI Global Conference in Nairobi, March 2012
26/01/2012
The Second IPSI Global Conference will be organised in Nairobi, 13-14 March 2012. As described in the Operational Framework of the IPSI, the functions of the IPSI Global Conference are two-fold:
Dissemination materials for IPSI and the Satoyama Initiative
25/01/2012
The IPSI Secretariat commits to increase international awareness of the Initiative and enhance understanding of the importance of socio-ecological production landscapes in supporting livelihoods and biodiversity. In line with these efforts, the IPSI Secretariat is pleased to share dissemination materials including presentations, brochures and posters with IPSI members.
Announcement; Cooperation agreement for the Satoyama Initiative
09/01/2012
On 17 December 2011, the Ministry of the Environment, Japan (MOEJ) and the Global Environment Facility Secretariat (GEF SEC) entered into a cooperation agreement, in Kanazawa, Japan. Based on the concept of the Satoyama Initiative, MOEJ and GEF SEC will jointly work to support local communities on concrete actions promoting biodiversity-friendly production and livelihoods in harmony with nature.
Short Reports from IPSI Steering Committee members on Organisation’s Activities since March 2011
31/12/2011
The IPSI is an international platform that was launched at the COP10 CBD, and which facilitates the implementation of activities. It has been fully operational since the First IPSI Global Conference (10-11 March 2011). IPSI Steering Committee members recently took the chance to reflect on what they have achieved since the First IPSI Global Conference, demonstrating what the past 10 months have meant for the IPSI.
New IPSI membership and collaborative activities
21/11/2011
The Steering Committee of IPSI has approved 14 new IPSI membership and 3 new collaborative activities, at Montreal, 12 November 2012. IPSI welcomes new membership, and will develop further with all members’ cooperation.
What's new
Second IPSI Global Conference in Nairobi, March 2012
26/01/2012
The Second IPSI Global Conference will be organised in Nairobi, 13-14 March 2012. As described in the Operational Framework of the IPSI, the functions of the IPSI Global Conference are two-fold:
New IPSI membership and collaborative activities
21/11/2011
The Steering Committee of IPSI has approved 14 new IPSI membership and 3 new collaborative activities, at Montreal, 12 November 2012. IPSI welcomes new membership, and will develop further with all members’ cooperation.
