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Conservation is Development: Expert Consultation Survey
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Nature is the foundation of life yet the conservation of nature--biodiversity conservation-- is often perceived as a “special interest” issue and divorced from urgent human needs. The Forestry and Biodiversity Office (FAB) recognizes that actions to conserve biodiversity can only achieve impact at a global scale if and when those not directly involved find common cause and concern to act. In turn, conservation is greatly strengthened by knowledge and tools from development sectors that seek to improve human well-being.

The January 27 Expert Consultation on “Conservation is Development” aims to harness the collective wisdom of USAID colleagues largely working outside of the biodiversity conservation sector to help operationalize the integration goal of USAID’s Biodiversity Policy:

This consultation emerged from the experience of FAB-supported groups working on the interface of biodiversity conservation and key development sectors. Some of you have been involved in these “integration working groups” while others are new to this effort.

We selected participants based on their involvement and potential interest in biodiversity integration as well as their expertise in integration and in technical areas that can enrich our perspectives and practice. For further information on biodiversity, its conservation and policy implementation please refer to the Biodiversity and Development Handbook.

FAB is planning for the expert consultation to be as interactive and productive as possible. To that end, we are gathering background information to help shape the sessions. This short survey aims to:

- Help us understand participants’ knowledge and expectations.
- Learn about projects, activities, and experiences that include elements of biodiversity conservation and integration with other development sectors to provide concrete examples for discussion.


This survey is confidential. However, please note that technical information generated by the survey will be used by the consultation organizers and shared with participants in the aggregate.

We estimate the survey will take approximately 12 minutes to complete.Please respond by January 20, 2016.

Thank you and we look forward to your participation!
 
 
 
5.Have you read the USAID Biodiversity Policy?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
6.Have you worked on integrating biodiversity conservation (with FAB, Regional Bureau or within a Mission)?
   
 
 
 
7.What do you expect to get out of contributing to the Expert Consultation? (Select all that apply)
 
I want to learn more about biodiversity and development.
 
I believe biodiversity is important to my office’s and/or the Agency’s efforts.
 
I have contributions I want to make to the Agency’s ability to better address biodiversity issues.
 
I want to learn about/share knowledge on integration efforts in general.
 
This is a networking and sharing opportunity.
 
Other:
 
Additional Comments:
 
Programs and Activities
 
 
 
8.To help us learn how participants engage directly and indirectly with biodiversity conservation, please tell us if you and/or your unit work in any of the following areas. (check all that apply)
 
Biodiversity conservation
 
Incorporating ecosystem services
 
Ecosystem-based adaptation
 
Climate change mitigation
 
Sustainable use of nature and natural resources
 
Natural capital accounting/green economy
 
Natural products development and marketing
 
Land use change direct
 
Land use change indirect
 
Environmental governance direct
 
Environmental governance indirect
 
Conflict related to natural resources, wildlife
 
Capacity building that could include biodiversity conservation actors
 
Environmental education
 
None of the above
 
Other:
 
 
Additional Comments:
 
 
 
9.In what ways has your office or sector integrated biodiversity conservation?
 
Strategy development
 
Co-programming funds
 
Colocation of projects
 
Consideration of biodiversity as part of environmental compliance
 
Research and analysis
 
We have not integrated biodiversity conservation
 
Additional Comments:
 
 
 
10.How has integrating biodiversity conservation affected outcomes and results? (Open ended)
 
Opportunities and Challenges
 
 
 
12.What are the main constraints or challenges to addressing biodiversity issues specifically in your work?
 
Biodiversity does not affect the outcome of my current projects
 
There are no biodiversity needs in my sector
 
Most colleagues or leadership in my office do not understand its importance
 
There would be too many tradeoffs to be considered
 
Lack of funding
 
Available funding has many restrictions
 
We need training
 
It has never been planned for nor thought about
 
Other:
 
 
Additional Comments:
 
 
 
13.What kind of services could the FAB Office offer to better incorporate biodiversity and biodiversity conservation in your work?
 
Technical assistance
 
Co-funding
 
Co-development of activities
 
Joint research/evidence
 
Training
 
Other:
 
 
Additional Comments:
 
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