Agenda

9:00 - 9:30 Welcome and objectives of the conference
Valerie Hickey, Manager, Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy, World Bank
Adriana Moreira, Senior Environmental Specialist
Introduction of the participants and methodology - Charo Lanao

9:30 - 10:15 Panel: The ASL and its contribution to the reduction of zoonotic diseases. Moderator: Adriana Moreira

Objective: Discuss the links between reduced deforestation, restoration and sustainable forest management that the ASL is promoting, and the prevention of the emergence of zoonotic diseases in the Amazon. The discussion shall bring ideas for ASL partners to integrate this thinking into their ongoing and future efforts to promote conservation and sustainable development.
● Mariana Vale, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Costs and benefits of monitoring and preventing disease spillover in tropical forests, and possible applications to the Amazon.
● Marcia Chame, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Brazil. Community participation in monitoring zoonoses.
● Mark Zimsky, Senior Biodiversity Specialist, GEF. GEF perspective on the work of the COVID-19 task force.

10:15 – 10:35 Dialogue in small groups - Reflection on ASL learning on the discussed topic.

10:35 – 11:00 Plenary - Dialogue with panelists and closing of the session.

11:00 – 13:00 Break

13:00 – 13:30 Activity to strengthen the ASL community / Welcome to the ASL Second Phase project teams.

13:30 – 14:30 Panel: Sustainable value chains for the recovery of the Amazon - Ideas for the ASL. Moderator: Laura Bermudez

Objective: Discuss innovative ideas, lessons learned and recommendations for the ASL contribution towards promoting sustainable value chains that recognize the need for job creation, food security and income generation while also recognizing the challenges brought by the pandemic.

● James Leslie, Technical Advisor on Climate Change and Ecosystems, UNDP Peru y Miguel Mejía, Coordinator, Sustainable Amazon Project for Peace, UNDP Colombia. Program Green Commodities.
● Luisa Peña, Bioguaviare.
● Carina Pimenta, Executive Director, Conexsus, Brazil. Activating the business ecosystem rural and forest communities in Amazonia.
● Francinaldo "Naldo" Lima, Assessor técnico -Brasil. Network of canteens in Terra do Meio.

14:30 – 14:40 Break

14:40 - 15:00 Dialogue in small groups - Reflection on ASL learning on the discussed topic.

15:00 - 15:20 Plenary - Dialogue with panelists.

15:20 – 15:30 Reflections, closing of the day and evaluation.

15:40 – 16:10 Optional Activities: Relaxation Session (meditation).