Botanic Gardens, People and Plants for a Sustainable World - EuroGard VIII Congress Proceedings - Theme-based papers

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Proceedings from the 8th European Garden Congress (EuroGard VIII) held in Lisbon, May 7–11, 2018, under the theme “Botanic Gardens, People and Plants for a Sustainable World”. The foreword highlights how botanic gardens support plant conservation through science, biodiversity conservation actions, education programmes, sustainability efforts, and heritage, culture, and tourism. It emphasizes engagement with international frameworks such as the Convention on Biological Diversity, GSPC, Nagoya Protocol, and multiple global conventions, calling for strengthened efforts as targets approach in 2020 and beyond.

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Foreword

Congress Committees

Theme A: Botanic Gardens and Science

Theme B: Botanic Gardens and Global Change

Theme C: Biodiversity conservation activities

Theme D: Role of Botanic Gardens in the Education Programmes

Theme E: Sustainability of Botanic Gardens

Theme F: Heritage, Culture and Tourism in Botanic Gardens

Index

BOTANIC GARDENS, PEOPLE AND PLANTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD BOTANIC GARDENS, PEOPLE AND PLANTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD FOLLOWING THE 8TH EUROGARD CONGRESS HELD IN LISBOA, MAY 7TH-11TH 2018 Edited by Mª DALILA ESPÍRITO SANTO ANA LUÍSA SOARES MANUELA VELOSO Revised by Members of the Scientific Programme Committee 8TH EUROGARD CONGRESS SECRETARIAT Botanic Gardens, People and Plants for a Sustainable World 8th European Garden Congress, Lisbon, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword 4 Congress Committees 6 Proceeding papers by theme Theme A: Botanic Gardens and Science 8 Theme B: Botanic Gardens and Global Change 44 Theme C: Biodiversity conservation activities 70 Theme D: Role of Botanic Gardens in the Education Programmes 138 Theme E: Sustainability of Botanic Gardens 182 Theme F: Heritage, Culture and Tourism in Botanic Gardens 208 Index 257 Botanic Gardens, People and Plants for a Sustainable World 8th European Garden Congress, Lisbon, 2018 FOREWORD On behalf of the European Botanic Gardens Consortium (EBGC), the University of Lisbon and Jardim Botânico da Ajuda (Botanic Garden of Ajuda) on the occasion of its 250th anniversary organized the 8th European Congress of Botanic Gardens – EuroGard VIII, that was held in Lisbon, 7th-11th may 2018. Under the theme “Botanic Gardens, People and Plants for a Sustainable World”, it was intended to address many of the issues to which Botanic Gardens are contributing, in particular raising public awareness of environmental conservation challenges that our planet faces. EuroGard VIII bring together the participation of Botanic Gardens in Europe and other world regions. Moreover, the 15th Symposium of the IberoMacaronesian Association of Botanic Gardens took place at the same time, during which the aim was to assess the work carried out to meet the Aïchi Biodiversity Targets adopted by the Iberian-Macaronesian botanic gardens for 2020. The Congress included a diverse range of subjects and topics on biodiversity conservation, especially related to plants and the complex and extensive roles of botanic gardens. It emphasized how Botanic Gardens have been actively involved in shaping national and international policies and practices in plant conservation. They continue to have an influential role at all levels through their engagement with governments (that are Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity), and through their involvement in the Global Partnership for Plant Conservation (GPPC) . It is acknowledged that botanic gardens come from very different roots but since 2002, the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC), and its update in 2010, has provided a focus and primary framework to guide Botanic Gardens’ activities in strategic and practical contributions to plant conservation; The roles of Botanic Gardens in supporting the GSPC are manifold, from contributions of smaller gardens to single targets to potential contributions to all 16 targets by larger, better resourced, botanic gardens. It was pointed out during the Congress that we are coming to a crucial time for plant conservation policies as the GSPC targets are due to be attained by 2020. It is therefore essential that botanic gardens should redouble their efforts for the GSPC targets and take a prominent role in the process of negotiating a renewed Global Strategy for Plant Conservation for the period after 2020. It is likely that this update will consider the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals and be even more closely aligned with the Aichi Targets than they have been previously. The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals provide an opportunity for botanic gardens to integrate more fully their work with more socio-economic concerns which impact on the conservation of biodiversity worldwide. Botanic Gardens, People and Plants for a Sustainable World 8th European Garden Congress, Lisbon, 2018 In addition to the GSPC, botanic gardens need to continue to engage

FAQs

What was the main theme of EuroGard VIII and when and where was it held?

EuroGard VIII focused on “Botanic Gardens, People and Plants for a Sustainable World” and was held in Lisbon from May 7 to 11, 2018.

How do botanic gardens contribute to plant conservation according to the proceedings?

They support plant conservation through science-based and practical contributions, involvement in shaping policies and practices, and participation in global initiatives such as the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC).

Why is the 2020 milestone important for plant conservation efforts?

The proceedings note that GSPC targets were due to be attained by 2020, making it essential for botanic gardens to intensify efforts and help negotiate a renewed strategy for after 2020.

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