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International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI)

The IPSI is a global platform which aims to facilitate and accelerate the implementation of activities under the Satoyama Initiative. The Partnership consists of diverse organizations committed to promoting and supporting socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) for the benefit of biodiversity and human well-being. IPSI was launched during the Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP10) in Nagoya, Japan, October 2010.

Requirements for using the resource NEW
  • Types of IPSI member organizations include national and local governmental organizations, other government-affiliated organizations, non-governmental or civil society organizations, indigenous and local community organizations, academic, educational and/or research institutes, industry and private sector organizations, and United Nations or other international organizations
  • Application for membership is submitted to the IPSI Secretariat, describing expertise and activities involving SEPLS. A new member organization is asked to contribute at least one case study report on one or more SEPLS. Acceptance of membership to IPSI is determined by the Steering Committee
  • The following documents are required at the time of application: Application form filled out in English and duly signed by the head of the organisation A document that describes the foundation of the organisation, such as the organization’s charter or by-laws Members of IPSI are also expected to submit at least one case study report in English, French, or Spanish, on their areas of expertise or activities in relation to one or more SEPLS, within six months of the successful approval of their application for IPSI membership
Potential benefits from using the resource
Since its establishment, IPSI has provided a comprehensive platform for sharing knowledge and making synergies among its membership and with other organizations and networks
Scale of application
Global
Subnational
Local
UN languages in which the resource is available
Other languages in which the resource is available
Japanese
Development stage
Full, working product
Secretariat of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative
Is the resource freely available?
No
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