UNEP - GEF - MoEF Project

Events

Dates	Events
02 Dec 2014	Project Launch and Discussion Meet - The Mandovi Hall of The International Centre-Goa
10 Dec 2014	Group Discussion Meet with Experts from the 03 Ecosystems (i.e. Wetlands, Forests, Agriculture)-Conference Hall of Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Govt. of Goa, Saligao, Bardez Goa. 10
23 Dec 2014	Orientation programme for Rachol BMC - Goa. 10
06 May 2015	Seraulim BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
08 May 2015	One Day State Level Economic Valuation Meet - Goa
21 May 2015	Kalay BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
27 May 2015	Cotorem BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
08 July 2015	PBR Orientation Programme for BMCs - Goa
09 July 2015	Siridao - Palem BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
12 July 2015	Velim BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
15 July 2015	Bhironda BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
20 July 2015	Orientation programme for Loliem- Polem - Goa
23 July 2015	Loliem - Polem BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
26 July 2015	Querim - Ponda BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
20 Aug 2015	Workshop for North Goa BMC's on Action Plan & Functioning of BMC's - Auditorium Hall - Goa
21 Aug 2015	Workshop for South Goa BMC's on Action Plan & Functioning of BMC's - Seminar Hall - Goa
24 Aug 2015	Focus Group meeting for Cotorem BMC Members on Action Plan, Functioning of BMC and explaining of UNEP-GEF-MoEF-ABS Project - Semianr Hall - Goa
06 Sep 2015	Chandor - Cavorim BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
07 Sep 2015	Anjuna - Caisua BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
10 Sep 2015	Cotigao BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
11 Sep 2015	Cumbarjua BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
12 Sep 2015	Penha-de-France BMC Constitution Inauguration - Goa
15 Oct 2015	Workshop for North Goa BMC's on Action plan & Functioning of BMC's - Goa
15 Oct 2015	Workshop For South Goa BMC's On Action Plan & Functioning Of BMC's - Goa
16 Oct 2015	Workshop For South Goa BMC's On Action Plan & Functioning Of BMC's - Goa
28 Oct 2015	Focus Group meeting for Chandor - Cavorim BMC & Velim BMC Members on Action Plan, Functioning of BMC,PBR Preparation, Documentation of Traditional Knowledge and explaining on Access & Benifits sharing (ABS) Provisions under the UNEP-GEF-MoEF-ABS Project @ Village panchayat hall chandor-cavorim, salcete - Goa
28 Oct 2015	Group Discussion Meeting For Velim BMC & Chandor BMC - Goa
04 Nov 2015	Focus Group meeting for Seraulim BMC Members on Action Plan, Functioning of BMC,PBR Preparation, Documentation of Traditional Knowledge and explaining on Access & Benifits sharing (ABS) Provisions under the UNEP-GEF-MoEF-ABS Project @ Village panchayat hall ,Seraulim, salcete - Goa
04 Nov 2015	Group Discussion Meeting ForSeraulim BMC - Goa
05 Nov 2015	Kirlapal-Dabal Biodiversity Management Committee Inauguration - Goa
27 Nov 2015	Agarwada-Chopdem Biodiversity Management Committee Inauguration - Goa
28 Nov 2015	Veling-Priol Cuncoliem Biodiversity Management Committee Inauguration - Goa
28 Nov 2015	Cundaim BMC Inauguration - Goa
12 Dec 2015	Focus Group meeting for Penha-de-Franca BMC Members on Action Plan, Functioning of BMC and explaining on Access & Benifits sharing (ABS) Provisions under the UNEP-GEF-MoEF-ABS Project - Goa
06 Jan 2016	Lecture on "Providing the Sustainable Biodiversity and its products,Plantation & Propagation in Goa" by Shri.Kamesh Salam ,Former President, World Bamboo Organisation; Member of Manipur State Biodiversity Board-Convention Hall of Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry- Goa
18 Jan 2016	Lecture on “Providing the Sustainable Boost to Bamboo Biodiversity and its Products, Plantation & Propagation in Goa” by Shri. Kamesh Salam, Former President, World Bamboo Organisation; Member of Manipur State Biodiversity Board.
23 Apr 2016	Lecture on “Probable effect of Climate Change on the Coastal Geomorphology and its impact on the Biodiversity” by Dr. Shrikant Karlekar, Former Dean, Faculty of Moral & Social Sciences, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune; Former Head of Department of Geography, S. P. College, Pune.-At “Convention Hall” of Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
22 May 2016	Celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, 2016. Theme “Mainstreaming Biodiversity; Sustaining People and their Livelihood”-At “Dinanath Mangeshkar Auditorium”, Kala Academy, Panaji Goa.
22 May 2016	Lecture on Intellectual Property Rights by Dr. Sharana Gouda, Assistant Controller of Patents and Design, Patent office, Govt. of Goa.-At “Black Box”, Kala Academy, Panaji Goa.
09 June 2016	Focus Group Meeting for Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC’s) for understanding on Prior Informed Consent, Mutually Agreed Term, Material Transfer Agreement’s-“Mandovi Hall” of The International Centre, DonaPaula, Panaji Goa.
12-13 June 2016	Selection of Technical Support Groups Presentation by TSG-Conference Hall, DSTE, Saligao, Goa.
14-15 June 2016	PBR Preparation Training Programme for Technical Support Groups under the UNEP-GEF-MoEF-ABS Project On "Strengthening the Implementation of Biodiversity Act and Rules with Focus on its Access and Benefit Sharing Provisions (ABS)"-Conference Hall, DSTE, Saligao, Goa.
24 June 2016	Morlem BMC Inauguration-At Village Panchayat Hall, Morlem, Sattari, Goa.
28 June 2016	Ambaulim BMC Inauguration-At Village Panchayat Hall, Ambaulim, Quepem, Goa.
July 2016	Report on Awareness Programme on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)-cum-Consultation Meeting on Yartsa Gunbu (Ophicordyceps Sinensis) at Mangan. Prepared by Scientific Assistant, SBB-Goa.
08 July 2016	Cluster meeting was organized for South Goa Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) and Village Panchayats on understanding the Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Access and Benefit Sharing and other important related aspects-"Conference Hall", South-Goa District Collectorate, Mathany Saldanha Administrative Complex, Margao-Goa.
15 July 2016	Cluster meeting was organized for North Goa Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) and Village Panchayats on understanding the Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Access and Benefit Sharing and other important related aspects-"Abollm Hall" International Center Goa, Dona-Paula, Goa.-Goa.
29 July 2016	Guiding Committee Meeting for understanding the process of documentation of Tradable/Economically Potetr,tial Bioresources and economic evaluation for the State of Goa-"Conference Hall",Directorate of Science,Technology andEnvircmment, Saligao-Goa
August 2016	Agreement for the appointment of TSG for the documentation of Tradable/Economically Potential Bioresources and economicevaluation for the State of Goa-Conference Hall, DSTE,Saligao-Goa
August 2016	Agreement for the appointment of TSG for the preparation of PBRs with 8 TSGs-Conference Hall, DSTE, Saligao-Goa
01 Sep 2016	Awareness Programme for Biodiversity Management Committees (BMC's) on Traditional Knowledge Documentation-Goa College of Home Science (GCHS)-Goa
28 Sep 2016	Proceedings of First Legal Advisory Group(LAG) Meeting of Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB)-"Conference Hall", Department of Science Technology and Environment, Saligao-Goa
03 Oct 2016	Focus Group Meeting was organized for concerned government departments and relevant organizations for understanding on PIC,MAT,MTA's Agreement - "Conference Hall", Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji- Goa
18 Oct 2016	Capacity building programme for strengthening implementation of Access and Benefit Sharing Of the Biological Diversity Act,2002 for media and private sectors-"Regal Hall", The Crown Hotel, Panaji-Goa
12 Nov 2016	Guiding Committee Review Meeting Documentation of Tradeable/Economically Potential Bio-Resources and Economic Evaluation for the State of Goa-"Conference Hall", Directorate of Science, Technology and Environment, Saligao-Goa
12 Nov 2016	Legal Advisory Group Meeting-"Conference Hall", Directorate of Science, Technology and Environment, Saligao-Goa
22 Nov 2016	Third Guiding Committee Review Meeting-"Conference Hall",Directorate of Science, Technology and Environment,Saligao-Goa
28 Nov 2016	Exchange Visit Programme for Biodiversity Management Committees to share their experiences and exchange information regarding the functioning of Biodiversity Management Committee (BMCs)and preparation of people's Biodiversity Register (PBR)-"Sukhad Chaitanyopasana" Kendra,Vante at Bhironda Village Panchayat, Bhironda,Sattari-Goa
30 Nov 2016	Exchange Visit Programme for Biodiversity Management Committees to share their experiences and exchange information regarding the functioning of Biodiversity Management Committee (BMCs)and preparation of people's Biodiversity Register (PBR)-Our Lady of Gloria Chapel premises, Ilha de Rachol, Salcete-Goa
30 Dec 2016	Meeting for evaluating performance of TSGs allotted for Documentation of Tradeable Bioresourcesin Goa-"Conference Hall" Dept. of Science,Technology and Environment, Saligao-Goa
14-Jan-2017	Legal Advisory Group Meeting-“Rampon Hall”, Hotel Mandovi, Panaji-Goa
04-Mar-2017	Orientation Meeting @ Gram Panchayat Library, Penha-de-Franca-Goa
05-Apr-2017	Workshop on preparation of People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) @ Gram Panchayat Library, Penha-de-Franca-Goa
29-June-2017	Awareness & Interactive session on various aspects & issues related to medicinal plants & traditional knowledge associated with the medicinal plants for the South Goa BMCs & the traditional health care(Human & Livestock) Practitioners @ "Black Box Hall", Ravindra Bhavan Margao-Goa
20-July-2017	Final Guiding Committee Meeting for finalizing the layout of the collected data for documentation of Tradable/ Economically Potential Bio-resources and economic evaluation for the State of Goa @ Conference Hall, Directorate of Science, Technology and Environment, Saligo, Goa.
22-July-2017	Meeting for the screening of Expression of Interest (EOI) applications and selection of Vendor @ Goa State Biodiversity Board, Saligao, Bardez-Goa.
10-Aug-2017	Preliminary meeting for documentation of Sacred Groves @ Kala Academy, Panjim Goa.
17-Aug-2017	Awareness & interactive session on various aspects & issues related to medicinal plants & traditional knowledge associated with the medicinal plants for the South Goa BMCs & the traditional Health care (Human & Livestock) Practitioners @ Orion Hotel, Alto Porvorim Goa.
19-Aug-2017	Awareness & interactive session on various aspects & issues related to medicinal plants & traditional knowledge associated with the medicinal plants for the South Goa BMCs & the traditional Health care (Human & Livestock) Practitioners @ Cotigao Village Panchayat, Cotigao, Canacona, Goa.
11-Sep-2017	Interactive session with students on understanding economic evaluation of Bio-resources of Goa and market surveys @ Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College, Mapusa-Goa.
12-Sep-2017	Legal advisory Group Meeting @ Kairos Hall, Hotel Orion Premiere, Panjim Goa.
14-Sep-2017	Awareness and interactive session on various aspects and issues related to Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Biological Diversity Rules, 2004; Goa Biological Diversity Rules, 2017 and Access and Benefit Sharing @ ICAR Hall, ICAR Ela Velha Old Goa.
11-Oct-2017	Interactive session with Law Cell students of L.L.B. Salgaonkar College of law for involving legal aid cell for the capacity building program under GSBB @ V.M.Salgaonkar College of LAW, Miramar, Panaji-Goa.
27-Oct-2017	Special awareness session on biological diversity act, rules, abs mechanism and other aspects related to biodiversity @ Nalanda Auditorium EDC House, Panaji-Goa.
28-Oct-2017	Meeting of the GSBB's Thematic expert committee On Access & benefit sharing (Tec on Abs) @ Conference Hall, DSTE, Saligao-Bardez Goa.
2-Nov-2017	Orientation and Validation regarding People’s Biodiversity Register for Cotigao BMC and its TSG @ Gram Panchayat Office, Cotigao, South Goa.
10-Nov-2017	Cluster meeting was organized for Newly constituted and reconstituted South Goa Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) and Village Panchayats on understanding the Biological Diversity Act, 2002; ABS and other important related aspects @ Margao-Goa.
13-Nov-2017	Cluster meeting was organized for Newly constituted and reconstituted North Goa Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) and Village Panchayats on understanding the Biological Diversity Act, 2002; ABS and other important related aspects @ Conference Hall, Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji-Goa.
17-Nov-2017	Focus Group Meeting of Concerned Government Departments & Relevant Organizations for understanding Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Rules 2004, Prior Informed Consent(PIC), Mutually Agreed Term (MAT) & Material Transfer Agreement(MTA's) @ "Zuari Hall", The International Centre Goa, Dona-Paula, Goa.
22-Nov-2017	Meeting to validate the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) of Bhironda Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) @ Bhironda Village Panchayat Office-Goa.
22-Nov-2017	Meeting to validate the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) of Cotorem Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC)@ Cotorem Village Panchayat Office-Goa.
23-Nov-2017	Meeting of BMC members to discuss about peer to peer Visit - BMC memnbers, Member Secretary, Goa State Biodiversity Board; UNEP-GEF-MoEFCC-ABS Project Staff @ Saligao-Goa.
24-Nov-2017	Awareness and interactive session on various aspects and issues related to Biological Diversity Act, 2002, Rules 2004, Goa State Biological Diversity rules 2017 and ABS mechanism @ Seminar Hall, CSIR National Institute of Oceanography-Goa.
27-Nov-2017	Awareness and interactive session on various aspects and issues related to Biological Diversity Act, 2002, Rules 2004, Goa State Biological Diversity rules 2017 and ABS mechanism @ Goa University, Taleigao, Goa.
7-Dec-2017	Meeting of Thematic expert committee on PBR and its validation @ Conference Hall, DSTE, Saligao-Goa.
8-Dec-2017	Meeting to understand the functioning and role of Biodiversity Management Committee members of Veling-Priol Cuncoliem BMC @ Ponda-Goa.
15-17-Dec-2017	Interstate Peer to peer visit at Hyerabad,Telungana From BMC members, project staff, Member Secretary, GSBB.
27-29-Dec-2017	Orientation programme for agriculture Students to understand the Biodiversity in the various ecosystems, preparation of PBRs, BD Act, 2002 and other issues related to Biodiversity of Goa @ Ponda, Goa.
13-Jan-2018	Focus Group Meeting for Awareness on Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Biological Diversity Rules, 2004; Goa Biological Diversity Rules, 2017; Access and Benefit Sharing and other legal aspects of Biodiversity in India @ Grande Delmon, Caetano De Albuquerque Road, Panaji-Goa.
2-Feb-2018	Awareness and interactive session on various aspects and issues related to Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Rules, 2004; Goa Biological Diversity Rules, 2017 and ABS Mechanism conducted for fisheries department, farmers and under Holding Series of dialogue @ Dr.S.Z. Qasim Auditorium, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona-Paula.
23-Feb-2018	State level workshop for Biology teachers from Higher Secondary Schools on Challenges of Teaching Plant Sciences in 21st Century at Plus 2 level @ Conference Hall, Goa University.
28-Feb-2018	Focus Group Meeting for Members of TSGs, Thematic Committee Members, Students and other Stakeholders involved in Preparation of PBR @ Conference Hall, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Opposite Azad Maidan, Panaji-Goa.
3-Mar-2018	Legal Advisory Group Meeting - Staff from Legal Advisory Group members @ Hotel Orion Premiere, St.Inez, Panaji-Goa.
22-Mar-2018	Focus Group Meeting and Training Session conducted on Water Conservation Technique for BMC members @ Conference Hall, Goa State Biodiversity Board, Saligao-Goa.
9-April-2018	Medical Plant Stakeholder Meeting - Staff from BMC Members @ NIO, Panaji, Goa.
21-April-2018	Legal Advisory Group Meeting - Staff from LAG Members @ Hotel Crown Panaji Goa.
22-May-2018	International Day for Biological Diversity @ Goa.
27 July 2018	Legal Advisory Group Meeting @ "Meeting Room", Kala Academy, Panaji, Goa.
14 Aug 2018	Focus Group Meeting for BMC members and other stakeholders from Pernem Taluka Under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan in collaboration with Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College and Research Centre Assagao, Mapusa @ Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College & Research Centre, Bardez - Goa.
30 Aug 2018	Training Programme for Legal Aid Cells of Goa to understand the Biological Diversity Act 2002, Rules 2004, Goa Biological Diversity Rules 2017 & Other Aspects Related to Biodiversity @ "Conference Hall", V.M. Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar, Panaji - Goa.
20 Sep 2018	Training programme on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection and traditional knowledge documentation @ "Seminar Hall", Goa State Biodiversity Board, Saligao - Goa.
12 Oct 2018	Capacity building programme for strengthening implementation of Access and Benefit Sharing of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 for media and private sectors @ "Regal Hall" The Crown Hotel, Panaji, Goa.
12 Oct 2018	Consultation meeting with the chairperson of Legal Advisory Group of Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) @ "Regal Hall" The Crown Hotel, Panaji, Goa.
14 Oct 2018	Exchange Visit Programme for South Goa Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) at Agarwada-Chopdem @ Village Panchayat Hall, Agarwada-Copdem, Pednem, Goa.
19 Oct 2018	Exchange Visit Programme for North Goa Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) at Govt. High School, Cotigao, Cancona @ Government High School Hall, Cotigao, South Goa.
25 Oct 2018	Training Programme organized for Agri-farmers of Goa to understand the importance of biodiversity and its role in supporting our livelihood @ Pilgao, Goa.
31 Oct 2018	Training programme for the Chairpersons of BMCs to understand the BD ACT, 2002, Rules, 2004 and ABS mechanism & Negotiation Skill @ "Conference Hall", Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji – Goa.
1 Nov 2018	Awareness programme for representatives of various industries on Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Rules, 2004; Goa Biological Diversity Rules, 2017 and Access and Benefit Sharing Mechanism @ "Lecture Hall", Sanskriti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
17-29 Nov 2018	Fourteenth meeting of the conference of the Parties (CoP-14) to the Convention on Biological Diversity @ Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
10 Jan 2019	Training Programme for the Farmers and BMC members from Cancona Taluka on Apiculture(Bee Keeping) @ Shristhal Village Panchayat Hall, Shristhal, Cancona, Goa.
11 Jan 2019	Training Programme for the Farmers and BMC members from Bardez Taluka on Apiculture(Bee Keeping) @ Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR Research Complex, Ela, Old Goa.
19 Jan 2019	Focus group meeting for the Farmers and BMC members from Penha-de-Franca Village Panchayat, Goa.
26 Jan 2019	Programme aimed to spark a discussion on food and framing through hands on experience of farmers under holding series, Selected 10 locations Taleigao, Mapusa, Candolim, Pernem, Camurlim and Donapaula, Margao, Dharbandora, Borim, Valpoi and Assagao.
29 Jan 2019	State programme for the Members of the Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament, Secretaries in the State of Goa @ "PAC Hall" Goa Assembly, Porvorim, Goa.
5 Feb 2019	Training Programme to understand Negotiation Skills and economic valuation of bio-resources, The International Centre Goa, Donapaula, Panaji, Goa.
14 Feb 2019	Training Programme for the selected 11 BMCs to understand the BD Act, 2002, Rules, 2004 and ABS mechanism & Negotiation Skill, Village Panchayat Hall, Veling Priol, Mardol, Ponda, Goa.