Ecogeographical regions often do not coincide with national borders, posing challenges to effective conservation action. By expanding conservation efforts beyond national jurisdiction, transboundary conservation can achieve benefits for biodiversity conservation on an ecosystem basis, and contribute to the cultural and socio-economic situation of local populations as well as conflict resolution and prevention. Conservation of biodiversity in border areas is fraught with unique challenges as well, relating to political commitment, community engagement and communication, among others. The session will introduce participants to key concepts and approaches for initiating transboundary conservation, with the objective to spur interest and ideas for developing new cooperative initiatives and equip participants with resources and understanding to get started. It will use real life case studies and interactive exercises to catalyze thinking and build skills in transboundary conservation.
