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1987 DENVER, USA

2009 MERIDA, MEXICO

2013 SALAMANCA,

SPAIN

1983 INVERNESS,SCOTLAND

1993 TROMSO, NORWAY

2001 PORT ELIZABETH,

SOUTH AFRICA

1977 JOHANNESBURG,

SOUTH AFRICA

1998BANGALORE,

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2020 JAIPUR, INDIA

1980 CARINS,

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is the foundation of community health, happiness,

11TH WORLD WILDERNESS CONGRESS

PROMISES TO BE A PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEOPLE & WILD NATURE

WHENMARCH 2020

WHATA HIGH-PROFILE, INSPIRING PROCESS & CONGRESS. TO STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP & ACHIEVE PRACTICAL, POSITIVE CONSERVATION OUTCOMES

WHYTO BUILD A NEW AGENDA FOR THE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE & WILD NATURE

WHO1500 ATTENDING DELEGATES 100,000 online

45 YEAR HISTORY;

WORLD’S LONGEST RUNNING PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL

FORUM

A PUBLIC PLATFORM

BRINGING TOGETHER LEADERS FROM

SCIENCE, THE ARTS, BUSINESS AND FINANCE, CIVIL SOCIETY, GOVERNMENT, INDIGENOUS

PEOPLE & MEDIA

OUTCOME ORIENTED

SETTING A GLOBAL AGENDA FOR

IMPLEMENTATION ACROSS SECTORS OF

SOCIETY

11TH WORLD WILDERNESS CONGRESS DELIVERS

EXPERTISE INCLUSIVITY PRACTICALITY

WHAT IS THE 11th WORLD WILDERNESS CONGRESS (WILD 11) ?• WILD11 is the global leadership and community organizing answer to

the dual existential threats of extinction and climate breakdown

• It is the longest-running public environmental forum to build awareness and support for wilderness and to strengthen wilderness policy from grassroots decision- making to national & global policy

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The 11th World Wilderness Congress (WILD11) follows a tradition of state-of-the-art science, new technologies, the best global policies & culturally diverse programme presentations

The WILD11 programme is structured through concurrent training and capacity-building sessions, plenary keynotes and moderated discussions, and the experience of a wide range of business, cultural and educational matters in the WILD Expo

• It addresses current issues of regional and global importance, focusing on positive and inspiring solutions

At WILD11, the international stream will focus on practical measures for achieving the protection of at least half of Earth’s land and seas (Nature Needs Half) for the benefit of all people and the survival of all life on earth. While, the regional stream will emphasize the importance of community-owned, community-operated conservation sites for the preservation and restoration of wild nature

WHY INDIA?India’s innovative restoration and rewilding of wildlands is exemplar of the leadership needed in the coming years to save Earth’s climate & end extinction.

BRICS COUNTRYIndia is among the strategically important BRICS (Brazil, Russia,

India, China, & South Africa), necessary partners in the push

to save life on Earth

ACCOMPLISHMENTIndia has the most successful tiger conservation program in

the world and achieved this success (approx. 3,000 tigers) despite unusual challenges

OPPORTUNITYAt the frontline of the most

challenging conservation issues (climate & habitat loss), Indian conservationists can offer and

gain much from WILD11

WHY JAIPUR?• The 11th World Wilderness Congress (WILD11) will be

hosted by the cultural capital of India, Jaipur

• The capital of Rajasthan and the most recent addition to the UNESCO World Heritage site list

• Jaipur is an amalgamation of living and intangible heritage, with forts, palaces, markets and step-wells that have their origin in the royal patronage bestowed upon artisans centuries ago

• In the heart of Jaipur lies the Jhalana Leopard Conservation Reserve. It is India’s first ever ‘Leopard Reserve’, spread over an area of more than 20 square kilometers

VENUE FOR THE 11TH WORLD WILDERNESS CONGRESS

BIRLA AUDITORIUM, JAIPUR

VENUE FOR EVENING CONCERTS& CULTURAL EVENTS

CENTRAL PARK, JAIPUR

11TH WWC SUPPORTERS & PLANNERS

Eco-Wilderness Hospitality Partners Event Management & Destination Management Company

CO-HOST

11TH WWC SUPPORTERS & PLANNERS

Bryant Crane Foundation The Tara Foundation Mrs Magalen Bryant Mr Michael Crane India Climate Collaborative Kids for Tigers

Along with the executive team, there are dozens of experts around the world participating in planning committees for science, business, community, policy and cultural programmes

EXECUTIVE TEAM

11TH WORLD WILDERNESS CONGRESS PATRONS & SUPPORTERS

CHAIRPERSON

SHRI. ASHOK GEHLOT Honourable Chief Minister, Government of Rajasthan

Ms. SREYA GUHA IAS, Principal Sec - Forest & Environment Tourism, Art & Culture, Government of Rajasthan

Hemendra Kothari Chairman, DSP Investment Managers Chairman, Wildlife Conservation Trust

Mr Todani Moyo Chairperson Wilderness Foundation Global (RSA)

HIS EXCELLENCY MR J S NDEBELE High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, South Africa

SHRI. AMITABH KANT IAS CEO, NITI AYOG, New Delhi

SHRI. SUKHRAM BISHNOI Honourable Minister for Forest & Environment Government of Rajasthan

SHRI. D.B.Gupta IAS Chief Secretary Government of Rajasthan

PROMINENT INVITEES 11TH WWC

JANE GOODALLPhD, DBE Founder,

The Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace

XIYE BASTIDA

Climate Activist, Youth Leader FridayForFuture

Spirit of the UN Award

SYLVIA EARLEGlobal Marine Scientist &

Chief Mermaid Time Magazine’s (first) Hero for the Planet

ALBERT IIPrince of Monaco

Founder of Prince Albert II Foundation

GRETA THUNBERGStudent

Climate Change Advocate

THANH BUI

Musician, Singer Wilderness Foundation Global

Rhino Ambassador

KATHRYN JENKINS

Opera and Popular Singer Wilderness Foundation Global

Ambassador

TASHKA YAWANAWA

Chief of the Yawanawa, Associacao Sóciocultural Yawanawa

Prominent Cultural & Climate Activists

HIS EXCELLENCY CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

President of South Africa

PROMINENT INVITEES 11TH WWC

SHRI VAIBHAV GEHLOT

ED BEGLEY, JRActor

Environmentalist

SIR RICHARD BRANSONOwner, Virgin Galactic

Business Magnate, Author, Environmentalist & Philanthropist

LORD NICHOLAS STERNChair, Grantham Research Institute

on Climate Change & the Environment

President of the British Academy

PAVAN SUKHDEVFounder-CEO of GIST Advisory

President, WWF International Board

MINOUCHE SHAFIKDeputy Governor of the Bank of

England Director of the London School of

Economics

DIA MIRZAActress

UNEP Goodwill Ambassador for India

KEITH TUFFLEYChairman of the Global Footprint Network

Governor of WWF-Australia Global Ambassador to the Wilderness Foundation, Senior Advisor to WILD11

Member of the Rewilding Europe Circle

TED TURNERFounder of CNN

American Media Proprietor, producer and philanthropist

Dedicated Conservationist

THE HOUSE OF WINDSORYouth political leader and Conservationist.

President, RCA

PROMINENT INVITEES 11TH WWC

ERIC GARCETTIMayor of Los Angeles

VANDANA SHIVAScholar, Environmental Activist, Food Sovereignty Advocate, and

Anti-Globalization Author, Founder-CEO Research Foundation for Science,

Technology, and Natural Resource Policy

Yeshey PenjorMinister for Agriculture & Forest Bhutan

PROMINENT PAST DELEGATES – HEAD OF STATES

FELIPE CALDERON56TH PRESIDENT OF MEXICO

MALCOM FRASER22ND PRIME MINISTER OF

AUSTRALIA

HIS EXCELLENCY CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA

GRO HARLEM BRUNDTLAND22ND PRIME MINISTER OF

NORWAY

HONORABLE JOAQUIM CHISSANO

PRESIDENT, MOZAMBIQUE

ROYALTY QUEEN SOFÍA, SPAIN

PROMINENT PAST DELEGATES

FORTUNE 500 LEADERS NOBEL LAUREATESCONSERVATION CELEBRITIESJANE GOODALL DAVID ROCKEFELLER Dr. WANGARI MAATHAI

NOBEL LAUREATES

DR. MARIO MOLINA

NOBEL LAUREATESDR. THOR HEYERDAHL

TRADITIONAL LEADERS

GRAND CHIEF HERB NORWEGIAN

TRADITIONAL LEADERS

OREN LYONS

YOUTH CONSERVATION LEADERS

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES & TRIBAL LEADERS

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY LAND & SEA LEADERS

HOW TO CONNECT?Website: www.wild11.org

Email: info@wild11.org

Mobile APP: Wild11 Concierge

HOW TO PARTICIPATE?Come & join the community that is helping to keep the Earth WILD

BRAND SPONSOR

DONOR EXHIBITOR DELEGATE REGISTRATION

STUDENT REGISTRATION

To be declared as main partners of the Wild11

Opportunity to host and moderate the main reception (at additional cost)

Logo/Name will feature in all Banners, Hoardings, Displays, Venue entry gate, etc. (Size and location dependent upon the donation tier)

Wild City exhibition space at the Expo

Marketing exposure in all 3 Websites and WILD11 App, Congress programme and Banners

Complimentary registrations

Free Entry for to all Cultural Events & Evenings

VVIP access to all special events and seating

VIP access to all special events and seating

Option to sponsor themed working group, chair or host a plenary session

Free access to Central Park events

WILD11 Souvenir

A WWC CERTIFICATE mentioning the Organization/Individual as “……..." with Green Credentials “ to be presented at a Special Ceremony

WILD11 ITINERARY

19th - 26th March 2020 Morning Afternoon Evening

19th March Global Gathering Official Opening session Plenary session Welcome Reception

20th March Global Gathering Keynote Addresses Panel Discussions Plenary Sessions Cultural Moments

21st March Global Gathering Keynote Addresses Panel Discussions Plenary Sessions Cultural Moments

22nd March WILD Day Local Tours / Associate Meetings / Expo / Central ParkWILD DAY-Tours, expo, Associated Meetings, Films

23rd March Plenary SessionsConcurrent Sessions-Science and Stewardship Symposium workshops, training, and more

Choice of events, cultural, film festival, etc.

24th March Plenary SessionsConcurrent Sessions- Science and Stewardship Symposium, workshops, training, and more

Choice of events, cultural, film festival, etc.

25th March Plenary SessionsConcurrent Sessions: Science and Stewardship Symposium, workshops, training, and more

Choice of events, cultural, film festival, etc.

26th March GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Plenary sessions & final outcomes, resolution adoptions, closing of congress by celebrity speakers Closing Cultural Evening

Other Events at WILD11

20-26 March — The Tent Expo @ Birla Convention Centre:

Exhibition by commercial entities, NGO’s, governmental organizations and artists focusing on educational & artisanal initiatives. This will have a film festival, a photography exhibition and art installations & more.

Pre and Post-Congress Numerous training, capacity building and peer-group meetings will be held for several days before and after WILD11.

11th World Wilderness Congress Nature-based Solutions for Life,

Livelihoods and Love

OBJECTIVES• Promote the Global Deal for Nature and "Nature Needs Half" world

through protection, restoration and rewilding while meeting the needs of human communities

• Build partnerships between traditional,  modern and indigenous communities; blend indigenous and modern approaches to nature conservation and create community-based nature conservancies

• Enhance urban wildness; counter wildlife trafficking and poaching; protect natural heritage sites in India and the world; develop and announce new nature-based business solutions and innovative conservation finance mechanisms

• Counter the effects of climate change and global warming; work towards re-wilding based on the policy of “Nature Needs Half”, solutions towards purer air and cleaner water

• Provide special attention to primary forests, all high-functioning nature on land and sea, natural World Heritage and other ways to make the world a wilder and better place for all life

WILD11’s global program will amplify urgent calls to protect half the planet with the following activities:

• Launch a BRICS-based (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) leadership committee and in-country social movements to influence policy agendas in some of the world’s largest and most biodiverse countries

• Initiate a Call for Action and outreach initiative – the Global Deal for Nature, outline the interdependency of biodiversity and climate and the role nature-based solutions can play to prevent a runaway crisis

• Start “The Survival Challenge” – A formal declaration signed by leaders from all sectors of society and all corners of the planet, calling for the United Nations to end the Sixth Extinction by protecting half of Earth, outline what is expected from the world’s leaders

• Start a “Global Charter for Rewilding” that leads towards the UN Decade of Restoration starting in 2020

WILD10 (2013) REWILDING EUROPE: Restoring wilderness restores the balance of life By taking on the issue of “Rewilding Europe,” WILD10 placed the restoration of Europe’s wildlands on the public and institutional agenda, starting a necessary movement that has since seen the return of the wolf to all European countries

WILD9 (2009) CONTINENTAL PROTECTIONS: The North American Wilderness and Protected Area Agreement The natural boundaries of wildlands do not fall easily within political borders. Many species migrate across continents – effectively protecting them requires coordination across national boundaries. This is the rationale behind the North American Wilderness and Protected Area Agreement, (NAWPA)

WILD6 (1998) ASIAN WILDERNESS: Introducing the wilderness idea to Asia Elevated wilderness in the institutional agendas of Asian land management agencies, introducing the concept of “protected wilderness status” – places where nature is left alone to fulfill its destiny

WILD4 (1987) The first Global Inventory of Wilderness; promoting a World Conservation Bank that became the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of the World bank

ACHIEVEMENTS

Community Based Conservation

• Community Owned Community Operated Nature Conservancies (COCOON)

• 11th WORLD WILDERNESS CONGRESS will provide a global platform to share and spread the COCOON example for nature and local communities

• The future of global wilderness, re-wilding, sustainable Eco-wilderness tourism, community partnerships and growth

• Communities for Nature & Nature for Communities

• Under the leadership of Mr Sunil Mehta ( Managing Director Hon for India, WILD11) and Mr Roheet Karoo ( Hon. WildLife Warden- Umred- Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary) two successful COCOON Conservancies are underway at Village Alijhanjha at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and at Village Gothangaon at Umred-Karhandla. Wildlife Sanctuary (Both in the State of Maharashtra) bringing over 100s of acres of land for re-wilding in partnerships with the local communities.

• For the implementation of the aims and objectives of the 11th World Wilderness Congress in India , a Trust under the title “World Wilderness Congress Trust India” has been formed, which will continue the work in India post the 11th WWC.

It is essential to empower and uplift local communities through nature conservation,   and the WILD11 programme will showcase many examples from around the world, including a unique new model from India:

• It’s objective is to secure water and food security of some of India's largest urban centres and their hinterlands through natural biodiversity regeneration, creation of micro-forests and by protecting and expanding open spaces

• There is now clear scientific evidence that several Indian cities will reach the zero watermark in the near future

• The only way to avoid this catastrophe would be to counter the worst impacts of climate change by greening the cities in ways that enhance biodiversity which will recharge the aquifers

• Wild Cities aim is to preserve and restore urban wildness

• To counter the urban ill- effects of climate change, global warming and for restoring the urban underground aquifers

• To showcase and celebrate the success stories of cities that have preserved and sustained their urban wildness and reduced their urban carbon footprint

INTRODUCING WILD CITIESCities That Are Preserving Urban Wildness Values Jhalana Leopard Reserve, Jaipur

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