2023 NESS Congress Speech Videos

The page has links to videos for over 90 speeches during the 2023 NESS Congress

I. Opening Ceremony | II. ESSAP · International Forum on Protected Area and 2023 IAPA Annual Meeting | III. ESSAP · International Forum on Law Science | IV. ESSAP · International Forum on Nature Education | V. ESSAP · International Forum on Species | VI. ESSAP · International Forum on International Students |VII. Other videos | VIII. Introduction to organizers of the Congress

2023 NESS International Science Congress and

Workshop on An Eco-Security System for All People

Agenda

I. Opening Ceremony

Theme: Jointly building “An Eco-Security System for All People” (ESSAP)

Sponsors: Hainan University, NESS International Science Network, Hainan Normal University, Haikou Forestry Bureau, Hainan Institute of National Park

Organizers: Research Institute of Environmental Law, Wuhan University; Changbaishan National Nature Reserve Administration, IUCN SSC China Species Specialist Group; Protected Area Working Committee, International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS)

Co-Sponsors: Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO); Hainan Ecological Society; Beijing Prestar Tech. Co. Ltd.

Dates: 27~31 Oct. 2023

Chairs: Ke Zhou, China. Professor, Law School of Renmin University of China; Vice President, Chinese Society of Environmental and Resources Law

Yan Xie, China. International Coordinator, NESS International Science Network; Associate Research Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

1. 13:30-13:50 Addresses from leaders and NESS Scientific Committee members

a) Youhai Sun, Member of the Academic Committee of the NESS International Science Network, Dean of the Law School of Tianjin University (Chinese)video

b) Jinfeng Zhou, Member of the Academic Committee of NESS International Science Network (Chinese and English)video

c) Fred Dubee, International Expert Representative of Global Contract Office (English and Chinese)video

d) Roman Jashenko, Advisor to the Head of UNESCO People and Biosphere, Member of the National Committee of Kazakhstan People and Biosphere (English)video

2. 13:50-14:10 Keynote speech -- Dexin Tian, China. Founder & Chief Scientist, NESS International Networkvideo

3. 14:10-14:20 Supporter videovideo

Country representative speeches (English)

4. 15:00-15:10 Challenge of Restoring Natural Resources and Ecosystem in the Face of Climate Change: Lesson Learnt from Restoration Ecosystem in the Indonesian Biosphere Reserves -- Yohanes Purwanto, Indonesia. Professor, Research Center for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency; Chairman, MAB Indonesia Association; Chairman, Ethnobiology Society of Indonesiavideo

5. 15:10-15:20 Nomadic Tradition is Key Importance Both for Ecosystem Security and Human Livelihood in Mongolia -- Gansukh Sukhchuluun, Mongolia. Professor, Institute of Biology, Mongolian Academy of Sciencesvideo

6. 15:20-15:30 The vision of promoting the NESS in Kazakhstan -- Viktoriya Ilina, Kazakhstan. Vice-Chair of Kazakhstan National Committee for the UNESCO programme; Researcher, Al-Farabi Kazakh National Universityvideo

7. 15:30-15:40 The state of Eco-Security Debate and Policy-Making in N. Macedonia -- Biljana Vankovska, The Republic of North Macedonia. Head, Global Changes Center, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopjevideo

8. 15:40-15:55 National Eco-Security System in Uganda -- Ronald Kaboye, Uganda. Lecturer, Kayunga Institute of Agriculture and Environment Protection Under Makerere University; GSPL & National Director, Human Nature Projectsvideo

9. 15:55-16:10 Our responsibility to protect the future of our kids on the Planet Earth -- Subhan Qureshi, Pakistan. President, Dairy Science Park; Professor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural Universityvideo

10. 16:10-16:20 The vision of promoting the NESS in Timor Leste -- Mario Cabral, Lecturer and Researcher, Fisheries and Marine Science Department, Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL)video

11. 16:20-16:30 The vision of promoting the NESS in South Sudan -- Meta Francis Justine Sindani, South Sudan. Forest Officer, Ministry of Environment and Forestryvideo

12. 16:30-16:40 Introduction to the Alliance of Science Organizations (ANSO)video

Speeches of sub-forum chairs (Chinese)

Chaired by Mingxun Ren, China. Deputy Dean, School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University

13. 16:40-16:50 The Legal Dimension of Systematic Conservation of Mountains, Rivers, Forests, Crop lands, Lakes, Grasslands, Deserts and Glaciers -- Tianbao Qin, China. Director & Professor, Institute of Environmental Law, Wuhan University; Vice President and Secretary General, Chinese Society of Environmental and Resources Lawvideo

14. 16:50-17:00 Understanding An Eco-Security System for All through Nature Observation -- Zhenjil Li, China. Professor, College of the Environment and Ecology Sciences, Xiamen Universityvideo

15. 17:00-17:10 How the Species Research can Contribute to the Development of National Eco-Security System -- Yan Xie, China. International Coordinator, NESS International Science Network; Associate Research Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciencesvideo

16. 17:10-17:20 Interaction with Sub-meeting in Nanjing Normal University -- Hongying Sun, China. Professor, College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Normal Universityvideo

17. 17:20-17:30 Promoted by international brand, the improvement and development of Changbaishan Nature Reserve -- Rongjie Zhang, China. Education Section Chief & Senior Engineer, Changbaishan National Nature Reserve Administrationvideo

18. 17:30-17:40 Interaction with sub-meeting in Jinfoshan National Nature Reserve -- Xia Wang, China. Senior Economic Engineer, Chongqing Jinfoshan National Nature Reserve Administrationvideo

19. 17:40-17:50 Young Scholars should Become an Important Force in Building Ecology and Ensuring An Eco-Security System for All People -- Meiling Hong, China. Professor, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal Universityvideo

Summary of the meeting (Chinese)

20.17:50-18:00 Summary of the meeting -- Ke Zhou, China. Professor, Law School of Renmin University of China; Vice President, Chinese Society of Environmental and Resources Lawvideo

II. ESSAP · International Forum on Protected Area and 2023 IAPA Annual Meeting
(English)

Theme: The important value and role of protected areas to NESS

Chair: Yanfei Tang, Professor & Executive Director, Hainan Institute of National Park

Lianxiang Xu, Director, Jilin Changbaishan National Nature Reserve Administration

Sponsors: Changbaishan National Nature Reserve Administration; Protected Area Working Committee, International Society of Zoological Sciences; Haikou Forestry Bureau

Co-Sponsors: Hainan University

Secretary General: Rongjie Zhang, Education Section Chief & Senior Engineer, Changbaishan National Nature Reserve Administration

Dates: 28th Oct 08:30-17:30

ESSAP · International Forum on Protected Area

Chaired by Yanfei Tang, China. Professor & Executive Director, Hainan Institute of National Park

1. 08:30-08:40 Chair's explanation of the themevideo

2. 08:40-09:00 Role and Value Enhancement of Wakatobi Biosphere Reserve Through Eco-Socio Security -- H. HALIANA, SE, Indonesia. Regent, Wakatobi Government

3. 09:00-09:20 The Achievement of Community-Based Marine Sanctuary (CB-MS) Process during 2 Decades (2005-2025) in Timor-Leste -- Mario Cabral, Timor-Leste. Lecturer and Researcher, Fisheries and Marine Science Department, Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL)video

4. 09:20-09:40 Ecosystem and Socio-economic Benefits of Marine Protected Area. The case of APM- Capo Milazzo after four years after its establishment -- Ivana Bonaccorsi, Italy. Member of the Board of Directors, AMP Capo Milazzo (Capo Milazzo Marine Protected Area)video

5. 09:40-10:00 Conservation is not just a Science. It is a Social Science -- Anirudh Chaoji, India. Ecologist/Chief Naturalist, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reservevideo

6. 10:00-10:20 Long-term planning and flexible management of the Three-River-Source National Park -- Xinhai Li, China. Associate Research Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciencesvideo

Chaired by Xinhai Li, China. Associate Research Professor, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

7. 10:40-11:00 Resonance of Conservation: Exploring Annapurna Conservation Area’s Biodiversity and Sustainable Harmony -- Chiranjibi Prasad Pokheral, Nepal. Director, National Trust for Nature Conservation- Annapurna Conservation Areavideo

8. 11:00-11:20 Optimizing the Utilization of Conservation Areas to Enhance the Life Support System for Both Local and Global Communities: An Economic Valuation of Natural Resources in Gunung Palung National Park, West Kalimantan -- Hendra Gunawan, Indonesia. Conservation and Sustainability Leads, Sebumi.idvideo

9. 11:20-11:40 The conservation of ecosystem and biological diversity in Alakol Biosphere Reserve (East Kazakhstan) -- Roman Jashenko, Kazakhstan. Professor, Director General, Institute of Zoology video

10. 11:40-12:00 “Surety for Eco-security”: Protected Areas and Development in Mountain Regions of Russia -- Tatiana Iashina, Russia. Deputy Director for Science, Katunskiy Biosphere Reserve Administrationvideo

11. 12:00-12:20 Impact of Protected Areas in the surrounding communities -- Nelson Muyaba, Zambia. Natural Resources Planner, Ministry of Tourism, Department of National Parks and Wildlife video

Chaired by Cristian Bonacic, Chile. Professor, Department of Ecosystems and Environment, School of Agriculture and Forestry, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

12. 13:30-13:50 How Indonesian Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are Doing: A management Performance-based Evaluation -- Lusita Meilana, Indonesia. Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Xiamen Universityvideo

13. 13:50-14:10 Togo's National System of Protected Areas, health policy and epidemiological surveillance -- Koffi Valentin Mawougnigan, Togo. Coordinator, Écologie Universelle Togovideo

14. 14:10-14:30 Freshwater ecosystem restoration and information monitoring in protected areas: Case study and practice of Changbaishan National Nature Reserve -- Yueming Zhao, China. Head of the Office of Media and International Cooperation, Changbaishan National Nature Reserve Administration (Chinese)video

15. 14:30-14:50 Forest and Grass Science and Technology Journals Serve the Construction of Ecological Civilization Exploration and Practice of Protected Areas from the New Journal to the CSCD -- Anming Zhu, China. Deputy Director, Protected Areas Editorial Office, East China Investigation and Planning Institute, National Forestry and Grassland Administration (Chinese)video

16. 14:50-15:10 Mountain Future and Future Living in Global Change -- Jianchu Xu, China. Research Professor, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciencesvideo

17. 15:50-16:10 Introduction to International Alliance of Protected Areas / International Society of Zoological Sciences (IAPA/ISZS) -- Yan Xie, Chief Scientist of IAPAvideo

III. ESSAP · International Forum on Law Science (English)

Theme: How can law science provide robust legal guarantees and support for building ESSAP?

Chair: Tianbao Qin, Director & Professor, Research Institute of Environmental Law, Wuhan University

Sponsors: Institute of Environmental Law, Wuhan University

Co-Sponsors: Chinese Society of Environmental and Resources Law; School of Law, Hainan University; Center for Ecological Civilization and Law, Hainan University

Secretary General: Bin Hu, Deputy Director, Research Institute of Environmental Law, Wuhan University

Deputy Secretary General: Xiuwei Wang, School of Law, Hainan University

Dates: 28thOct 08:30--17:30

Chaired by Bin Hu, China. Deputy Director, Research Institute of Environmental Law, Wuhan University

1. 08:30-08:40 Chair's explanation of the theme – Zaixiang Wang, Deputy Director & Associate Professor, Law School, Hainan University

2. 08:40-09:00 The Legal Regulation of Wildlife Industry under the Concept of Harmonious Coexistence between Man and Nature -- Ke Zhou, China. Professor, Law School of Renmin University of China; Vice President, Chinese Society of Environmental and Resources Lawvideo

3. 09:00-09:20 Enforcement and Compliance as Crucial Elements of an Eco-Security System for All People -- Stepfan Gruber, Germany. Professor, Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

4. 09:40-10:00 On the Rationale and Improvement of the Legal System of Protected Areas in China -- Canfa Wang, China. Professor, China University of Political Science and Lawvideo

5. 10:20-10:40 Current Regulatory Issues of Some Aspects of the Red Data Book in the Central Asian Countries -- Viktoriya Ilina, Kazakhstan. Vice-Chair of Kazakhstan National Committee for the UNESCO programme; Researcher, Al-Farabi Kazakh National Universityvideo

6. 10:40-11:00 Transboundary Eco-Security: Challenges of Legal Systems in Reinforcing Comprehensive Eco-Security for All People -- Pimonkorm Pangfoo, Thailand. Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

7. 11:00-11:20 International Law and Climate Litigation: The Role of Treaties, Conventions, and Customary Law in Creating Eco-security System -- Stanislav Ianushauskas, Russia. Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

8. 11:20-11:40 Countermeasures to prevent ecosystem security crimes from the perspective of a community of shared future for mankind -- Xia Zhang, China. Doctor of Environmental Criminal Law, Dean & Professor, Law School, Hainan Normal Universityvideo

9. 11:40-12:00 Law's Crucial Role in Establishing Legal Protection and Support for "An Eco-Security System for All People" -- Marus Gbomagba, Benin. Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

10. 12:00-12:20 “Implementing the principles of eco-civilization and the United Nations SDGs along the BRI” -- Peter Howard Corne, UK. Professor, Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

Chaired by Canfa Wang, China. Professor, China University of Political Science and Law

13. 13:30-13:50 The Need to Improve Legal Frame Works for achieving Environmental Justice -- Sileshi Walelign Kebede, Ethiopia. Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

14. 13:50-14:10 Mitigating ecological vulnerability through legal solutions along the BCIM-EC project in Bangladesh -- Md Ziaul Islam, Bangladesh. Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

15. 14:30-14:50 Tropical Rainforest National Park and the protection on the rights of the indigenous people in Hainan Province of China -- Xiuwei Wang, School of Law, Hainan University, China

16. 14:50-15:10 Law’s Role in Providing Legal Protection and Support for an Eco-security System for All Peoples: A Focus on China -- Donatus Dunee, Ghana. Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

17. 15:40-16:00 Law’s Role in Providing Legal Protection and Support for “An Eco-security System for All People” and its enforcement -- Andriamirado Rakoto, Madagascar. Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

18. 16:00-16:20 Law’s Role in Providing Legal Protection and Support for “An Eco-Security System for All People’’ -- Norga Alloyce Komba, Tanzania. Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

19. 16:20-16:40 Building a Green Future Together: “The Role of Law in Safeguarding Our Eco-Security for a Sustainable Future” -- Sohail Aamir, Pakistan. Research Institute of Environmental Law; School of Law, Wuhan University, Chinavideo

20. 16:40-17:00 On the Regulatory Mechanisms of Blue Carbon Market -- Tong Liu, China. Graduate student, Law School, Hainan Universityvideo

IV. ESSAP · International Forum on Nature Education

Theme: How can nature education in different countries provide robust support for jointly building ESSAP?

Chair: Zhenji Li, Professor, School of Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University; Standing Director, Chinese Ecological Society

Sponsor: Collaborative Innovation Center of Ecological Civilization, Hainan University

Co-sponsor: Xiamen University, Hainan Normal University, Haikou Ecology and Environment Bureau

Secretary General: Mingxun Ren, Vice President and Professor, School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University

Deputy Secretary General: Haiying Lin, Professor, School of International Tourism, Hainan University

Time: 29thOct 08:30--17:30

Chaired by Mingxun Ren, China. Vice President and Professor, School of Ecology and Environment, Hainan University

1. 08:30-08:40 Address and explanation on the theme -- Yi Yong, China. Director, Nature Education Strategic Planning Center, Ecological Branch, Fudan Planning Institute (Chinese)video

2. 08:40-09:00 Everything Symbiosis, Beautiful Construction: Take the natural observation in Mount Wuyi National Park as an example -- Zhenji Li, China. Professor, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University (Chinese)video

3. 09:00-09:20 The paradigm of the SCIENCE CULTURE CONSTRUCTION (SCC) As a new blueprint for cooperation fostering science, technology, innovation, and green development -- Marco A. Cabero, Bolivia. Founder, Andean Road Countries for Science and Technology (English)video

4. 09:20-09:40 Nature Conservation Education for Resilient and Sustainable Communities -- Ronald Kaboye, Uganda. Lecturer, Kayunga Institute of Agriculture and Environment Protection Under Makerere University; GSPL & National Director, Human Nature Projects (English)video

5. 09:40-10:00 Nature education helps the people lifelong learning and improves their overall scientific literacy: Take Hainan Science Caravan "Eight Advance service" as an example -- Gaoye Fan, China. General Manager, Hainan Boundless Education Service Management Co., Ltd.; Secretary General, Science and Technology Science Education Professional Committee, China Adult Education Association (Chinese)video

Chaired by Zhenji Li, China. Professor, College of the Environment and Ecology, Xiamen University

6. 10:20-10:40 Nature Guides Imparting Nature Education -- Anirudh Chaoji, India. Ecologist/Chief Naturalist, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (English)video

7. 10:40-11:00 Practice and reflection on ecological protection of human health -- You Shen, China. Director of Eco-Tourism Research Institute, Sichuan Tourism University (Chinese)video

8. 11:00-11:20 Top-level Design and Practice Exploration of Nature Education in National Parks – Case study of Qianjiangyuan National Park -- Yong Yi, China. Director, Nature Education Strategic Planning Center, Fudan Planning Institute; Member, Commission on Education and Communication of IUCN (Chinese)video

9. 11:20-11:40 The importance of field courses to connect students to Nature in a changing world -- Cristian Bonacic, Chile. Professor, Department of Ecosystems and Environment, School of Agriculture and Forestry, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (English)video

10. 11:40-12:00 Exploring Local Specialties to Advance Nature Education and local community development -- Dr. Yurong Guo, China. Senior Livestock Engineer; Visiting Professor at Northeast Forestry University; Nature Education Instructor in China Hengdaohezi Felid Breeding Center (Chinese)video

Chaired by Anirudh Chaoji, Ecologist/Chief Naturalist, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, India

11. 13:30-13:50 Field experiences of exploring nature education in the African wilderness -- Qiang Zhuo Member, IUCN WCPA; Founder/Chairman, Mara Conservation Fund, China (Chinese and English)video

12. 14:10-14:30 Nature education under popular science and aesthetic vision -- Yingbao Sun, China. Painter, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese)video

13. 14:30-14:50 Environmental resistance and entrepreneurial pathways towards conservation in the Romanian countryside -- Bruno Ferreira, USA. Assistant Professor, Arizona State University (English)video

14. 14:50-15:10 The Application of Natural Notes in Environmental Education -- Chuchu Xiao, China. Lecturer, College of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University (Chinese)video

Chaired by Yi Yong, China. Director, Nature Education Strategic Planning Center, Ecological Branch of Fudan Planning Institute

15. 15:30-15:50 Establish a natural education system in universities to cultivate a sense of a shared human destiny among college students -- Zhe Zhang, China. Lecturer, College of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University (Chinese)video

16. 15:50-16:10 Behind the Inspired Nature Education is the Active Participating Learners -- Li Deng, China. Chengdu Zhiran Small House Nature School (Chinese)video

17. 16:10-16:30 Wisdom and Solutions to China's ecological security problems -- Zizheng Liu, China. College student, Chongqing Yitong College (Chinese)video

V. ESSAP · International Forum on Species
(English)

Theme: How can species research and conservation provide scientific support for ESSAP, and describe the close relationship between species conservation and NESS.

Chair: Yan Xie, China. President, IUCN SSC China Species Specialist Group

Sponsor: IUCN SSC China Species Specialist Group

Co-sponsor: Shenzhen University; Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Secretary General: Haichao Zhou, Associate Professor, College of Life and Marine Sciences, Shenzhen University

Time: 29th Oct 08:30-17:30

Chaired by John MacKinnon, UK. Advisory Committee Member, International Alliance of Protected Areas

1. 08:30-08:40 Speech and Theme Explanation -- Yan Xie, President, IUCN SSC China Species Specialist Group, Chinavideo

2.08:40-09:00 Working to Conserve Fungi, Essential Components of the ESSAP, for Future Generations -- Gregory Mueller, USA. Chair, IUCN SSC Fungal Conservation Committee; Chief Scientist Emeritus, Chicago Botanic Gardenvideo

3. 09:00-09:20 Conserving Freshwater Ecosystems – Insights from Freshwater Crustaceans -- Keith Crandall, USA. Director, Computational Biology Institute, The George Washington University; Chair, IUCN SSC Freshwater Crustacean Specialist Groupvideo

4. 09:20-09:40 Honduran Mammal Conservation: An Approach on Threatened Species in Protected Areas -- Manfredo A. Turcios-Casco, Honduras. Laboratorio de Etnoconservação e Áreas Protegidas, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Brazil; Asociación para la Sostenibilidad e Investigación Científica en Honduras (ASICH), Tegucigalpavideo

5.09:40-10:00 The fundamental role of freshwater species and ecosystems in ESSAP -- Topiltzin Contreras MacBeath, Mexico. Co-Chair - IUCN SSC Freshwater Conservation Committee 2021-2025; Fulltime Researcher, Centro de Investigaciones Biologicos UAEM, Mexicovideo

Chaired by KWAN KIT YUE, Malaysia. Professor & Vice Dean of College of Marine Sciences, Beibu Gulf University, China

6. 10:20-10:40 Rice and Amphibians in Northeast Asia: Shifts in Rice Consumption and Climate Change Impact Amphibian Biodiversity and Mankind -- Amael Borzee, Co-Chair, IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group; Professor, Nanjing Forestry Universityvideo

7. 10:40-11:00 The Story of Mangrove Wetland Ecological Conservation and Intense Urbanization: A Case Study of Shenzhen in Greater Bay Area -- Haichao Zhou, China. Associate Professor, College of Life and Marine Sciences, Shenzhen Universityvideo

8. 11:00-11:20 Marine Ecosystem Security Assessment of Odisha Coast of Bay of Bengal, India for Conservation of Horseshoe Crabs -- Alok Prasad Das, India. Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences, Rama Devi Women's University

9. 11:20-11:40 Role of Teak Plantations in Carbon Sequestration and Rural Economy: Case Study of Kirila Forest Reserve, South Sudan -- Meta Francis Justine Sindani, South Sudan. Forest Officer, Ministry of Environment and Forestryvideo

10. 11:40-12:00 Balancing Ungulate Wildlife and Livestock in Sanjiangyuan National Park -- Xinquan Zhao, China. Director/Researcher, State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University (Chinese)video

Chaired by Amael Borzee, Co-Chair, IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group

11. 13:30-13:50 Species Richness and Relative Abundance of Small Mammals in the Guassa-Menz Community Conservation Area, Ethiopia -- Abraham Birara Desalegn, Ethiopian. PhD fellow, Rodent ecology & taxonomy, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoroo, Tanzaniavideo

12. 13:50-14:10 Rethinking Conservation Strategies in the Face of Climate Change Challenges for Vertebrates in Terrestrial Ecosystems -- Cristian Bonacic, Chile. Professor, Department of Ecosystems and Environment, School of Agriculture and Forestry, Pontifical Catholic University of Chilevideo

13.14:10-14:30 Monitoring the Health of Ecosystems --John MacKinnon, UK. Advisory Committee Member, International Alliance of Protected Areasvideo

14. 14:30-14:50 How the Survival of Asian Horseshoe Crabs Supports Ecological Security and Sustainable Development in China: Baseline Gaps and Future Prospects -- KWAN KIT YUE, Malaysia. Professor, Vice Dean of College of Marine Sciences, Beibu Gulf University, Chinavideo

15. 14:50-15:10 Role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs) in Conserving Endangered Plant and Animal Species in Benin Republic (West Africa) -- Maximin K. Djondo, Benin. Water Science & Engineering Department, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Netherlands; Department of Environmental Sciences, Wageningen University and Research; Benin Environment and Education Society (BEES NGO)

Chaired by Haichao Zhou, Associate Professor, College of Life and Marine Sciences, Shenzhen University

16. 15:30-15:50 Human-wildlife conflicts over access to biological resources in protected areas: the case of Nymphea lotus (Water lily) in Djoudj National Bird Park (PNOD) and its periphery, Senegal -- Serigne Modou SARR, Senegal. Lecturer/Researcher, Director, Institut Supérieur de Formation Agricole et Rurale (ISFAR), Université Alioune Diop de Bambeyvideo

17. 15:50-16:10 What kind of animals are worth protecting? Pretty? cute? or something else? -- Bo Cai, China. Engineer, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese)video

18. 16:10-16:30 Extreme Climatic Events: an Emergent Threat Compounding Human Pressures on Biodiversity -- Eric Isai Ameca Y Juarez, Mexico. Prof. Division of Biological Sciences, University of Veracruzvideo

19. 16:30-16:50 Periodic Assessment of the Impact of Climate Change on Populations in IIi Pika (Ochotona ilienses) -- Weidong Li, Chief Director & Associate Research Professor, Nature Ecological Conservation Service Studio (Chinese)video

VI. ESSAP · International Forum on International Students (English)

Theme: How can young international students support the NESS research and development for their own countries

Chair: Jichao Wang, Direct & Professor, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University

Sponsor: College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University

Co-sponsor: Hainan Zoological Society, Hainan Sea Turtle Conservation Research Center

Secretary General: Meiling Hong, Professor, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University

Deputy Secretary General: Liu Lin, Associate Professor, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University

Dates: 30th Oct 08:30-12:00

Chaired by Meiling Hong, China. Professor, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University

Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Pakistan, Post-Doctor, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University

1. 08:30-08:40 Speech and Theme Explanation Dexin Tian, Founder & Chief Scientist, NESS International Science Network

2. 08:40-09:40 NESS lights up hearts, lights up the earth, lights up every country in the world —— Interaction among countries in the worldvideo

11:00-12:00 Speeches from international student representatives

3. Protecting Environment with Power of Youth -- Junbo Wu, Chongqing Mobile College (Chinese)video

4. Role of Imaging Techniques in the Detection of Vision-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy -- Anas Bilal, Hainan Normal Universityvideo

5. National Eco-Security System -- Maheen Khalid, Hainan Medical Universityvideo

6. How many years can humans inhabit the earth? -- Kinza Manzoor, Hainan Medical Universityvideo

7. Eco-security systems among nations -- Ayasha Fayyaz, Hainan Medical Universityvideo

8. Establishing Online Media Journalism Interest Towards Gen Zs -- Nadaya Huram Bunga, Hainan Normal Universityvideo

9. Effect of The Use Of Reduced Graphene Modified “Black {001}TiO2” Nanosheets on Ethylene Removal And Quality Attributes Of Storage Tomatoes -- Muddabr Naqvi University of Naples Federico II Italyvideo

10. Fundamental Understanding of Environmental Protection Under View of Aquatic (Eco) toxicologist -- Tan Duc Nguyen, Nagasaki University Japanvideo

11. Alternative source of fresh water to overcome its scarcity and conquer increasing food demand -- Paras Shah, University of Karachi Pakistanvideo

12. The Role & strategy by Libraries towards the Promotion of Eco-Security Awareness & it's Preservation for Future Generations -- Majid Ali, Nanjing Universityvideo

VII.Other videos (English)

1. Congress photo collection videovideo

2.Songs in the Congress -- EJ Isaac E. Lambonao and Carl Louis dela Cruz, Hainan Normal Universityvideo

3.Birds in Hainan University -- John MacKinnon, UK. Advisory Committee Member, International Alliance of Protected Areasvideo

4. Introduction to Wuzhishan, Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park -- John MacKinnon, UK. Advisory Committee Member, International Alliance of Protected Areasvideo

5. Imitate bird songs -- Anirudh Chaoji, India. Ecologist/Chief Naturalist, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reservevideo

6. Imitate bird and mammal songs -- John MacKinnon, UK. Advisory Committee Member, International Alliance of Protected Areasvideo

VIII. Introduction to organizers of the Congress (English)

1. Introduction to Hainan Universityvideo

2.Introduction to Hainan Normal Universityvideo

3. Introduction to ANSOvideo

4. Introduction to Beijing Prestar Tech. Co. Ltd.video