Programme
Programme of the International German Alumni Summer School Mongolia 14-21 June, 2105
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Date |
Activity |
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14th June 2015 |
Arrival of the participants (national and international) |
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15th June 2015
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Official Registration & Opening Ceremony with Welcome addresses by the invited guests (Venue: Conference hall ( room-216), Building I, National University of Mongolia) |
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08.30 - 09.00 |
Registration of delegates |
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09.00 - 10.10
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Welcome addresses : Moderator: Prof. N. Soninkhishig, Head of Department of Biology, National University of Mongolia
· R. Bat-Erdene, president of National University of Mongolia (NUM) · Prof. Renchin Tsolmon, Head of NUM-ITC-UNESCO, NUM · Prof. Martin Kappas, Coordinator of the German Alumni Summer School, University of Goettingen, Germany · Prof. Martin Pfeiffer, DAAD Mongolia · Dr. Klaus Schmidt-Corsitto/Frau Ulrike Ebeling, Programme Coordinator - GIZ Mongolia · Prof. Michael Walther, WWF Mongolia Programme Office |
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10.10 -10.30
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Coffee & networking break |
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10.30 - 12:30
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Keynote talks Moderator: Prof. Hans D. Knapp Keynote speakers: Prof. Martin Kappas (University of Goettingen) Dr. Jolanta Slowik (University of Goettingen) Plenary session 1: Landscape ecology - GIS &Remote Sensing technology for land use patterns and changes, conservation of landscapes and biodiversity |
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10.30 - 11.30
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· Global change issues and the assessment of natural landscape, land covers change and biodiversity by remote sensing and GIS Prof. Martin Kappas University of Goettingen, Germany |
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11.30 - 12.30
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· Importance of large landscapes for biodiversity conservation Dr. Jolanta Slowik University of Goettingen, Germany
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12.30 - 13.30
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Lunch break
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13:30 - 17:45
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Keynote talks:
Moderator: Prof. Martin Kappas
Keynote speakers: Prof. Renchin. Tsolmon (NUM-ITC-UNESCO) Prof. Hans D. Knapp (Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University, Germany) Mr. Chimed-Ochir Bazarsad (WWF Mongolia Programme Office) Prof. R.Samiya (National University of Mongolia) Dr. Daniel Karthe (Helmholtz Research Center, Germany) |
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13.30 - 14.30
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Plenary session 2: Natural resources and protected area management · Curriculum development in Geoinformation for Natural Resource Management in Mongolia (Prof. Renchin Tsolmon) |
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14.30 - 15.30
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· Large scale natural landscapes in Mongolia under the pressure of climate change and competition for land and resources (Prof. Hans D. Knapp & Mr. Bazarsad Chimid-Ochir) |
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15.30 - 15.45 |
Coffee Break · |
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15.45 - 16.45
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· Protection and management of large scale nature reserves in Mongolia. New methods of data collection of rare and endangered species of Great Gobi nature reserve (Prof. R. Samiya) |
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16.45 - 17.45
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Implementing IWRM in Regions of Data Scarcity:
Experiences from the |
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17.45 - 18.15
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Formal introduction of the German Alumni participants
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19.00 |
Welcome dinner |
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16th June 2015
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Presentations by German alumni, departmental representatives from National University of Mongolia and representatives of research institutes and government agencies, including GIZ-Mongolia and WWF-Mongolia (Venue: Room-320, Building I, National University of Mongolia)
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08.30 - 12.00
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Plenary session 1: Environmental Impact Assessment, Biodiversity protection and Sustainable Development, Education and research collaborations
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08.30 - 09.00 |
Moderator: Dr. Daniel Karthe · Concept of Biodiversity of protection and the sustainable use of natural resources in Northern Mongolia Dr. Klaus Schmidt-Corsitto Programme Coordinator, GIZ- Mongolia |
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09.00 - 09.30 |
· An Index System of the Environmental Impact Assessment - A Safeguard Measure for the Sustainable Development of Chinese National Parks Prof. Zhang Deshun Tongji University, Shanghai ,China |
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09.30 - 09.45 |
Coffee break |
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09.45 - 10.30 |
Moderator: Prof. Martin Kappas · The results and perspectives of long terms Joint Russian-Mongolian Complex Biological Expedition Prof. Yuliy Drobyshev A.M. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, RAS, Russia |
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10.30 - 11.00 |
· Assessing effects of law enforcement on prey-predator distribution in the steppes of Golestan National Park, Iran M.Sc. Arash Ghoddousi Biology Faculty, University of Goettingen, Germany(Alumna ? Iran) |
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11.00 - 11.30 |
· Environment education practice in Mongolia: DAAD Alumna as a multiplier Dr. Renchin Sunjidmaa Ecological Education Center, NUM, Mongolia |
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11.30 - 12.00 |
· Larch/Larix Sibirica. L/forest tree-ring growth responses to climate warming in surrounding forested area from Ulaanbaatar Dr. Khishigjhargal Mookhor Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Mongolia |
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12:00-13:00
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Lunch break
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13.00 - 16.30
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Plenary session 2: Land use and land-use changes,
sustainable development and local livelihoods |
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13.00 - 13.30 |
Moderator: Dr. Stefan Erasmi · Change detection and classification of land cover at Hustai National Park in Mongolia Dr. U. Bayarsaikhan National University of Mongolia, Mongolia |
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13.30 - 14.00 |
· Sustainable Management of Forest Resources for improved nutrion and Health and Enhanced Livelihoods of Local Communities in Makawanpur District, Nepal Dr. Nirmala Joshi Pradhan Department of Plant Resources Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal |
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14.00 - 14.15 |
Coffee Break |
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14.15 - 14.45
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Moderator: Dr. Jolanta Slowik · Livelihood enhancement of the rural poor by promoting Non Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) in Nepal Dr. Rajendra. K.C. Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation in Nepal |
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14.45 - 15.15 |
· Market access for smallholder farmers in hills and plains of Nepal Ms. Pramila Thapa Chair of Development Economics Nepal |
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15.15 - 15.45 |
· Commercialization of local knowledge amongst women Prof. Emilia Nercissians Department of Anthropology, Social Sciences Faculty, University of Tehran, Iran |
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15.45 - 16.00 |
Coffee Break |
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16.00 - 17.00 |
Mobilization of the participants for group work activities
Group 1: Moderator: Dr. Daniel Karthe Mitigation of biodiversity loss and conflicts with land-use Group 2: Moderator: Prof. Martin Kappas GIS & Remote sensing as potential methodological tools for assessing land-use changes and habitat quality Group 3: Moderator: Prof. Yuliy Drobyshev Impacts of climate change on environment, society and economy Group 4: Moderator: Dr. Jolanta Slowik Restoration of post mining areas |
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19.00 onwards |
Dinner and open evening |
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17th June 2015 |
Presentation by German Alumni |
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08:30-12:00
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Plenary session 1: Natural resources management, ecosystem services and functions, Geoecology/GIS studies
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08.30 - 09.00 |
Moderator: Dr. Daniel Karthe · Payment for Sediment Retention: Opportunities and Challenges in Mid Marsyangdi Watershed of Nepal M. Sc. Dev R. Gautam Team leader, CARE-Nepal |
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09.00 - 09.30 |
· Developing a density management diagram for Cunninghamia lanceolata stands including assessment of stand stability and crown fire potential Dr. Jinghui Meng College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, China |
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09.30 - 09.45 |
Coffee break |
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09.45 - 10.15
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· Application of GIS in terms of GIS detection permafrost features at the southern border of permafrost district in Mongolia Adiya Saruulzaya Institute of Geography & Geoecology, MAS, Mongolia |
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10.15 - 10.45 |
· Biomonitoring in the Kharaa catchment: Results and Implications Dr. Saulyegul Avlush Institute of Geography & Geoecology, MAS, Mongolia |
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10.45 - 11.15 |
· Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of Snow leopard and its some preyspecies in Altai Sayan Ecoregion of Mongolia Maral Chimed-Ochir WWF Mongolia Programme Office |
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11.15 - 11.45 |
· Reconstructing summer temperature variability in Western Mongolia using tree rings Oyunmunkh Byamba National University of Mongolia, Mongolia |
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11.45 - 12.00 |
Networking/Discussion |
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12.00 - 13.00 |
Lunch break |
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13.00 - 16.00 |
Plenary session 2: Biodiversity, nature conservation and society |
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13.00 - 13.30 |
Moderator: Dr. Stefan Erasmi · Business and Biodiversity in India: Risks and Opportunities for mining industry influencing natural habitats, societies and livelihoods Mr. Piyush Dhawan, MSc GIZ-India |
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13.30 - 14.00 |
· Macaúba pastures as hospitable habitats for birds in a heterogeneous landscape in the Brazilian Cerrado Dr. Kamini Barua University of Goettingen, Germany (Alumna ? India) |
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14.00 - 14.15 |
Coffee break |
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14.15 - 14.45 |
· Coming home - The return of the wild horse to Mongolia MSc. N. Enkhsaikhan International Takhi Group, Mongolia |
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14.45 - 15.15 |
· The effects of forest disturbance on frugivorous birds and seed dispersal in Papuan rainforest , Indonesia Dr. Margaretha Pangau-Adam University of Goettingen, Germany (Alumna-Indonesia) |
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15.15 - 15.45 |
· Endangered Przewalski's Horse Reintroduction Leads Effective Nature Conservation MSc. Usukhjargal Dorj Hustai National Park, Mongolia |
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15.45 - 16.15 |
· Comparative study of lichens in different pastures Dr. O. Enkhtuya Institute of Biology, MAS, Mongolia |
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16.15 - 18.30 |
Visit to a cultural heritage site - Natural History Museum and Photo exhibition named "Wonders of Trans-Altai Gobi desert"at the Fresh water resource and conservation center, Ministry of Environment, Green development and Tourism. |
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19.00 onwards |
Dinner and open evening |
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18th - 19th June, 2015 |
Excursion Gorikh Terelj National Park (Overnight stay) and Hustai National Park (Day tour) |
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18th June, 2015 |
Field trip to Gorkh-Terelj National Park, Mongolia
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08.30 |
Moderator: Dr. Lkhagvasuren Davaa Departure from Ulaanbaatar |
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09.00 - 10.00 |
Arrival and visit to Chingais Khaan statute complex |
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10.30 - 12.00 |
Arrival and oral presentation and discussion with officers of Gorkh-Terelj National Park |
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12.30 - 14.00 |
Lunch break |
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14.00 - 15.30 |
Arrival and free at "San Juulchin" tourist camp |
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15.30 - 17.00 |
Short excursion in the National Park |
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17.00 - 19.00 |
Dinner & open evening |
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19th June, 2015
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Field trip to Hustai National Park |
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08.30 |
Moderator: M.Sc. Usukhjargal Dorj
Departure from San Juulchin Tourist Camp |
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12.30 - 13.00 |
Arrival at Hustai National Park |
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13.00 - 14.00 |
Lunch break |
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14.00 - 15.00
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Oral presentation and discussion on conservation and management of Hustai NP with officers from National Park |
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15.00 - 16.30
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Drive to see wild horse and other wildlife |
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16.30
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Return to Ulaanbaatar |
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20th June, 2015
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Group-work presentations, evaluation of "Summer School", closing remarks and awarding of certificates
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10.00 - 11.15
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Group work presentations
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11.15 - 12.00
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Evaluation and closing remarks |
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12.00 - 13.00 |
Lunch break |
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13.00 - 14.00 |
Awarding of certificates and official closing of the "Summer School" |
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14.15 - 17.30 |
Visit to local cultural heritage sites - Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs
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18.00 |
Closing dinner |
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21th June, 2015 |
Departure of delegates |