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2003 Rome and Bellagio Meetings on Plant Genetic Resource Policies

In September 2003, Meridian staff facilitated two meetings among some of the world’s leading experts on plant genetic resources, to assess experience to date developing and implementing policies regarding genetic resources and to identify strategic opportunities for future work and investments regarding those policies. More

2004 Bellagio Meeting on Plant Genetic Resources in East and Central Africa

As a follow-up to two meetings held in 2003, Meridian Institute facilitated a meeting among diverse stakeholders in October 2004 to discuss plant genetic resources in East and Central Africa. More

2005 Hurricane Planning in the Southeast United States Conference

Meridian Institute facilitated the 2005 Hurricane Planning in the Southeast United States Conference in April 2005, in Jacksonville, Florida. More

A Coordinated Approach for Reforming New England Fisheries Management

The first phase of this project involved a workshop of foundation grantees who met to discuss fisheries management reform. The second phase involved an issue mapping process and subsequent workshop on the topic of the transition to catch shares management of fisheries in the New England region. More

Accelerated Climate Technology Innovation Initiative

Since 2008, Meridian Institute has been collaborating with the Clean Energy Group to develop a proposal for a new initiative that would apply modern-day innovation strategies to accelerate the development and full deployment of “disruptive” clean-energy technologies. More

Advancing REDD+ in the Congo Basin

Meridian Institute was commissioned by the Government of Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative to serve as the independent convenor and facilitator of a process aimed at increasing multilateral and bilateral support for, and collaboration regarding, the implementation of REDD+ in the Congo Basin region of Central Africa. More

Africa Development Corridors

Over the course of nine months, Meridian Institute staff provided strategic advice and consultation to the organizers of the TransFarm Africa initiative, in preparation for its launch. More

African Agricultural Technology Foundation

Meridian assisted in the establishment of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation by facilitating consultations and planning meetings among a diverse set of stakeholders regarding the design and purpose of the organization. More

AGree: Transforming Food and Ag Policy

The AGree initiative drives positive change in the food and agriculture system by connecting and challenging leaders from diverse communities to catalyze action and elevate food and agriculture as a national priority. More

Agriculture Climate Change Discussions

Representatives from the US Department of Agriculture and the major agricultural commodity groups met three times during 2000 and 2001 in educational sessions facilitated by Meridian staff. More

AGROCURI

Meridian Institute provided facilitation and strategy development services for AGROCURI, the Agricultural Open Curriculum and Learning Initiative. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provided funding for Meridian’s involvement in the project. More

Agroforestry Roundtable Workshop

In May 2010, Meridian Institute staff facilitated an Agroforestry Roundtable Workshop in Washington, DC. The workshop was sponsored by the Interagency Agroforestry Team, which is comprised of representatives from six US Department of Agriculture agencies. More

Air Force Training Range Mediation

Meridian Institute assisted the US Air Force and the Greater Owyhee Legal Defense (a coalition of citizen conservation and sporting organizations and individuals) settle two lawsuits dating back to 1990 and several associated appeals regarding Air Force operations in southwestern Idaho. More

Air-Quality Solutions Workshop

In 2000, the Environmental Law Institute and the Center for Clean Air Policy cohosted a national workshop to brainstorm innovative solutions to air-quality challenges. Meridian Institute staff facilitated the workshop. More

Alaska Marine Conservation Council

In 2007 and 2008, Meridian Institute assisted the Alaska Marine Conservation Council in planning and implementing a transition to a new Executive Director. More