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IUCN CEC is a network driving change for sustainability. More than 1,000 members volunteer their professional expertise in learning, knowledge management and strategic communication to achieve IUCN goals.
IUCN CEC NEWS
Union for Ethical Biotrade releases results of Biodiversity Barometer
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) launches the 2013 Biodiversity Barometer. This new report highlights growing biodiversity awareness worldwide …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
e-Learning courses delivered to thousands of conservation professionals
How two universities are using e-learning to provide access to high-quality courses and facilitate global collaborations among students. CEC member Ben Wilson reports on success at Charles Sturt University in Australia and the University of Edinburgh, UK. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
Powered by Nature: deadline extended for social media award
Calling for your best idea for a social media campaign on energy and nature! The student competition Powered by Nature now gives you two more weeks to apply for a unique experience and week-long collaborative workshop on social media and sustainability in the Netherlands. The deadline for applications has been extended to Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 23:59 CEST. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
Red alert: Sri Lanka's vanishing natural wealth
A public lecture titled ‘Red alert: Sri Lanka’s vanishing natural wealth’ given by CEC member Dr Sriyanie Miththapala under the aegis Tree Society of Sri Lanka hit home among the people who attended. There have been many requests for publication and dissemination of this lecture. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
Cuadernillo para el aula: Aprendiendo sobre la Gestión de los Residuos Sólidos Urbanos
El mismo ofrece una base teórica-práctica para el abordaje de la temática de residuos sólidos urbanos y sus implicancias. Esta enmarcado en la campaña de concientización “Pará, pensá, separá”, dentro del Plan Provincial para la Gestión Integral de Residuos Sólidos Urbanos, de la Comarca del Valle Inferior del río Chubut-Península Valdés. …
24 Apr 2013 | News story
Participatory video workshop reflects on climate in Goshoba, Sundarbans
Earthcare Outreach Trust of Delhi, India, conducted a 10-day Participatory Video Workshop on the island of Goshoba in the Sunderbans. Climate fragile, with tigers on the land and salt water crocs and sharks in the water. CEC member Krishnendu Bose reports. …
24 Apr 2013 | News story
Iowa Politics and Conservation Meet
IUCN CEC Member and CEO of Pella Wildlife Company Ron DeArmond discuss funding for the Iowa Water and Land Legacy Act as well as funding for the Resource Enhancement and Protection Conservation Education Program with state law makers at the capital of Iowa, USA. …
24 Apr 2013 | News story
Fête de la Nature 2013 : les petites bêtes sont à l’honneur
La Fête de la Nature propose aux Français de métropole et d’Outre-Mer, de célébrer la nature durant cinq jours, à travers des milliers de manifestations gratuites organisées dans la nature et sur l’ensemble du territoire. …
24 Apr 2013 | News story
Blogging about waste management and more
CEC member Carlos Micilio of Argentina invites CEC members to consider his philosophical blog on the environment. …
24 Apr 2013 | News story
Biotechnological and community-based conservation of threatened plants in Rajasthan, India
CEC member Vineet Soni is carrying out community-based conservation efforts to conserve and raise awareness among local rural and tribal people about the threatened plants in Rajasthan. …
23 Apr 2013 | News story
