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IUCN WCPA Chair Nik Lopoukhine honored for his commitment to Canada’s protected areas
Nik Lopoukhine, Chair of IUCN WCPA, was honored with the J.B. Harkin Award yesterday for his life-long commitment to Canadian conservation. The award, named after the “Father of National Parks” J.B. Harkin, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the conservation of Canada’s parks and wilderness. …
02 Feb 2012 | News story
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Le guide sur la gouvernance partagée des AMP ouest africaines désormais disponible en trois langues
L’ouvrage « … En gouvernance partagée : un guide pratique pour les AMP d’Afrique de l’Ouest », lancé en 2010 dans sa version française en marge du 5ème Forum régional marin et côtier est désormais disponible en ligne en version anglaise et portugaise. …
02 Feb 2012 | News story
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Advance Albania
What can be done to help Albania—a country of rich natural wealth but where many people struggle to make ends meet? One plan under way is to get the country’s national parks and other protected areas to support the needs of people as well as nature. …
01 Feb 2012 | News story
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