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Australian Council of Environmental Deans and Directors established
The Australian Council of Environmental Deans and Directors (ACEDD) has been established. This is an initiative of the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) and Macquarie University, Sydney. This is part of CEC’s program to catalyse networks of universities in Meso America, Southern Africa and amongst Arabic speaking nations as part of its endeavours for the IUCN World Conservation Learning Network. …
26 Mar 2009 | News story
IUCN celebrates Africa Environment Day
IUCN US joined other Africaphiles on March 23rd at the South African Embassy in Washington to celebrate Africa Environment Day 2009. …
26 Mar 2009 | News story
Learning opportunities
Interested in a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Gender and Climate Change organised by IUCN and other core partners of the Global Gender and Climate Alliance (GGCA) around the UNFCCC meetings in Bonn (June) and Copenhagen (December)?
26 Mar 2009 | News story
South African fishes in the spot light
For the first time, conservation action plans are being developed to protect South African fishes from extinction. …
25 Mar 2009 | News story
Espoo wins second edition of Finnish Countdown 2010 competition
The 550-year-old City of Espoo in Southern Finland received the 2009 award for biodiversity by the Minister of the Environment, Paula Lehtomäki. To celebrate its 550th anniversary, the City has decided to protect a 550-hectares forested area which covers three per cent of the total area of Espoo. …
25 Mar 2009 | News story
Europe’s greenest building takes shape
An update on IUCN’s Global Conservation Centre
According to a United Nations Environment Programme report, 30-40% of all primary energy is used in buildings. Buildings account for a significant amount of gas emissions: up to 40% of global emissions according to a recent study. Over the next 25 years, emissions from buildings are expected to increase faster than in any other sector. …
25 Mar 2009 | News story
Lubchenco and Holdren officially join Obama’s team
New administration welcomes two important allies for the environmental community …
24 Mar 2009 | News story
El mar de Alborán sigue recabando esfuerzos internacionales para la conservación de su biodiversidad y su sostenibilidad
El mar de Alborán es la parte más occidental del mar Mediterráneo y está situado en el centro de la región geológica del Arco de Gibraltar.
24 Mar 2009 | News story
Planning for a sustainable energy future: IUCN reacts to Shell’s Strategy Update
Last week Shell repeated its intention to disinvest in wind and solar power and concentrate its efforts and investments on biofuels. IUCN takes note of Shell’s decision and hopes that it can be convinced to show more leadership in renewable energy in the future. …
23 Mar 2009 | News story
Apaguemos la Luz - La Hora del Planeta está cerca
Alrededor de 250 ciudades se han inscrito oficialmente a la campaña en todo el mundo ¡El próximo sábado 28 de marzo apaguemos las luces durante una hora, seamos parte de la lucha contra el cambio climático! …
23 Mar 2009 | News story
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