Novembre 2010
Les préparatifs du Congrès avancent
Première réunion du Comité préparatoire du Congrès 2012. … | English | Spanish
29 Nov 2010 | News story
Binding Award: Under the Sign of the Green Belt Europe
In the frame of the International Year of Biodiversity the Binding Grand Prize 2010 was awarded, in Vaduz on 19th November. Alois Lang, former coordinator of Green Belt Europe at IUCN, was one of the recipients. The prize is one of the outstanding conservation awards in Europe. This year’s Prize honored five individuals who had one thing in common – for many years they have been strongly and extraordinarily engaged in protecting the Green Belt. “The award is an incentive to continue efforts to preserve this important part of our European cultural and natural heritage” said Gabriel Schwaderer, managing director of the international nature conservation foundation, EuroNatur. …
29 Nov 2010 | News story
A green future and benefits for all: conference in belgium
The Directorate General for Environment of the Federal Public Service for the Environment, in cooperation with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will organize the conference "Closing the International Year of Biodiversity 2010: How to better communicate the value of biodiversity? – A green future and benefits for all – Biodiversity and social responsibility" on 14 December 2010 at Bois du Cazier, Belgium. …
29 Nov 2010 | News story
Des enfants dans la mangrove
Les enfants des 5 villages en Thaïlande s’investissent à tous les stades du projet de restauration des mangroves. Blandine Mélis, IUCN CEC membre, a accompagné ces messagers de la nouvelle conscience environnementale lors d’une séance de reboisement. …
28 Nov 2010 | News story
What contribution can tourism make to biodiversity?
An event on tourism and biodiversity was organized by IUCN and WCPA's Tourism and Protected Area Specialist Group. Dr Anna Spenceley of South Africa reports on World Responsible Tourism Day. …
28 Nov 2010 | News story
Education Needed in Puyango-Tumbes River Basin
Education is urgently needed to protect biodiversity in the Puyango-Tumbes river basin in the border region of Ecuador and Peru, writes CEC member Bertha Cecilia Garcia Cienfuegos. …
28 Nov 2010 | News story
Hosting TEDx Events: An idea for CEC members
Ever heard of TED Talks or TEDx events? What about speaking at or hosting one? Lizzie Crudgington believes that CEC members have some "ideas worth spreading" through this kind of event.
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28 Nov 2010 | News story
Japan Civil Network Promotes CEPA during CBD COP10
CEC members Masahiro Kawatei and Osamu Abe are calling for an emphasis on CEPA to meet targets for biodiversity. A report on JCN-CBD activities in Nagoya.
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28 Nov 2010 | News story
Young CEC Member Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu Wins Rolex Award for Enterprise
By creating an interactive, rural radio service, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu wants to improve the lives of farmers in Nigeria. The CEC member is a winner in the Rolex Awards for Enterprise Young Laureates Programme.
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27 Nov 2010 | News story
Dangers for Journalists who Expose Environmental Issues
This report documents the dangers to journalists covering environmental issues in countries where it is dangerous to do so. A recommended read from Keith Wheeler, CEC Chair. …
27 Nov 2010 | News story
