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Experts analyse the impact of shipping activities on biodiversity in the Mediterranean
The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation organised a workshop in Istanbul, Turkey from 22-24 September 2007 to analyze the impact of shipping activities on biodiversity in the Mediterranean. …
24 Sep 2007 | News story
CEC presents new social learning and communication technologies to enhance environmental sustainability in the Arab Region
Participants from universities, NGOs, government offices, and global networks from the Arab region joined together at the Alexandria Library to explore new learning to support and promote accelerated learning in the Arab region. …
23 Sep 2007 | News story
Asia Regional Conservation Forum
The Asia Regional Conservation Forum, the region’s biggest and most important conservation event, was held 10-13 September in Kathmandu, Nepal. …
18 Sep 2007 | News story
Second Global Conference on Large Marine Ecosystems hails progress towards transboundary fisheries management in Africa
Two African Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) projects, part of the global LME movement supported by the Global Environment Facility and a host of international organisations, including IUCN, are the first to have successfully established innovative, ministerial level, ecosystem-based Commissions to oversee the recovery, development and sustainability of their goods and services. …
17 Sep 2007 | News story
International Forum on Soil, Society and Global Change in Iceland
Members of the Commission on Environmental Law (CEL) participated in the International Forum on Soil, Society and Global Change at Selfoss in Iceland on 31 August-4 September 2007. …
17 Sep 2007 | News story
More species threatened - 2007 IUCN Red List
The 2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is today being released, updating global understanding of the conservation status of the world’s plants and animals. There are now 41,415 species on the IUCN Red List and the number of species threatened with extinction has risen by 188 since last year. …
11 Sep 2007 | News story
Improved Understanding of Interactions between Sharks and Longline Fisheries Benefits Both Fishing Industry and Sharks
Interactions between sharks and pelagic longline fisheries are causing ecological, economic and social problems. Studies, announced recently by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, indicate that action is needed to develop methods to deter sharks from taking hooked fish from longline gear - amove that will benefit sharks and the fishing industry. …
07 Sep 2007 | News story
IUCN host workshop on Economic Valuation of LMEs at GEF International Waters Conference
Economic Valuation (EV) is a practical tool that can be used within a business approach to ecosystem management. It can be applied in a multitude of different ways but is commonly used to assess potential benefits and costs, and to identify potential stakeholders and threats. At the end of July 2007, IUCN offered participants at the GEF Fourth Biennial International Waters Conference the chance to attend a workshop to learn more about this tool applied in the context of Large Marine Ecosystems (LMEs). …
06 Sep 2007 | News story
Invasive species in the Pacific: looking under the water
Invasive species do not recognise Marine Protected Area (MPA) boundaries, yet very little is done to address the problem of alien invasive species in marine protected area planning and management. In the case of an MPA, invasions can pose serious threats and lead to dramatic impacts, particularly when management is unprepared for them.To help address this issue in the western Pacific, in July 2007, IUCN co-hosted a marine invasive species survey and training workshop with the Palau National Invasive Species Committee (NISC) and in collaboration with the Australian Maritime College.
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06 Sep 2007 | News story
