May
Biofuel potential for rural development
Biofuels have the potential to contribute greatly to rural development and increase the sustainable energy options to rural communities. …
12 May 2009 | News story
Setting the Forest Trade sub-programme for TRAFFIC Central Africa
The Forest Trade sub-programme for TRAFFIC Central Africa (TCAF) was launched on 1st February 2009 with the recruitment of a permanent consultant, Dr Nouhou Ndam. The following month, TRAFFIC’s Global Forest Trade Programme Leader, Chen Hin Keong, visited TCAF’s office in Yaoundé, Cameroon, to assist TCAF staff with fostering their relationship with national and regional partners based in Cameroon and to review and develop the forest trade sub-programme in Central Africa. Chen and TCAF staff met representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and foreign donor communities, including the Executive Secretary of COMIFAC (Commission des Forêts d'Afrique Centrale), Heads of different programmes of GTZ, WWF CARPO, and IUCN PACO. …
12 May 2009 | News story
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IUCN prepares for 2010 and beyond
IUCN opened a new office in Tokyo to coordinate efforts ahead of next year’s Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity where governments will review progress towards the 2010 biodiversity target and take decisions regarding the Convention’s future strategy.
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12 May 2009 | News story
World Migratory Bird Day
On 9 and 10th May thousands of people around the world took part in World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD). The theme “Barriers to Migration” aimed to highlight the effects that man made structures such as power lines, tall buildings, wind turbines and communication masts can have on migratory birds. …
11 May 2009 | News story
China Biodiversity Week 2009
Biodiversity Week 2009: Showcasing nature conservation in china
16th May - 22nd May 2009, Beijing China
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11 May 2009 | News story
Corals – an ecosystem at risk
Over one-quarter (27%) of the world’s 845 species of reef-building corals have been listed as threatened on the 2008 IUCN Red List of Thretened Species™, and an additional 20% are considered Near Threatened. Reef-building corals are essential habitat for many species of fish and invertebrates making them the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the ocean. …
08 May 2009 | News story
Estrategia Nacional de Tapir en Ecuador: el Grupo de Especialistas en Tapir de la UICN en acción
En Ecuador tres especies de tapires han sido descritas al momento: el tapir de montaña (T. pinchaque), el tapir del Chocó (T. bairdii) y el tapir amazónico (Tapirus terrestris). Las dos primeras están amenazadas, debido a la pérdida de su hábitat y a la presión adicional por ser presa de caza. …
08 May 2009 | News story
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Private sector involvement crucial for sustainable development partnerships
Companies have coverage and influence, an emphasis on efficiency and special technical and managerial expertise that could strengthen sustainable development efforts considerably. This was a shared view by IUCN and other participants during the first week of the 17th United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development in New York. …
08 May 2009 | News story
First Steering Committee Meeting, 2009-2012 Mandate
The Commission on Environmental Law held the first meeting of its new Steering Committee from April 29th to May 1st, 2009 in Porto de Galinhas, Brazil. The meeting was co-hosted by the Brazilian Association of Environmental District Attorneys (Associação Brasileira do Ministério Publico de Meio Ambiente—ABRAMPA). …
08 May 2009 | News story
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Message from the CEC Chair: An invitation to nominate CEC National Activators
The Chair of IUCN Commission on Education and Communication (CEC), Keith Wheeler, is addressing a message - via the CEC portal - to IUCN Members, IUCN Regional and Country Offices, IUCN Regional and National Committees and CEC members …
08 May 2009 | News story
