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ASPECTOS JURIDICOS DE LA GESTION DE AGUAS EN ESPAÑA E IBEROAMERICA
30 de Octubre de 2003
 El IV Simposio Internacional sobre Legislación y Derecho Ambiental tuvo lugar en Madrid del 23 al 26 de Octubre. Organizado por el Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Madrid (ICAM) en el marco de su Programa Iberoamericano en Derecho Ambiental, el simposio de este año se centró en "Gestión de Aguas: Legislación, Casos y Jurisprudencia". Se trataron diversos temas, entre ellos, tramas ecológicas en cauces hidrográficos, humedales en peligro, repercusiones de grandes represas, instrumentos fiscales, zonificación de aguas subterráneas y acceso al agua potable. Por las tardes se desarrollaron mesas de trabajo y foros para el debate. El Dr. Alejandro Iza, del Centro de Derecho Ambiental de la UICN, presentó el trabajo titulado "Aguas de Transición y Caudales Ecológicos". El V Simposio, que versará sobre "Suelos y Urbanismo", tendrá lugar en Madrid del 21 al 23 de octubre de 2004. Para mayor información sobre este evento rogamos dirigirse: Dra. Silvia Jaquenod de Zsögön, ICAM Departamento de Derecho Ambiental, Serrano Nº 11 - 4a Planta, 28001 Madrid, España (Tel: +34-91-435 78 10 Extensión 814 y 816; zsogon@iies.es).
Para acceder al texto del trabajo "Aguas de Transición y Caudales Ecológicos" haga un click aquí.
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IUCN, UNEP AND FAO FACILITATE WORKSHOPS IN PREPARATION FOR UNFCCC COP 9
29 October 2003
 IUCN, together with UNEP and the FAO, recently facilitated two regional meetings to assist the Asian and African groups in preparing for the ninth session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC. The "Regional Workshop on Forests and Climate Change: Preparing for Decisions on Land Use and Forestry at COP 9" was held from 16 to 17 October in Manila, Philippines. It brought together representatives from 16 Asian countries to informally discuss the issues under negotiation in relation to modalities and procedures for afforestation and reforestation activities under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol. The "UNFCCC African Group preparatory meeting for COP9 on LULUCF [Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry]" was held on 23 October in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Representatives from 32 African countries participated in this meeting, which was followed by a daylong internal meeting of the African group. These workshops are part of the IUCN-UNEP-FAO partnership for environmentally sound and socially equitable carbon sequestration.
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ALI MEKOUAR RECIPIENT OF 2003 E. HAUB PRIZE
28 October 2003
 IUCN warmly congratulates Ali Mekouar on being awarded the 2003 E Haub Prize for exceptional achievement in environmental law. Ali was a pioneer of environmental law in his home country of Morocco, where he made it one of the highlights of his university teaching. He also created the Moroccan Association for Environmental Law at a time when such associations were almost non existent in the world. Ali has devoted his efforts to the development of environmental law in the developing world, and more particularly, in Africa. Ali joined the FAO legal division in 1988. "Men like Ali Mekouar have made environmental law what it is today, an important legal discipline, and an essential asset for development. Let us thank him for his vision, for his faith in his work and for his achievements, and let us thank him for being an example for all of us and future generation of environmental lawyers to follow." said Dr Wolfgang Burhenne at the award giving ceremony in Brussels.
Find the full speech of Dr Wolfgang Burhenne here
IUCN ELC WELCOMES ITS FIRST FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR
24 October 2003
 Nicole Harkin, a 2nd year Pace University environmental law student and recipient of a Fulbright student grant, has joined the IUCN Environmental Law Centre (ELC) for 12 months. While working at the ELC, Nicole will examine German land use law as it relates to U.S. urban sprawl and energy consumption. She proposes to study the German system of dealing with environmental problems through the viewfinder of their land use controls on the local, state, and federal levels. Nicole is also the Chairperson of the 2003 National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, is a legal intern with the Environmental Litigation Clinic, and studied comparative environmental law in Brazil. Nicole hails from Kalispell, Montana and attended college at Purdue University, studying Political Science, German and Geology. The Fulbright is the most prestigious scholarship awarded by the U.S. government, enabling students to gain international experience and develop international competence in an era of increasing global interdependence.
For more information on IUCN ELC fellowships and internships click here
JUDGES FROM EAST AND WEST AFRICA MEET IN NAIROBI
22 October 2003
 Honourable Chief Justices and senior judges from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, The Gambia and Uganda met in Nairobi, Kenya on 10-11 October 2003 at the UNEP Chief Justices Meeting of East and West African Countries under the chairmanship of the Honourable Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya, Hon. Justice Johnson Evan Gicheru. The purpose of the meeting was to develop national, sub-regional and regional programmes of work for the implementation of the UNEP Global Judges Symposium, within the framework of subsequent Governing Council decisions. Dr Eldad Tukahirwa, IUCN Regional Director for Eastern Africa, attended the meeting for IUCN as apart of the ongoing collaboration between UNEP and IUCN in working with the judiciary.
Find the 'Nairobi Statement' adopted at the October 10-11 meeting here
For more information on international initiatives to engage the judiciary click here
MANEJO SUSTENTABLE DE HUMEDALES EN AMERICA LATINA
10 October 2003
 El Programa de Derecho Ambiental de la UICN (PDA), a través del Centro de Derecho Ambiental y varios miembros de la Comisión de Derecho Ambiental, participó en el Seminario Internacional sobre Manejo Sustentable de Humedales de América Latina, organizado por la Fundación Proteger en la ciudad de Paraná, Argentina. Este evento, que reunió a más de 600 personas, contó con la presencia de expertos nacionales, invitados extranjeros, autoridades locales, provinciales y nacionales. Los paneles trataron diversos temas, desde el manejo de cuencas, hasta la valoración económica y los corredores. El PDA tuvo una activa participación en el panel de legislación y políticas públicas, donde Alejandro Iza realizó una presentación sobre manejo de ecosistemas y caudales ecológicos. Además organizó un taller sobre cuestiones jurídicas e institucionales del cual surgieron importantes recomendaciones para el futuro.
Para mayor información sobre este evento click aquí.
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GESTION AMBIENTAL DE LAS AGUAS EN ARGENTINA
10 October 2003
 En el marco de un proyecto de colaboración entre FARN (Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales) y el Centro de Derecho Ambiental de la UICN se realizó en Buenos Aires el último de una serie de talleres sobre presupuestos mínimos de legislación ambiental. Concurrieron a este taller representantes de diversos sectores del gobierno, ONGs, el sector privado y académico para debatir sobre la Ley 25.688 de Gestión Ambiental de Aguas. La discusión se centró en temas críticos de aplicación de esta norma, tales como la distribución de competencias entre la Nación y las Provincias y la creación de comités de cuenca. Sin embargo, incluyó además otros temas vinculados con la preservación y el uso racional de las aguas como son la protección de los acuíferos, la regulación de caudales y la dimensión transfronteriza de la gestión del recurso.
Para ver las conclusiones de los talleres de presupuestos mínimos click aquí.
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IUCN AT UN: NEED FOR GREATER RECOGNITION OF CONSERVATION ROLE IN POVERTY ERADICATION
9 October 2003
 Professor Nicholas Robinson, Chair of the IUCN Commission on Environmental Law, represented IUCN before the 2nd Committee of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, during its opening session in New York. The 2nd Committee is responsible for addressing economic and social issues before the General Assembly, including the implementation of the Rio Earth Summit and Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development recommendations. This year the 2nd Committee is looking into international trade and development, women in development, energy, desertification, the Convention on Biological Diversity, climate change, mountains, Agenda 21 implementation, implementation of the UN Decade for the Eradication of Poverty, and the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, amongst other topics.
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Full IUCN Statement
2nd Committe of the UN General Assembly
Vth IUCN World Parks Congress
IUCN COMMISSION CHAIRS: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
8 October 2003
 The time has come around again to invite nominations from the members of IUCN's Commissions for the Chair of their Commission. By way of explanation for those who are new to the process, the IUCN Council puts forward nominations to the IUCN World Conservation Congress for Commission Chairs after having considered the proposals made by the IUCN members and by the members of each Commission. While some Commissions have internal search processes underway, Commission members may also submit nominations directly to the Director General. It is important to note that even if the current Commission Chair is eligible to stand for a second term, a new nomination must be made. The Chair of the IUCN Commission Environmental Law is completing his second term and is not eligible to stand again. A letter from the IUCN Director General to all Commission members further explaining the process can be downloaded here in English, French and Spanish.
JUECES Y FISCALES DE AMERICA LATINA SE REUNEN EN BUENOS AIRES
8 Octubre 2003
 Como parte del Programa Aplicación y Cumplimiento de la Normativa Ambiental, la FARN (Fundación Ambiente y Recursos Naturales), junto al PNUMA, al Instituto del Banco Mundial y al Instituto Derecho por un Planeta Verde, organizó en Buenos Aires un Simposio de Jueces y Fiscales. Durante tres días, los participantes (jueces, fiscales y expertos en derecho ambiental de América Latina y los Estados Unidos) se reunieron en plenarios y talleres para analizar, discutir y proponer soluciones a algunos de los problemas más críticos de la aplicación de la normativa ambiental en Latinoamérica. El Programa de Derecho Ambiental de la UICN, como miembro del Grupo Asesor, participó en este evento. El Dr. Alejandro Iza del Centro de Derecho Ambiental de la UICN presentó el Portal Judicial de UICN y PNUMA, lanzado en el Simposio del PNUMA sobre Jueces en la Cumbre de Johannesburgo.
Para mayor información sobre este evento click aquí.
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IUCN CEL MEMBERS PORTAL LAUNCHED: A FIRST FOR IUCN
1 October 2003
 The IUCN Environmental Law Centre (ELC), Bonn has now compiled and printed the updated IUCN Commission on Environmental Law (CEL) Directory and distributed a copy to all CEL Members. The release of this updated CEL Directory coincides with the launch of the highly innovative CEL Members Portal, a first for IUCN. The CEL Members Portal has been developed by the ELC to assist CEL Members to update their own contact and other details directly via the Internet. The Portal is assessable by all CEL Members by password and will be used as the 'master' copy of CEL Members contact and other details. It will be for each CEL Member to keep their details up to date. Through the Portal CEL Members will now be able to search for fellow Members by region, country, CEL Specialist Group or nominated area of expertise. Passwords have been sent to all CEL Members with their copy of the updated CEL Directory, and support will be provided by the ELC to those Members who do not have ready access to the Internet. The Portal is assessable via the IUCN ELP Website. For more information contact the ELP Webmistress, Anni Lukács.
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