The Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM) is one of IUCN’s six scientific Commissions. CEM is a network of volunteer experts from around the world working on ecosystem management related issues . The Commission works closely with other IUCN Commissions, regional offices and global thematic programmes. CEM and its individual members are involved in a wide range of Ecosystem Management activities. CEM is supported by the Ecosystem Management Programme as its Secretariat, which is located at the IUCN Headquarters in Gland, Switzerland.
The Commission on Ecosystem Management - CEM
UPCOMING CONFERENCE:
An International Conference on “Eurasian Steppes: Status, Threats and Adaptation to Climate Change” will be held from 9th to 12th of September, 2010. It will be organized by the Hustai National Park Trust, Mongolia and the Commission on Ecosystem Management of IUCN.
Focus
The focus of the conference will be the effect of climate change on the Eurasian steppe ecosystems and the impact on livelihoods. This will be studied within the context of other threats like land-use change, overgrazing, hunting and mining. The aim of the conference is to promote ecosystem based adaptation for the conservation and wise use of Eurasian steppes in response to climate change.
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