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Hydro-diplomacy: Bridging the gap between science, policy and action
How we use and share water is a complex issue. It involves diverse groups of people such as farmers and fishermen, energy suppliers and developers, all who are competing for a limited and precious resource. Water use issues typically cross natural, social and political boundaries and can be local, national, regional and global in nature. …
01 Nov 2012 | News story
A new highway connecting the Mediterranean
The principles of integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) are being translated into concrete actions in ten different locations supported by a new Mediterranean information highway portal. … | Spanish
31 Oct 2012 | News story
BRIDGE 'Building River Dialogue and Governance': Plans towards 2013
Cross-border water management not only benefits regional water security, but also promotes dialogue, peace and cooperation. IUCN BRIDGE project colleagues met in Chiangrai to discuss progress on the transboundary initiative since it's inception in May 2011, and in particular to put in place plans for BRIDGE into 2013 and beyond. …
29 Oct 2012 | News story
Interview with CEM Deputy Chair Angela Andrade at COP11 Hyderabad, India
26 Oct 2012 | News story
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Restauración ecológica de estepas y pastos en regiones semiáridas
Los días 17, 18 y 19 de Octubre, se realizará en la Universidad de Alicante un Taller sobre “Restauración ecológica de estepas y pastos en regiones semiáridas” para el intercambio de experiencias entre España y otros países del Norte de África. …
15 Oct 2012 | News story
Engagement in IPBES – the top priority for IUCN
"IUCN’s commitment to materialize IPBES, which concretely works at the science-policy interface, marked another step during the recent IUCN World Conservation Congress," says Ms Cyrie Sendashonga, Global Director, Policy and Programme Group, IUCN Secretariat. …
10 Oct 2012 | News story
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Big Plan for nature needs Big Action now
Governments must take action and invest in nature to secure the diversity of life on earth and address today’s development challenges – urges IUCN at the 11th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP11), which starts today in Hyderabad, India. … | French | Spanish
08 Oct 2012 | News story
Job opening for LEAD Director of Learning and Programmes
London-based LEAD is the world’s largest non-profit organisation dedicated to building leadership capacity for sustainable development, with twelve offices worldwide. Apply for this post by 19 October. …
04 Oct 2012 | News story
CEPA events showcase 'bright spots' in conservation social marketing at CBD COP 11 in Hyderabad
CEC members David Ainsworth and Brian Day will lead side events featuring success stories in the use of Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) tools and methods. Workshops are presented by Rare and the Global Island Partnership. …
04 Oct 2012 | News story
Basins of the Future: Connecting water from source to city
Growing urban populations and economic growth are putting more pressure on the watersheds and infrastructure supplying water to cities. This is where IUCN and IWA have joined forces in pulling together their knowledge, networks and resources to strengthen nature-based solutions for water security in urban areas. …
21 Sep 2012 | News story
