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Become a nature conservation leader!
The Klaus Toepfer Fellowship Programme aims to strengthen organisations from the nature conservation sector in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, by developing the personal capacity of early-career conservation professionals to overcoming global biodiversity loss. The training programme catalyzes personal capacity development through training on international best conservation practice and policy, management training, and personal network development. …
12 May 2013 | News story
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Au moins 26 éléphants massacres dans un patrimoine mondial
Au moins 26 éléphants ont été massacrés dans le site Patrimoine Mondial au Dzanga Bai en République Centrafricaine, à la suite de l’entrée ce lundi de 17 hommes armés de Kalachnikovs dans l’habitat unique d’éléphants, localement appelé « village des éléphants ». …
12 May 2013 | News story
Accord cadre entre l’UICN et le Royaume du Maroc pour la conservation de la nature
Le 7 mai, à Rabat, un Accord Cadre de Coopération a été signé entre le Centre de Coopération pour la Méditerranée de l’UICN (UICN-Med) et le Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forêts et à la Lutte contre la Désertification (HCEFLCD) du Maroc. Cet accord vise à renforcer les relations entre les deux parties en matière de conservation et de gestion durable de la biodiversité et de la protection de la nature. …
10 May 2013 | News story
Networking for migratory birds
World Migratory Bird Day is a global celebration that highlights the need for more protection of migratory birds and their habitats. This year’s theme is “networking for migratory birds” and as the largest professional global conservation network, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is pleased to join the celebrations. …
10 May 2013 | News story
Invasive alien plants and pests: the communication challenge
Research to better understand the impacts of biological invasions has been carried out across Europe. Governments and institutions have undertaken prevention and control actions, and the European Commission is expected to present a dedicated legislative instrument in the near future. However, despite these initiatives, the general public is rarely aware of what pests and invasive alien plants are, and what damage they can cause. Raising awareness among the society is an indispensable step for fully addressing the issue. …
10 May 2013 | News story
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November date announced for global event on natural capital
Against a backdrop of increasing international interest in how we value the economic benefits we derive from our natural environment, business leaders, policy makers and sustainability leaders from around the world will come together in Edinburgh in November for the inaugural World Forum on Natural Capital. …
09 May 2013 | News story
Bases para la clasificación de ecosistemas terrestres en Marruecos
Tras el primer encuentro del pasado mes de enero para elaborar la Lista de Roja de Ecosistemas en Marruecos dentro proyecto POCTEFEX-Transhabitat, los expertos se han vuelto a reunir en un segundo taller que se ha celebrado en Tánger entre los días 14 y 17 de abril de 2013. …
08 May 2013 | News story
IUCN signs new partnership for better forests
IUCN signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday with the Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux ( ATIBT) – a key player in the tropical timber industry specialized in sustainable forestry, local processing of timber and forest certification schemes. …
08 May 2013 | News story
IUCN urges careful planning with renewables
"Renewable energy interventions are good, but do not overlook the potential impacts on the environment." This is IUCN's advice to the 13 SIDS DOCK Pacific members currently meeting in Nadi, Fiji. …
08 May 2013 | News story
IUCN CEC Newsletter May 2013
The CEC Chair introduces the May 2013 newsletter. Highlights include a report of the first meeting of the new CEC Steering Committee. Enjoy more than 50 news stories from members taking action for sustainability around the world. …
08 May 2013 | News story
