Mediterráneo
New Director at IUCN Brussels Office
Luc Bas will be taking up the position of Director of IUCN European Union Representative Office in Brussels from 1 May 2013. …
29 Mar 2013 | News story
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III Mediterranean Forest Week
After the success of the first two Mediterranean Forest Weeks, in 2010 in Antalya (Turkey) and in 2011 in Avignon (France), the Algerian authorities welcome this third edition in Tlemcen from 17-21 March 2013 on the following issue: "Mediterranean forests for sustainable development of territories: what strategies of mitigation and adaptation to global change?" …
22 Mar 2013 | News story
Join the International Day of Forests celebrations by planting your pledge for action!
More than 1.6 billion people around the world depend on forests for their livelihoods, not just for food but also for fuel, livestock grazing and for medicine. …
21 Mar 2013 | News story
Countdown to World Water Day!
Each year World Water Day (WWD) is celebrated on the 22nd of March, and has become one of the key dates on the UN calendar. The day marks a special focus on global water issues, with this year in particular global attention on water cooperation. …
18 Mar 2013 | News story
Congreso de la UICN en el 2016: Una verde oportunidad
Luego del exitoso Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza celebrado en Jeju, República de de Corea en 2012, UICN se prepara para el próximo Congreso en 2016 e inicia el proceso de selección del próximo país anfitrión. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que el calendario para el proceso de selección del país anfitrión ha sido modificado. … | English | French
15 Mar 2013 | News story
1er Guide d’identification des oiseaux d’eau migrateurs du Nord de l’Afrique en langue arabe
Lors d’un atelier organisé le samedi 2 mars 2013 à Tunis par l’Association « Les Amis des Oiseaux » (AAO), Membre de l'UICN, en présence de ses partenaires nationaux et internationaux, un nouveau guide d’identification des oiseaux d’eau en langue arabe a été présenté au public. La soixantaine de participants de l’événement, majoritairement des représentants d’institutions et d’organisations œuvrant pour la biodiversité et les milieux naturels, s’est accordée à constater que ce bel ouvrage va combler un besoin ressenti dans le domaine de la conservation des oiseaux d’eau et des zones humides au Nord de l’Afrique, celui de disposer d’outils de travail en langue arabe. … | English
14 Mar 2013 | News story
A new ENPI project: Mediterranean Experience of Eco-tourism
Tourism is at the same time a growing source of income and an increasing driving force for actual negative impacts in the Mediterranean coastal regions. Protected Areas are the best example of it: they look at the tourists as additional “financial resources” for their weak institutional budget, but at the same time they fear the impact of large groups of tourists, concentrated in peak season. …
12 Mar 2013 | News story
Post2015: Can there be enough water, energy, food for all?
This week, IUCN and the International Water Association (IWA) host an online consultation session on Infrastructure Solutions for the Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus. As part of the UN's 'The World We Want' initiative, the consultation platform allows everyone to have their say on development issues post 2015, from 11-17 March with a particular focus on water, energy and food. …
11 Mar 2013 | News story
Nature+ development in South East Europe
Nature is a resource for people and our well-being. Countries in South East Europe, like elsewhere, have the opportunity to shape a sustainable future where economies grow while protecting natural resources. Will they win the challenge? …
07 Mar 2013 | News story
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Resilience framework for local action against climate change in Morocco
The Environment Observatory of the Tangier-Tetouan Region, along with the non-governmental organization GERES and other partners in Morocco, organized last 25-28 of February 2013 a Seminar entitled "Climate Change Adaptation and fight against fuel poverty in the region Tetouan Tangier ". The seminar allowed the SEARCH project partners in Morocco (IUCN-Med, University of Tetouan and the Association Talassemtane de l’Environnement et de Developpement) to present the results of the project, including the analysis of climate change vulnerability in pilot areas and the methodology defined for the project on building resilience. …
07 Mar 2013 | News story
