Septembre 2009
Herbal Fair: Healing the World through Promotion and Conservation of Medicinal Plants
A fair promoting herbal medicine was held at the premises of Ujanipara Buddhist Temple in Bandarban District of Chittagong Hill Tracts. The fair was jointly organized by IUCN Bangladesh (IUCNB) and Bolipara Nari Kalyan Somity (BNKS), a member of IUCN. Around 300 people of different ethnic communities were present in this fair, a landmark event aimed towards conservation of essential medicinal plants. …
20 Oct 2009 | News story
Announcing New National Activators for IUCN CEC
CEC has created a new element in our global governance structure: CEC National Activators. These movers-and-shakers will enhance Commission impact in their countries and regions. CEC members who have accepted this volunteer position as of October 2009 are listed here. Welcome! …
19 Oct 2009 | News story
CEC in Europe: Autumn Update
Katalin Czippán, IUCN CEC Regional Vice-Chair for Europe, invites CEC members to contact her for an invitation to the World Science Forum in November. She also reports on the first meeting of the UNECE Expert Group on Competences in Education for Sustainable Development, attended by five CEC members . …
19 Oct 2009 | News story
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Students in Venice Study Biodiversity
CEC member Marco Prunotto is organizing an educational project for students aged 11 to 13 in Venice, Italy. Simple classroom experiments like growing mold on bread will produce samples that teach lessons in biodiversity -- observed under microscopes, recorded in cell phone photos, connected to larger issues of sustainability in everyday life. It's called the DiscoverBioD project. …
19 Oct 2009 | News story
Réunion LLS
Les rideaux se sont refermés sur la deuxième réunion annuelle de l’initiative « Livelihoods and Landscape Strategy » (LLS), en français « Moyens d’existence et Paysage ». …
19 Oct 2009 | News story
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Bluefin Tuna: Endangered Species
The United States announced last week that it will seek the strongest possible management for the conservation of Atlantic bluefin tuna, sending a clear and definitive statement to the international community that the current status quo is not acceptable. …
19 Oct 2009 | News story
Rhino conservationist honoured
On 19th October, the IUCN Species Survival Commission presented the Sir Peter Scott Award for Conservation Merit to Zimbabwean Raoul du Toit, in recognition of his exceptional efforts and successes in the field of African rhino conservation. …
19 Oct 2009 | News story
Desecha tus bosques, bajo tu propio riesgo
17 Oct 2009 | News story
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IUCN elected to the World Water Council Board of Governors
IUCN has been elected to the Board of Governors of the World Water Council (WWC) during its 5th General Assembly in Marseille, 14-16 October …
16 Oct 2009 | News story
Newsletter of the International League of Conservation Photographers
The October 2009 issue of the International League of Conservation Photographers features news of WiLD9 and WiLD SPEAK, action by conservation photographers, the latest "rave", books, competitions and awards. Cristina Mittermeier, iCLP Executive Director, is a member of the IUCN CEC Steering Committee. …
16 Oct 2009 | News story
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