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Welcome to Jeju, Repulic of Korea, for the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress. Find out about the latest updates and news in this daily newsletter.
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IUCN CONGRESS KICKS OFF IN KOREA
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The IUCN World Conservation Congress is finally here! Kicking off with the Opening Ceremony, delegates will be joined by notable figures including South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, human rights advocate Bianca Jagger, leading author and oceanographer Sylvia Earle, Japanese singer/songwriter Iruka and HRH Prince Carl Philip of Sweden amongst other CEOs, and several government ministers and heads of major NGOs and UN agencies. Read more
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Finding a food-free fuel solution
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According to Cellarius, biofuels are not the answer to solving the world’s energy problem. Instead, she believes renewable energy, conservation and improved transportation are more viable solutions to the energy crisis. > Read more
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Make the most of your participation with social media!
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• Find out what other participants are saying on the Twitter hub
• Tweet using the official Congress hashtag #IUCN2012 and @IUCN
• Share your opinion about events using the session hashtags: #forumXXXX (replace XXXX with the session 4-digit number) > More info
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Transport
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To facilitate Congress participants, the Host Country has provided free, fuel-efficient shuttle buses from Jeju airport and hotels to ICC Jeju from 4 to 16 September. More information is available through the transportation guide offered to all participants. > See details
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A to Z
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Find out about all the practical info on the A to Z. Refer to this online version to get the most up to date information. > Browse now
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Food Court
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For your lunchbreak, don't forget you can visit the Food Court next to the registration area outside the ICC Jeju
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IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature © 2012
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IUCN helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.
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Photo credits: Banner © IUCN; Hallway in ICCJ © IUCN; Delegates at the 2008 Forum © IUCN/ J.Muntaner; Online programme © Erkin Sahin; Bus © IUCN\Epeli Nakautoga; A to Z © Cécile Graat; Corn and power © IUCN\ Andrea Athanas; Members accreditation © IUCN; Elections © IUCN ORMA; ICCJ © Jeju Special Self-governing Province; Social Media © IUCN; Microphone © Jayanta Behera; Lips © Julia Freeman-Woolpert; Book © IUCN; Draft Programme © IUCN; Question mark © SXC.hu; Congress logo © IUCN; Korean Food © Jeju Special Self-Governing Province |
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