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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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Saving nature, why bother? This was the theme of the last World Leaders Dialogue, which closed the Forum, leading into the next segment of Congress, the IUCN’s Members Assembly. By giving the floor to two opposing organisations and visions regarding Jeju naval base, the true spirit of the Union’s democratic model came to life once again. > Watch video
> More videos: lessons from the Forum
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Who cares about nature?
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Is the value of nature essential and irreplaceable to human wellbeing? Last night, panelists at the World Leaders Dialogue discussed the crucial question: why bother saving nature? The final session focused on the importance of protecting, managing and governing nature and its benefits. > Read more
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IUCN Congress recognises conservation greats
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Yesterday, at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, IUCN awarded its two highest medals to outstanding individuals of the conservation world, and eleven other conservation greats were granted honorary membership of IUCN. > English
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Stronger leadership needed to save world’s natural wonders
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At the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, IUCN is warning of the growing threats faced by many existing World Heritage sites and is calling for stronger measures to guarantee their future. > English
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Kayaks to Korea - community leaders share local marine management expertise on a global stage
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Today, local leaders from around the globe showcased innovative, community-based marine management techniques at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. These pioneers lead Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMA) in all corners of the world and hail from countries such as Fiji, Kenya, Madagascar, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, Colombia and India. > Read more
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Extinction of freshwater species in Northern Africa: a double loss
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This is the first time that a study conducted at the species level collates and integrates information on the socio-economic value of freshwater species and the threats to those species in Northern Africa. > English
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Measuring people's happiness
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Dr. Kinzang Dorji, former Prime minister of Bhutan speaks about how this small country from Asia is making big strides by keeping people happy and using it as an indicator for national growth. > Watch video
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Yesterday's top tweets
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• @IUCN Sir David Attenborough has been honoured with IUCN’s highest #conservation award ow.ly/dCu6S #iucn2012 @AmazingSpecies
• @IUCN VIDEO: Get a real sense of what's happening at the #iucn2012 World Conservation Congress ow.ly/dC9K3
• @IUCN Have you ever realised how amazing fungi are? Find out more about these incredible species ow.ly/dDRQs #IUCN2012 @AmazingSpecies > Twitter Hub
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Free Ecotours • Mt. Hallasan Course
• Oreum, Volcanic Cones
• UNESCO World Natural Heritage Course
• UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
• Geological Features
• Gotjawal Volcanic Forests
• Forest Trails
• The Islands of an Island
• Buddhist Culture
• Village Paths
• Folklore
• Stone Culture
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Schedule
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12 September: 8th sitting: 14:30-18:30 and 20:00-21:30
14 September: 9th sitting 8:30- 13:00; 10th sitting 14:30- 19:00 and 20:00- 24:00 (10th sitting continued)
Last buses: 00:20
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Horaire
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12 septembre: 8e séance 14:30- 18:30 and 20:00-21:30
14 septembre: 9e séance 8:30- 13:00; 10e séance 14:30- 19:00 et 20:00- 24:00 (continuation de la 10e séance)
Dernier bus: 00:20
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Horario
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12 de setiembre: 8a sesión 14:30-18:30 and 20:00-21:30
14 de setiembre: 9a sesión 8:30- 13:00; 10a sesión 14:30- 19:00 y 20:00- 24:00 (continuación de la 10a)
Último bus: 00:20
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Free books at the Bookstore
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Come to the IUCN Bookstore on the 5th floor to choose from a range of amazing books
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Transport
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Useful travel info on local transport and free shuttle services
> See details
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A to Z
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All the practical info from A to Z in one single place
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Floor plans
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Find your way around the Congress venue
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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; Nature olympics day 5 © IUCN; H.E. Dr. Young Sook Yoo © IUCN; David Attenborough © Borjana Pervan; Lagoon fisherman © Blue ventures; A volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia © David Sheppard; Harvesting Nile Tilapia in Algeria © V. Crespi;Sign Up © sxc-hu; Bus © IUCN\Epeli Nakautoga; A to Z © Cécile Graat; H.E.Dr. Kinzag Dorji © IUCN ; Question mark © SXC.hu; Congress logo © IUCN; ICC Jeju © Jeju Special Self-Governing Province; Korean Food © Jeju Special Self-Governing Province |
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