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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'S NEW PRESIDENT ELECTED
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Mr Zhang Xinsheng of China is the new President of IUCN. He was elected today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. The Congress also elected a new Council made up of a Treasurer, Chairs of the six IUCN Commissions and Regional Councillors. The IUCN Council is the principal governing body of IUCN.
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> IUCN Election Results 2012
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ACHIEVING A SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURE
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IUCN and Microsoft form unique partnership to tackle species extinction
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Microsoft and IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, jointly announced today at the 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress in South Korea, the formation of a new partnership to further strengthen the information available on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. This collaboration sees Microsoft becoming the first corporate member of The IUCN Red List Partnership. > Read more
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Mining in the Pacific - an industry perspective
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The 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress has provided a forum for all sectors of society, including industry to discuss critical issues concerning the conservation and sustainable use of nature. Nautilus Minerals, the first company in the world to be granted a deep-sea mining license, is here at the Congress to share their work and plans. > Audio
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Southern Cone conservation: a matter of how we fish
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Over-exploitation and bycatch are just two of the many direct threats that marine species face in the Southern Cone, a region covering the southernmost area of South America. > Read more
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The 100 most threatened species. Are they priceless or worthless?
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Tarzan’s Chameleon, Spoon-billed Sandpiper and Pygmy Three-toed Sloth have all topped a new list of the species closest to extinction released today by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and IUCN. > English
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Sudamérica estrena la Lista Verde de Áreas Protegidas
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La Lista Verde de Áreas Protegidas de UICN es una iniciativa global que permitirá evaluar y estimular la eficiencia en la gestión de espacios naturales. Julia Miranda, Directora de Parques Nacionales de Colombia habla sobre la fase de prueba de la Lista. > Ver video
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Geodiversity makes its debut at the Congress Forum!
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For the first time an IUCN Congress Forum is addressing geoconservation — action taken towards the proper management and conservation of geodiversity and geoheritage, that is, the non-biological side of our natural diversity. > Read more
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Schedule
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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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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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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
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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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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; Indian Bull frogs© Fahim Hassan;Pacific Resource and environmental economics network © IUCN; Penguins in Peninsusla of Valdes, Argentina © Jim Thorsell; Julia Miranda © IUCN; Interpretatin of evolution landscapes © Enrique Diaz- Martinez; Breeded Spoon billed Sandpiper © Chris Collins ;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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