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CEC works closely with the Capacity Development Unit within the Programme and Policy Group.
Welcome to the IUCN Commission on Education and Communication
IUCN CEC is a network driving change for sustainability. More than 1,000 members volunteer their professional expertise in learning, knowledge management and strategic communication to achieve IUCN goals.
IUCN CEC NEWS
Community Outreach and Education Efforts Mobilize Sea Turtle Conservation Movement
Community parnterships, social marketing and environmental education are raising the profile of the sea turtle conservation movement in Baja California Sur, Mexico, as documented in a new study by CEC member A.J. Schneller with Patricia Baum. …
02 Aug 2010 | News story
Mainstreaming Biological Diversity - CEPA
This eight-page publication presents the case for the work programme on communication, education and public awareness (CEPA) for the Convention on Biological Diversity. It highlights the role of communication as a policy tool. English / French / Hungarian …
01 Aug 2010 | News story
Film on Russell's Viper by CEC Member in India
CEC member Samik Gupta focused his 24th wildlife film on the Russell's viper. Though it is blamed for a third of snakebite cases in India each year, the viper helps to protect more than 1 metric tonnes of crops annually by eating rats in the fields. …
31 Jul 2010 | News story
Earth Day Photo & Essay Contest
More than 800 students in grades 5-8 took part in a unique national contest to photograph our changing world. The contest was organized by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies. From CEC Specialty Group Leader Nancy Colleton of IGES. …
31 Jul 2010 | News story
CEC Member Reports on Earth Charter +10 Event
CEC member Esther Agbarakwe of Nigeria attended the Earth Charter +10 event at the Peace Palace, the Hague, in late June 2010. She spoke on "UN Global Governance and Climate Change" with Yolanda Kakabadse, president of WWF International and former president of IUCN.
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31 Jul 2010 | News story
Nepal's Wildlife Times June 2010
The June issue of Wildlife Times includes stories such as "Assam Rhino Horn: Controversy Burning Bright" and "Nepal-China sign MoU on Wildlife Conservation". From the publication's editor, Mangal Man Shakya, CEC National Activator in Nepal. …
31 Jul 2010 | News story
World Environment Day in Lusaka East Forest Reserve
This report on educational activities marking World Environment Day comes from CEC member Patrick Shawa of the IUCN member organization Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia. …
31 Jul 2010 | News story
Training in Good Practice Stakeholder Participation
This three-day training course in October is run by CEC member Diana Pound. The course helps participants to develop good practice skills in stakeholder participation with a focus on the better management of the natural environment. …
31 Jul 2010 | News story
Russia's Central Scientific Agricultural Library Celebrates 80th Anniversary
31 Jul 2010 | News story
Education and Awareness in the 'Save Guggul Movement'
CEC member Vineet Soni is carrying out education awareness programmes in his ‘Save Guggul Movement’ to raise awareness among local rural and tribal people in Rajasthan about the IUCN red-listed plant Commiphora wightii. …
31 Jul 2010 | News story
