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IUCN China and UNEP-WCMC host Workshop on Protected Area databases and management
On 27 November, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN China hosted a workshop on protected areas databases in China, “China National Workshop on Protected Areas”. The workshop is part of UNEP-WCMC’s project to strengthen the information base in Asia, held in the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), through review by experts. The objectives of the workshop were to discuss the application of IUCN Management Categories in China and to initiate a process of more sustainable data flows, including updates to the WDPA. … | Chinese
13 Dec 2012 | Article
Environmental Education and Communications Roundtable Discussion & Members’ Meeting
Environmental Education and Communications play a critical role in the world’s transition to sustainable living: how do we perceive our connection to nature, how do we change our consumption pattern and the production process of goods? How much do we know and value biodiversity? How do we describe China’s environmental education, its concept and needs? Representatives from Government, education, NGO and private sector will be sharing their experiences and describe the challenges and priorities for Environmental Education and Communications.
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12 Dec 2012 | Article
“Nature and People” Walk Around Lake
“Nature and People” Walk around Lake was successfully held by IUCN, the Netherlands Embassy, Beijing Forestry Society and Shangri-la Institute for Sustainable Communities. This public event aims at enhancing public awareness towards forestry ecology, nature conservation, water resources and arousing public to get close to nature, protect biodiversity and enjoy a healthy and natural life. … | Chinese
03 Dec 2012 | Article
Launch of the Global Consultation on Water: The World We Want 2015
As UN-Water partner, IUCN is supporting the global launch today of the Thematic Consultation on Water. This public consultation process is part of the UN-led global dialogue 'The World We Want 2015'. …
21 Nov 2012 | News story
Championing conservation in China
IUCN Patron of Nature, Salley Ranney, accompanied by businessman, environmentalist and philanthropist Ted Turner, paid a recent visit to IUCN's office in Bejing, China. IUCN’s new President, Zhang Xinsheng, welcomed the IUCN Patron and joined Ms Ranney, Mr Turner, and a number of IUCN staff to discuss the role of IUCN and its Members in Chinese conservation. …
20 Nov 2012 | Article
Moving forward in sustainable management and restoration of mangroves in Asia
Beihai, China, 1 November 2012 - More than 40 experts from ten countries participated in a workshop on mangrove protection and restoration in Beihai City, Guangxi Autonomous Region, China, October 29-31. …
15 Nov 2012 | Article
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Largest salmon in the world edges toward extinction
An international team of scientists have released assessment reports on the precarious status of a group of Asian salmon, taimen, which are recognized as the largest species of salmon in the world. The reports conclude that all species of taimen are now listed as threatened or Data Deficient on The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, and point to a host of ongoing and emerging threats, including habitat loss and over- harvest. …
19 Oct 2012 | News story
IUCN situation analysis on East and Southeast Asian intertidal habitats, with particular reference to the Yellow Sea (including the Bohai Sea)
IUCN situation analysis on East and Southeast Asian intertidal habitats, with particular reference to the Yellow Sea (including the Bohai Sea) … | Chinese
25 Sep 2012 | Downloads - publication
IUCN China co-organizes “Workshop on Forest Landscape Restoration and Metropolitan Water Source Protection Partnerships”
Over 30 representatives from China’s governmental departments, research institutions, and NGOs attended the Workshop on Forest Landscape Restoration and Metropolitan Water Source Protection Partnerships on 3 September, in Beijing. …
25 Sep 2012 | Article
IUCN’s new President elected
Mr Zhang Xinsheng of China is the new President of IUCN. He was elected today at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. … | French | Spanish
12 Sep 2012 | News story
