IUCN Nepal celebrates Environment Day
Building on the past successful experiences, IUCN Nepal observed World Environment Day 2008 with awareness raising programmes to promote environmental awareness amongst the masses. …
06 Jun 2008 | Events - Event
HKKH Partnership Project celebrates International Mt. Everest Day
On the occasion of the first International Mt. Everest Day, the HKKH Partnership Project has been inspired and encouraged to take a step further as well. A unique exchange has been organized to bring together stakeholders from the Central Karakoram National Park, Pakistan to visit the Sagarmatha National Park. …
27 May 2008 | Events - Event
Registration for the World Conservation Congress is now online
The online registration system for the World Conservation Congress, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from 5 to 14 October, is now open. The Congress is the world’s largest and most important conservation event. Be a part of it and register now! You can also book your preferred accommodation and excursion trips online.
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12 May 2008 | News - News story
Agenda and Documentation for the IUCN World Conservation Congress now available
As of today all the information and documents on which Members will vote at the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona (5 to 14 October 2008), including the new IUCN Programme "Shaping a sustainable future", are available online. …
06 May 2008 | News - News story
Contribute to IUCN’s policy and programme – submit a motion!
The electronic Motions Management System is now open and all members in good standing are invited to submit draft motions for consideration at the IUCN Members’ Assembly at the World Conservation Congress. Detailed information on how to submit motions is available here. … | Spanish
28 Apr 2008 | News - News story
Finding a workable conservation model for high altitude ecosystems
Using traditional protected areas, and other community-based natural resource management tools in Nepal, Pakistan and Tibet. …
01 Apr 2008 | Description - Project
From Vision to Action: Wetland Project Takes Off
The conservation and sustainable use of wetlands in
24 Mar 2008 | Events - Event
Exploring Ways to Equitable Benefit Sharing
Can non timber forest products really help to reduce rural poverty and if so, how can they be more effectively used to balance human and conservation needs? Hills and mountains of Nepal's Himalaya are a treasure-trove of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP) and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) and associated indigenous and traditional knowledge wealth. Have they been given adequate attention to cope with issues such as unsustainable harvesting and habitat loss linking conservation with livelihoods? …
12 Mar 2008 | Events - Event
Workshop on the governance of protected areas in Nepal
The World Conservation Union (IUCN) Nepal and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) facilitated the organization of a workshop on January 20, 2008, on the governance system of protected areas in Nepal. The workshop was primarily aimed at sharing experiences and knowledge towards effective and equitable system of protected areas, exploring protected areas governance mechanisms and how they can further the CBD Programme of Work (PoW) on Protected Areas. …
12 Mar 2008 | Events - Event
Making the Most of World Heritage Convention in Nepal
IUCN Nepal organised an interactive forum on February 21, 2008, on protected areas and World Heritage Sites in Nepal. Organised jointly by the Office of the Vice Chair, WCPA South Asia and IUCN Nepal, the session was chaired by Dr. Uday Raj Sharma, Vice Chair of the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) South Asia. The half-day deliberation primarily stimulated thinking on how World Heritage Sites can support conservation and develop concrete ways for progressive policy interventions in Nepal. …
11 Mar 2008 | Events - Event
