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IUCN and JOHUD collaborate to start up the Eco-Village Project in Ajloun
Source: The Jordan Times
The northern town of Al Wahadneh will become a model eco-village that will apply principles of integrated ecosystem management and responsible use of natural resources to achieve sustainable development. …
31 Mar 2009 | News story
REWARD programme presents 5 case studies in WWF
During the World Water Forum in Istanbul - Turkey, IUCN Regional Water Resources & Drylands Programme (REWARD) has presented 5 case studies demonstrating the five REWARD pilot projects in Jordan, Palestine, Egypt and Yemen. …
30 Mar 2009 | News story
IUCN ROWA and Birdlife Middle East join forces to save the Bald Ibis
IUCN Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with BirdLife International - Middle East to enhance the conservation status of the critically endangered Northern Bald Ibis colony breeding in the Syrian Palmyra desert. Within this agreement IUCN ROWA and BirdLife ME will jointly coordinate and implement the Northern Bald Ibis Conservation Program in the Middle East & Turkey. This project is implemented in close coordination with the General Commission for Badia Management & Development in Syria. …
22 Mar 2009 | News story
Estimated carbon emissions from the IUCN World Conservation Congress fully offset
The IUCN World Conservation Congress is a truly unique event in its capacity to unite so many members of the global environmental community. To the delegates, this unmatched opportunity for learning, exchanging ideas, and meeting new people is priceless. … | French | Spanish
12 Feb 2009 | News story
Buy, Sell and Trade! Free Game on Ecosystem Services.
IUCN and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), along with input from key stakeholders (Earthwatch Institute, World Resources Institute, Katoomba Group/Forest Trends, the US Business Council for Sustainable Development and Fundacion Entorno) have developed a free, interactive and fun game about how ecosystem markets work. …
20 Jan 2009 | News story
Apply now for the Business Night School
Three-hour long Learning Opportunities will equip non-business delegates to the IUCN World Conservation Congress with knowledge and skills to work with business on contributing to ecosystem management solutions. Each evening (6-8 October), four sessions will run in parallel on (1) business basics, (2) partnerships, (3) communication and (4) tools, using case examples from a wide variety of sectors including energy, agri-business, advertising and communication technology. … | Spanish
08 Jul 2008 | News story
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 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 story
Rent an exhibition booth to showcase your work at the Congress
Do you want to showcase the work that your organization is doing at the IUCN World Conservation Congress? We offer 145 3x2m exhibition stands that you can rent from 6 to 11 October.
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30 Apr 2008 | 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 story
