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A Wilder World , A Wilder Europe….
…is as possible as it is necessary. This is the message of WILD10, a collaborative conservation process occurring right now that will culminate in the 10th World Wilderness Congress in beautiful Salamanca, Spain, 4-10 October 2013. …
19 Nov 2012 | News story
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Natural Solutions for urban areas in Europe
Organised jointly by two European Parliament Intergroups “Urban” and “Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development,” the event “Natural Solutions for Urban Areas in Europe” held on Wednesday at the European Parliament in Brussels provided an overview of European initiatives aimed at the protection and restoration of biodiversity and natural ecosystems and services in urban areas. …
16 Nov 2012 | News story
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EU's largest marine protected area
The Scottish Government has submitted proposals to the EU that include plans for Europe’s largest marine area of nature conservation in waters west of Scotland.
13 Nov 2012 | News story
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City of Jerusalem wins award for urban nature protection
The City of Jerusalem was awarded the 2012 SPNI (Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel) Award for nature conservation and environmental protection at the 5th Jerusalem Nature and Environment Conference on 5 November at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem. The Society for the Protection of Nature is an IUCN Member. …
12 Nov 2012 | News story
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Innovation in nature conservation in the UK
Britain is widely accepted as "having the most comprehensive and the most advanced system of nature conservation in the world” (Vesey-Fitzgerald, 1969). This month’s Country Focus explores the United Kingdom, its nature and its efforts for biodiversity conservation. …
07 Nov 2012 | News story
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Discovering biodiversity: 300 meters deep in the Italian sea
MoBioMarCal (Monitoring of Marine Biodiversity in Calabria), a scientific marine exploration project, has revealed a wealth of underwater species and diversity in Italy by using innovative technology which allows to film nature very deep in the sea. …
05 Nov 2012 | News story
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A new highway connecting the Mediterranean
The principles of integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) are being translated into concrete actions in ten different locations supported by a new Mediterranean information highway portal. … | Spanish
31 Oct 2012 | News story
Resilient Cities 2013: Call for Contributions now open
Resilient Cities 2013, the 4th Global Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation will take place in Germany next year. The Call for Contributions is now open. …
26 Oct 2012 | News story
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Networking for Nature: Merger of EUROPARC and Eurosite
"Europe's nature needs a new network", say protected area professionals gathered at the annual EUROPARC conference in Genk, Belgium, hosted by the Regional Landscape Kempen & Maasland. In a landmark decision, two of Europe's biggest nature conservation NGOs, the EUROPARC Federation and Eurosite, agreed to come together and form a new united network purpose-built to meet nature’s needs in the years ahead. Together, the new network will be representing a membership responsible for managing and protecting Europe's natural and cultural heritage. …
25 Oct 2012 | News story
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French associations of local and regional authorities together for biodiversity
During the 11th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity which took place last week in India, French associations of cities and regions joined forces for biodiversity. A joint declaration, initiated by the IUCN French National Committee, was signed to show common commitments. …
24 Oct 2012 | News story
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