2011
IUCN joins Green Spider Network
IUCN has recently become part of the Green Spider Network which joins communicators from all corners of the European Union.
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15 Dec 2011 | News story
Bright idea for a greener future: Solar Decathlon house
Designed and constructed by college students, this project inspires with lessons for energy, a greener economy and leadership for sustainability. CEC member Jack Byrne describes an exciting day at the house. …
15 Dec 2011 | News story
New study to help businesses address their impacts on nature
As the business community begins to embrace ecosystems and biodiversity as key components of commercial success, a ground-breaking report from the major study of The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) is being published by Earthscan today. …
15 Dec 2011 | News story
Draft Guidelines for applying the IUCN Protected Area Management Categories to Marine Protected Areas open for review
IUCN has developed Draft Guidelines for applying the IUCN Protected Area Management Categories to Marine Protected Areas and has opened a participatory review process. …
15 Dec 2011 | News story
Central Asia CEPA workshop for national biodiversity focal points
CEC member Tina Trampuš introduced the tools, methods and positive messages of Communication, Education and Public Awareness to CBD focal points in Central Asia. …
14 Dec 2011 | News story
Chair's Corner CEC Newsletter December 2011
As we look ahead to the New Year, I would like to thank you for all that you do on behalf of conservation and sustainability. …
14 Dec 2011 | News story
IUCN is a Green Spider
IUCN has recently become part of the Green Spider Network which joins communicators from all corners of the European Union. …
14 Dec 2011 | News story
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CEC Chair speaks on media messages at Asia-Pacific Forestry Week
CEC's Keith Wheeler and Frits Hesselink added an interactive element to a plenary session on communicating forestry at the APFW in Beijing. …
14 Dec 2011 | News story
Tiere Live project promotes biodiversity education
A conference in March 2012 will share the Tiere Live approach to environmental education, with its focus on animals, children and schools. Katalin Czippan, CEC Regional Vice Chair for Europe, will participate. …
14 Dec 2011 | News story
Kenyan scientists formulate invasive species strategy
A draft strategy for the management of invasive alien species in protected conservation areas in Kenya has been completed. This was done by a team of scientists from Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) - an IUCN member, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) at a three-day retreat at the Sportsman Arms Hotel, Nanyuki. The formulation process started in 2008 with various partners including the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau (CABI-Africa) and IUCN. …
14 Dec 2011 | News story
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