2012
MWD welcome Sorn Pheakdey to the team
In March, the MWD Team welcomed Sorn Pheakdey, new MWD Cambodia Field Coordinator. …
28 Jul 2012 | Article
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Gold medalists of the natural world
Running, jumping and diving is on everyone’s mind these days as the London 2012 Olympic Games kick off and the world watches the best human athletes compete. But humans aren’t the only ones that display incredible feats of athleticism–today IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) offers up the gold medalists of the animal kingdom. …
27 Jul 2012 | News story
Gold medalists of the natural world
Running, jumping and diving is on everyone’s mind these days as the London 2012 Olympic Games kick off and the world watches the best human athletes compete. But humans aren’t the only ones that display incredible feats of athleticism–today IUCN offers up the gold medalists of the animal kingdom. …
27 Jul 2012 | Article
European Commission provides €268 million for 202 new environment projects
The European Commission has approved funding for 202 new projects under the LIFE+ programme, the European Union's environment fund. …
26 Jul 2012 | News story
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Managing waters across borders: Bangladesh and India join efforts for sustainable river fisheries
The International Transboundary Policy Dialogue on Hilsa Fisheries Management between Bangladesh and India successfully concluded a clear set of policy recommendations to conserve the Hilsa fisheries in both countries. …
25 Jul 2012 | News story
CEC Newsletter July 2012
46 stories about awards, reflections on Rio+20, strategic communication, learning for sustainability and recent books, workshops and meetings by CEC members worldwide …
25 Jul 2012 | News story
Limited spaces for the Conservation Campus – sign up now!
Following the success of the Learning Opportunities at the 2008 Congress in Barcelona, the IUCN World Conservation Congress will feature this year a Conservation Campus dedicated to practical training in support of the IUCN Programme 2013-2016. … | French | Spanish
25 Jul 2012 | News story
Biodiversity Could be Casualty of Burma’s Reform
News article by The Irrawaddy, 8 May 2012 …
25 Jul 2012 | Article
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Montenegro moving towards more effective marine and coastal nature conservation
Under the request of the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro– IUCN Member since 2009- a meeting with IUCN was organized last 16 July 2012 to evaluate the progress made on protected areas and legal instruments related to marine and coastal environment in the country. … | French | Spanish
25 Jul 2012 | News story
IUCN Trans-boundary Policy Dialogue Recommends Joint Action by Bangladesh and India for Sustainable Hilsa Fisheries Management
Kolkata, Tuesday, 24 July 2012 (IUCN): After a day of inspiring and engaging discussions, the International Trans-boundary Policy Dialogue on Hilsa Fisheries Management between Bangladesh and India successfully concluded an elaborate set of policy recommendations to conserve the Hilsa fisheries. There was wide agreement by the stakeholders present on the dialogue’s recommendations, which are included in a draft plan of action submitted to the governments in both countries for their consideration and adoption. The recommendations include the proposal for an annual ban on Hilsa fishing during the same period of the year in both countries to protect the juvenile and brood fish. A thorough stock assessment of marine and freshwater Hilsa at regular intervals using a common methodology was identified as an important need. …
25 Jul 2012 | Article
