2013
What are the training needs in the conservation world?
Durrell Conservation Academy is looking for training needs assessments that have been conducted at any level for government and non-government conservation organisations. Kindly share examples before the end of May. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
Video from the Yasuni Biosphere Reserve
CEC member Ana Puyol shares a video about closing down an illegal wildlife market. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
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Union for Ethical Biotrade releases results of Biodiversity Barometer
The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) launches the 2013 Biodiversity Barometer. This new report highlights growing biodiversity awareness worldwide …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
e-Learning courses delivered to thousands of conservation professionals
How two universities are using e-learning to provide access to high-quality courses and facilitate global collaborations among students. CEC member Ben Wilson reports on success at Charles Sturt University in Australia and the University of Edinburgh, UK. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
A billion-dollar business puts species and people at risk
Gland, Switzerland, 28 April 2013 – At least 12% of groupers – globally-important food fish species that live on coral and rocky reefs – face extinction, putting the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people around the world at risk, finds a report published today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission’s (IUCN SSC) Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
Powered by Nature: deadline extended for social media award
Calling for your best idea for a social media campaign on energy and nature! The student competition Powered by Nature now gives you two more weeks to apply for a unique experience and week-long collaborative workshop on social media and sustainability in the Netherlands. The deadline for applications has been extended to Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 23:59 CEST. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
Red alert: Sri Lanka's vanishing natural wealth
A public lecture titled ‘Red alert: Sri Lanka’s vanishing natural wealth’ given by CEC member Dr Sriyanie Miththapala under the aegis Tree Society of Sri Lanka hit home among the people who attended. There have been many requests for publication and dissemination of this lecture. …
29 Apr 2013 | News story
A billion-dollar business puts species and people at risk
At least 12% of groupers – globally-important food fish species that live on coral and rocky reefs – face extinction, putting the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people around the world at risk, finds a report published today by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission’s (IUCN SSC) Grouper and Wrasse Specialist Group. … | Dutch
28 Apr 2013 | International news release
Reflecting on Climate Change in the Region
During a regional reflection workshop in Morocco, the SEARCH team reflects on climate change resilience in the region. …
27 Apr 2013 | Article
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The Declaration of San Marcos is signed by Champions in Transboundary Basins
Under the third meeting of champions (as) the participants decide to reaffirm its commitment to sustainable integrated management of water resources and transboundary cooperation in shared watersheds … | Spanish
26 Apr 2013 | News story
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