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Abierto Premio Antorcha Ambiental 2008
06 Jun 2008 | International news release
Put nature at centre of food crisis debate, says IUCN
The Declaration on World Food Security, adopted in Rome on June 5, fell short of showing the political will needed to address the underlying causes of the food crisis, according to IUCN. …
06 Jun 2008 | News story
China explores ways to support sustainable trade in forest products with West and Central Africa
From April 25th to May 9th 2008, a Chinese delegation visited Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Gabon to explore potential collaboration and to learn more about forest sector reforms in these countries, including the European Union’s ongoing FLEGT1 efforts in Africa. …
06 Jun 2008 | News story
10 Days left to apply for 2008 Reuters-IUCN Environmental Media Awards
With just 10 days to the deadline of 15 June, journalists and editors are invited to submit entries for this year’s Reuters–IUCN Media Awards for Excellence in Environmental Reporting, open to print and online journalists worldwide. … | French | Spanish
05 Jun 2008 | International news release
Expertos de los países andinos recomiendan delimitación y codificación de cuencas según método Pfaffstetter
El método de Pfaffstetter es el método más reconocido a nivel internacional. Dado la importancia de las cuencas transfronterizas en Sudamérica, la CAN, con el asesoramiento de la UICN, está promoviendo la estandarización de la delimitación y codificación de las cuencas hidrográficas. …
05 Jun 2008 | News story
La sostenibilidad del mundo está en nuestras manos
Varios pensadores latinoamericanos se reunieron en Lima, Perú, para analizar, debatir y acordar ideas sobre el futuro de la sostenibilidad de América Latina. La visión: Una Latinoamérica unida, que mantenga la alegría de vivir en un contexto equitativo, justo, sostenible y diverso; ese es el futuro que todos buscamos. …
05 Jun 2008 | News story
IUCN and member GNV join forces to deliver message on importance of ecosystems for sustainable energy
IUCN member organisation GNV (Green Network Vojvodina) presented a joint IUCN paper at the 4th Regional Conference: Environment for Europe (EnE08) in Belgrade on the June 4-5, 2008. …
05 Jun 2008 | News story
HKKH China Component Implementation Agreement signed with IGSNRR
Beijing, May 22, 2008-The implementation agreement for the China component of the HKKH Partnership Project was signed between IUCN China and the Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), on behalf the HKKH Partnership. This agreement is the result of dedicated work from all the four HKKH partners-CESVI, EV-K2-CNR, ICIMOD and IUCN.
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05 Jun 2008 | News story
IUCN Training for Pacific Island Magistrates
On 4 June, the IUCN Regional Office for Oceania presented training on human rights and the environment for lay magistrates from Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. …
04 Jun 2008 | News story
Sailing to Barcelona - Come onboard!
As part of IUCN´s World Conservation Congress (5-14 October 2008, Barcelona, Spain), Sailing to Barcelona will give a voice to creative marine conservation efforts from various corners of the world. …
04 Jun 2008 | News story
