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Consultations with members in Lebanon
Consultations with IUCN members in Lebanon were made during a National Committee Meeting on April 11th to discuss the prospects of raising IUCN presence and profile in Lebanon. The new IUCN member, Friends of Environment Society, has graciously hosted this meeting. …
17 Apr 2008 | News story
The Millionth Tree Festivity
In celebration of the completion of the "Million Trees Campaign" and the launch of the "Million Trees Campaign 2", the Arab Group for the Protection of Nature held a fundraising dinner entitled "Landscapes of Occupation" on Wednesday, 9 April at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Amman, Jordan. …
17 Apr 2008 | News story
IUCN and Kinnarps Sign Preferred Partner Agreement
Kinnarps, Europe’s premier manufacturer of eco-friendly office furnishings has signed an agreement with IUCN to become a “Preferred Partner” for IUCN’s New Conservation Centre. By choosing Kinnarps, a family business with a long-standing environmental protection tradition, IUCN is setting a benchmark for sustainable office solutions. …
17 Apr 2008 | News story
Director of the IUCN Programme Office for the Southern Caucasus receives CNR Alumni Achievement Award
Ramaz Gokhelashvili, Director of the IUCN Programme Office for the Southern Caucasus, was selected to receive the CNR Alumni Achievement Award for 2008 of the College of Natural Resources of the University of Idaho, for his career record since graduating from CNR in 2000. …
16 Apr 2008 | News story
IUCN sets its agenda for the CBD
When world leaders meet in Bonn in May for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), slowing down the rate of species loss will be top of the agenda. …
16 Apr 2008 | News story
IUCN opens call for nominations of the first Harold Jefferson Coolidge Memorial Medal
Established four years ago during the third Session of the World Conservation Congress in Thailand, the award will go to a conservation professional with outstanding contributions to conservation of nature and natural resources. The winner will be announced at the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, 5-14 October. The deadline is 30 June 2008. [ Français ¦ Español ] …
16 Apr 2008 | News story
IUCN Participates in Civil Society Policy Forum at World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings ‘08
11 April 2008—Thousands of delegates and stakeholders convened in Washington, DC this week to participate in the World Bank and IMF’s 2008 Spring Meetings. Accompanying the official meetings was the Civil Society Policy Forum, organized to foster a dialogue between Bank officials and civil society organizations regarding critical new policies and issues, such as the role of International Financial Institutions in climate change mitigation and adaptation. …
16 Apr 2008 | News story
Tales from the wilderness – IUCN and WWF launch Wild Talk
Today IUCN and WWF are launching an exciting new monthly podcast called Wild Talk. Each month we will bring you the latest news and features from the world of conservation. …
16 Apr 2008 | News story
IUCN opens call for nominations of the first Harold Jefferson Coolidge Memorial Medal
Established four years ago during the third Session of the World Conservation Congress in Thailand, the award will go to a conservation professional with outstanding contributions to conservation of nature and natural resources. The winner will be announced at the upcoming IUCN World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, 5-14 October. The deadline is 30 June 2008. [ Français ¦ Español ] … | French | Spanish
16 Apr 2008 | News story
Participa en los Premios “Reuters-IUCN” al Periodismo Ambiental 2008
La Fundación Reuters y la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN) anuncian la nueva convocatoria de Premios 2008 a los Medios de Comunicación por la excelencia en la información sobre medio ambiente. …
15 Apr 2008 | International news release
