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Vth World Parks Congress - 7-17 September 2003, Durban, South Africa

The Homepage www.iucn.org/wpc2003/ contains a brief introduction as to what the WPC is and links to the main sections -
This section contains information about the WPC, ranging from the concept of parks congresses with a historical overview of previous congresses, to logistical information such as details of the congress location, dates, organizers, and a brief description of the WCPA
Outputs of the Congress
This is where new documents are posted and news disseminated. As well it host the daily coverage of the congress events and gives useful updates in the build up to the WPC. It includes links to the PARKS newsletter and a section for the Media, covering press releases, media briefs and details of media accreditation
All you ever wanted to know about the people behind the WPC, from IUCN and WCPA staff to people in South Africa National Parks, the South African Ministry for the Environment, the Congress Patrons and other partners. This section also provides useful links
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South Africa / Organisers / Partner Organisations / Other links

South Africa
Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Government of South Africa

Department of Environmental
Affairs and Tourism
http://www.environment.gov.za/

Durban International

Durban International
Conference Centre
http://www.icc.co.za/

South African National Parks

South African National Parks
http://www.parks-sa.co.za/

South Africa Tourism

South African Tourism
http://www.southafrica.net/

KwaZulu Natal Tourism

KwaZulu Natal Tourism
http://www.kzn.org.za/kzn/

Durban Tourism
South African Airways


South African Airways
http://www.flysaa.com/saa_home.jhtml

KwaZulu Natal Wildlife


KwaZulu Natal Wildlife

http://www.kznwildlife.com

The Durban Experience


The Durban Experience
http://www.durban.gov.za/visitors/

Organisers  
IUCN - The World Conservation Union

IUCN - The World Conservation Union
http://www.iucn.org

WCPA - IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas

WCPA - IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas
http://www.iucn.org/themes/wcpa/

Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Government of South Africa

DEAT - Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
http://www.environment.gov.za/

South African National Parks

SANP - South African National Parks
http://www.parks-sa.co.za/

Partner Organisations  
UNESCO - World Heritage Center

UNESCO - World Heritage Center
http://whc.unesco.org/

WRI - World Resources Institute

WRI - World Resources Institute
http://www.wri.org/

NOAA - US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA - US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.noaa.gov/

Other Links  
ACCOBAMS

ACCOBAMS
The Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and contiguous Atlantic Area

http://www.accobams.org

Tethys Research Institute

Tethys Research Institute
The Tethys Research Institute, founded in 1986, is a non-profit NGO dedicated to the preservation of the marine environment. It focuses on marine animals and particularly on cetaceans inhabiting the Mediterranean Sea, and aims at protecting its biodiversity by promoting the adoption of a precautionary approach for the management of natural resources.

http://www.tethys.org

EarthWire/Africa gives you a free daily overview of environmental news from 14 countries in southern Africa. African Environmental News on EarthWire
EarthWire/Africa gives you a free daily overview of environmental news from 14 countries in southern Africa.

http://www.earthwire.org/africa/
NOAA’s National Ocean Service (NOS)

NOAA’s National Ocean Service (NOS)

http://www.nos.noaa.gov/welcome.html

Environment Australia - The Department of Environment and Heritage
Environment Australia - The Department of Environment and Heritage

http://www.ea.gov.au/parks/
National Park International Bulletin

National Park International Bulletin

http://www.nationalparkinternationalbulletin.com/

WCS Conservation Finance Programme

http://www.conservationfinance.org/WPC/wpc.htm
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca

Guardaparques argentinos
Asociación de Guardaparques Argentinos
http://www.guardaparquesargentinos.org/

Protected Areas and Development in the Lower Mekong River Region

http://www.mekong-protected-areas.org/

International Centre for Environmental Management

http://www.icem.com.au/

All you ever wanted to know about the people behind the WPC, from IUCN and WCPA staff to people in South Africa National Parks, the South African Ministry for the Environment, the Congress Patrons and other partners. This section also provides useful links.
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