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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 section contains a breakdown of the programme per day, details of the workshops, side events and short courses. It also provides information about the exhibition, the field trips and pre / post congress tours.
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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Vth IUCN WORLD PARKS CONGRESS
PHOTOGALLERY
"Benefits Beyond Boundaries"
Day by Day Photogallery
Closing Day
17 Sep. 2003

Day by Day Photo Gallery : 08.09.03 // 09.09.03 // 10.09.03 // 11.09.03 //
12.09.03 // 13.09.03 // 14.09.03 // 15.09.03 // 16.09.03 // 17.09.03 //
WPC Exhibition & People Photo Galleries

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Day by Day Photogallery
Closing Day
17 Sep. 2003
Plenary 5 // Plenary 6 // Other events & miscellaneous pictures
Plenary 5: Outputs of the Congress
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Plenary 5: Outputs of the Congress. Panel. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Plenary 5: Outputs of the Congress. Panel. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Estherine Lisinge Fotabong, WWF and WCPA, discussed the Durban Accord . Photo: IUCN/IISD
Juan Mayr, moderator of the session on Congress outputs. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Mavuso Msimang, South Africa. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Mohamed Bakarr, World Commission on Protected Areas. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Jeffrey McNeeley, IUCN, reviewed the workshop streams and cross-cutting themes. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Peter Schei, Norway, reported on the message to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Peter Seligmann, CEO, Conservation International . Photo: IUCN/IISD
Plenary 6:
Implementating the Congress Outputs
& Closing Ceremony
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Achim Steiner thanks IUCN and South African staff members. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Achim Steiner with David Sheppard, IUCN. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Achim Steiner with David Sheppard, IUCN. Photo: IUCN/IISD
David Sheppard, Secretary General of the WPC. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Denise Hamú, CEC Chair, Photo: IUCN/IISD
Jacob Zuma, South African Vice-President . Photo: IUCN/IISD
Jacob Zuma, South African Vice-President . Photo: IUCN/IISD
Crispin Olver, from the South African Ministry for Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Photo: IUCN/IISD
VIP's at the Closing Ceremony. Photo: IUCN/IISD
African Theater. Photo: IUCN/IISD
African Theater. Photo: IUCN/IISD
African Theater. Photo: IUCN/IISD
African Theater. Photo: IUCN/IISD
African Theater. Photo: IUCN/IISD
VIP's at the Closing Ceremony. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Achim Steiner thanks IUCN and South African staff members. Photo: IUCN/IISD
VIP's at the Closing Ceremony. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Achim Steiner, Director General, IUCN, and Valli Moosa, South African Minister for Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Other events & Miscellaneous
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Achim steiner, IUCN Director General, HE Valli Moosa, SA Minister of environment and Tourism Affairs and Juan Mayr, former Minister of the Environment of colombia. Photo: IUCN/IISD
Wrap up Press Conference, from the left to the right: Rejoice Mabudafhasi, Deputy Environment Minister SA, Valli Moosa, Minister of Environment and tourism affairs SA and Achim Steiner, IUCN Director General. Photo: IUCN/IISD
The Fred M. Packard International Parks Merit Award - Marshall Murphee, Zimbabwe. Photo: IUCN/IISD
The Fred M. Packard International Parks Merit Award - Susan Matambo and Boitumelo Rampeng on behalf of all young conservationistss, recieve the Fred M. Packard International Parks Merit Award during the awards. Photo: IUCN/IISD
The Fred M. Packard International Parks Merit Award - Susan Matambo and Boitumelo Rampeng on behalf of all young conservationistss, recieve the Fred M. Packard International Parks Merit Award during the awards. Photo: IUCN/IISD
The Fred M. Packard International Parks Merit Award - Kenton Miller presents and award to Yvonne Stewart and Lorna Kelly on behalf of all those involved in the Arakwal Indigenous Land Use Agreement, Australia. Photo: IUCN/IISD

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Day by Day Photo Gallery : 08.09.03 // 09.09.03 // 10.09.03 // 11.09.03 //
12.09.03 // 13.09.03 // 14.09.03 // 15.09.03 // 16.09.03 // 17.09.03 //
WPC Exhibition & People Photo Galleries


Vth World Parks Congres - Benefits Beyond Boundaries

 
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