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07 - Natural Heritage
2009
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19 December
- UNEP
Atlas Shows How Biodiversity Hotspots Are Also Major Carbon Sinks
Maps pinpointing overlaps of high carbon and high biodiversity
areas were launched today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
with its Carbon and Biodiversity demonstration atlas. The research
gives shows how reducing emissions from deforestation can not
only assist in combating climate change but can also help the
conservation of biodiversity, from amphibians and birds to primates.
- Africa-wide
UN action plan seeks to save the gorilla
Low-volume wood-burning stoves to protect forest habitat, alternative
livelihoods to replace bush meat hunting with beekeeping and the
promotion of ecotourism are among steps planned under the United
Nations Year of the Gorilla 2009, launched today, to save of one
of humankind’s closest but critically endangered relatives.
- Year
of the Gorilla 2009
The UNEP Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the UNEP/UNESCO
Great Ape Survival Partnership (GRASP) and the World Association
of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) have joined hands to declare 2009
the Year of the Gorilla (YoG).
- Sad
News from the Jane Goodall Institute
It's with sadness that we write to tell you that a special friend
passed away yesterday. You may already be familiar with Gregoire
- the oldest living chimpanzee in Africa and a celebrity throughout
the Congo.
18 December
- “Jobs
For Nature” or “nature by trade”
On 12, 13 and 14 November, the Forum “Jobs for nature”
or “the nature by trade” will gather in Lyon (City
of Congresses) managers of natural spaces from different European
countries. Within the framework of the manifestations of the French
Presidency of the European Union, they will share their vision
of the realities, the evolution of their trades and their European
dimension.
Three topics will be mainly approached during this forum:
- To obtain a better legibility of the role of the professionals
of natural heritage management, and a true recognition.
- The different ways of professionalisation of these trades
(in particular, initial and permanent training).
- Direction, gobernance and anticipation: future perspectives.
Contact: jobsfornature@espaces-naturels.fr
11 December
- CVA
Monthly e-News: December Conservation Volunteers e-News
Conservation Volunteers e-News is the monthly email newsletter
that is filled with information about upcoming conservation projects,
nature holidays, opportunities to volunteer overseas and special
offers.
Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA)
10 December
- IUCN Resource
Manual on Management Planning (Interim Version)
Protected areas cover more than 12% of the Earth’s surface.
These areas represent one of the principal means by which the
world’s biological diversity, its ecosystem services and
its cultural heritage are conserved. A select number of these
areas are of such global importance that they are recognised as
being of Outstanding Universal Value under the World Heritage
Convention. Around 8%, by surface area, of all the world’s
protected areas enjoy World Heritage status. Collectively these
irreplaceable areas provide a means of passing on the world’s
unique natural and cultural heritage values to future generations.
8 December
- A
tribute to LYN DE ALWIS : Conservationist and Zoologist
The Lyn de Alwis Memorial Wildlife Exhibition was a tribute by
a group of Sri Lanka’s most renowned photographers, to a
legendary and pioneering zoologist and conservationist. Lyn strode
tall and determined as he led the march for conservation of Sri
Lankan fauna and flora in the early seventies.
3 December
- International
Center on Qanats & Historic Hydraulic Structures conducts
training course
According to an agreement signed between the Iranian ministries
of Energy and gahad Agriculture, the water experts of these ministries
all over the country participated in a training course on qanat
technology. This course was organized by ICQHS and the Institute
of High Education on Water and Electricity Industry. In this regard,
the first national training course on qanat for the experts of
Ministry of Agriculture was held on 18 October 2008. This short
course lasted one week during which 20 experts were trained on
the technology and principles of maintenance and rehabilitation
of qanat. A complementary course will also be held for this group
in the future.
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Education
Kit on Combating Desertification
Publication co-ordinators:
Thomas Schaaf (UNESCO) and Rajeb Boulharouf (UNCCD). The Teacher’s
Library series
ISBN: 2003, 978-92-3-103892-1
Combating desertification both preserves the natural heritage of the
world’s drylands and contributes to the eradication of poverty,
so that the development of today’s world does not harm future
generations.
This education kit comprises a teacher’s guide, a series of
case studies, an illustrated children’s book and a poster. This
kit is principally targeted at teachers and pupils at the top end
of primary school and the beginning of secondary school in countries
affected by desertification. It has been conceived to enhance the
school programme. Teachers can easily incorporate elements of the
kit into existing lesson plans. The Education Kit on Combating Desertification
includes: two books (98 and 100 pp.) illustrated with photos and maps
+ 3 copies of an illustrated children’s book + 1 poster presented
in a slipcase 30 × 21.5cm |
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Biosphere
Reserves: Special Places for People and Nature
The book outlines the analytical and historical foundations of the
Man and the Biosphere (MAB) concept as well as major environmental
conventions. It also presents concise portraits of diverse reserves
to highlight accomplishments as well as difficulties encountered in
promoting sustainable development in different socio-economic, cultural
and geographic contexts.
This guide is primarily targeted at biosphere reserve constituencies,
including MAB National Committees, biosphere reserve co-ordinators
and managers, and collaborating institutions. It will also be of great
use to other readers interested in approaches to biodiversity conservation
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Coastal
Basins on the Edge
Semi-enclosed coastal seas, bays and gulfs provide services that are
critical for sustaining marine life, and human development and well-being.
These dynamic, diverse and productive ecosystems are affected by a
concentration of human activities around the watersheds, along the
coasts and in the water bodies, with profound consequences for the
environment and society. Their integrated management and governance
involving multiple stakeholders across national boundaries and political
jurisdictions are necessary to ensure the continued provision of vital
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Biodiversité
Urbaine
Maryline Barré - Conseil Général
de Seine-Saint-Denis, France
Colloquium recorded on 26/09/2008 - Bobigny, France
À
côté du minéral, du bâti, la biodiversité
représente le « tissu vivant » de la ville. Dans
un monde de plus en plus urbanisé, la biodiversité urbaine
ouvre des défis majeurs dans les enjeux de conservation de
la nature. L’objectif de ce colloque est d’aborder un
certain nombre de questions soulevées par la préservation
et la gestion de la biodiversité en milieu urbain dont : la
place faite à la biodiversité en ville, les dynamiques
de la biodiversité urbaine, les enjeux de la "trame verte"
en ville, la biodiversité et les citadins. |
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