Global
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02 Nov 2011
Small island developing States are renowned for their species diversity and endemism. However, due to the small size, isolation and fragility of island ecosystems, their biological diversity is among the most threatened in the world. Deforestation, coral reef deterioration, habitat degradation and loss, and the introduction of certain non-indigenous species are the most significant causes of the loss of biodiversity in small island developing States. Some of the most precious biological...
elena
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22 Sep 2011
The conference will identify the main challenges that climate change poses to education systems in SIDS, and explore the role that education can play in adaptation to climate change. It will, in particular:
• promote the important contribution education can make to climate change adaptation in SIDS;
• promote the effective integration of climate change issues into education programmes and school curricula in SIDS;
• identify climate change adaptation needs and responses for...
Da
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24 Aug 2011
CoastGIS 2011 will be hosted in Oostende, Belgium, by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchage (IODE) Project Office. This conference will cover the following thematic areas: impact of climate change on the coast, coastal communities and marine resources; environmental conservation in the coastal zone; pollution monitoring and control; sustainable use of coastal resources; integrating coastal and river basin catchment...
Da
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24 Aug 2011
In addition to the three sub-regional meetings for small island development States (SIDS) to prepare for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20), this interregional meeting is expected to take place at the ministerial level. This meeting will provide a forum for the SIDS of the different regions to discuss their priority issues in relation to the Rio+20 themes, and to develop common positions, strategies and expectations as to the outcome of Rio+20.
Beth
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18 Jul 2011
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Manama, June 26 (BNA) - Dean of the Science College at the University of Bahrain (UoB) Dr Hashim Ahmed Al Sayed today announced that the Masters programme in Environment and sustainable development at the start of the 2011/2012 semester.
Dr Al Sayed said that this programme is considered one of the most important academic programmes that the UoB had presented in 2002 in cooperation with the UNESCO towards further developing the academic standards of higher studies at the university. This...
