Celebrations by Countries
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Afghanistan
Albania
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Monitoring and Conservation of Important Sea Turtle Feeding Grounds in Albania
In 2008, a local organization called the Albanian Herpetofauna Society-H.A.S, in collaboration with The Mediterranean Association to Save the Sea Turtles-MEDASSET started a conservation project in the Drini Bay and the Patoku Lagoon, in Albania. The three-year Project called “Monitoring and Conservation of Important Sea Turtle Feeding Grounds in the Patok Area of Albania 2008-2010” aims to contribute to sea turtle and habitat conservation, population dynamics, migratory routes monitoring, capacity building, environmental education and awareness-raising in Albania.
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Algeria
Report on the International Day of Biodiversity in Algeria
“Report on Biological Ressources” (in French)
Main national events (in French)
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1 January - 31 December 2010
Alger
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Présentations animées par les cadres du MATET sur la biodiversité |
2 February 2010
Alger
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Journée d’information relative aux zones humides |
3 February - 31 March 2010
Constantine
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Plan vert à travers les daïras |
18 - 27 February 2010
El Tarf
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Portes Ouvertes au Parc National d'El Kala |
27 February 2010
Alger
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Plantation d'arbres |
4 - 13 March 2010
Blida
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Portes Ouvertes au Parc National de Chréa |
15 - 17 March 2010
Oran
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Atelier sur la gestion des espaces verts (région ouest) |
18 - 27 March 2010
Tizi Ouzou
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Portes Ouvertes au Parc National du Djurdjura |
21 March 2010
Alger
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Plantation d’arbres au niveau des hôpitaux |
21 March, 22 May, 17 June 2010
Alger
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Campagne de plantation d'arbres |
22 - 25 March 2010
Djanet
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Journées d’informations sur la conservation de la biodiversité (Parc Tassilli) |
22 - 25 March 2010
Tamanrasset
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Journées d’informations sur la conservation de la biodiversité (Parc Ahaggar) |
24 March 2010
Alger
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Étude du schéma national de conservation des sols et lutte contre la désertification |
1 - 30 April 2010
Alger
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Atelier de validation du schéma national sur l’état et l’évolution des zones de montagnes |
1 - 30 April 2010
Alger
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Atelier sur la préservation des écosystèmes marins |
8 - 17 April 2010
Jijel
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Portes Ouvertes au Parc National de Taza |
20 - 22 April 2010
Alger
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Atelier sur la restauration et la conservation de l’Oryx Algazelle |
22 April - 1 May 2010
Tlemcen
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Portes Ouvertes au Parc National de Tlemcen |
1 - 31 May 2010
Alger
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Révision de la stratégie Nationale de Conservation et d’Utilisation Durable |
3 - 5 May 2010
El Taref
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1er séminaire national sur les plantes médicinales et aromatiques |
4 - 6 May 2010
Annaba
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Atelier sur la gestion des espaces verts (région Est) |
6 - 15 May 2010
Tissemsilt
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Portes Ouvertes au Parc National de Téniet El Had |
17 - 19 May 2010
Biskra
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Atelier sur la gestion des espaces verts (région Sud) |
19 May 2010
Alger
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Film documentaire sur la biodiversité |
19 May 2010
Alger
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Concour de dessins et photos |
20 - 29 May 2010
Tipasa
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Portes Ouvertes au Parc National de Gouraya |
21 - 22 May 2010
Ain Sefra
Confirmed |
Colloque national sur « la biodiversité de la steppe, un patrimoine à sauvegarder » |
21 - 23 May 2010
Alger
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Cours de sensibilisation sur la Biodiversité et le développement |
22 May 2010
Blida
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Visite guidée au Parc National de Chréa |
22 May 2010
Alger
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Conférences-Débats sur la préservation des ressources et espaces naturels |
25 May 2010
Alger
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Visites guidées en faveur des élèves des centres de formation des handicapés |
25 - 26 May 2010
Khemis Miliana
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Séminaire National des plantes cultivées |
1 - 30 June 2010
Alger
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Campagne de sensibilisation et d'assainissement des ports de pêches |
1 June 2010
Bordj Bou Arreridj
Confirmed |
Journée d'Etude sur l'Environnement : Thème "Des Millions d'espèces - Une planète - Un Avenir commun" / Organized by Centre Universitaire de bordj Bou Arréridj |
17 - 26 June 2010
Batna
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Portes Ouvertes au Parc National de Belezma |
11 - 13 October 2010
Tlemcen
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Congrès International sur la biodiversité marine et côtière |
25 October 2010
Alger
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Campagne de plantation d'arbres |
Past events
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22 May 2010 : International Day for Biodiversity 2010
The main events marking the International Day for Biodiversity took place at Jardin d’Essai du Hamma. This event, held at the botanical gardens, had activities for everyone. Children were able to go on a guided tour of the grounds and were also able to participate in activities such as drawing and taking a quiz on biodiversity. There were workshops for children concerning gardening and ornithology and a film was presented. For adults, there was a conference at the Horticultural school which marked Biodiversity Day. Speakers at the conference discussed the types of species found across Algeria and also discussed the importance of maintaining them. Later, all participants were able to plant trees and shrubs in the garden. |
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December 2010. Awareness and reforestation campaign in Oran. Photos (1mb) |
21-22 Mai 2010: Colloque national sur « la biodiversité de la steppe, un patrimoine à sauvegarder » Dans le cadre de son Projet sur la biodiversité dans la région des Ksour du Haut Atlas et à l’occasion de l’année internationale de la biodiversité ; L’association Arc en Ciel, et en coordination avec l’ambassade du Royaume des Pays-Bas en Algérie, organise un colloque national sur « la biodiversité de la steppe, un patrimoine à sauvegarder » à Ain Sefra (w.Naama). Le colloque se veut une opportunité pour les experts, les chercheurs et les acteurs de la société civile de débattre des questions relatives à la biodiversité, à l’éducation environnementale, à l’eco-citoyenneté et au développement durable. Plus de renseignements.
Andorra
September, 2010. The Principality of Andorra became the Global Biodiversity Information Facility’s (Gbif) 100th Participant, the world’s largest initiative for enabling free access to biodiversity data via the Internet, and who also supports the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity. Article (in Catalan).
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Young scientists from UNESCO Associated Schools (ASPnet) explore biodiversity
Biodiversity and Sustainability was the subject of the 12th International Meeting of Young Scientists of the UNESCO Associated Schools, held in Santarém, Portugal, from 13 to 16 January.
The meeting brought together 55 ASPnet students and teachers from 4 countries (Andorra, Portugal, Spain and United States of America) to launch the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity with students and a teacher from each country presenting their research on topics including Evolution, Biodiversity and Sustainability, Sustainability of the Systems of Animal Production, Public Health and Fight Against Poverty and Protected Areas and Biodiversity Maintenance.
For more information: Article
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Angola
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The Play for Life partnership teams up the UN Environment Program (UNEP) with PUMA for a revolutionary new Africa Unity Kit, the first ever continental football kit, or uniform, to be worn as the official third strip by PUMA-sponsored national teams at the African Cup of Nations, between 10 and 31 January 2010 in Angola.
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Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Launching of the International Year of Biodiversity in Argentina.
Eventos programados con motivo de la celebración de Año Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica en Argentina. Información enviada por el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto argentino.
- Se realizará el Primer Congreso Latinoamericano y Cuarto Congreso Argentino sobre Conservación de la Biodiversidad entre los días 22-26 de noviembre en la ciudad de San Miguel de Tucumán. Mayor información puede ser encontrada en: www.biodiversidad2010.com.ar
- Se efectuará, en coordinación con el Correo Argentino, la emisión de una pieza filatélica de tipo entero postal alusiva al Año Internacional de la Biodiversidad cuya fecha de emisión será el 5 de junio.
- Se participará en la posta del Ambiente dentro del paseo del Bicentenario con material alusivo al Año Internacional de la Biodiversidad. Dicho evento se realizará con motivo de celebrarse los 200 años de la Revolución de Mayo.
- Se organizarán en diversas provincias argentinas actividades relativas al Año Internacional de la Biodiversidad.
Centro Cultural "Culturarte" de San Salvador de Jujuy Desde el 11 de mayo hasta el 12 de junio podrán disfrutar de un evento único por su envergadura asi como por su enfoque multidisciplinario que abraza a pintores, escultores, jóvenes, trabajadores de la conservación, fotógrafos, músicos, pensadores, actores, escritores, investigadores entre muchos otros para exponer, mirar, escuchar y debatir para que con todos estos relatos se vaya construyendo paisajes con abundante diversidad cultural y biológica. Porque si se entiende que la especie en peligro somos nosotros mismos, entenderemos la necesidad de la efectiva protección de la diversidad y quizás en esa prevención se sustente gran parte del mejoramiento de las posibilidades futuras del país y de la humanidad. Haga clic aquí para revisar el calendario completo de actividades.
Power Point presentation by the Centro de Información de las Naciones Unidas para Argentina y Uruguay (in Spanish).
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Seed Production Handbook - in Spanish
Editado en el Marco del Proyecto de Apoyo al PAU, ejecutado por la “ONG: Instituto de Cooperación Económica Internacional (ICEI)” y apoyado por la Cooperación Italiana-Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Italia. |
Enseñar a valorar la riqueza y la diversidad biológica de nuestro entorno - Tucuman (in Spanish).
Armenia
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Exploring Biodiversity in Rivers and Streamlets of Armenia
On May 22 - International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) – the RA Ministry of Nature Protection and GTZ-SMB-Programme jointly organized a press conference followed by a media-tour to Ashtarak Gorge where classes from several Yerevan schools became actively involved in exploring biodiversity of Kasakh River. |
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“Evil Quartet” (Threats to Biodiversity in Armenia)
Vem Media Arts of Yerevan has completed the tenth in a series of films about environmental issues in the Republic of Armenia. The new film, “Evil Quartet,” is about the threats to biodiversity. The 22-minute documentary was produced by Manuk Hergnyan, written by Inga Zarafyan, and directed by Hayk Kbeyan. The film highlights several endangered species in Armenia, the impacts of human development on wildlife, the role of hunting and poaching, and a scientific overview of an ecosystem.
Please click here to view the movie. |
GTZ-SMB Program Hosts Special Event To Celebrate World Water Monitoring Day - Press Release
Australia
Autralia's Final Report for the International Year of Biodiversity 2010
The Australian Biodiversity 2010 website is a ‘biodiversity hub’ for events in Australia. Apply for funding, promote your biodiversity news and events, share your stories and ideas.
Activities for the International Year of Biodiversity (report by the Australian Government)
Biodiversity in Australia.
The Western Australia Government's Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) has as its vision a healthy, diverse and well-managed environment. DEC employs some 1900 staff and manages more than 27 million hectares of lands and waters that make up Western Australia's system of national parks, marine parks and other protected areas, World Heritage sites, Ramsar wetlands and a renowned biodiversity 'hotspot' in the State's south-west. DEC carries out a great deal of biodiversity conservation work such as biodiversity mapping, the identification and recovery of threatened species, and many decades of widely respected scientific research.
The International Year of Biodiversity will be featured in the following: - LANDSCOPE magazine, an award-winning quarterly conservation, parks and wildlife publication now in its 25th year;
- Environment and Conservation News, a fortnightly electronic bulletin to DEC staff, volunteers and subscribers throughout Western Australia giving updates on important projects and achievements';
- Nuytsia, a journal produced by the Western Australian Herbarium, which resides within DEC, providing original scientific papers on systematic botany, with a particular focus on the flora of Western Australia;
- Conservation Science Western Australia, a journal of papers by scientists and technical officers employed by DEC, produced to foster awareness, understanding and support for the science on which the department's nature conservation and natural resource management activities are based;
- The History of the Western Australian Herbarium, a book to be published in June 2010;
- The DEC will have a new Biodiversity Conservation Science building, which will house the Western Australian Herbarium and which is due to be officially opened late in 2010.
This year, the Department of Sustainability and Environment is supporting the International Year of Biodiversity by raising awareness of the vital role that our natural living environment plays within Victoria. Furthermore, DSE is recognising the International year of Biodiversity by integrating existing metropolitan and regional campaigns and events to enhance biodiversity in Victoria. These include:
Zoos Victoria There are a range of other ways Zoos Victoria are helping you to help biodiversity this year.
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Act 4 Nature
Act 4 Nature is our latest campaign alongside our partners, Department of Sustainability and Environment, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Parks Victoria and Museum Victoria. In this year-long campaign celebrating the international Year of Biodiversity participants will pledge to take part in a particular target action each month, the outcomes of which promote conservation and sustainability. |
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Don’t Palm us Off
The aim of this community campaign is to achieve mandatory labeling of palm oil in Australia, so we can then drive a consumer market for sustainable palm oil and help save the rainforests in Asia in particular which support animals such as the Sumatran tiger and the orang-utan. Over 80,000 people have signed our petition in support, and the campaign has inspired a bill to be entered into parliament which will be considered in May. Head to the website to find out how you can support the bill. |
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They’re Calling on You
Africa’s primates are calling on you to recycle your old mobile phones. By recycling your phone you help to lessen the demand for coltan, a metal mined within gorilla habitat and help raise funds to support primate conservation. |
AWMS Conference 2010 in Torquay Victoria Please click here to view the recent newsletter (12 November 2010) about the AWMS Conference 2010.
BIOdiverseCITY
1–18 April 2010 artists engage in the webs and the intertwinement of life in our urban worlds
Biodiversity: the diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.
2010: The United Nations International Year of BIODIVERSITY
BIOdiverseCity: a group exhibition of contemporary art featuring 20-30 artists living and working in Sydney, Australia. Each artist has been asked to explore the biodiversity, and issues of biodiversity, of the environments that they traverse in the routines of their daily lives. From the parks and waterways, to the backyards and neighbourhoods, no stone will be left unturned (figuratively speaking) as artists engage in the webs and the intertwinement of life in our urban worlds.
More information / contact
The Perth Zoo will promote the International Year of Biodiversity to schools and their target audience. The Australian Museum will have an exhibition running from May to September, and will promote the International Year of Biodiversity by producing promotional materials in the form of leaflets and flyers.
Austria
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United Nations General Assembly
20-22 September 2010
United Nations Celebrations
International Organisations
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