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Biodiversity 2010 - Protected Areas in Uruguay
(Spanish only)
The Newspaper "El Pais" of Montevideo made a publication about the International Year of Biodiversity as the first of a large series of publications on Protected Areas in Uruguay. |
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Yorkshire Dales National Park
Celebrating the completion of Nature in the Dales, the first local biodiversity action plan for the Yorkshire Dales National Park |
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Workshop – Report
Small Indigenous Freshwater Fish Species: Their Role in Poverty Alleviation, Food Security and Conservation of Biodiversity |
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Tropical Forest - Update
The International Tropical Timber Organization, in collaboration with the CBD Secretariat, is celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity with a Special Biodiversity Issue of the Tropical Forest Update |
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American Paleontologist: Exploring the Tree of Life
The “American Paleontologist” is a magazine of earth science published by the paleontological research institution and its museum of the earth. The Fall 2010 issue features an article (please see page 27) on the International Year of Biodiversity. |
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Forest Fire Control
The focus of the poster is on forest fire control message for the communities who live along the fringes of the Corbett tiger reserve and Shivalik elephant corridor in Uttarakhand, India. |
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World Environment Day at Bibliotheca Alexandria, Egypt
The Ceremony is organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the World Bank Public Information Center (PIC) at the BA Depository Library as well as the Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs, the National Council of Youth and Sport, and Alexandria University, under the auspices of the Governor of Alexandria General Adel Labib. |
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Per una zootecnia sostenibile.
The 5th edition of Mangiasano National Day will be realised, the 22th of May, across Italy (about 50 different activities), as promotion of International Year of Biodiversity. |
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Articles
News from BirdLife
Le Centre sur la biodiversité de l'Université de Montréal ouvre ses portes! Source: UdeMNouvelles, 10 March 2011.
Wildlife: A silent flood victim Source: Window to Nature, 15 January 2011.
Extreme weather: Are we prepared? Source: Window to Nature, 15 January 2011.
Global biodiversity crisis and priorities in Indian plant systematics Source: Grassnest, 10 December 2010.
Keep Earth & Environment Pure for Future. Source: e-tALk.! NEWSLETTER, November 2010.
A Table from the Sea’s Edge Source: Window to Nature, 15 November 2010.
Saying hello to our jumbo friends Source: Window to Nature, 14 November 2010.
COP10 – The Biodiversity Knowledge Fair Source: Window to Nature, 8 November 2010.
Keep Earth & Environment Pure for Future. Source: e-tALk.! NEWSLETTER, October 2010.
Call for new biodiversity targets Source: The Sunday Times, 31 October 2010.
Meeting the challenges of biodiversity loss Source: Window to Nature, 31 October 2010.
Nagoya Biodiversity Summit Ends Successfully Source: Window to Nature, 29 October 2010.
Séance d’information pour la biodiversité Source: Collège Sainte-Anne de Lachine, 26 October 2010.
CBD COP10 Begins in Nagoya Source: Window to Nature, 24 October 2010.
Le centre sur la biodiversité facilitera les échanges entre les chercheurs Source : La Revue: Les Diplômés (Université de Montréal), Fall 2010.
Le savoir traditionnel à la rescousse de la biodiversité Source : La Revue: Les Diplômés (Université de Montréal), Fall 2010.
Las propuestas de Cochabamba van a Cancun (In Spanish) Source: Comunicado del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, October 2010.
Special International Year of Biodiversity Issue Source: Periodic Elements from the College of Science, George Mason University, Fall 2010.
Back to roots: Quest for our local Ala – bathala Source: Window to Nature, 19 October 2010.
Code RED for Biodiversity Source: Diversitas - An International Programme of Biodiversity Science, 14 October 2010.
Proyecto de Implementación del Primer “Centro de Educación Ambiental para la Interpretación de la Naturaleza y Estudio de la Biodiversidad” (in Spanish) Source: Gobierno Departamental Autónomo Santa Cruz, October 2010.
Fashion show promotes ‘recycle & reuse’ drive Source: Qatar Tribune, 12 October 2010.
Filipino Cultural Centre to host fashion show on biodiversity Source: Qatar Tribune, 8 October 2010.
Biodiversity for Ethnic Harmony Source: Window to Nature, 7 October 2010.
Independent opinions of Academicians on biodiversity Source: Institut de France, Académie des sciences, September 2010.
New Website Celebrates Biodiversity of High Park Source: High Park Nature, 21 September 2010.
Conférence de presse et pique-nique Source: Partenaires du Parc Écologique de l'Archipel de Montréal, 11 septembre 2010.
Bienfaisantes tisanes Source: L’Express Dimanche, 5 September 2010.
“Milan: no more words – take action” Source: Dal Dire al Fare, Newsletter September 2010.
Naturaleza e arte (In Portuguese) Source: INHOTIM, August 2010.
Endangered to Extinct: America Turns Her Back on Biodiversity Source: Earth Elegies, 21 August 2010.
14-Year-Old Chinese Girl Beats 3.2 Million Rivals Source: Business Wire, 17 August 2010.
The real butterfly effect: destroying nature will ruin economies and cultures, pleads UN Source: The Guardian, 17 August 2010.
CNN International's Earth's Frontiers' Debate Source: CNN: Earth’s Frontiers, 17 August 2010.
Church bells ring to highlight toll of biodiversity Source: Church of England, 10 August 2010.
Lanka’s central highlands win heritage battle Source: Window to Nature, 7 August 2010.
A pilot network of flora and fauna microreserves on dry stone walls 2010 Source: Happy Stones, July 2010.
Equator.net Update. Source: Equator.net Update, July 2010.
Keep Earth & Environment Pure for Future. Source: e-tALk.! NEWSLETTER, July 2010.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate the “International Year of Biodiversity”. Source: disZine, 27 July 2010.
On the roof of Iran - Mount Damavand (5671 m) Source: Environment Friends Club from SRTTU, 26 July 2010.
Município roconhece Reserva Particular como Patrimônio Ambiental. Source: Jornal O NACIONAL, 20 July 2010.
International conference on biodiversity held in Azerbaijan's Gabala town Source: Today.az, 8 July 2010.
Cities to get biodiversity index. Source: The Straits Times, 3 July 2010.
Restoring Biodiversity One Island At A Time Source: New Zealand Aid Programme, June 2010.
Gisele Bündchen Stresses the Importance of Protecting Earth’s Natural Resources in support of the International Year of Biodiversity. Source: UNEP Brazil Office, 30 June 2010.
Keep Earth & Environment Pure for Future. Source: e-tALk.! NEWSLETTER, June 2010.
O momento de agir tem que ser agora! Source: Jornal A Região, 15 June 2010 (PT).
NHD Hosts Activities To Mark International Year For Biodiversity. Source: BGISMEDIA, 11 June 2010.
Breakthrough in International Year of Biodiversity as Governments Give Green Light to New ‘Gold Standard’ Science Policy Body. Source: IPBES, 11 June 2010.
Biodiversity Snapshots Competition Source: The Herald, 9 June 2010.
Meet the Moon Moth Source: Window to Nature, 5 June 2010.
Lagoon Day kicks off National Environment Week 2010 Source: The Herald, 26 May 2010.
Cook Islands celebrates Year of Biodiversity Source: The Herald, 26 May 2010.
Keep Earth & Environment Pure for Future. Source: e-tALk.! NEWSLETTER, May 2010.
Running for Biodiversity: Record-breaking Run. Source: USC Canada. Canada, May 2010.
Jour de la Terre à Sainte-Martine. Source: Dioèse de Valleyfield. Canada, May 2010.
22 de mayo: Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica. Source: Fundación la Tortuga. Venezuela, May 2010.
Cherishing Trinidad and Tobago’s biological diversity. Source: The Guardian Online Edition, 23 May 2010.
All invited to Biodiversity Day celebrations today Source: Solomon Star, 21 May 2010.
Quand les tisanes « granmer » font recette Source: L’Express Dimanche, 20 May 2010.
Convocatoria Ambiental 2010, Negocios para la Conservación - Términos de referencia. Source: Fondo para la acción ambiental y la niñez, May 2010.
Update on National Committee for IYB. Source: Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan, 20 May 2010.
World celebrates biodiversity. Source: ARKive, 20 May 2010.
L'horloge (re)fleurie et roule pour la biodiversité Source: Tribune de Genève, 18 May 2010.
Biannual newsletter. Inside this issue: Flora of the Kalahari, Kuzikus’ reptile life, News in brief from camp and more. Source: Biological Research in Kuzikus, May 2010.
La 19e Corvée du Mont-Royal est un grand succès ! - « On est attaché à notre montagne » : plus vrai que jamais ! (French). Source : Les amis de la montagne. 4 May 2010
Species at Risk in Canada Increase in 2010 - The International Year of Biodiversity. Source : Committee on The Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada. 3 May 2010.
Cork ReHarvest - Cork Recycling Movement. Source: Whole Food Market, April 2010.
Experience nature with our nature guides Source: Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge, Germany, 29 April 2010.
International Year of Biodiverity Brazil, The regional launch in Carazho (in Portuguese) Source: Diario da Manha, Brazil, 17-18 April 2010.
Kiosk Source: Kidy Swissfamily, Czech Republic, April 2010.
Boletín Bimensual sobre Biodiversidad – Número 8. Source: Coordinación de Comunicación Interna y Externa MRE - Dirección de Asuntos Económicos Sociales y Ambientales, Colombia, March - April 2010.
Monitoring and Conservation of Important Sea Turtle Feeding Grounds in Albania Source: GEF Global Environment Facility, 29 March 2010.
Press Release: Secretary-General's Message for Earth Hour The United Nations Source: United Nations, USA, 27 March 2010.
AMA Promove a campanha “2010: Ano Internacional da Biodiversidade” Source: Diário da Manhã, 26 March 2010.
23ª edição do Natureza e arte (in Portuguese)Source: Sala Verde Inhotim, March 2010.
Let's conserve biodiversity for better life Source: e-tALk.! NEWSLETTER, March 2010.
CWF and Chalk Art Festival Celebrate Biodiversity Source: Canadian Wildlife Federation, Canada, 24 March 2010.
1,000,000 tress - Pine Rivers Shire Community Nursery Source: Kumbartcho Sanctuary, Australia, 22 March 2010.
Biodiversity is Our Life Source: Science Magazine, Switzerland, 12 March 2010.
Airbus A380 flies the flag for the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 Source: AviationNews.eu, by Marcel van Leeuwen, 5 March 2010.
Biodiversity, We cannot afford its loss Source: Air India in-flight magazine Namaskaar, March 2010.
La lettre de la biodiversité - n°1 - Spécial Zones humides Source: Le Conservatoire du Littoral, France, February 2010.
Global News Network to feature Year of Biodiversity 2010 Source: Asean Center for Biodiversity (ACB), February 2010.
Article on the International Day of Wetlands (in Spanish). Source: Olympus Tours, February 2010.
Bush blitz launch of Australian nature discovery mission Source: Ministry for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, 15 February 2010.
El Águila Real, símbolo Nacional, el peligro Source: Olympus Tours, Mexico, 13 February 2010.
Dr. Djoghlaf Message to the citizens of the world Source: UN MultiMedia, UN, 10 February 2010.
Dr. Djoghlaf Interview Source: UN MultiMedia, UN, 10 February 2010.
Fashion show in Geneva about Biodiversity Source: UN MultiMedia, UN, 10 February 2010.
Robert Hoft on the Amazon Deforestation Source: UN MultiMedia, UN, 9 February 2010.
L'extinction des espèces, nouveau défi écolo By Mathieu Gobeil, La Presse, Canada, 4 February 2010.
World Wetlands Day - 2 February: Ahmed Djoghlaf, Convention on Biological Diversity Source: MaximsNewsNetwork, 2 February 2010.
Biodiversity is Life – Biodiversity is Our Life By Marion Di Benedetto, Green Times, Australia, 1 February 2010.
Taking Care of Green Business - Voir la vie en vert, Letter from Calin Rovinescu, President & CEO Air Canada Source: onAir, Air Canada's in-flight magazine, Canada, January 2010.
Failed Efforts in Protecting Biodiversity By Tom Zeller Jr., The New York Times, USA, 31 January 2010.
‘생물다양성의 해’ 맞아 생물자원 논의 활기 띨 듯
The International Year of Biodiversity will bring forth discussions on biological resources (in Korean) By 오철우, The Hankyoreh, Korea, 13 January 2010.
Wild Wonders AV-show inaugurates the “UN International Year of Biodiversity 2010” Source: Wild Wonders of Europe, 13 January 2010.
United Nations to fight species loss Source: Public service, UK, 12 January 2010.
Do one thing for Biodiversity Source: Natural History Museum, UK, 12 January 2010.
2010 UN Biodiversity Year: Urgent Action Needed to Preserve Life Source: YubaNet, Costa Rica, 11 January 2010.
Fashion industry - Preserving natural heritage, encouraging sustainable consumption Source: Global Arab Network, Algeria, 11 January 2010.
UN to highlight biodiversity in 2010 Source: Sideways News, UK, 11 January 2010.
Expand environmental stewardship payments: NFF Source: Natural Rural News, UK, 11 January 2010.
Paisley residents urged to get outdoors in 2010 Source: Paisley Daily Express, UK, 11 January 2010.
Biodiversity is life. Biodiversity is our life Source: European Environment Agency, European Union, 11 January 2010.
UN marks 2010 as Year of Biodiversity By Ellalyn B. De Vera, Manila Bulletin Websites and Publications, Philippines, 7 January 2010.
Puma and UNEP Announce Strategic Partnership to Support the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity UNEP Press Release, 6 January 2010.
UN teams up with Puma for biodiversity year ahead of African, World Cups Source: UN News Centre, 6 January 2010.
Biodiversity loss matters, and communication is crucial. By David Dickson. Source: SciDev.Net, 5 February 2010.
Biodiversity law could stymie research Source: Nature Publishing Group (NPG), 4 February 2010.
Young scientists from UNESCO Associated Schools (ASPnet) explore biodiversity Source: ASPnet - UNESCO, 2 February 2010.
2010 Year of Biodiversity Tries to Rein in Runaway Extinctions Source: Environment News Service www.ens-newswire.com, 4 January 2010.
UN seeking to preserve life in all precious forms in 2010 By Volt Contreras, Philippine Daily Inquirer, 2 January 2010.
International Year of Biodiversity 2010 Source: Richa Malhotra Richa Malhotra, India, 2010.
Field Note Source: WAZA, Japan, 2010.
Start Year ceremony in Berlin, the International Biodiversity Source: Sanyo Shimbun Newspaper, Japan, 2010.
Failed Efforts in Protecting Biodiversity Source: New York Times, USA, 2010.
The International Year of Biodiversity–From Talk to Action Source: School of Government, USA, 2010.
動物園と生物多様性保全 - Biodiversity conservation and the zoo (in Japanese) Source: Japan Environmental Education Forum, December 2009.
Launch of the International Year of Biodiversity in Montreal Source: MaximNewsNetwork, 21 October 2009.
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NaDEET
Recent issue of the Bush Telegraph magazine focuses on biodiversity and its importance in the environment.
It's Time to Identify: an identification booklet, aimed at children and adults, about the Namid Desert
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BIODIVERSITEIT (Dutch only)
Wat is eigenlijk biodiversiteit? Geschikt voor alle leerlingen op school vanaf ongeveer groep 5! Werkboek te downloaden! Klik hier voor een kijkje in het boek !
Voor dit gratis werkboek over de biodiversiteit zijn ook alle antwoorden beschikbaar. Het enige dat u hoeft te doen, is een mailtje sturen naar [email protected] vanaf uw eigen e-mailadres. U krijgt dan het uitgebreide antwoordenboekje opgestuurd. |
Fact Sheets of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Bookmarks
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Artworks from all around the world
Two poems by Omkar M. Khandpekar, 10 years, Maharashtra, India: Environment - Life of the Tree
Green and me... - Text by Alex Mutua, Kenya.
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Sri Ramachandra - Divine Spirit of Nature
The Living Planet Foundation has commissioned a series of paintings to honour the International Day for Biodiversity.
Artist: Sai Arjun
Inscription: Let us adore the Lord of Life, who is present in fire, water, plants and trees. Shvetashvatara Upanishad, II, 17 |
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Siva: The Divine Nature Within
Artist: Sai Arjun
Inscriptions: The earth seems to rest in silent meditation;
and the waters and the sky and the heavens seem all to be in meditation."
"On Earth, those who reach greatness achieve it through concentration." Upanishads |
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Ganga: Goddess of the Sacred Rivers
Artist: Sai Arjun
Inscription: I am the shark among fishes, and Ganga among the rivers. Bhagvad Gita |
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