Wetland information for the francophone world. “Zones Humides Infos” is a quarterly newsletter produced since 1993 by a wetland specialists’ expert group set up by the French Ministry of Environment in order to provide advice on the implementation and further development of France’s National Wetland Action Plan and national policies having an impact on wetlands. [...]
Archive for August, 2005
On 16 May 2005, the General Assembly of the Society for the Protection of Prespa approved a programme on an integrated approach to culture and nature in the Prespa Lakes Basin. This area of the Balkans, shared by Albania, Greece and the FYR of Macedonia includes a rich cultural and natural heritage and landscapes of [...]
In the categories of science, management, and education, each to be accompanied by the US$ 10,000 Evian Prize donated by the private sector Danone Group and all to be conferred in a suitably celebratory manner in ceremonies at COP9 in Kampala in November. The winners are listed here and further background, photos, interviews, and what [...]
As part of the global response to the disaster, the Ramsar Convention Secretariat has asked Wetlands International to work with Ramsar International Organisation Partners (IOPs) to coordinate efforts to bring together scientifically sound advice on wetlands in the region in order to assist governments in choosing the most effective response measures. Composed of Wetlands International, [...]
The need for an approach of management of wetlands that integrates the interests of man, nature and biodiversity is becoming increasingly apparent. A new MedWet publication titled ‘Integrated management of Mediterranean wetlands’ was recently launched to address key issues relating to planning and implementing integrated management in the Mediterranean context. Edited by A J Crivelli [...]
