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 World Wetlands Day 2008 observed
07 February 2008
To commemorate the World Wetlands Day 2008, IUCN Bangladesh and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) have organized a discussion programme at the CIRDAP Auditorium on 3rd February 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Special Assistant to Chief Adviser, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Mr. Raja Devesish Roy presided over the event as Chief Guest. In his speech, Mr. Roy talked about the intricate linkages between human well-being and ecosystems, as well as people’s dependence on nature for livelihood sustenance.The Convention’s suggested theme for World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2008, is Healthy Wetlands, Healthy People. The topics to be covered this year are: Wetland food, Clean water, Water pollution, Water-related diseases, Floods, Burning peatlands, Water availability, Wetland medicines and Mental well-being. Full story.. II Ramsar |
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 Mauritius names marine park as second Ramsar site
06 February 2008The Ministry of Agro-Industry and Fisheries of Mauritius has designated Blue Bay Marine Park (353 hectares, 20°27'S 057°43'E) in the Grand Port district as its second Wetland of International Importance, as of 31 January 2008. As Assistant Advisor for Africa Evelyn Parh Moloko explains, based on the RIS information, this Marine Protected Area is a unique coastal wetland recognized for its exceptional underwater seascape with diverse marine fauna and flora, especially its coral diversity. Full release |
 National Stakeholder Workshop on "Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation Study in South Asia (ESPASSA)"
18 December 2007
Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), in association with The World Conservation Union (IUCN), Bangladesh Country Office, organized a day-long workshop on “Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation Study in South Asia (ESPASSA)” at BRAC Centre, Dhaka on December 17, 2007. Full Release... |
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