Sentences with phrase «for nature conservation with»

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In 1999, a joint workshop in Vignola, Italy, organized by The World Conservation Union (IUCN) and IFOAM together with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), was held to exchange ideas and information on organic agriculture and biodiversity.

With its Sensory Trails, the conservation organization's network of wildlife sanctuaries and nature centers has created a richer, more accessible experience for all visitors,» said Paula Gangopadhyay, IMLS Deputy Director of Museum Services.

«We continue to strive to make this conservation center and wildlife sanctuary a true resource for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with nature.»

LINCOLN, MA — The Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference, convened annually by the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition and taking place Saturday, March 22, at Worcester Technical High School, will feature more than 30 workshops designed to connect people with nature, including a presentation on greater access to the outdoors for individuals with disabilities.

«And this year we are especially pleased to be gathering in Worcester, where for decades we have worked within the city and with other central Massachusetts communities to promote land conservation, nature - based education, and advocacy.»

The Sanctuaries 100th celebration on April 9 will present an opportunity to look back on how they've evolved as community resources for conservation, nature - based education, and environmental advocacy, and how they are positioned to inspire even more people to forge their own bonds with the natural world.

Andrew Craggs, Natural England senior reserve manager at Lindisfarne NNR, said: «The current system has been fashioned over many years, with trust and a real passion for nature conservation from all partners being a key ingredient to its current success.»

Conservation International and the International Union for Conservation of Nature have developed the Blue Carbon Policy Framework, with the objective to integrate blue carbon activities into the policy and financial work of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, which oversees international work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In 1994, the International Union for Conservation of Nature gave the concept of extractive reserves its stamp of approval, expanding its protected - area classification system to include «Category VI,» defined as «Protected Areas with Sustainable Use of Natural Resources.»

He wrote the institute's recent report Nature Unbound: Decoupling for Conservation along with Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger.

He wrote the institute's recent report Nature Unbound: Decoupling for Conservation along with Linus Blomqvist and Michael Shellenberger.

He replied that the government is now drawing up a management plan for the island, in consultation with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, the Governor of Pitcairn and the Pitcairn islanders.

This assessment means that species have been checked against a list of criteria published by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, a time - consuming process that has been completed for only three per cent of marine species, with no assessments at all in three quarters of the major groups of marine animals and plants.

In Biological Conservation, Michigan State University (MSU) scientists agree with the logic of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for down - listing the pandas — to a point.

«In terms of practical nature conservation, these results signify that in the future it will no longer be sufficient to preserve small, isolated reserves — while these benefit specialized species with a simple genetic structure, the bulk of species that depend on an exchange between local populations will lose out in the medium to long term,» predicts Schmitt, and he adds in closing, «This will lead to a further decline of numerous insect species — with dramatic consequences for entire food webs and ecosystems.»

Strict legal frameworks would need to be adopted by nations, says Jean - Christophe Vié, deputy chair of the species survival group at the International Union for the Conservation of nature (IUCN), who was not involved with the proposal.

He also helped set up the World Wide Fund for Nature and has been involved with several other conservation organisations, including Flora and Fauna International and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham came to that conclusion after being tasked with identifying the qualifying measure of endangerment for the species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN.

Betts and Christopher Wolf, an Oregon State Ph.D. student in forest ecosystems and statistics along with six co-authors, used forest data assembled by Matthew Hansen at the University of Maryland and categories of extinction risk for 19,432 verterbate species, the so - called Red List, maintained by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

«With now four distinct species, the conservation status of each of these can be better defined and in turn added to the IUCN Red List,» Fennessy said in a statement, referring to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, which recently submitted a proposed assessment of the giraffe on the IUCN Red List, taking into consideration the animal's rapid decline over the laconservation status of each of these can be better defined and in turn added to the IUCN Red List,» Fennessy said in a statement, referring to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, which recently submitted a proposed assessment of the giraffe on the IUCN Red List, taking into consideration the animal's rapid decline over the laConservation of Nature and Natural Resources, which recently submitted a proposed assessment of the giraffe on the IUCN Red List, taking into consideration the animal's rapid decline over the last 30 years.

Sacha has written many scientific and popular articles on invertebrate conservation and worked with the International Union for Conservation of Nature as the Scarab Beetle Red Lisconservation and worked with the International Union for Conservation of Nature as the Scarab Beetle Red LisConservation of Nature as the Scarab Beetle Red List Authority.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, chimps are endangered, with only 170,000 — 300,000 estimated to still exist in the wild.

Scientists have become increasingly concerned about threats to bees in recent years, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature stating in March that 10 % of Europe's native wild species could soon face extinction.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (or IUCN) has been working with three countries to do just that.

While both species are considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the new study deals with only Bornean orangutans living in Kalimantan.

Daintree and Cape Tribulation Accommodation Deluxe Daintree B&B with FREE WiFi - Red Mill House in Daintree Village, Cairns Tropical North Queensland offers deluxe Daintree rainforest accommodation for travelers who are interested in raw nature, wildlife and conservation.

At Chaa Creek alone, the Birds without Borders project, conducted in conjunction with the Zoological Society of Milwaukee and Foundation for Wildlife Conservation, recorded 308 different species within the eco-resort's 365 - acre private nature reserve.

When you travel with a company that is helping to address climate change, protect nature, and promote conservation; you are investing in your own rewarding travel experiences now and for future generations.

The 23 - acre research - and - conservation park is fun for the entire family, with interactive pursuits including swimming pools, touch tanks, a shark aquarium, an aviary, a nature trail, restaurants and a bar, and gift shops.

West Bali National Park is nature conservation with pure ecosystem managed by zone system for multiple research purpose involving the education, tourism and recreation.

For a relatively secluded nature spot, the Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station at Akamas is a pleasant beach, with a sandy area in the south - east of the bay, which houses numerous turtles that are being conserved (especially the Chelonia mydas species, which is in danger of extinction) and there is a hut telling visitors about the turtles.

Much more than a holiday destination (although a wonderful place to relax and recharge), the Great Ocean Ecolodge and the Conservation Ecology Centre offer hope and a connection with nature that is inspiring and exciting.There are opportunities for you to make a significant difference as many people choose to stay involved long after their initial visit.

The Conservation Ecology Centre (with its social enterprise, the Great Ocean Ecolodge) is delighted to be a finalist in this exciting event, recognized for ``... outstanding support for the preservation of nature, restoring natural habitat and protecting rare and endangered species...».

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NATURE RESERVES AND BIRD WATCHING: The beautiful privately - owned Grootbos Nature Reserve, internationally acclaimed for its fynbos conservation, is 1 km from De Kelders, as is the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, and the De Plaat Nature Reserve with its magnificent stretch of white NATURE RESERVES AND BIRD WATCHING: The beautiful privately - owned Grootbos Nature Reserve, internationally acclaimed for its fynbos conservation, is 1 km from De Kelders, as is the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, and the De Plaat Nature Reserve with its magnificent stretch of white Nature Reserve, internationally acclaimed for its fynbos conservation, is 1 km from De Kelders, as is the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, and the De Plaat Nature Reserve with its magnificent stretch of white Nature Reserve, and the De Plaat Nature Reserve with its magnificent stretch of white Nature Reserve with its magnificent stretch of white beach.

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WWF may refer to: World Wide Fund for Nature, a nature conservation organization previously named World Wildlife Fund (and still using the former name in some markets) World Wrestling Federation, the name used from 1979 to 2002 by the professional wrestling company now known as WWE Welded wire fabric, a reinforcing material typically used in poured concrete slabs Working Women's Forum, an organisation in India World Water Forum, an international forum for water issues Windows Workflow Foundation, Microsoft's workflow management framework Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway, a former 2 foot gauge railroad in Maine, United States WWF (file format), a campaign to produce PDF electronic documents that forbid printing Words with Friends, a game for Apple and Android platforms Waterside Workers» Federation, a former Australian trade union, now the Maritime Union of AusNature, a nature conservation organization previously named World Wildlife Fund (and still using the former name in some markets) World Wrestling Federation, the name used from 1979 to 2002 by the professional wrestling company now known as WWE Welded wire fabric, a reinforcing material typically used in poured concrete slabs Working Women's Forum, an organisation in India World Water Forum, an international forum for water issues Windows Workflow Foundation, Microsoft's workflow management framework Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway, a former 2 foot gauge railroad in Maine, United States WWF (file format), a campaign to produce PDF electronic documents that forbid printing Words with Friends, a game for Apple and Android platforms Waterside Workers» Federation, a former Australian trade union, now the Maritime Union of Ausnature conservation organization previously named World Wildlife Fund (and still using the former name in some markets) World Wrestling Federation, the name used from 1979 to 2002 by the professional wrestling company now known as WWE Welded wire fabric, a reinforcing material typically used in poured concrete slabs Working Women's Forum, an organisation in India World Water Forum, an international forum for water issues Windows Workflow Foundation, Microsoft's workflow management framework Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway, a former 2 foot gauge railroad in Maine, United States WWF (file format), a campaign to produce PDF electronic documents that forbid printing Words with Friends, a game for Apple and Android platforms Waterside Workers» Federation, a former Australian trade union, now the Maritime Union of Australia

The Nature Conservancy opened its benefit art show, «Nature Inspires» with fanfare on June 9 at its Bruckmann Library at The Center for Conservation in East Hampton, NY.

I spend a lot of time analyzing global climate and energy trends, far - flung conservation efforts, work aimed at improving prospects for the world's least fortunate and new technologies with promising future applications, the latest being a novel coating, described in Nature, that can in theory cool a building even on sunny days.

Failure to do so can have serious consequences for conservation and ecotourism in this nation that has built its reputation on its peace with nature, safety of visitors and respect for the rule of law.

But the announcement by the bank of a $ 10 million «Save Our Species» fund, with the United Nations Global Environmental Facility and International Union for Conservation of Nature, seems quite piddling in a world where money flows in the trillions.

Most disheartening is the deafening silence from the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), from who we have heard no response after writing to them with details of our predicament.

The limited listing seems to be in sync with the «from despair to repair» message of the recent comprehensive review of Caribbean coral reef threats and conservation opportunities by the International Union for Conservatioconservation opportunities by the International Union for ConservationConservation of Nature.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature says 17 % of the over 1,000 shark species in the world are threatened with extinction and for nearly half we simply don't have enough data to assess their conservaConservation of Nature says 17 % of the over 1,000 shark species in the world are threatened with extinction and for nearly half we simply don't have enough data to assess their conservationconservation status.

Through Wednesday, I'll be posting more on the United Nations meeting, including excerpts from interviews I conducted on Tuesday with two remarkable women involved with this week's events — Isabella Teixeira, Brazil's environment minister, and Julia Marton - Lefevre, the director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Global Footprint Network is collaborating with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to answer that question by...

We must reconcile purely conservation - focused goals with the many other values people have for nature.»

But there is no other way, Halpern insists: «For conservation and management to be successful, we need to change our relationship with nature, from trying to lock it away to using and enjoying it in a practical but necessarily sustainable way.

Polar bears are listed as a threatened species under the United States Endangered Species Act and are classified as «vulnerable» with declining populations on the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources» Red List.

Caroline Underwood has produced, directed and written over twenty award winning programs for the CBC's science series, The Nature of Things with David Suzuki, on natural history, conservation, and environmental subjects, since 1985.