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"Islands and Archipealogos: European biodiversity Research Issues seen from the Atlantic". High Level Scientific Meeting

14 - 16 May 2000, Azores, Portugal

"Wetlands, Water, Livelihoods and Biodiversity linkages in a global water crisis"

Ecosystems and the global water crisis- diminishing ecosystem services. This side event by Wetlands International and some of our partners from the development sector will illustrate the critical role of wetlands ecosystems for water – food, attenuating some of the impacts of climate change, th ...

11th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties of the Ramsar Convention (COP-11)

6 - 13 July 2012, Bucharest, Romania

12th Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) - RAMSAR

31 January - 4 February 2005, Gland, Switzerland

1st International Symposium on Deep Sea Corals

30 July - 2 August 2000, Halifax, Canada

25th Anniversary Conference of the International Society of Wetlands Scientists: "Charting the Future - A Quarter Century of Lessons Learned."

18 - 23 July 2004, Washington D.C., United States of America

25th Meeting of the Ramsar Standing Committee

22 - 27 October 2000, Gland, Switzerland

2nd International Fishers' Forum

19 - 22 November 2002, Honolulu, Italy

2nd International Strategy Meeting "Lakes and Wetlands"

27 - 28 November 2008, Gland, Switzerland

31st Meeting. Ramsar Standing Committee

6 - 10 June 2005, Gland, Switzerland

3rd Annual National Water Resources Symposium

21 - 22 June 2004, Texas, United States of America

4th Meeting of the GlobBallast Programme

28 - 30 October 2002, Beijing, China

6th Joint Work Plan of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Convention on Wetlands

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/IMS/JL/NP/MK/91533 (2024-011)
To: CBD national focal points, SBSTTA focal points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations; Convention on Wetlands Focal Points and international organization partners

7th International Living Lakes Conference in Johannesburg

20 - 25 August 2002, Johannesburg, South Africa

88 percent decline of big freshwater animals

Scientists have now quantified the global decline of big freshwater animals: From 1970 to 2012, global populations of freshwater megafauna declined by 88 percent - twice the loss of vertebrate populations on land or in the ocean.

8th International Waterfowl and Wetlands Symposium: The Waterfowl Legacy: Links to Watershed Health

20 - 22 July 2001, Washington D.C., United States of America

9TH Meeting of the Ramsar Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP)

27 - 30 June 2000, Gland, Switzerland

9th International Coral Reef Symposium

23 - 27 October 2000, Bali, Indonesia

9th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

8 - 15 November 2005, Kampala, Uganda

9th World Wilderness Congress (WILD9)

6 - 13 November 2009, Merida, Mexico

A Policy Brief Launch: Securing the Future of Mangroves

Mangroves are extraordinary ecosystems that offer countless goods and services to the human population. Their importance and value both economically and ecologically are largely known; despite this nearly all mangrove nations have experienced net losses in mangrove cover in recent decades as a r ...

A peatland restoration project in Indonesia could set a global example

Peatlands in tropical nations are home to vital biodiversity while they also help mitigate climate change by acting as highly effective carbon sinks. In addition, these wetlands serve key economic functions by protecting seashores against erosion and from the effects of storms. And there is more.

A river that flows free connects up in 4D

Humans have altered the natural flow of rivers, adversely affecting biodiversity and the services that these watercourses provide.

All around the world, wetlands provide huge benefits, including clean water, ensuring a stable water supply, and providing important habitat to a wide variety of species.

Aquaculture Europe 2002 - Seafarming Today and Tomorrow

16 - 19 October 2002, Trieste, Italy

As planet warms, Arctic lakes, rivers will lose their biodiversity

May 22 (UPI) -- As Earth's temperatures continue to rise, freshwater ecosystems in the Arctic are becoming unusually warm -- too warm for many native species.

As the world community works to address the growing need for water and energy, and develops an integrated framework of Sustainable Development Goals, let us work together and ensure that water, biodiversity and energy are used sustainably, to help us build the future we want.

Bangladesh declares its rivers 'legal persons'

Bangladesh's high court has granted the country's rivers the rights and status of "living entities" in a bid to save them from encroachment, a lawyer said Tuesday.

Beaver reintroduction key to solving freshwater biodiversity crisis

Reintroducing beavers to their native habitat is an important step towards solving the freshwater biodiversity crisis, according to experts.

Better river basins network to protect biodiversity in Spain

Reservial Project: a pioneering initiative

Biodiversity of inland waters

In this session, nature-oriented river works, which started 20 years ago in Japan, will be reviewed first with various examples for the purpose of sharing knowledge among international participants. Then the discussion will cover how the works can contribute to the post 2010 Strategic Goal B, “r ...

Recommendation XIII/4

Biological diversity of inland water ecosystems

Recommendation XV/5

Biological diversity of inland water ecosystems

Recommendation VI/3

Biological diversity of inland water ecosystems

Recommendation XI/9

Biological diversity of inland water ecosystems

Botswana's Okavango Delta: World Heritage Site under threat

Environmental organizations are raising the alarm over mining for oil and gas in the world's largest cross-border nature reserve, known for its biodiversity and unique landscapes.

Brazil is in water crisis — it needs a drought plan

Brazil has the largest amount of fresh water in the world. Two-thirds of what flows in the Amazon River alone could supply the world’s demand. Yet much of the nation now faces drought.

CONTRIBUTION OF ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES TO BIODIVERSITY SURVEY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MONITORING-2 (FEAT. JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY).

Contribution of artificial satellites to biodiversity survey and climate change monitoring (the second part). Current plan on the topic is as followed: Lecture on highlighting the contribution of artificial satellites to climate change and water circulation monitoring and global, regional and Lo ...

Call for nominations for the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards 2015

Reference: SCBD/MPO/DA/DC/VA/83503 (2014-066)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Caribbean Coral Reef Conference

24 - 29 October 2002, Curacao, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

Coastal Zone Management Through Time

13 - 17 July 2003, Baltimore, United States of America

Course "Gestion Intégrée des Ressources en Eau / Integrated Water Resources Management"

27 November - 8 December 2006, Burkina Faso and Sweden

Course "Integrated Transboundary Water Resources Management for the MENA Region"

5 - 16 November 2006, Jordan and Sweden

Course on "Integrated Transboundary Water Resources Management for the Lake Victoria Region"

20 November 2006 - 23 February 2007, Kenya, Rwanda and Sweeden

Desert Fishes Council. 32nd Annual General Meeting

16 - 19 November 2000, Furnace Creek, Death Valley, United States of America

Desert Fishes Council. 33rd Annual General Meeting

15 - 18 November 2001, Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Development of an Aquatic Animal Diversity Information and Communication System

13 - 16 November 2000, Rome, Italy

Dialogue on Water for Food and Environmental Security

13 - 16 December 2000, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Diving into Freshwater Microplastic pollution - Connecting Water, Environmental and Social Sciences

6 - 8 March 2023, Paris, France

Document

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/8/8<br>Inland water ecosystems: review, further elaboration and refinement of the programme of work