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Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) : Multiple Perspective Approaches to Biodiversity Education and Learning

The UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (DESD, 2005-2014) engages people through innovative ways of learning about biodiversity by focusing on education and training to address the interlinking issues of ecosystems and livelihoods, the interactions of nature with culture, society ...

Eerie seal 'ballet' beneath Antarctic iceberg wins underwater photo prize

An iceberg towering above the sea surface is an impressive sight, but the view from below is positively otherworldly. A breathtaking photo captured by French photographer Greg Lecoeur in chilly ocean waters near Antarctica revealed a mesmerizing scene: a drifting quartet of crabeater seals (Lobo ...

Effect of sand mining on biodiversity.

Sand mining is a neglected but serious environmental hazard affecting beaches, creeks and rivers all over the world. Rampant sand mining destroys environment and bio diversity, affects water security and causes land erosion. Developing countries like India, Cambodia and other Asian countries co ...

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism& Antiquities partcipates in “Earth Hour”

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities participated in March 27 in the annual global event "Earth Hour" by turning off the lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 on Saturday in 42 of archeological sites and museums in 16 governorates, to contribute to the global movement of Earth Hour, as a s ...

Eight Ways To Teach Climate Change In Almost Any Classroom

NPR/IPSOS did a national poll recently and found that more than 8 in 10 teachers — and a similar majority of parents — support teaching kids about climate change.

Elephants model for this 2020 calendar

Designer Faiza Khan’s 2020 calendar sheds light on the symbiotic relationship between humans and elephants A mighty elephant crouches on the forest floor alongside a model dressed in shimmering silver fabric; the lush and tranquil forest landscape, in hues of orange and brown, accentuates the ha ...

Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, CBD Acting Executive Secretary, welcomes announcement that biodiversity will be theme of the next year’s World Environment Day: “We are delighted to see that biodiversity will be the focus of World Environment Day 2020. The 2020 WED theme is especially opportune and will help educate the public and mobilize political will around one of the most critical issues of our time. UNEP’s decision will help raise awareness of actions needed in the “super year” for biodiversity.

Empowering people to identify, conserve and monitor areas of importance for biodiversity across the world

The BirdLife International Partnership will present, for the first time, a global inventory of over 10,000 terrestrial Important Bird Areas (IBAs) and their protection status. It will also highlight key aspects of its site conservation approach that involves working with local communities across ...

Engaging children and youth on biodiversity at the Farnborough International Airshow

Montreal, 23 July 2010 – More than 3,000 students from over 200 schools across the United Kingdom were given a lesson on the crucial importance of biodiversity to human well-being and to our future at the 2010 Farnborough International Airshow. Speaking to students at the opening of the Airshow’ ...

Engaging in Earth Hour 2020: Raise your Voice for Nature

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/FD/88686 (2020-022)
To: CBD National Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Enjoy Valentine’s Day with a picnic at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Two Oceans Aquarium is giving in-love (or in-like) couples a unique opportunity to spend the most romantic day of the year – Valentine’s Day – at the most romantic place – the Two Oceans Aquarium located at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Environment Conscious Songwriters Announce Release of "DIWYC" Song on Global Warming and Climate Change

Concerned songwriters, singers and musicians have released a song, "DIWYC" or "Do It While You Can," in about 20 languages which will become an "Earth Day Anthem" that will remind everyone to play their role in reversing the effects of climate change

Environment of greater concern than housing or terrorism – UK poll

Concerns over climate crisis growing among British public, poll findings reveal

Environmental Education and Sustainable Development: "30 Years after Tblisi"

19 - 23 September 2005, Agra, India

Environmental activist Vandana Shiva speaks on the importance of earth justic

The Student Environmental Council and Ashoka hosted environmental activist Vandana Shiva to speak as part of Student Union’s Trending Topics speaker series in Graham Chapel Feb. 13.

Environmental art initiative aims to help paint a better future for Southeast Asia

Creativity is vital for the development of innovative solutions to conservation conundrums. The daunting challenges of restoring ecosystems, curbing biodiversity loss and halting deforestation require a continuous stream of new ideas.

Environmental issues increasingly important to Swedish voters

STOCKHOLM July 2 (Xinhua) -- A recent poll has found that the issues of environment and climate change are becoming increasingly important to Swedish voters, Swedish television (SVT) reported on Tuesday.

Eritrea: Wildlife - Something to Preserve and Protect

Every year, on a number of different days across the calendar, the international community comes together to observe international days. As declared by the United Nations (UN), international days are "occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources ...

Establishment of an online repository of biodiversity photographs.

Reference: SCBD/OMG/FDJ/58411 (2007-054)
To: CBD National Focal Points; partner agencies etc.

Due to the growing number of requests from Parties and other partners for biodiversity-related photographs to be used in education, publication, outreach and awareness activities, the CBD Secretariat has decided to establish an album of photos that will be available online.

European Capitals of Biodiversity

This side event is dedicated to biodiversity protection specifically on the local level. In the project "European Capitals of Biodiversity", over 300 local authorities in France, Hungary, Germany, Spain and Slovakia participated in national competitions on local biodiversity protection. During t ...

European Commission launches global coalition for biodiversity

On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the European Commission launched today in Monaco a new global coalition for biodiversity. With this communication campaign, the Commission is calling for stronger mobilisation in raising awareness about the need to protect biodiversity.

European Commission launches global coalition for biodiversity

On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the European Commission launched today in Monaco a new global coalition for biodiversity. With this communication campaign, the Commission is calling for stronger mobilisation in raising awareness about the need to protect biodiversity.

European Museum of the Year Awards announced

The European Museum Forum has announced the winners of the European Museum of the Year Awards for both 2020 and 2021. The main award, the European Museum of the Year (Emya), was won by the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, Netherlands, for 2021 and Stapferhaus, Lenzburg, Switzerland, for ...

Europeans fear climate change more than terrorism, unemployment or migration

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Almost half of all Europeans fear climate change more than losing a job or of a terrorist attack, a study by the European Investment Bank (EIB) showed on Thursday as EU lawmakers declared a “climate emergency”.

Every year, millions of migratory birds fly across continents and national borders.

Every year, we use some 500 billion plastic bags. Every year, as much as 13 million tons of plastic finds its way into the ocean. Every year, 17 million barrels of oil are used to produce plastic.

Everything You Need To Know About Earth Day 2021

Every April, millions of people around the world mark Earth Day to show support for the environment – here’s what you need to know.

Everything you need to know about Our Planet, the new Attenborough series on Netflix

Get ready to stream the latest natural history series voiced by Sir David Attenborough. Airing from 5 April, these eight episodes will take you on a journey around the world’s most precious natural habitats.

Evolving a Legal framework for Compensation to BD-Dependent Communities for Biodiversity Damage

After 6 years of intensive and politically fraught negotiations, the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP10) finally adopted the Aichi Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing. The Protocol is considered to be a milestone regarding the recognitio ...

Executive Secretary Welcomes the Announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize to the IPCC and Al Gore

The Executive Secretary, Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, today welcomed the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded jointly to the Inter Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Mr. Al Gore. In welcoming the announcement Mr. Djoghlaf praised the Nobel Committee for highlighting the incr ...

Exhibitions on linkages between various Indian Festivals and biodiversity.

It is proposed to organise a series of exhibitions for showcasing linkages between various Indian Festivals and biodiversity as a part of socio-cultural traditions in India and their role in biodiversity conservationin. The Nodal point for these exhibition will be DIG, Forest Policy of the Minis ...

Expert Meeting on Biodiversity, Education and Public Awareness: Towards Global Communitites of Practice

11 - 14 October 2001, Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

Expert Workshop on the Communications Strategy for 2020

21 - 22 November 2019, Montreal, Canada

Experts urge saving biodiversity from extinction

Global warming and climate change are causing many species of animals and plants to slowly die out. This gradual extinction would pose threat to food supplies, said speakers in a seminar on 'biodiversity' at Women University Multan (WUM) on Tuesday.

Exploring the link between education and climate change

What are the most effective ways to achieve desired sustainable development outcomes across all aspects of wellbeing, and how might the pursuit of some of these goals affect progress toward others?

Expo 2020 Dubai to celebrate World Wildlife Day with experts at Terra auditorium

Dubai: Expo 2020 Dubai will celebrate World Wildlife Day tomorrow with a dedicated event comprising top conservationists, scientists and activists from across the world, shining a spotlight on local, regional and global efforts to preserve, protect and save endangered species, while inspiring si ...

Extension of deadline: Call for nominations for the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/MB/FD/90892 (2023-045)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Extinction: Meet the new poster animals of conservation

They could be the future icons of conservation, according to a study. Scientists say these little-known animals are key to raising money for protecting vulnerable ecosystems. The likes of tigers and elephants, which appeal to the masses, are often selected for fundraising campaigns.

Extreme E to deliver 'Blue Planet meets Dakar Rally'

Imagine living in a ship, traveling to the most remote places on the planet and then racing around in state-of-the-art electric race cars.

FEATURED: IPRC-Kitabi launches human rights and conservation module

The Integrated Polytechnic Regional College (IPRC) Kitabi has launched a new module in the courses dubbed “Human Rights and Conservation” with the aim to integrate human rights principles in conservation.

FUTURA Channel: a platform for education and community outreach in Brazil

Founded in 1997, as the first private TV channel in Brazil totally dedicated to education, FUTURA is committed to providing quality information and addressing the most challenging subjects in the agenda of the Brazilian society. Thus, a large portion of FUTURA’s programs aim at encouraging sust ...

Fair on Experiences and Best Practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) at the UN Biodiversity Conference, Montreal, Canada, December 2022

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/MB/90546 (2022-059)
To: CBD National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, international organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Fair on Experiences and Best Practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) at the UN Biodiversity Conference, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt 2018

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/DAIN/fd/87352 (2018-058)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points, United Nations organizations, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities organizations, business organizations, educational organizations

Fair on Experiences and Best Practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) at the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 11) - Hyderabad, India

Reference: SCBD/OMG/DA/fd/78976 (2012-029)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant stakeholders, including indigenous and local communities

Fair on Experiences and Best Practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) at the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 12), Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DA/fd/83610 (2014-082)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant Organizations

Fair on Experiences and Best Practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness at the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/DAIN/mb/85787 (2016-082)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol National Focal Points, Biosafety Clearing House National Focal Points, Relevant Organizations and and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

Fair on experiences and best practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) at the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-9)

Reference: SCBD/OMG/DANP/62251 (2008-020)
To: CBD National Focal Points and International Organizations

I have the honour to inform you that a fair on experiences and best practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) will be held at the margins of the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-9) to be held in Bonn, Germany, f ...

Fair on experiences and best practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) at the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/OMG/DA/fd/70814 (2010-047)
To: All CBD National Focal Points, and relevant organizations

Building on the success of the Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) fair held during the ninth meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP 9) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Bonn, Germany, I am pleased to inform you that a CEPA Fair will be held on the margins of ...

Falconry and Falconer’s Activities associated with Sustainable Wildlife Management

Falconry is a worldwide traditional hunting art using trained birds of prey with a history of over 3,000 years. It is listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Recently, sustainable use of wildlife is being recognized as a way to help conserve biological diversity; sustainable use o ...

Fatal attraction: rare corpse flower draws hundreds of onlookers

More than 1,000 people have flocked to an abandoned gas station in the San Francisco Bay Area to get a whiff of a corpse flower, named for the stench it emits when it blooms, which has been compared to rotting flesh.