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| | Global experts throw freshwater fish lifeline | | 16-03-2007 | The plight facing freshwater fishes in the wild was tackled in March by the world’s leading conservationists. A five-day gathering brought together experts from around the world in an effort to address the difficulties facing freshwater fish of which there are more than 14,000 species.
| | | read more >>> | | | | “Good, but not good enough” Despite actions, waterbirds still declining | | 12-03-2007 | | Global actions for the protection of migratory waterbirds are losing the race with economic development. As a result, many species are rapidly declining. But in areas where governments are working to protect sites along important migratory routes, the results are promising. This is the conclusion of a meeting in the Hague of the ministers for nature in the UK and the Netherlands together with the Secretary Generals of global conventions, supported by the experts from around the world. | | | read more >>> | | | | Wetlands day in the light of climate change | | 02-02-2007 | | International Wetlands Day, the second of February, is this year dominated by the news about climate change. This day, the UN present a report acknowledging the link between human activities and climate change. The importance of conserving and restoring wetlands for fighting climate change is still not acknowledged enough. | | | read more >>> | |
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