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WHITRAP Shanghai donates anti-epidemic material to Malaysia GTWHIDescription:
Introduction: COVID-19 is spreading globally. When it broke out in China, George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) in Malaysia showed their concern about the situation in China and was willing to support with face masks. Now, while the epidemic is under control in China, the coronavirus is spreading rapidl... -
Open letter from UNESCO in response to the construction project at the Archaeological Site of Nahr E...Description: http://whc.unesco.org/en/news/2097
Introduction: The Archaeological Site of Nahr El-Kalb is an exceptional monument that testifies to the rich cultural heritage of Lebanon. The site has been included on the Tentative List of Lebanon since 2019, for potential nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site’s exceptional documentary herita... -
Furthering commitments to nature: Melanesian Spearhead Group and IUCN inks partnershipDescription: The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat’s Director General, Ambassador Amena Yauvoli signed a Memorandum of Understanding today (Thursday, 9 April) with the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Oceania Regional Director Mr. Mason Smith, sealing a partnership to further conservation commitments for both organisations.
Introduction: Through the MOU, both parties agree to develop a mutual partnership to address nature conservation and promote sustainable development in the region. At the signing today, both the MSG Secretariat and IUCN Oceania heads recognised the significance of the joint collaboration and what it meant for ... -
IUCN welcomes Cambodia as a State MemberDescription: https://www.iucn.org/news/membership/202004/iucn-welcomes-cambodia-a-state-member
Introduction: IUCN extends a warm welcome to Cambodia, which has officially announced its decision to re-join as a State Member of IUCN by endorsing the IUCN Statutes. The Ministry of Environment has been designated by the State as its liaison with the IUCN Secretariat. The announcement was made on 7 February 202... -
World Wetlands Day observed at Loktak Lake, Manipur, IndiaDescription: https://www.iucn.org/news/commission-environmental-economic-and-social-policy/202004/world-wetlands-day-observed-loktak-lake-manipur-india
Introduction: CEESP News - by Salam Rajesh, IUCN CEESP member As observed globally in February each year, the World Wetlands Day was observed in a unique way in the midst of a floating village in Manipur’s Loktak Lake, a Ramsar site of international importance. Loktak (Ramsar site no.463) is one of the 37 R...
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