Fwd: biodiversity-l digest: August 07, 2014

BIODIVERSITY-L Digest for Thursday, August 07, 2014.

1. Biodiversity Update - 7 August 2014 - Biodiversity Policy & Practice


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A compilation of items recently posted to the Biodiversity Policy & Practice knowledgebase of international activities on biodiversity Latest News - 7 August 2014 UNEP-WCMC Maps Global Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystem Assets 1_August_2014: The UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) has produced a composite map of the marine and terrestrial ecosystem assets of the world. continued...   WorldFish Report Discusses Fisheries, Food Security and Climate Change in Kiribati August_2014: WorldFish has released a report that examines fisheries governance and livelihoods in Kiribati. The report, titled 'Fish for the Future: Fisheries development and food security for Kiribati in an era of global climate change,' analyzes the status of Kiribati coastal and ocean fisheries resources and discusses challenges related to sustainability and climate change; population, food security and coastal fisheries management; social challenges in Kiribati fisheries; and licensing revenue and development. continued...   Report Finds 'Coasts at Risk' in SIDS, Tropical States August_2014: Tropical and small island developing States (SIDS) are most at risk from exposure and vulnerability to coastal hazards, according to 'Coasts at Risk: An Assessment of Coastal Risks and the Role of Environmental Solutions.' The report uses an indicator-based approach to assess risks from exposure and vulnerability to coastal hazards and identifies where environmental degradation increases these risks. The report then considers how environmental solutions, such as conservation and restoration, can contribute to risk reduction and conservation goals. continued...   Japan Notifies on Inclusion of 18,000 Samples into ITPGR MLS August_2014: Japan has notified the Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGR) about the inclusion of almost 18,000 samples of crop and forages into the Treaty's Multilateral System (MLS) of Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) and the publication of its associated data, adding value to that material for breeders and researchers. continued...   CMS Siberian Crane MoU Marks 20th Anniversary 30_July_2014: The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) has celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the signing of the Siberian Crane Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU was the first to be developed under the auspices of CMS. continued...   IUCN Reports Pangolins Are on the Brink of Extinction 29_July_2014: According to the latest update of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, all eight species of pangolin are now threatened with extinction. The Chinese and Sunda pangolins are now classified as Critically Endangered. continued...   Pacific Island Forum Focuses on Development Agenda and Cooperation 31_July_2014: The 45th meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) focused on the role the Forum can play in the post-2015 development agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), calling for an achievable, limited number of SDGs with clear and relevant targets. continued...   CMS Releases Logo for COP 11 29_July_2014: The Secretariat of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) has released the logo designed for the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the CMS, which will convene in Quito, Ecuador, from 4-9 November 2014. continued...   ICLEI Canada and Toronto and Region Conservation Launch 'biodiverCities' July_2014: ICLEI Canada and the Toronto and Region Conservation have launched 'biodiverCities: A Primer on Nature in Cities,' which focuses on the role of biodiversity in building more sustainable cities. continued...   ICRAF Focuses on Value of Forests beyond Carbon July_2014: The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) released the July 2014 issue of its newsletter, 'Transformations,' highlighting the many values of forests beyond carbon. In particular, the newsletter introduces the book, 'Trees for Life,' which provides examples of how farmers in developing countries are using trees to improve their livelihood options. continued...   Biodiversity Policy & Practice Calendar: Current & Upcoming Events CMS COP 11 Regional Preparatory and Negotiation Workshop for Latin America Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile 11 Aug - 13 Aug GRID-Arendal's 25th Anniversary Celebration Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway 14 Aug - 15 Aug Meeting of the "Friends of the Convention on Biological Diversity" Kartause Ittingen, Switzerland 14 Aug - 15 Aug CBD International Workshop on Financing for Biodiversity Kartause Ittingen, Switzerland 18 Aug - 19 Aug CMS COP 11 Regional Preparatory and Negotiation Workshop for the Pacific Nadi, Western, Fiji 18 Aug - 20 Aug Ramsar Convention Regional Pre-COP Meeting – Oceania Nadi, Western, Fiji 18 Aug - 20 Aug GRID-Arendal Marine Symposium Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway 21 Aug - 22 Aug Third International Conference for Small Island Developing States Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa 1 Sep - 4 Sep 15th World Lake Conference Perugia, Umbria, Italy 1 Sep - 5 Sep GRASP Regional Meeting – East Africa Bujumbura, Burundi 4 Sep - 5 Sep 18th Meeting of the Ramsar Convention STRP Gland, Vaud, Switzerland 8 Sep - 10 Sep 7th Annual ESP Conference 2014 San Jose, Costa Rica 8 Sep - 12 Sep CBD Expert Workshop on Practical Guidance for Marine Spatial Planning Montreal, Quebec, Canada 9 Sep - 11 Sep 65th Meeting of the International Whaling Commission Portoroz, Slovenia 11 Sep - 18 Sep EUROBATS MOP 7 Brussels, Belgium 15 Sep - 17 Sep    Subscribe to our iCalendar and your computer will gain access to all the events listed in our  Biodiversity Policy & Practice  Calendar ( Learn More | Subscribe ) Please send suggestions for articles to Lauren Anderson at lauren@iisd.org Funding for Biodiversity Policy & Practice has been provided by the European Union (EU) and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)

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