Regional Member Countries
Thematic Digest
Biodiversity and Forests - Issue 26
Regional News
- Bhutan: Black-necked Cranes Spotted in Paro13 Dec 2011Two black-necked cranes have been spotted in Kichu, Paro today at around 3:30pm. It was reported by Mr. Hishey Tshering, the former board member of RSPN and the proprietor of Bhutan Birding and Heritage Travels.
- India: 51 Tigers Died in 201115 Dec 2011Fifty-one tigers have died in different states of India between January and Dec 5, 2011, according to statistics collated by a prominent wildlife NGO. A tigress shot dead outside Kaziranga Park in Assam on Monday is the latest in that list.
- India: 400 flamingos die in Gujarat01 Dec 2011Greater Flamingos, which fly thousands of miles from Siberia to breed in the warm marshes of the Khadir region in Kutch, are landing into a death trap. In the past 10 days, at least 400 of these graceful birds have been electrocuted by high tension cables near their breeding grounds.
- China’s Pilot Transaction on Forestry Carbon Sequestration Officially Kicked Off01 Nov 2011Approved by the State Forestry Administration (SFA), China’s pilot forestry carbon sequestration transaction officially kicked off on November 1st 2011 in Yiwu City of Zhejiang Province.
Global News
- Bankok: Species, Threats Grow in Mekong Region12 Dec 2011Scientists identify a new species every two days in the Greater Mekong region, the WWF said Monday, in a report detailing 2010's more unusual finds such as a leaf warbler and a self-cloning lizard.
- Australia: Protecting Biodiversity would Limit Damage12 Dec 2011THE impact of climate change on Australia's animals and plants could be significantly reduced if other threats to biodiversity are managed, a new report says.
- USA: Forest Certification Pilot Achieves Success in Maine12 Dec 2011An innovative pilot project involving Time Inc., Hearst Enterprises, National Geographic Society, Verso Paper Corp. and Sappi Fine Paper North America has led to 790,000 acres/320,000 hectares of additional forest lands being certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Standard in Maine.
- Madagascar: Tree Diversity among the Highest Worldwide 12 Dec 2011In terms of biodiversity, the hugely imperiled forests of Madagascar may be among the world's richest. Researchers estimate that the island off the coast of Africa is home to at least 10,000 tree and shrub species with over 90 percent of them found no-where else in the world.
- Durban: Private Sector Finance eyed for UN Forest Projects11 Dec 2011Private investors may be allowed to earn carbon credits by paying poor countries to halt the destruction of tropical forests, but a U.N. climate summit failed to agree the details needed to get the ambitious programme off the ground.
- Ecuador, Nepal and Acre Leading by Example on REDD+ Safeguards08 Dec 2011These countries are all using the REDD+ Social and Environmental Standards (REDD+ SES) that provide a comprehensive framework of principles, criteria and indicators for high social and environmental performance of government-led REDD+ programs.
- South Africa: Bamboo Use 'Could Help Stop Africa's Deforestation'06 Dec 2011These countries are all using the REDD+ Social and Environmental Standards (REDD+ SES) that provide a comprehensive framework of principles, criteria and indicators for high social and environmental performance of government-led REDD+ programs.
- USA: Thousands of Seaducks go Missing01 Dec 2011
Wetlands for water and life - Widespread declines in birds that spend most of their lives at sea are alarming conservationists. Seven species of seaduck that spend the northern winter in the Baltic – a key non-breeding area – have dropped in number by up to 65% in 15 years, without any clear explanation.
Events
- 2012 3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Development (ICESD 2012)05 Jan 2012 - 07 Jan 2012, Hong Kong, China Contact Person(s): Conference Secretary
The aim of the ICESD conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental Science and Development. To this end, the meeting aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollination between different research fields, and to expose and discuss innovative theories, frameworks, methodologies, tools, and applications. The deadline for abstracts/proposals is 05 November 2011
- 2012 3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology(ICEST 2012)10 Mar 2012 - 11 Mar 2012, Chennai, India Contact Person(s): Conference Secretary
ICEST 2012 will be published as conference proceedings by IACSIT, and all papers will be included in the Engineering and Technology Digital Library, and indexed by the INSPEC,Thomson ISI,EBSCO and CNKI. The deadline for abstracts/proposals is 10 December 2011.
- 2012 1st Journal Conference on Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics (JCBBB 2012 1st)10 Mar 2012 - 11 Mar 2012, Chennai, IndiaAll the registered papers will be published into International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics (IJBBB) by IACSIT Publishing.The journal will be included in the E&Technology Digital Library.Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 30 December 2011Contact Person(s): Secretary
- 2012 1st Journal Conference on Environmental Science and Development 07 Apr 2012 - 08 Apr 2012, Bangkok, Thailand All the registered papers will be published into International Journal of Environmental Science and Development. (IJESD) by IACSIT Publishing, and distributed at the conference. The journal will be included in the E&T Digital Library. Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 1 February 2012Contact Person(s): Journal Secretary
- The Role of Biobanks for Research and Protection of Forest Biodiversity19 Apr 2012 - 21 Apr 2012, Viterbo, Lazio, Italy Contact Person(s): Marco Cosimo Simeone
First International Conference on DNA/Biobanks for forest research and protection will highlight cutting-edge advances in major disciplines of forest genetics, biodiversity conservation and DNA/biobanks as a fundamental tool of connection. Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 31 January 2012
- Malaysia International Biological Symposium 201211 Jul 2012 - 12 Jul 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia International Biological Symposium 2012 (i-SIMBIOMAS 2012) aims to bridge researchers from various disciplines of Biology, and serves as a platform to foray researches in biological sciences into knowledge, skills and bio-products.Contact Person(s): Dr. Meenakshii Nallappan
Thematic Digest - Past Issues
- Biodiversity and Forests - Issue 57
- Biodiversity and Forests - Issue 56
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Relevant ICIMOD Publications
Featured Organizations
- Endangered Species International, Basal Switzerland; Endangered Species International is strongly committed to reversing the trend of human-induced species extinction, saving endangered animals, and preserving wild places.
- Fauna & Flora International, Cambridge, UK Fauna & Flora International's work spans across the globe, with over 100 projects in nearly 40 countries, mostly in the developing world. We proudly stand up for biodiversity and aim to show just how relevant it is to all of those who share the planet.
- Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), New York The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe.
- Freshwater Biological Association,Cumbria UK The FBA, founded in 1929 and a charity since 1966 (Charity number 214440), aims to promote the study and application of freshwater biology through membership services, research and information dissemination.
- Wetlands International, Neatherlands Wetlands International is the only global non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and restoration of wetlands. We have 20 offices with a headquarters in the Netherlands.
Opportunities
- Vacancy at ICIMOD: Front Office/Communications Assistant Front Office/Communications Assistant will work under the overall guidance of the Senior Human Resource Officer and the direct guidance of the Communications Associate. Deadline: 25 December 2011
- Postdoctoral Scholarship in Biotechnology – KTH, Sweden Postdoctoral scholarship in Biotechnology High throughput microdroplet systems for enzyme and biomarker screening KTH in Stockholm is the largest and oldest technical university in Sweden. No less than one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education capacity at university level is provided by KTH. Application deadline: January 15, 2012; Contact: Professor Helene Andersson-Svahn, helenea@biotech.kth.se
- Zoological Society of London – Call for EDGE Fellows 2012: ZSL’s EDGE of Existence Program provides fellowships for two-year projects in research and conservation of EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) mammals and amphibians. Applicants must be early-career conservation biologists (less than 5 years experience) who are nationals or residents of the country in which the EDGE species occur. Deadline is 31 May 2012; Contact: fellows@edgeofexistence.org
- Training Courses at The Freshwater Biological Association, Cumbria Tutored by some of the top experts in their fields, these courses aim to equip with the skills and confidence to sample and identify freshwater organisms, and provide you with key field and laboratory experience. Contact: events@fba.org.uk
- Master of Science in Environmental Governance Specialization in Biodiversity The programme starts in the beginning of September. If all courses are completed, including electives, students will be able to graduate in 18 to 24 months. Part-time students must finish the programme in 36 months or less and take at least 15 credits per semester. 28 February 2012 Makiko Arima, arima@ias.unu.edu
Related Resources
- The Implications of Climate Change for Conservation, Restoration, and Management of National Forest Lands
- Convenient Solutions to an Inconvenient Truth: Ecosystem-Based Approaches to Climate Change
- Environment Matters: Banking on Biodiversity
- Biodiversity, Climate Change and Adaptation: Nature-Based Solutions from the World Bank Portfolio
- The Role of Indigenous Peoples in Biodiversity Conservation: Ecosystem-The Natural but Often Forgotten Partners by Claudia Sobrevila, Senior Biodiversity Specialist May 2000
- Reducing Threats to Protected Areas: Lessons from the Field; A Joint UNDP and World Bank GEF Lessons Learned Study
- World Bank's Biodiversity Strategy for the Europe and Central Asia Region, May 2003
- The Aid Trade: International Assistance as Pathways for the Introduction of Invasive Species-A Premliminary Report
- Tropical Conservation Science Vol 4, No 4 (2011)
- In Search of Nepal’s Missing Tigers; Posted by David Braun of National Geographic November 26, 2010
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
- Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)
- Ecology Asia
- Forest Conservation Portal
- REDD Newsletters
- InfoNatura
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- USAID Biodiversity Publications
- Biodiversity Partners Reports and Publications
