New book on Biological Diversity in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan countries now releasednewsA new book titled ‘Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity: A retrospective analysis in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan countries’ by Bharat H. Desai, Krishna Prasad Oli, Yang Yongping, Nakul Chettri and Eklabya Sharma has been released by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The book’s focus is on...
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1,190 Trees Planted in Lakhuri Banjyang, NepalnewsOn 25 June 2011, Asian Trekking and the Hotel Mount Monastery organized the 6th annual tree plantation event in Lakhuri Bhanjyang village (near Kathmandu), Nepal. Lakhuri Bhanjyang lies perched atop the pristine hill of Pokhari Thumko (2000 m) and has panoramic views of mountain peaks. The trail there passes through...
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Vacancy: Lead Scientist Oman – applications by 15 July 2011newsThe Earthwatch institute and Sultan Qaboos University are looking for a Lead Earthwatch scientist for Oman Earthwatch Programme. The incumbent will be working on the woodland research, restoration and regeneration conservation project for the Oman Earthwatch Programme. This role will require an extensive amount of travel. A 12 month rolling...
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Increased mining threats in World Heritage sites, IUCN warnsnewsThe International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) invites extractive industries and governments that licence their activities to commit to stopping all mining and oil/gas exploration and exploitation activities, which could damage the World Heritage Sites. IUCN states in a new World Heritage Advice Note that threats posed by planned...
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Climate Change threatens a fragile ecosystem in the AndesnewsRecent studies by the Antioquia Engineering School in Colombia revealed the Páramo, a fragile ecosystem in the Andes, is extremely threatened by climate change. The Páramo is located above the highest part of the tree belt and the perpetual snow in the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It...
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International Conference on East Africa Mountains – 14 - 16 November 2011, Mbale, UgandanewsFrom 14 to 16 November 2011, the International Conference on East Africa Mountains (ICEAM 201) will be held in Mbale, Uganda. The conference is being organized by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the French Institute for Research in Africa (INFRA) Nairobi in cooperation with several universities (Makerere University Kampala,...
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