CMS News and Press Releases 2010


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CMS News and Press Releases in 2010

2010
December
21		With Friends in High Places, is There Hope for the Tigers?
15		New Action Plan for Migratory Grassland Birds of South America - Nuevo plan de acción para las aves migratorias de pastizales de América del Sur
14		Successful Reintroduction of Oryx and Addax in Tunisia under CMS Action
November
30		UNEP/CMS participates on the Second Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities on Sustainable Development
29		Standing Committee Advises on Way Forward to COP10
24		Double Victory for the Tiger
23		RWE Rhein-Ruhr Netzservice and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement sign Cooperation Agreement
8		INTERPOL General Assembly Adopts Resolution on Environmental Crime
		Central Eurasian Aridland Mammals
		Countdown to CMS COP10
October
28		CMS, together with CITES, Ramsar and World Heritage Convention addresses Ministers at CBD CoP10
26		European Bats Soar Past Biodiversity Targets
20		Zoo Experts and Conservationists Meet at WAZA Conference in Cologne
15		20 Years of Seal Protection in the Wadden Sea [Deutsch] [graphic]
15		Engaging the Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry in the Recovery of the Saiga Antelope
7		International Efforts Save Dugongs, the World’s Last Remaining Mermaids
6		AC17 Pushes the Implementation of the ASCOBANS Work Plan 2010-2012 Ahead
September
27		CMS Project Counters Illegal Hunting of Rare Bird Species
22		'Year of the Bat' Gives Wings to World's only Flying Mammals Special focus on European Species and Biodiversity Benefits
15		Cambridge Conservation Initative (CCI)
15		Protection of Marine Species Enhanced in the Pacific Islands Region and South-East Asia
		Killing the Cures - Destruction des Remèdes - Matar las Curas
13		Conservation Boost for 'Ugly Duckling' Antelope
9		Biodiversity Community Agrees Common Approach to Protect Life on Earth
3		Secretariat Visit to Norway
2		"Bird Migration on the Bihar Plain" - a New Film Produced by the WOW Demonstration Project in Hungary
August
27		Alien Invaders Threaten World Heritage Site
26		UN Hosts Major Forum to Discuss Biodiversity Conservation in Latin America and the Caribbean [español]
23		CMS Workshop in Panama [español]
18		Russian Forest Fires Pose Major Threat to Bats
16		UN Launches Decade-Long Efforts to Tackle Desertification [English][français][español]
12		Winner of the UNEP International Children's Painting Competition Announced
9		Presentation on the Wings Over Wetlands (WOW) Project's Critical Site Network (CSN) Tool Now Available Online
9		Ruddy Duck Population Continues to Fall - 200 Adults Remaining
2		Association of Zoos and Aquariums Launches Ape Conservation Initiative - Call for Proposals
July
30		National Reports - Rapports Nationaux - Informes Nacionales 2009-11
26		Second Regional Workshop for Policy Makers of the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Region (English)(français)(español)
19		Luxembourg signs Aquatic Warbler and Birds of Prey Memoranda of Understanding
16		CMS Supports Combat Against Illegal Hunting
12		UNEP/CMS Thesis Award - Call for Applications (English)(français)(español)
June
30		Scientific Council Addresses Threats and Discusses Changes to CMS Appendices
24		CMS Ambassador Stanley Johnson and CMS Editor Robert Vagg Launch Their First Book
24		Climate Change Catastrophe for Migratory Species
14		Protection of Endangered Siberian Crane and Crucial Wetland Sites Connects Biodiversity and Human Development [English][Deutsch]
9		Norway to Host COP10
8		The Republic of Equatorial Guinea Accedes to CMS
5		Solar Power for Schoolchildren and $85,000 for Gorilla Conservation Among Lasting Legacy of World Environment Day in Rwanda
4		CMS Participates in the Roundtable: Challenges and Ambitions of Conventions related to Biological Diversity
4		Baby Gorilla Airlift Sparks Calls for Stronger Controls on Smuggling
1		CMS Ambassador’s Book to be Published
May
28		Ian Redmond Appointed CMS Ambassador
27		Mass Saiga Antelope Die-off in Kazakhstan
26		CMS Supports Application of Wildlife Law: Crack Down on Ivory Trade [PALF report]
22		Hannes Jaenicke Speaks up for Migratory Animals [IDB article]
21		CBD Chief Hails Record Replenishment of the Global Environment Facility Trust Fund
17		Government Protection of Europe’s Most Endangered Songbird Safeguards Wetlands and Eases Greenhouse Effect
17		CMS Visits Sahelo-Saharan Conservation Project in Niger
14		International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise [English][Deutsch]
11		Global Biodiversity Outlook
6		World Migratory Bird Day 2010 Focuses on Globally Threatened Migratory Birds [English][français][español]
6		Wings Over Wetlands Project to Launch Groundbreaking Flyway Training Kit
April
23		COP9 Proceedings/Compte-rendu de la CdP9/Actas de la CdP9
21		German Wildlife Foundation Visits CMS
15		German Nature Parks Report
12		UNEP/CMS Attends Experts Meeting on the Relationship between the World Heritage Convention, Conservation and Sustainable Development
9		The Secrets of the Ruddy Turnstone's Epic Journey Revealed
7		Objectives, Scope and Process for GEO-5 Report Agreed at Global Intergovernmental and Multi-stakeholder Consultation
7		Calls to Designate Key Habitat as Ramsar Site
March
28		Outcomes of the CITES Conference
24		Third Meeting of the Scientific Task Force on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds: Reviewing the Global Issue and Assessing Future Priorities
24		World Migratory Bird Day 2010 Focuses on Globally Threatened Migratory Birds [français][español]
24		Mobile Phones Generate Cash for Gorilla Conservation, not Waste
18		Governments Adopt Joint Declaration to Protect the Wadden Sea and its Migratory Species (and the Joint Declaration)
17		MEA Synergy in Action
16		State of the Birds 2010
15		Mission to Niger and the Termit – Tin Toumma [English][français]
15		Strength in (Bio-) Diversity (and link to Gincana on the CBD website)
11		Year of the Gorilla Boosts Conservation of the World’s Most Endangered Great Apes
5		Black-faced Spoonbill Numbers Up Again as Action Plans are Launched
4		Report on the Ramsar Advisory Mission to Mozambique
4		Safe Flyways for the Siberian Crane
3		4th Meeting of the Partners to the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP)
February
24		UNEP: Countering the Decline of the Iconic Siberian Crane
23		Urgent Measures Can Save Long-distance Migratory Birds from Extinction
18		New WOW Publication Showcases “Flyway Conservation at Work – Across Africa and Eurasia"
12		UN Wildlife Conference Enhances Intergovernmental Cooperation to Safeguard Sharks
4		German Parliamentary State Secretary Visits CMS Family in Bonn
4		Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises Suffer Dramatic Declines from By-catch in Fishing Nets (and in German)
2		World Wetlands Day 2010: Caring for Wetlands: an Answer to Climate Change
January
26	One of the World's Least Known Birds Found in Afghanistan (links to BBC website)
25	Ask the Expert - Elizabeth Mrema
21	CMS Calendar for 2010
18	Ask the Expert - Edoardo Zandri
14	IOSEA Report for 2009 and E-News January 2010
12	Welcome to Borja Heredia
12	GROMS - New Design
11	2010 International Year of Biodiversity Launched in Berlin
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