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Two calls for applications for UNEP/CMS office in Abu Dhabi

Team Associate – The UNEP/CMS Office in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Team Associate for 6-12 months. The deadline for applications is Sunday 6 January 2013. [Terms of reference]

Internship – The UNEP/CMS Office in Abu Dhabi is seeking an intern for 3-6 months. The deadline for applications is Sunday 6 January 2013. [advertisement] [application form]

UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi at the NYUAD Opportunities Fair

Abu Dhabi, 19 September 2012 – New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invited the UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi to participate in the annual NYUAD Opportunities Fair. NYUAD is the first comprehensive liberal arts and science campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. According to their website, NYUAD is “a world-class center of cutting-edge research, scholarship, and cultural activity” that draws students and research professionals from around the world.

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EAD and UNEP Sign Agreement to Establish the Joint Eye on Earth Secretariat

Abu Dhabi, 23 June 2012 – The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a landmark agreement to establish the joint Eye on Earth Secretariat to oversee the implementation of the eight Special Initiatives and commitments of the Eye on Earth Summit held in Abu Dhabi (12 - 15 December 2011).

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Call for Tender: Office Management Consultancy

Abu Dhabi, 19 June 2012 – The UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi is seeking an Office Management Company. The deadline for applications is 27 June 2012.

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World’s oceans need greater protection: UN chief

23 May 2012 – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has sought global attention to the fragile state of the world’s oceans and the importance of marine diversity for global survival. .

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New turtle nesting drive launched

Oman, 20 May 2012 – TThe new turtle nesting season in Masirah Island has been inaugurated with a campaign to make the public, notably the young generation, aware of the need to protect these sea creatures. Masirah is considered to be the largest nesting area for Loggerhead turtles in the world.

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UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi at the Paris Sorbonne University Career Forum

Abu Dhabi, 9 May 2012 – The UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi was invited to participate in the Paris Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi (PSUAD) Astrolabe Annual Career Forum. The Office exhibited alongside approximately 40 other international organizations, including for example the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

The Paris Sorbonne University - Abu Dhabi (PSUAD) was established in 2006 following an international agreement between the French university Paris Sorbonne and the Government of Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Head of the Abu Dhabi Education Council.

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Sea turtles tracked while swimming to cooler waters

Sharjah, 2 May 2012 – The arrival of summer is the trigger for plans to escape to cooler climes. This is as true for UAE residents as for the hundreds of endangered marine turtles that live along the country's shores.

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Call for applications: Team Assistant

Abu Dhabi, 24 April 2012 – The UNEP/CMS Office in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Team Assistant for 12 months. The deadline for applications is 15 May 2012.

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Call for applications: Internship

Abu Dhabi, 16 April 2012 – The UNEP/CMS Office in Abu Dhabi is seeking an intern for 3-6 months. The deadline for applications is Monday 7 May 2012.

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EAD to Collect Detailed Inventory of Abu Dhabi Emirate’s Terrestrial Biodiversity

Abu Dhabi, 10 April 2012 – In order to update previous information collected and to have a more detailed and comprehensive inventory of the Emirate’s terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has embarked on research that will begin in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate and eventually cover the entire Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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Abu Dhabi’s conservation efforts come in for praise

Abu Dhabi, 23 February 2012 – Environmental experts estimate that one in seven species of birds, one in four mammal species and one in three amphibian species in the world are facing extinction now. Quite a few such species are in the UAE such as the Socotran cormorant, the Arabian tahr, the Arabian oryx, the Arabian leopard, dugongs and the Hawksbill turtle, as well as many other types of reptiles, fishes, amphibians and invertebrates.

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Internship at the CMS Office in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, 6 December 2011 – The UNEP/CMS Office in Abu Dhabi is seeking an intern for three to six months’ duration. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 18 December 2011.

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EAD’s ongoing commitment to support the UNEP/CMS Office in Abu Dhabi

Bergen, Norway, 22 November 2011 - At the CMS 10th Conference of the Parties Donor’s reception funded by the Government of Germany, the host country to the CMS Secretariat, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on behalf of the Government the United Arab Emirates its most generous support, which highlighted the funding commitments towards the Convention.

In support of the two memoranda of understanding (Dugongs and Raptors), the UAE Government has announced US $4 million for the triennium of 2012-2014. These funds will continue to support cooperation with UNEP/CMS Family through hosting and funding the UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi which includes actions that implement the two MOUs. The Donor Agreement between EAD and UNEP will be signed on 13 December 2011, during the Eye on Earth Summit, co-organized by UNEP and EAD, in Abu Dhabi.

For more information please contact the Executive Coordinator of the UNEP/CMS Office - Abu Dhabi, Mr. Lahcen El Kabiri, CmsOffice.ae@cms.int

Welcome to Nick P Williams as Programme Officer (Raptors - Birds of Prey)

Abu Dhabi, 2 November 2011 - The Interim Coordinating Unit for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia welcomed a new Programme Officer this week as Mr Nick P. Williams joined the UNEP/CMS Office in Abu Dhabi.

Nick has held a lifelong interest in birds, particularly raptors. Whilst still at school, he began voluntary fieldwork with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and other non-governmental conservation organizations. He has travelled extensively to study raptors in over 50 countries and has gained practical field experience of a wide range of species. Nick is a qualified bird ringer and has published a range of scientific research papers, mostly related to birds.

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Call for Expressions of Interest to host SS2 of Dugong MOU

Abu Dhabi, 4 October 2011 - The Secretariat to the UNEP/CMS Dugong MOU is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Signatories, Dugong MOU range states and partners, to host the Second Signatory State Meeting (SS2) of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs and their Habitats throughout their Range. The meeting is scheduled for the third trimester of 2012.

The EOI should give a brief overview of the estimated timeline, possible location and venue, and indication of cost. Deadline for submitting EOIs to cmsoffice.ae@cms.int is 21 November 2011. The Secretariat will announce the successful host country bid late January 2012.

EAD and ‘Ask Ali’ Premiere a Major New Nature Documentary Series on the UAE

Abu Dhabi, 2 October 2011 - The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched a major new documentary series this week, named ‘The Environment Show with Ask Ali’. The unique series about the UAE – made in the UAE, for the UAE – will be showcased at the newly created Eco-Cinema at the ‘Bu Tinah Experience’ dome located on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.

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Dubai, 17 June 2011 - In celebration of World Sea Turtle Day, the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), yesterday, successfully returned 101 critically endangered hawksbill turtles back to their natural habitat following several months of rehabilitation at the Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah.

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Abu Dhabi, 17 June 2011 - The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) signed on Wednesday (15 June 2011) a four-year Framework Agreement in support of the IUCN Programme as well as a Memorandum of Understanding to support the implementation of the Strategic Plan of IUCN's Species Survival Commission. A signing ceremony took place at IUCN Headquarters in Switzerland between Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General of EAD and Julia Marton-Lefevre, Director General of IUCN. The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi joins Canada, Denmark, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the MAVA Foundation who, as Framework Partners, support IUCN's 2009-2012 Programme, Shaping a Sustainable Future, with multi-year core funding.

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Dubai, 14 May 2011 -Bird lovers and wildlife experts plan to mark World Migratory Bird Day by helping to raise awareness about the need to protect the creatures. The second weekend of May marks the sixth annual celebration of the global event, which is backed by the United Nations.

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Abu Dhabi, 3 May 2011 – Katika Chopra believes that if humanity does not take environmental conservation seriously, it risks health problems on an unprecedented scale. "Climate change is a real concern today and the planet's resources are depleting at an alarming rate. This is why we all need to work together to protect the environment," the 17-year-old student from India told Gulf News. The two students were among young activists at the ‘Our Tomorrow’ event held at Abu Dhabi Indian High School with the objective of raising awareness among young children about the importance of leading environmentally-friendly lives.

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Abu Dhabi, 23 Apri 2011 – The rangers policing the waters around Bu Tinah Island can seek the help of the UAE Coast Guard to stop fishing boats or tourist boats encroaching into the restricted area. "But we never had such a situation in recent years, thanks to the increasing awareness in the community about the need to protect the unique biodiversity on the island," the rangers told Gulf News during a first media tour to the island on Wednesday.

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Abu Dhabi, 23 April 2011 – Most people will never set foot on the beautiful island of Bu Tinah off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The island and its surrounding waters have been declared off-bounds to the public in order to protect the rare and often shy creatures that call it home. For this reason, sightseeing is reserved for a small circle of conservation scientists at the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, who patrol the crescent-shaped islet and its surrounds.

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Bonn, 28 January 2011 – The closing date for entries to the UNEP/CMS Thesis Award on Migratory Species Conservation, sponsored by Lufthansa, is 15 April 2011. The award of €10,000 (c. US$ 13,500) will be made at the 10th Meeting of the Conference of Parties to CMS (COP10) in Norway in November 2011, in affiliation with the Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig (ZFMK) in Bonn. The Secretariat of the Bonn Convention on Migratory Species advertises this award to promote scientific research and conservation of migratory species, as defined by the Convention.

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Abu Dhabi, 27 January 2011 – The UNEP/CMS Project Office in Abu Dhabi is seeking an intern for three to six months duration. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 6 February 2011. [Description] [Application]

Abu Dhabi, 18 January 2011 – United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, visited Abu Dhabi and met with the UN Country Team, composed of heads of UN agencies in the UAE, to receive briefings on the agencies and on important current matters.

After the UNCT meeting Mr. Ban attended UN Staff Townhall meeting at the Emirates Palace to address a group of UAE colleagues. The Secretary-General spoke about the current strategic priorities of the UN and inspired staff to work with full sense of mission and responsibility. Present at the Townhall meeting panel were also Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs; Dr. Kandeh K. Yumkella, Director-General of UN Industrial Development Organization; and Dr. Elissar Sarrouh, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative to the UAE. In addition to these and many other meetings, Mr. Ban Ki-moon was a keynote speaker at the 4th World Future Energy Summit opening ceremony in Abu Dhabi on Monday 17 January.

Abu Dhabi, 16 June 2010 –The atlas is the first comprehensive resource of its kind in the Gulf region and one of the most technologically-advanced in the world, EAD has said. Whether it is the habitat of fishes and dugongs that interests you or whether you want to assess the impact of an oil spill, every minute detail related to the coastal environment of the emirate is now within the reach of a click, thanks to the new online coastal atlas.

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Abu Dhabi, 6 May 2010 –The UNEP/CMS Office and Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) received visitors from the Dubai International Academy (DIC). The sixth graders of the DIC were organizing an exhibition entitled ‘What Matters to Me’ and the expedition of this group of students was about obtaining more information about dugongs in general and dugong work in the region. Together with their mentor, the young pupils showed a great interest as well as knowledge concerning dugongs. They enjoyed a dugong presentation and a short film, after which Dr. Himansu S. Das, Associate Scientist from the EAD, and UNEP/CMS Dugong Programme Officer Dr. Donna Kwan, were questioned about dugongs and their jobs.

The UNEP/CMS Office visited the ‘What Matters to Me’ exhibition in Dubai International Academy on 11 May, where the group of students presented dugongs as their focus. UNEP/CMS Office is looking forward to more of such awareness raising projects.

6-month Internship in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, 15 March 2010 – The CMS Project Office in Abu Dhabi is seeking an intern for four to six months duration, to assist with the organization of the First Official Signatory State Meeting of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Dugongs and their Habitats in their Range. The deadline for applications is 31st March 2010. [Description][Application]

Abu Dhabi, 23 December 2009 – UNEP/CMS Abu Dhabi Office and the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) met for the first time on 23rd December, 2009. Being located in the same building as EAD, the Secretariat will be working closely with the agency to tackle major threats and identify effective tools to secure a favourable status for regionally important migratory species.

EAD and UNEP Sign Agreement to Establish a UNEP/CMS Office in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi , 12 October 2009 - The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a Donor Agreement to establish a UNEP/Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) office in Abu Dhabi.

H.E. Majid Al Mansouri, Secretary General of EAD and Ms Elizabeth Mrema, CMS Officer-in-Charge in UNEP, signed the agreement in a ceremony on 12 October 2009 at EAD's headquarters.

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