Wetlands & National Heritage Sites
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Ramsar Convention and the University of Senghor, Alexandria (Egypt): Joint Action Course on African Wetlands
Since 1st May 2012, twelve students from the University of Senghor of Alexandria (Egypt) are attending a course on wetlands issues in several Francoph Ramsar Convention, 7 May 2012 more »
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Irina Bokova concerned about growing threats to cultural heritage in Mali
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova expressed her great concern following the desecration of the graves of Sidi Mahmoud in Mali by the Ansar Dine group on 4 May 2012. According to information UNESCO received, the front door of the mausoleum and its p... World Heritage Convention, 4 May 2012 more »
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The Chii`k Naab mural paintings: Calakmul. The conservation of mural paintings in tropical climates.
Since 1993, the Calakmul Archaeological Project has made an enormous contribution to interdisciplinary research, ensuring the integral conservation of the Outstanding Universal Value, as was established by the World Heritage Committee in 2002, when the... World Heritage Convention, 2 May 2012 more »
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Finland opens new wetland centre at the Liminganlahti Ramsar Site
First declared a Ramsar Site in 2004, this 12,275-hectare bay is the perfect site for a state-of-the-art wetland centre. It is a bird watchers paradis Ramsar Convention, 1 May 2012 more »
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France designates network of 14 Caribbean ponds
The Secretariat is delighted to announce that France has designated its 41st Wetland of International Importance, called "Zones humides et marines de Ramsar Convention, 1 May 2012 more »
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Drugeon Basin Ramsar Site in the spotlight
?Sustainable Development in Lake Areas? was the topic of a project bringing together actors from a dozen European countries Ramsar Convention, 26 Apr 2012 more »
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Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee launches website to promote the wise use and protection of all ...
The Irish Ramsar Wetlands Committee was set up by the Irish Government in November 2010 to assist Ireland in meeting its requirements as a signatory t Ramsar Convention, 25 Apr 2012 more »
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SG Anada Ti?ga celebrates Earth Day in Panama Bay Ramsar Site
Earth Day is celebrated worldwide on 22 April, a day that invites reflection on the importance of our natural resources and particularly on fragile ec Ramsar Convention, 23 Apr 2012 more »
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Recommendations for transnational heritage corridors of Silk Roads site nomination
Members of the Coordinating Committee on the Serial World Heritage Nomination of the Silk Roads release recommendations for two priority transnational heritage corridors of Silk Roads Serial and Transnational Nomination Following their meeting in Tashk... World Heritage Convention, 20 Apr 2012 more »
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Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage site receives funding to restore portions of Hadrian’s ...
The World Heritage property “Frontiers of the Roman Empire” has received £537,185 (US$ 850,406) in funding from SITA Trust to underwrite a conservation project that will restore dilapidated portions of the site located in ... World Heritage Convention, 20 Apr 2012 more »
