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		<title>ITTO Update Introduces Entry into Force of ITTA 2006</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:46:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The International Tropical Timber Organization published the first quarter Tropical Forest Update for 2013. The Update celebrates the entry into force of the International Tropical Timber Agreement 2006 (ITTA) 2006 highlighting the objectives of improved trade of sustainably harvested tropical timber and the sustainable forest management (SFM) of tropical timber producing forests.]]></description>
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		<title>Event: Latin American and Caribbean Regional Online Real-time Conferences on Socio-economic Considerations Arising from Impacts of LMOs (Spanish)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 16:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Biodiversity Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), this online conference aims to continue the exchange of views and synthesis of information and experiences regarding socio-economic considerations arising from the impact of living modified organisms (LMOs) on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, especially with regard to the value of biological diversity to indigenous and local communities. Building on a series of previous online discussions, the conference is open to representatives from Parties, other Governments, relevant organizations and indigenous and local communities from the Latin American and Caribbean Region.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Event: Asia-Pacific Regional Online Real-time Conferences on Socio-economic Considerations Arising from Impacts of LMOs</title>
		<link>http://biodiversity-l.iisd.org/events/asia-pacific-regional-online-real-time-conferences-on-socio-economic-considerations-arising-from-impacts-of-lmos/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 16:06:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Biodiversity Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), this online conference aims to continue the exchange of views and synthesis of information and experiences regarding socio-economic considerations arising from the impact of living modified organisms (LMOs) on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, especially with regard to the value of biological diversity to indigenous and local communities. Building on a series of previous online discussions, the conference is open to representatives from Parties, other Governments, relevant organizations and indigenous and local communities from the Asia-Pacific Region.]]></description>
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		<title>Event: African Regional Online Real-time Conferences on Socio-economic Considerations Arising from Impacts of LMOs (French)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Biodiversity Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), this online conference aims to continue the exchange of views and synthesis of information and experiences regarding socio-economic considerations arising from the impact of living modified organisms (LMOs) on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, especially with regard to the value of biological diversity to indigenous and local communities. Building on a series of previous online discussions, the conference is open to representatives from Parties, other Governments, relevant organizations and indigenous and local communities from the African Region.  ]]></description>
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		<title>CBD Circulates Logo, Booklet and Messaging for International Day for Biological Diversity </title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 16:25:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Biodiversity Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In preparation for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), to be celebrated on 22 May 2013 around the globe under the theme 'Water and Biodiversity,' the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has circulated the IDB's logo, a booklet and messages, which are available for use by parties in their celebrations.]]></description>
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		<title>GEF Reports on Federated States of Micronesia IWRM Demonstration Project </title>
		<link>http://biodiversity-l.iisd.org/news/gef-reports-on-federated-states-of-micronesia-iwrm-demonstration-project/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 16:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Biodiversity Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The project titled 'Ridge to Reef – Community to Catchment', which is funded by the Global Environment Facility's (GEF) 'Implementing Sustainable Water Resources and Wastewater Management in Pacific Island Countries' project (GEF Pacific IWRM Project), has reported improved national coordination in the water and sanitation sectors and enhanced community involvement in water resource management in the Pohnpei and Chuuk states, part of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).]]></description>
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		<title>World Migratory Bird Day 2013 Marks the Importance of Ecological Networks</title>
		<link>http://biodiversity-l.iisd.org/news/world-migratory-bird-day-2013-marks-the-importance-of-ecological-networks/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 16:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Biodiversity Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[CMS]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Desertification & Land Degradation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year's celebrations for World Migratory Bird Day 2013, held 11-12 May, highlighted the importance of ecological networks for the survival of migratory birds, the important human networks dedicated to their conservation, the threats migratory birds face, and the need to strengthen international cooperation to conserve them.]]></description>
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		<title>UNDP Reports on Environment and Sustainable Development Work in 2008-2012</title>
		<link>http://biodiversity-l.iisd.org/news/undp-reports-on-environment-and-sustainable-development-work-in-2008-2012/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:08:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Biodiversity Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
		<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Biodiversity for Development]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Climate Change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gender]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UN Development Programme's (UNDP) Environment and Energy Group (EEG) released a report, titled ‘Towards Transformational Change: UNDP's Work in Environment and Sustainable Development 2008-2012.' The publication features a collection of stories from around the world in four strategic areas: mainstreaming environment and energy; mobilizing environmental finance; promoting adaptation to climate change; and expanding access to environmental and energy services for the poor. ]]></description>
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		<title>Oman Joins Ramsar, Designates Nature Reserve</title>
		<link>http://biodiversity-l.iisd.org/news/oman-joins-ramsar-designates-nature-reserve/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:18:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Biodiversity Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) has reported that the Government of Oman has acceded to the Convention, becoming its 167th contracting party. The wetland Qurm Nature Reserve was designated as its first Ramsar site.]]></description>
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		<title>World Bank, GEF Foster Sustainable Land and Water Management in Burundi</title>
		<link>http://biodiversity-l.iisd.org/news/world-bank-gef-foster-sustainable-land-and-water-management-in-burundi/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 16:08:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Biodiversity Policy &amp; Practice - IISD Reporting Services</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the World Bank has approved a US$4.2 million grant to support the Government of Burundi's efforts in promoting sustainable land and water management in coffee farms, within the pilot Sustainable Coffee Landscape Project.]]></description>
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