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Название: Объявления на англ. языке Главные Пункты: * Для участия в семинаре по заболоченным угодьям в рамках Генеральной Ассамблеи (21-26 апреля, 2002, Ницца) Европейского геофизического общества принимаются работы по гидрологическому процессу в заболоченных угодьях (man@ceh.ac.uk) и по изменению естественных функций в результате деятельности человека в заболоченных угодьях (p.weng@brgm.fr). * Новый web-сайт Международной организации по заболоченным угодьям www.wetlands.org объединил web-сайты всего мира по этой проблематике и содержит информацию по стратегии, деятельности, новостям и событиям Организации. * Программа малых грантов Cottonwood Foundation на проекты по направлениям: охрана окружающей среды, содействие культурному разнообразию и др. Подробная информация: www.cottonwoodfdn.org/howapply.html. * и др. сообщения. (05.12.2001) Полный Текст Объявления на англ. языке Объявления на англ. языке *** * Natural Resources * * Calendar * Call for paper for the Wetlands'sessions of the next EGS assembly For the 4th year, European Geophysical Society includes workshop on wetlands in its General Assembly (april 21-26, 2002 in Nice). Please find the call for paper for those sessions: 1) HSA7.1: Open session on eco-hydrology convener: Dr. M. Acreman (man@ceh.ac.uk); Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, MacLean Building, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8BB, United Kingdom Phone: +44-1491-692443 Fax: +44-1491-692424 co-convener: Dr. Ph. Weng (p.weng@brgm.fr); BRGM/ Service Eau 1039, rue de Pinville 34000 Montpellier; France Phone: +33-467-157968 Fax: +33-467-157975 "Hydrology is probably the single most important determinant for the establishment and maintenance of specific types of wetlands and wetlands processes...when hydrologic conditions in wetlands change even slightly, the biota may respond with massive changes in species richness and ecosystem productivity" (Mitsch and Gosselink, 1996). However, due to the often complex and site specific relationships between wetlands and their surroundings (surface water, groundwater, rainfall, evapotranspiration, unsaturated zone...) hydrological functioning is one of the least well understood aspects of wetlands. This workshop invites recent studies of hydrological process within wetlands, which may elucidate the functions at work. In particular, studies that deal with the following subjects are welcome: * technical aspects of hydrological measurements in wetlands; * hydrological modelling of wetlands (saturated/unsaturated modelling, relationship with surface water and groundwater...); * water budgets in wetlands; * typological approach of hydrological behaviour of wetlands; * functional analysis methods. 2) HSB4: Wetland management convener: Dr. Ph. Weng (p.weng@brgm.fr); BRGM/ Service Eau 1039, rue de Pinville 34000 Montpellier; France Phone: +33-467-157968 Fax: +33-467-157975 co-convener: Dr. M. Acreman (man@ceh.ac.uk); Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, MacLean Building, Crowmarsh Gifford, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 8BB, United Kingdom Phone: +44-1491-692443 Fax: +44-1491-692424 Wetlands are an important part of many landscapes world-wide, embracing a diverse range of habitats including marshes, fens, bogs, wet grasslands, carrs, floodplains, mangroves and mudflats. Interactions of physical, biological and chemical components of a wetland, such as soils, water, plants and animals, enable the wetland to perform many vital functions (water storage, storm protection and flood mitigation, groudwater recharge and discharge, retention of pollutant and sediments...). As a result of ignorance of their value and functions, many wetlands have been destroyed by conversion, drainage, water abstraction or river engineering, such as dam construction. The area of wetlands worldwide has decreased dramatically and wetlands have become threatened environments. However, more recent promotion of the positive aspects of wetlands (including their biodiversity and hydrological functions) by conservation bodies has begun to change attitudes. Many countries have signed the Convention of Wetlands (Ramsar, 1971) and have established national legislation to protect wetlands. This has led to conservation and restoration of some wetlands, whilst degradation continues in other cases. This symposium focuses on wetland management. In particular, studies are invited that demonstrate restoration or degradation of natural functioning due to human action, either within the wetland itself or within its catchment upstream. Interdisciplinary research project, where collaborative work of ecology, biochemistry, hydrology etc has led to better management are especially encouraged. Decision support systems applied to the management of large area wetlands are also welcome. Dr. Philippe WENG BRGM Service EAU / RMD 1039, rue de Pinville 34000 Montpellier, France tИl: 04/67/15/79/68 fax: 04/67/15/79/75 Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) *** New Wetlands International website Dear Colleagues Following consultation with our members, staff and other stakeholder groups we are pleased to announce the launch of a new global website for Wetlands International which brings together websites/web content from Asia, Europe, The Americas, Africa and Oceania with one entry point - www.wetlands.org. [This website address has now been transferred from our former "international coordination unit" website, to this new global website]. Go to www.wetlands.org where you will find information on our strategies, work, office locations news and events, plus many other subjects. The new website uses 2 menu systems (formerly one): an extensive main menu, as well as a more direct menu providing quick, alternative access for certain subject and programme themes including the Ramsar Database, Waterbird Monitoring, and others. [Click on the question-mark (?) icon for information on how to use the menu]. Please note that the voluminous content from the various websites mentioned above is still being transferred and integrated within this new consolidated site. We expect that most of this "migration" will be successfully implemented by the end of this month. The new site will now be undergoing continual updating and development. The "old" websites have stopped being updated as of yesterday, but are still on-line if you cannot yet find existing content, on the new website. Please send any news items for inclusion on the new site to Nicolette Petri - to petri@wetlands.agro.nl If you still note any broken links or technical issues AFTER the end of November, please report them to Scott Frazier - frazier@wetlands.agro.nl. S. Frazier Wetlands International Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) *** Registration/Program: 7th International Wildlife Law Conference Registration materials and the preliminary program for the 7th International Wildlife Law Conference are now available on our site at: http://eelink.net/~asilwildlife/programs2.shtml. The Conference will take place on March 30, 2002 at the Washington College of Law, American University in Washington, DC. The conference's theme this year is: The Convention on Biological Diversity: A Ten Year Report Card," though several of the afternoon presentations will focus on international trade issues. The conference promises to bring together a wide range of representatives from government agencies, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations from throughout the world. We hope that you can join us. Please contact me should you have additional questions. William C.G. Burns, Co-Chair American Society of International Law - Wildlife Interest Group 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 801.838.4710 asilwildlife@pacbell.net http://eelink.net/~asilwildlife Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) *** 1.5 COTTON WOOD FOUNDATION SMALL ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS Cottonwood Foundation has a very limited amount of funding available, and will only award grants to organizations that meet all four of the following criteria: - protect the environment - promote cultural diversity - empower people to meet their basic needs - rely on volunteer efforts For more information visit: http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/howapply.html 38 Electronic Bulletin: Caucasus Environmental News Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) |