[ AEWA E-Newsletter: Issue #15 ]
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Memorandum of Cooperation signed between AEWA and OMPO
A
Memorandum of Cooperation has been concluded between the AEWA Secretariat
and „Oiseaux migrateurs du paléarctique” (OMPO). The
Memorandum formalises a strong cooperation between AEWA and OMPO, which
already has a long-standing tradition. In addition to the active role OMPO
has been playing as an observer in the AEWA Technical Committee for the
last 6 years, it has also continuously provided valuable support in the
recruitment of Parties to AEWA and enhanced the implementation of AEWA through
its scientific and monitoring programmes on migratory birds in the Baltic
states, Ukraine, Belarus, the Russian Federation as well as Western Africa.
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WOW Project Update: New Flyway-based Training & Awareness Raising Framework under development - and regional Training Boards established
A new draft Training & Awareness Raising Framework that
integrates the flyways concept into wetland management planning has been
elaborated by Wetlands International and other international project partners
in the context of the Wings Over Wetlands (WOW) Project for stakeholders
in the AEWA region. Once finalized, the new Framework, will become a practical
tool for streamlining and for building wetland and waterbird management
and conservation capacity throughout the African-Eurasian region. [read
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The AEWA Waterbird Conservation Award: Call for nominations for the AEWA Waterbird Conservation Award, cycle 2008
In 2005 the Standing Committee of AEWA established the AEWA Waterbird Conservation
Award in order to recognise and honour institutions and individuals within
the Agreement area that have significantly contributed towards the conservation
and sustainable use of waterbirds. The award is to be presented triennially
at each ordinary session of the Meeting of the Parties. The second round
will take place in 2008 and the prizes will be awarded at the opening ceremony
of the 4th Session of the Meeting of the Parties in September 2008 in Antananarivo,
Madagascar. [read
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AEWA attends international conference on raptors
AEWA
Executive Secretary Mr. Bert Lenten was among the conservation experts,
policy makers and key stakeholders attending the International Conference
on Migratory Raptors that took place from 22-25 October in Loch Lomond,
Scotland, United Kingdom. Delegates from 44 countries gathered to develop
an international agreement for the conservation of endangered migratory
birds of prey across Europe, Africa and parts of Asia. [read
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Re-advertised vacancy for the following consultancy: Coordinator for the Lesser White-fronted Goose Single Species Action Plan
The UNEP/AEWA Secretariat is inviting again applications
for this short-term post (extendable 12 months, funding permitting) to be
based in the Agreement's Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. The closing date
for submission of applications by interested candidates is 14 December
2007.
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