Environmental News Headlines (2006)
ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN THE COMMONWEALTH
Press Release 
Opening Speech by Minister Ronny Jumeau
Opening Speech by Mark Collins
Natural Disasters – Prepare to Adapt to Climate Change
The Commonwealth Foundation in partnership with the Government of the Seychelles will be convening a major international conference: Preparing for Change - Adaptive Strategies for Climate Change and Disaster Management in the Commonwealth.
The gathering will take place in Mahe, Seychelles between 9 – 12 October 2006 and will start to develop a programme of proactive, practical measures that will equip communities across the Commonwealth with the knowledge and skills to adapt to climate change and manage related natural disasters.
The gathering will bring together international professional bodies, academics and advocates to discuss practical strategies that can be implemented at a grassroots level on climate change and disaster management. There will be four themes:
- Health and environment
- Education, awareness raising and the role of the media
- The built and urban environment
- Agriculture and forestry
The outcomes of the conference will feed into the Second International Workshop on Community Based Adaptation to Climate Change to be held in Bangladesh in January 2007 and will ultimately be built into a programme of work and submitted for endorsement by governments at the 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Uganda.
Dr. Mark Collins, Director of the Commonwealth Foundation said "Unless we act now, the Commonwealth's big issue will soon be the negative impact that climate change is having on the lives, livelihoods and economies of our 53 nations. Climate change will not distinguish between developed and developing, poor or rich, large or small. But those who suffer most will be the nations that failed to adapt, failed to prepare for a very different future."
Notes to Editors
The need for action surrounding climate change and disaster risk management was recognised in the communiqués of the 2003 and 2005 Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meetings. The Commonwealth Foundation and the Government of the Seychelles are convening this conference in response to that mandate.
Climate change and the threat of related extreme conditions such as floods and droughts is a concern to all Commonwealth countries. Climate change has major implications for development in poorer countries and communities who have fewer resources to cope with the additional strains that a changing climate brings. Adaptation is a global issue and both adaptation and risk strategies must focus on raising the adaptive capacity of the most vulnerable groups in developing countries.
The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organisation resourced by and reporting to Commonwealth Governments. It works to enhance the role of civil society organisations in governance, democracy, sustainable development and culture and diversity by strengthening their institutional and human capacity and creating opportunities and space for partnership, participation, advice and leadership. The Foundation was established by Commonwealth Governments in 1965 and is guided by the principles, values and priorities of the Commonwealth.
For more information please contact:
Anisha Rajapakse, Programme Manager, Sustainable Development +44 207 747 6573 a.rajapakse@commonwealth.int
Marcie Shaoul, Communications Officer +44 207 747 6582 m.shaoul@commonwealth.int
www.commonwealthfoundation.com
Year of the Turtle 2006
A 'Year of the Turtle' campaign has been declared for the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia (IOSEA) region in 2006. The Campaign is geared towards raising awareness of the diversity of social, cultural, ecological, and economic values of marine turtles. It encourages governments, organizations, communities and individuals to take steps, collectively or on their own, to help to conserve and manage these threatened animals, and the habitats they depend on fort their survival .
Please visit the IOSEA MoU Web site for more information http://www.ioseaturtles.org/yot2006/
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Monday, 16th March
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Wednesday, March 17th
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Wednesday, 7th April
Environment and community target of german funds
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Monday, 19th April
Environmentalists look back on President Rene's commitment to cause
Monday, 26th April
Children focus on native flora for Earth Day
Thursday, 29th April
Invasive marine species
Seychelles site of pilot project
Tuesday, 1st June
Seychelles committee to abiding by UN Conventions
Friday, 4th June
Oceans and beaches focus for World Environment Day
Tuesday, 13th July
Fisheries sector gears up for 'critical' time
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Focus on Val Mer for Sustainable Development Day
A high-level environment team and Baie Lazare community members planted coastal trees and raised wooden barriers along the beach at Val Mer on Monday on the occasion of Sustainable Development Day
Monday, 14th June
Environmental plan implementation to be more open
Friday, 16th June
Communication key to presenting African Trader repeat - officials
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Monday, 21st June
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Tuesday, 12th July
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Monday, 14th July
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Monday, 19 July
Ministry warns against tree felling, palm heart poaching
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Monday, 26th July
Public urged to help minimize impact of water shortages
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has appealed to the public to find ways to conserve water and to take necessary measures to avoid wastage, now that the country has entered into a severe period of drought.
Saturday, 31st July
Plain sailing for environment worries
Following the rapid growth of the local yachting tourism industry over the last ten years a new policy has been drawn up by the Ministry of Tourism and Transport to tackle environmental concerns.
Monday, 2nd August
Hotels quick to tap 'eco angle' with added staff
Hotel is Seychelles – many of them the newer five-star resorts – have been quick to integrate the concept of conservation into their overall products, but many are even doing so using full-time environmental staff.
Winners collect prizes in environment competition
Sabrina Pointe, Blessy Zakaria and Sylvie Larue are top winners of the crossword competition and radio games organized to mark this year's Environment Week.
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