Podcasts about Ramsar

• Se discute la propuesta del partido Republicano en el Congreso de Estados Unidos de imponer un impuesto del 5% a las remesas enviadas desde EE. UU. a cualquier país.• Este impuesto afectaría a personas sin nacionalidad o residencia estadounidense en EE. UU., incluyendo aquellos con visa de trabajo o green card.• Las remesas a México alcanzaron $64.7 mil millones en 2024, representando el 3.5% del PIB nacional; el 97% provienen de EE. UU.• Principales destinos en México son Michoacán, Guanajuato, Jalisco, CDMX y Edo. de México, constituyendo más del 20% del ingreso familiar en algunas regiones y contribuyendo a la reducción de la pobreza.• Se argumenta que la propuesta constituye doble tributación, ya que los ingresos que generan las remesas ya pagaron impuestos en EE. UU.• La propuesta viola el Artículo 25 del Tratado México-EE. UU. para Evitar la Doble Tributación al imponer un trato fiscal discriminatorio a los nacionales de un estado contratante en el otro estado.• La propuesta avanza en el Congreso de EE. UU., habiendo sido aprobada por el Comité de Medios y Procedimientos de la Cámara de Representantes y se espera que sea considerada pronto por el pleno.• México ha enviado cartas de protesta, el embajador y funcionarios se reúnen con congresistas y organizaciones, y una comisión del Senado mexicano planea visitar EE. UU. para expresar oposición.• Se alienta a los mexicanos en EE. UU. (paisanos) a contactar a sus representantes para manifestar su rechazo al impuesto.• La Embajada de EE. UU. aclaró que no hay agentes estadounidenses operando en México, solo coordinación y colaboración, desmintiendo especulaciones mediáticas. México defiende su soberanía y busca una relación de respeto e igualdad con EE. UU..• Se abordaron preocupaciones ambientales sobre proyectos en San Luis Potosí (minería/materiales de construcción) y Sinaloa (planta de amoníaco en zona Ramsar), destacando la oposición comunitaria y los procesos de autorización ambiental federal y estatal. Se solicitó la intervención de SEMARNAT y SEDATU/IMPI en estos casos.• Se defendió el proceso de elección del Poder Judicial del 1 de junio frente a críticas, llamando a la población a votar para tener un poder judicial honesto, capaz y cercano.• En el tema de personas desaparecidas, se expuso el caso de Acapulco donde una carpeta de investigación no existe, y se propuso una reforma para obligar la apertura de carpeta ante cada denuncia de desaparición.• Respecto al caso Ayotzinapa, se informó sobre la detención de la ex-presidenta del Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Guerrero, vinculada a la supuesta destrucción de videos relevantes, y se señaló que la investigación la realiza la FGR.• Se dio seguimiento a los apoyos tras los huracanes en Guerrero (Otis y Y), explicando el procedimiento de censo casa por casa y entrega directa de apoyos, no a través de organizaciones, para evitar corrupción.• Se mencionó el aumento salarial para maestros federales y otros beneficios (vacaciones, jubilación, movilidad), y se informó que la aplicación de este aumento a maestros estatales depende de cada gobierno.• Hubo una actualización sobre las protestas de distribuidores de gas LP por tarifas de operación, indicando que la Secretaría de Energía mantiene reuniones para buscar acuerdos sin afectar la economía familiar.• Finalmente, se destacaron los avances en los rescates de las minas Pasta de Conchos y Pinabete, el aumento de pensiones para viudas de mineros, y próximas actividades del gobierno. También se presentó un segmento sobre la preservación y difusión de la lengua y cultura Ñañú (Otomí) a través de música juvenil.

El incendio de ayer tarde en el paraje La Hita deja daños graves en un espacio natural con varias figuras de protección vinculado al Mar Menor: un criptohumedal con abundancia de flora y fauna muy frecuentado y sin vigilancia. El fuego ha destruido la pasarela de madera construida por Costas para evitar su deterioro.Se trata de un paraje que ha venido soportando en las últimas décadas un intenso uso público y cuya degradación viene de lejos y se asocia a la propia crisis ambiental de la laguna. El afloramiento de agua cargada con nutrientes en el nivel freático ha causado cambios en el ecosistema y un aumento del carrizal en detrimento de otras especies. Lo explica Jorge Sánchez, técnico de ANSE.Zona de Especial Conservación y de Especial Protección para las Aves, área RAMSAR...La Hita reúne las más altas figuras de protección sobre el papel que no han impedido su degradación ni el incendio de anoche cuyas causas aún se desconocen. El criptohumedal actúa también como un filtro verde natural para frenar la entrada de agua dulce con nitratos a la laguna. El biólogo lamenta los escasos avances del plan de gestión del Mar Menor aprobado hace seis años y con herramientas para ordenar los usos del área destruida por el fuego.

Nella quarta puntata del podcast andremo a presentare il comune di Posada nel contesto del Parco di Tepilora Il Parco Naturale Regionale di Tepilora è una splendida area protetta nella Regione Autonoma della Sardegna, istituita nel 2014 e si estende su una superficie di circa 8.000 ettari, caratterizzata da un elevato valore naturalistico. Il parco interessa principalmente i comuni di Bitti, Lodè, Torpè e Posada e comprende varie aree di grande rilevanza ecologica e paesaggistica. L'importanza del Parco Naturale Regionale di Tepilora è stata ulteriormente riconosciuta il 14 giugno 2017, quando l'UNESCO ha designato quest'area. Insieme ai territori di altri 13 comuni delle regioni di Barbagia, Baronia e Bassa Gallura, come Riserva della Biosfera. Questo prestigioso riconoscimento ha reso la Riserva di Biosfera MaB UNESCO di Tepilora, Rio Posada, Montalbo e Monte Acuto l'unica riserva di Biosfera in Sardegna e una delle 21 presenti in Italia. Il territorio di Posada, situato all'interno del Parco Naturale Regionale di Tepilora, è rinomato per la sua ricchezza naturalistica e storico-culturale. Un'area di particolare importanza è la foce del Rio Posada, riconosciuta dalla Convenzione di Ramsar come una zona umida cruciale per la Sardegna. La foce del Rio Posada, estesa tra 800 e 900 ettari, ospita oltre 141 specie di uccelli. Tra queste troviamo il pollo sultano, l'airone rosso, e la garzetta, ed è utilizzata come area di sosta durante i voli migratori. Inoltre, la presenza dell'aquila reale tutto l'anno rende l'area un paradiso per i birdwatcher. Nel borgo millenario di Posada adagiato su una collina calcarea, spicca il Castello della Fava. Questo offre una vista panoramica unica sulla costa e sulle montagne circostanti, combinando valore storico e paesaggistico. Le sue origini risalgono all'antichità, e il centro medievale, con le sue stradine tortuose e le case in pietra, conserva intatto il fascino di un tempo attraendo 50.000 visitatori all'anno. Evento realizzato con il contributo del Parco naturale regionale di Tepilora

Unam en Namport het hul verbintenis tot omgewingsvolhoubaarheid herbevestig deur 'n memorandum van verstandhouding oor die Walvisbaai-lagoon te onderteken. Die lagoon is ‘n Ramsar-aangewese vleiland van wêreldwye belang wat 'n verskeidenheid seelewe en plaaslike visserye ondersteun. Die moniteringspoging sal gelei word deur die Unam Sam Nujoma-kampus op Hentiesbaai. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met Simon Namesho, die woordvoerder van Unam, gepraat.

Bulletin d'actualités. Le 2 février marque la commémoration de l'anniversaire de la signature de la Convention de Ramsar qui protege les zones humides au niveau international.14 localités slovaques figurent sur la liste. Présentation de quelques-unes de ces localités slovaques.

La deriva de la saga en torno a las posibles irregularidades y los seguros daños ambientales en el Refugio de Vida Silvestre Gandoca-Manzanillo siguen tan vigentes como la comparecencia legislativa que tuvo este martes el ministro de Ambiente, Franz Tattenbach. Y es que han pasado ya cinco años desde que de la Sala Constitucional ordenó delimitar de nuevo esta área protegida con el objetivo expreso de recuperar las 188 hectáreas en las que se flexibilizaron permisos para alterar la obligada protección estatal de la zona. Ni el MINAE como órgano rector, ni el Sistema Nacional de Áreas de Conservación (SINAC) como dependencia responsable han cumplido con el fallo judicial. A falta de la solución, el jerarca se sacó un as de la manga en la comparecencia anunciando que decidió contratar una empresa privada para que realice un segundo estudio de delimitación del área, con lo cual, por un lado, desautoriza lo hecho por su misma cartera dado que estudio sí existe y por otro, hablando en términos populares, se tiraría la pelota para adelante sin cumplir con lo requerido por la Sala IV. ¿Para qué? Es una de las interrogantes en este complejo caso. En paralelo el control legislativo ha seguido su curso y el frenteamplista Ariel Robles decidió llevar el caso a estrado internacional denunciando al gobierno de Costa Rica ante la Convención Ramsar, máximo órgano mundial de protección de humedales, para que investigue la presunta degradación ecológica de Gandoca. Para ampliar sobre este tema conversaremos con los diputados Kattia Cambronero y Ariel Robles. 

While surveillance & action have increased since CCTVs were installed last year, the problem of recreational hunting of migratory birds has been a challenge for years. https://theprint.in/environment/winter-birds-are-back-at-wular-lake-so-is-poaching-jk-authorities-step-up-vigil-at-ramsar-site/2409752/

Environmental Compliance Consultancy het 'n kennisgewing uitgereik oor die voorgestelde konstruksie en bedryf van 'n toerisme-lodge in die Mahango-kerngebied binne die Bwabwata Nasionale Park in die Kavango-Oos-streek. Die aansoek om omgewingsklaring is gedoen in ooreenstemming met die Wet op Omgewingsbestuur en sy regulasies van 2012. Die voorgestelde projek behels die bou van 'n lodge met 10 verblyf-eenhede en ondersteunende infrastruktuur. Die projekterrein is op die westelike oewer van die Kavangorivier, sowat 25 kilometer suid van Divundu. 'n Openbare vergadering sal op 16 Januarie 2025 by Kampion gehou word om die projek en die potensiële omgewings- en maatskaplike impakte daarvan te bespreek. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met Mark Paxton van Shamvura Camp gepraat, wat saam met agt ander applikante dit in die hof gaan betwis.

Die omgewingsake-ministerie het 'n 25-jaar konsessie aan Nyime Safari Lodge CC toegestaan vir die ontwikkeling van 'n lodge in die sensitiewe RAMSAR-gebied van die verlate Buffalo militêre basis aan die Kavangorivier, in die Bwabwata Nasionale Park. Dit volg op 'n tenderproses van 18 maande, waartydens die tender verskeie kere gekanselleer en heruitgereik is. Die Tender Bulletin berig dat, ten spyte van beperkte advertering van die tender in plaaslike media, die konsessie aan die onlangs geregistreerde Nyime Safari Lodge toegeken is. Die proses wek kommer weens 'n gebrek aan deursigtigheid en die ekologiese sensitiwiteit van die gebied. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met Mark Paxton van Shamvura-kamp aan die Okavangorivier gesels, wat sê dat hulle 'n saak teen die ministerie en alle betrokkenes geopen het.

Questions, comments, feedback? Tap here to send us a message!37% of Australia's freshwater species are facing extinction in the next century. In the words of today's guest, Dr. Nick Whiterod, "it is now a conscious decision not to act."Native fish populations in Australia are estimated to be less than 10% of their size pre-colonisation. This country has experienced one of the worst records of recent extinctions worldwide, and many more of our species are predicted to be lost in the near future – not unless we act now. Freshwater species have a disproportionately higher risk of extinction compared to terrestrial and marine counterparts, but are often overlooked, with few aware of how much trouble they're really in. Dr. Nick Whiterod is a leading expert in the field of freshwater species conservation and recovery, and there's no one better to speak with about this great challenge than him.Nick is the driving force behind the Science Program at the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Research Centre based in Goolwa, South Australia. He is an ecologist with over two decades of experience, conserving and researching freshwater species and ecosystems across South Australia and Australia-side. He has conducted several successful reintroduction projects, contributed to the national listing of more than 50 freshwater fish and crayfish, and actively worked to understand and conserve freshwater fish across Australia, including in the Mt Lofty Ranges and the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth region. Nick was a 2018 Churchill Fellow and recently received the 2023 Unsung Hero of South Australian Science.In today's show, we unravel the ecological treasures of this breathtaking Ramsar site at the Murray-Darling Basin's end. Nick opens up about the region's unique freshwater ecosystems and the pressing challenges they face, from reduced water flows due to upstream extraction to the historical necessity of barrages that protect the freshwater supply. We discuss the significance of environmental water flows and the complexities of managing water resources across jurisdictional boundaries; dive deep into the urgent need for conservation and the threats faced by Australia's native freshwater species; highlight the importance of First Nations collaboration in conservation efforts, and more.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts.✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter (no spam, we promise!) to keep up with new episodes of the show!

Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. La guerra en Ucrania comenzó el 24 de febrero de 2022, cuando Rusia lanzó una invasión a gran escala en el territorio ucraniano. Hasta el 3 de septiembre de 2024, han pasado 923 días desde el inicio del conflicto. La guerra ha tenido un impacto devastador en Ucrania y ha generado una crisis humanitaria y política significativa en Europa y el mundo. Hoy es martes 3 de septiembre de 2024. Buenos días Ucrania, Gaza e Israel. El 3 de septiembre se celebra el Día Mundial de la Higiene. Este día busca concienciar sobre la importancia de la higiene en la prevención de enfermedades y la promoción de la salud. La higiene, tanto personal como en el entorno, es fundamental para mantener la salud y prevenir la propagación de infecciones. 1783: Se firma el Tratado de París, que pone fin a la Guerra de Independencia de los Estados Unidos. Gran Bretaña reconoce oficialmente la independencia de las trece colonias americanas. 1939: Reino Unido y Francia declaran la guerra a Alemania, marcando el comienzo de su participación en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, tras la invasión alemana de Polonia. 1967: Suecia cambia la dirección del tráfico de conducir por la izquierda a conducir por la derecha, en lo que se conoció como el "Dagen H" (Día H). 1971: Se firma la Convención de Ramsar, un tratado internacional para la conservación y el uso racional de los humedales. 1984: El Parlamento Europeo aprueba el uso del euro como moneda oficial de la Unión Europea, aunque no entraría en circulación hasta 2002. 2004: Finaliza la Masacre de la escuela de Beslán en Rusia, un trágico suceso que comenzó el 1 de septiembre cuando un grupo armado tomó rehenes a más de mil personas, en su mayoría niños. Patrocinio del santo de cada día por gentileza de la Casa de las Imágenes, en la calle Obispo Perez Cáceres, 17 en Candelaria. San Gregorio Magno: Papa y Doctor de la Iglesia. Nacido en Roma en el año 540, es conocido por su gran labor en la reforma de la liturgia y por su contribución al desarrollo del canto gregoriano. Fue Papa desde el año 590 hasta su muerte en 604. San Marino: Fundador de la República de San Marino, una de las más antiguas del mundo. Marino fue un cantero cristiano que, según la tradición, se refugió en la montaña Titano para escapar de la persecución, fundando así la comunidad que eventualmente se convertiría en la República de San Marino. Santa Basilisa de Nicomedia: Mártir en el siglo IV durante las persecuciones de los cristianos por parte del emperador Diocleciano. Putin llega a Mongolia, Estado miembro de la Corte Penal Internacional, sin ser detenido. Preocupación en Europa tras la victoria de la extrema derecha en las elecciones regionales alemanas. Estados Unidos confisca el avión de Nicolás Maduro en República Dominicana. Se trata de un hecho "inaudito" que manda un "claro mensaje" de que nadie está por encima de la ley. Los vocales reabren la lista de candidatos para presidir el CGPJ ante el bloqueo en las negociaciones. Canarias anuncia un "proceso jurídico contra el Estado" por la gestión de la crisis migratoria: "Nos ha dejado solos" Clavijo avanza que Canarias delegará al Gobierno la acogida de menores migrantes que lleguen a las islas. Canarias entiende desde hoy que el menor que llega a sus costas es competencia del Estado. El Gobierno ha pedido a las ONG que gestionan sus centros de acogida que no acepten a ninguno más sin el permiso expreso de la comunidad. 8,69 millones hasta julio: nunca Canarias había recibido tantos turistas en siete meses. La cifra supera en más de medio millón de personas el anterior récord de afluencia. El curso escolar arrancará en Canarias con 170.749 alumnos y 570 nuevas plazas de 0 a 3 años. El consejero de Educación del Gobierno regional, ha explicado que las clases empezarán el próximo 9 de septiembre, salvo en Gran Canaria, por la festividad del Pino, o en Antigua, en Fuerteventura, donde la actividad lectiva comenzará al día siguiente. El Cabildo decide intervenir en el CD Tenerife porque «la situación es crítica» La presidenta lamenta los últimos episodios de la gestión de Garrido y confía en que el club «vuelva pronto a la normalidad y quede en manos canarias» Suspendido el Carnaval de Verano de Puerto de la Cruz por falta de planificación, liquidez y pago a los grupos desde el año 2022. Se ha tenido en cuenta la decisión unánime de los grupos locales de no participar en los actos. La Macarena. El 3 de septiembre de 1996, esta famosa canción alcanzó el número 1 en la lista Billboard Hot 100 en Estados Unidos. "La Macarena" se convirtió en un fenómeno global, marcando la cultura pop de los años 90 y es recordada como una de las canciones más icónicas de esa década.

Programa de actualidad con información, formación y entretenimiento conectando directamente con los oyentes en La Diez Capital radio. Dirigido y presentado por Miguel Ángel González Suárez. www.ladiez.es - Informativo de primera hora de la mañana, en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital Radio. La guerra en Ucrania comenzó el 24 de febrero de 2022, cuando Rusia lanzó una invasión a gran escala en el territorio ucraniano. Hasta el 3 de septiembre de 2024, han pasado 923 días desde el inicio del conflicto. La guerra ha tenido un impacto devastador en Ucrania y ha generado una crisis humanitaria y política significativa en Europa y el mundo. Hoy es martes 3 de septiembre de 2024. Buenos días Ucrania, Gaza e Israel. El 3 de septiembre se celebra el Día Mundial de la Higiene. Este día busca concienciar sobre la importancia de la higiene en la prevención de enfermedades y la promoción de la salud. La higiene, tanto personal como en el entorno, es fundamental para mantener la salud y prevenir la propagación de infecciones. 1783: Se firma el Tratado de París, que pone fin a la Guerra de Independencia de los Estados Unidos. Gran Bretaña reconoce oficialmente la independencia de las trece colonias americanas. 1939: Reino Unido y Francia declaran la guerra a Alemania, marcando el comienzo de su participación en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, tras la invasión alemana de Polonia. 1967: Suecia cambia la dirección del tráfico de conducir por la izquierda a conducir por la derecha, en lo que se conoció como el "Dagen H" (Día H). 1971: Se firma la Convención de Ramsar, un tratado internacional para la conservación y el uso racional de los humedales. 1984: El Parlamento Europeo aprueba el uso del euro como moneda oficial de la Unión Europea, aunque no entraría en circulación hasta 2002. 2004: Finaliza la Masacre de la escuela de Beslán en Rusia, un trágico suceso que comenzó el 1 de septiembre cuando un grupo armado tomó rehenes a más de mil personas, en su mayoría niños. Patrocinio del santo de cada día por gentileza de la Casa de las Imágenes, en la calle Obispo Perez Cáceres, 17 en Candelaria. San Gregorio Magno: Papa y Doctor de la Iglesia. Nacido en Roma en el año 540, es conocido por su gran labor en la reforma de la liturgia y por su contribución al desarrollo del canto gregoriano. Fue Papa desde el año 590 hasta su muerte en 604. San Marino: Fundador de la República de San Marino, una de las más antiguas del mundo. Marino fue un cantero cristiano que, según la tradición, se refugió en la montaña Titano para escapar de la persecución, fundando así la comunidad que eventualmente se convertiría en la República de San Marino. Santa Basilisa de Nicomedia: Mártir en el siglo IV durante las persecuciones de los cristianos por parte del emperador Diocleciano. Putin llega a Mongolia, Estado miembro de la Corte Penal Internacional, sin ser detenido. Preocupación en Europa tras la victoria de la extrema derecha en las elecciones regionales alemanas. Estados Unidos confisca el avión de Nicolás Maduro en República Dominicana. Se trata de un hecho "inaudito" que manda un "claro mensaje" de que nadie está por encima de la ley. Los vocales reabren la lista de candidatos para presidir el CGPJ ante el bloqueo en las negociaciones. Canarias anuncia un "proceso jurídico contra el Estado" por la gestión de la crisis migratoria: "Nos ha dejado solos" Clavijo avanza que Canarias delegará al Gobierno la acogida de menores migrantes que lleguen a las islas. Canarias entiende desde hoy que el menor que llega a sus costas es competencia del Estado. El Gobierno ha pedido a las ONG que gestionan sus centros de acogida que no acepten a ninguno más sin el permiso expreso de la comunidad. 8,69 millones hasta julio: nunca Canarias había recibido tantos turistas en siete meses. La cifra supera en más de medio millón de personas el anterior récord de afluencia. El curso escolar arrancará en Canarias con 170.749 alumnos y 570 nuevas plazas de 0 a 3 años. El consejero de Educación del Gobierno regional, ha explicado que las clases empezarán el próximo 9 de septiembre, salvo en Gran Canaria, por la festividad del Pino, o en Antigua, en Fuerteventura, donde la actividad lectiva comenzará al día siguiente. El Cabildo decide intervenir en el CD Tenerife porque «la situación es crítica» La presidenta lamenta los últimos episodios de la gestión de Garrido y confía en que el club «vuelva pronto a la normalidad y quede en manos canarias» Suspendido el Carnaval de Verano de Puerto de la Cruz por falta de planificación, liquidez y pago a los grupos desde el año 2022. Se ha tenido en cuenta la decisión unánime de los grupos locales de no participar en los actos. La Macarena. El 3 de septiembre de 1996, esta famosa canción alcanzó el número 1 en la lista Billboard Hot 100 en Estados Unidos. "La Macarena" se convirtió en un fenómeno global, marcando la cultura pop de los años 90 y es recordada como una de las canciones más icónicas de esa década. - Sección de actualidad con mucho sentido de Humor inteligente en el programa El Remate de La Diez Capital radio con el periodista socarrón y palmero, José Juan Pérez Capote, El Nº 1. - Sección en el programa El Remate con el Director de Capital Raido Gran Canaria, Pepe Rodríguez. Analizamos la actualidad informativa. - Sección en el programa El Remate con el periodista Francisco Pallero. Repasamos la actualidad informativa de una forma distendida. - ¡Muy buenos días y bienvenidos al episodio nº1 de nuestra cuarta temporada del Programa “Sé Feliz”! Desde la Diez Capital Radio, en Islas Canarias, España, nos complace brindarte las herramientas necesarias para que puedas vivir una vida plena, feliz y en bienestar. A través de este medio, apoyamos activamente la difusión de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible propuestos por Naciones Unidas, con un enfoque especial en el ODS 3, que se centra en la salud y el bienestar. Hoy arrancamos con mucho entusiasmo la cuarta temporada de nuestro programa "Se Feliz", en que hemos decidido poner en el centro de nuestra conversación un tema vital y cercano a todos: "Hablemos de salud mental".Hoy, en nuestro primer episodio titulado "Preparando motores", comenzaremos a explorar las bases para entender y cuidar nuestra salud mental. Nos prepararemos juntos para abordar esta importante travesía con la mente abierta y el corazón dispuesto. Y para dar inicio a esta nueva temporada, ya está con nosotros, conectada al teléfono, nuestra super psicóloga, *COACH EJECUTIVA DE ALTA DIRECCIÓN*, speaker internacional, nómada digital y experta en temas de felicidad, Naldi Martínez.

Alþingi samþykkti í mars búvörulög. Lögin veita miklar undanþágur frá samkeppnislögum og vegna þessara laga getur Kaupfélag Skagfirðinga keypt Kjarnafæði Norðlenska - stærsta kjötvinnslufyrirtæki landsins. Meðferð meirihluta atvinnuveganefndar Alþingis á málinu hefur verið gagnrýnd. Lagafrumvarpið gjörbreyttist í meðförum nefndarinnar. Gunnhildur Kjerúlf birgisdóttir ræðir við Hafstein Dan Kristjánsson, lektor við lagadeild Háskólans í Reykjavík. Pantanal heitir stærsta, samfellda hitabeltisvotlendi heims og líffræðilegur fjölbreytileiki er óvíða meiri. Pantanal er á heimsminjaskrá UNESCO og nýtur verndar samkvæmt Ramsar-samningnum um vernd mikilvægs votlendis. Það teygir sig yfir um 170.000 ferkílómetra lands í Bólivíu, Paragvæ og, að stærstum hluta, í Brasilíu - þar sem það stendur í ljósum logum. Ævar Örn Jósepsson segir frá. Umsjón: Ævar Örn Jósepsson Tæknimaður: Markús Hjaltason

Os mangais são “berçários da vida marinha, fontes de subsistência das comunidades e ecossistemas de carbono azul”, por isso, é urgente mais educação ambiental para os proteger. Quem o diz é Danilson Lunguenda, Director de Gestão de Projectos da Otchiva, a iniciativa que tem protegido e restaurado mangais em Angola nos últimos seis anos. No Dia Mundial dos Oceanos, a 8 de Junho, 500 pessoas juntaram-se, incluindo 300 crianças, e plantaram 23.000 sementes de mangais. RFI: No Dia Mundial dos Oceanos, houve uma participação recorde de pessoas para uma campanha de reflorestação. Quantas pessoas participaram e como foi?Danilson Lunguenda, Director de Gestão de Projectos da Otchiva: Em alusão ao Dia Mundial dos Oceanos, assinalado a 8 de Junho, participaram mais de 500 pessoas, incluindo 300 crianças. Nós temos uma série de actividades, como a observação das aves migratórias, neste caso, de flamingos porque aqui é conhecido como o santuário das aves migratórias na comunidade do Tapo. Além disso, realizámos uma campanha de plantação de mangais com mais de 23.000 sementes de mangais plantadas, envolvendo as crianças, as comunidades, os pais e todos os voluntários que naquele dia participaram na causa.Qual é que é a importância dos mangais para os oceanos? Os mangais são conhecidos como berçários de maternidade da vida marinha. Cerca de 80% a 90% das espécies de interesse comercial, especialmente nas zonas tropicais, reproduzem-se nos mangais ou passam um estado de vida nos mangais. Não há como falar dos oceanos sem falar dos mangais porque então interligados. Reflorestando os mangais, estaremos também a proteger os nossos oceanos.Há quem diga que os mangais são “ecossistemas de carbono azul” e essenciais para o combate às mudanças climáticas. Porquê?Exactamente. Hoje em dia, o mundo está a acordar para os impactos das alterações climáticas e uma das maneiras de absorver esse carbono é através de ecossistemas naturais, como florestas e oceanos. No caso terrestre, as florestas, estamos a falar do” carbono verde”, que já é muito conhecido. Hoje em dia também se está a falar do “carbono azul” que é o carbono sequestrado por ecossistemas marinhos e costeiros. No caso dos mangais, são ecossistemas costeiros e são conhecidos por absorver 10 vezes mais dióxido de carbono quando comparados com outras florestas, o que torna estes ecossistemas importantes no combate às alterações climáticas.Há ainda outros benefícios ecológicos e económicos. Quer falar-nos deles?Os mangais também são considerados habitats para várias espécies. Lá tem muitas espécies de aves migratórias, tem crustáceos, tem os peixes, tem também mamíferos. Além disso, os mangais protegem a orla costeira contra erosões e inundações, protegendo dessa maneira as comunidades que vivem no seu entorno. Quanto a benefícios económicos, como eu disse, os mangais são habitats para várias espécies, como caranguejos e moluscos e essa biodiversidade marinha garante a sustentabilidade económica das comunidades locais.Também dão suporte e protecção às espécies em risco de extinção, como manatins, tartarugas, algumas aves…Exactamente. Por exemplo, durante uma das nossas campanhas de monitorização ambiental, havia uma ave que estava presa numa rede de pesca e nós quando soltámos essa ave, numa das anilhas estava escrito Londres. Era um garajau, que é uma ave ameaçada, e é sinal que nos nossos mangais aqui da nossa costa também repousam aves migratórias, além de outros mamíferos, como os manatins que vão para os mangais para se alimentarem, e alguns usam como refúgio.No entanto, os mangais, nomeadamente em Angola, sofrem várias ameaças e riscos. Quais são eles?Exactamente. Apesar da importância dos mangais como berçário da vida marinha, como fonte de renda e subsistência das comunidades e como ecossistema do carbono azul, os mangais têm enfrentado várias ameaças. Em Angola, há o corte da vegetação do mangal. Muitas comunidades cortam os mangais para construir casas, tarimbas. Também temos a poluição, especialmente os resíduos plásticos que provocam a morte de muitos organismos. Por exemplo, as aves, às vezes, confundem o plástico com alimento. Além disso, essa poluição vai contaminar os peixes que um dia irão parar aos nossos pratos.Temos também a caça furtiva às aves migratórias e, especialmente, as construções de infra-estruturas porque as pessoas querem construir na orla costeira para terem acesso ao mar. Então, muita gente entulha essa zona para dar lugar a essas construções. Essas são as principais ameaças que os mangais em Angola enfrentam.Temos trabalhado com o Governo, com as instituições, com as administrações, com o Ministério do Ambiente, para juntos restaurarmos os mangais e tirarmos essa condição de ameaça que os mangais têm sofrido.Quais são os mangais que estão mais destruídos e que seria mais urgente restaurar? De maneira geral, desde Cabinda até Benguela, os mangais estão ameaçados. Outrora estavam bem mais ameaçados, no entanto, com as acções da Otchiva temos vindo a mobilizar. Por exemplo, hoje em dia, a título de exemplo, aqui em Luanda, na zona do Benfica, havia uma zona em que estava a ser entulhada e graças às reivindicações da Otchiva e de todos os seus voluntários, podemos inspirar o Governo e hoje aquela construção já foi interdita e a zona está a ser recuperada.Um outro exemplo é a ponte sobre o rio Mbridge, no Nzeto, na província do Zaire, que também foi construída, destruindo os mangais, mas através de uma expedição científica que a Otchiva e os seus voluntários fizeram, partilhámos com o governo e aquela ponte foi restaurada, as obras foram refeitas e já há circulação entre o rio e o oceano. Então, a biodiversidade regressou àquela zona.Em Maio, a OTCHIVA foi aos escritórios das Nações Unidas em Genebra, na Suíça, para lançar o seu primeiro livro intitulado “Aves das Zonas Húmidas do Lobito, um catálogo para inspirar a sua protecção conservação”. Qual foi o objectivo desta acção e de que forma é que a ONU pode ajudar? O Lobito foi onde a Otchiva começou porque os flamingos do Lobito são conhecidos como identidade da cidade. Os voluntários da Otchiva viram que o seu habitat estava a ser degradado e começaram a reivindicar a protecção dessa zona e foram-se registando as aves desde o início da Otchiva, desde aves migratórias, aves residentes, aves transitórias. Compilou-se e chegou-se ao catálogo. Não é só um catálogo de aves bonitas, é também para mostrar a beleza do Lobito, as zonas húmidas que lá tem, o que é que o Lobito pode oferecer para inspirar para a sua protecção.A líder da Otchiva, Fernanda Renée, que é a mensageira mundial das zonas húmidas, tem trabalhado com voluntários, com instituições internacionais, com a Convenção de Ramsar para reverter esse quadro em que as zonas húmidas estão afectadas ou pressionadas. A ONU também abraçou essa causa, inspirou e apoiou para o lançamento do livro. Todo o mundo está engajado e está inspirado pelo trabalho que a Otchiva e os seus voluntários têm feito em Angola.Quantos anos tem a Otchiva e quais são os próximos projectos? Mais ou menos seis anos desde que começou. Daqui em diante pretendemos continuar com as nossas atividades de restauração das zonas húmidas e com as campanhas de educação ambiental, uma vez que só se protege o que se conhece. A educação ambiental é uma ferramenta crucial para mudar mentes e mudar a sociedade.Pretendemos continuar com as nossas campanhas de educação ambiental, inspirar mais e mais voluntários para a protecção dos mangais. Aqui, por exemplo, neste último fim-de-semana, houve 500 voluntários, especialmente crianças, então estamos a garantir que gerações futuras cresçam já com essa mentalidade ambiental. Além disso, lançámos, em Maio, o livro sobre as aves do Lobito e pretendemos continuar a lançar mais artigos sobre os mangais para alcançarmos um ambiente mais sustentável para que gerações futuras possam usufruir destes recursos.

This audio is brought to you by Wearcheck, your condition monitoring specialist. Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Northam Platinum has begun construction of an 80 MW solar power farm at its Zondereinde operation in Limpopo - and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company will also begin constructing a large wind farm in the Western Cape at year-end. The mining right of the Zondereinde mine, situated roughly 30 km south of the town of Thabazimbi, covers 9 257 ha, providing ample land for solar. The 80 MW solar power farm will provide electricity to Zondereinde mine and metallurgical complex with power being supplied behind the Eskom meter. Development is in collaboration with an independent power producer, who will fund the construction and manage the installation. In addition to the solar and wind power, Northam has 22 MW of on-demand power generation capacity from diesel generators. Moreover, additional diesel capacity of 35 MW has been purchased and is being installed, with commissioning expected before the end of the third quarter. This additional capacity will enable all operations to be unimpeded under level 4 Eskom load curtailment conditions, which is the equivalent of stage 6 loadshedding. In response to Mining Weekly during a post-presentation media briefing, Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne cited speed and ease as the reason why the company was also installing diesel generation. "We can quickly mitigate the risk of loadshedding events," Dunne said, whereas solar photovoltaic (PV) power and the wind power development take longer. "Our very large wind farm in the Western Cape is very close to being sized," he added. A slide displayed during Northam's interim results presentation for the six months to December 31, put expected upcoming wind power at 140 MW. "Just out of interest, the carbon footprint of these modern diesel generators is lower than the carbon footprint of the average Eskom fleet. "While it's a sub-optimal solution from a carbon point of view, the average carbon per kilowatt hour is lower than the average of the Eskom fleet, because these are modern, brand new generators, they're not old dirty diesels, if I can say it that way. "Nevertheless, we need to do the renewables as well, and that's exactly what we're doing," said Dunne, who emphasised the low cost advantage of PV over all other options. "No doubt about it, the price of glass has come down quite significantly to the point where economically it's quite attractive to put in PV. "Wind, on the other hand, took a turn the other way. The large wind fans being largely priced in Euros has gone slightly against us. Nevertheless, we will do wind, but the best, as we see it at the moment, is PV," Dunne said. Regarding the use of diesel to power mining, Dunne said, again in response to Mining Weekly, that the conversion of high kinetic diesel-driven LHDs to electric is not on at this stage. "The technology is simply not sufficiently advanced when it comes to LHDs, but the slow movers, such as the drill rigs, are suitable for electrification, and we certainly are looking at that potential for the future," Dunne outlined. MINIMISING MINING'S IMPACT In highlighting that Northam produces metals critical for a cleaner and greener world, Northam CFO Alet Coetzee conceded that mining, by its nature, has an environmental impact. "So, we've consistently looked to minimise the impact across our business," Coetzee noted during the presentation, covered by Mining Weekly. Amid this, the Carbon Disclosure Project - a global climate change and water management disclosure platform that tracks the performance of more than 23 000 companies - has rated Northam above the global average. Moreover, the De Berg Nature Reserve, which is part of Northam's conservancy trust initiative at the company's Booysendal PGMs mine that straddles the Limpopo-Mpumalanga border, has been designated as South Africa's 30th Ramsar wetlands of international importance. Northam recycl...

In this episode of OzCast, fisheries scientist Craig Boys dives beneath the surface of the Hexham Swamp, a Ramsar-listed wetland with ecological and cultural significance. Craig highlights the intricate relationship between aquatic ecosystems and human interventions, particularly focusing on the impact of floodgates installed for flood mitigation.  Throughout the episode, we explore the consequential shifts in fish and prawn populations, the resurgence of native species, and the broader implications for fishery productivity.  This episode is not only an educational journey through the swamp's history and transformation but also a celebration of community involvement in environmental stewardship.   Hailing from New South Wales, Australia, Dr Craig Boys is a Principal Research Scientist for the NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries). Craig brings an extensive 20-year career to the forefront of fish ecology and fisheries conservation. His expertise is not only recognised nationally but also holds international acclaim. Craig's academic journey includes a position as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Research at Charles Sturt University. His research portfolio spans across continents, including Australia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and America, demonstrating his global impact in the field. A leader in screening technology, Craig has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between primary industries and fisheries outcomes.  Throughout the episode, Craig dives beneath the surface on the significance of Hexham Swamp. Once thriving with biodiversity, the installation of floodgates in the 1970s drastically altered the swamps ecological balance. Craig explains how these gates, designed to protect urban developments, inadvertently stifled the wetland's ecological heartbeat by disrupting the natural flow of water. His insights offer a compelling story about the intersection of human intervention and natural ecosystems, emphasising the impact of seemingly minor infrastructural changes on waterway health.  The floodgates led to decreased water quality, acidification, and a significant drop in aquatic life. These changes not only impacted the immediate area but also had cascading effects on the broader ecosystem, including local fish productivity. The swamp's transformation from a vibrant wetland to a near-barren landscape starkly illustrated the unintended consequences of human interference in natural systems.  A turning point in Hexham Swamp's story came through advocacy, particularly by local commercial fisher, Jeff Hyde. Craig's recount of Jeff's relentless efforts to reopen the floodgates is a testament to the power of individual voices in driving change. Change was slow but steady. The gradual reopening of the gates marked the beginning of the swamp's recovery, with notable improvements in water quality, fish, and prawn populations.  Craig's team meticulously tracked the ecological changes post the reopening of the gates. Their research employed a comprehensive approach, comparing the changes in Hexham Swamp to similar ecosystems, both with and without floodgates. This method provided a clear evidence, underpinning the importance of scientific data in environmental decision-making.  The success story of Hexham Swamp goes beyond its boundaries, the long-term environmental benefits, including the resurgence of native species and the recovery of vital habitats. This case serves as a crucial lesson in environmental stewardship, highlighting the potential for change when human interventions are thoughtfully managed.  The Hexham Swamp story is one of hope and resilience, demonstrating that with informed decisions and community involvement, we can aid in the recovery and preservation of our natural environments. 

Bulletin d'actualités. Le 2 février est une date importante pour tous les protecteurs de la nature car on commémore la signature de la Convention de Ramsar qui protege les zones humides au niveau international, particulierement les habitats des oiseaux d'eau. Les problemes auxquels sont confrontés les agriculteurs, éleveurs et producteurs alimentaires slovaques, quels sont leurs attentes pour 2024 et comment ils évaluent l'année passée.

A la veille de la première bougie de Terres d'Eau, et de la journée internationale des zones humides, on reprend les bases grâce à Bastien Coïc. Mais avant cela, Lorène Carpentier surprend un peu son équipe et les invite à revenir sur une année de production du podcast, l'émotion est au rendez-vous, à quelques épisodes de la clôture de cette saison 1 du seul podcast dédié aux Zones humides !Production: Zeuxo ProductionsRéalisation: Lorène Carpentier-AlinsMontage et habillage sonore: Hugues MalloMusique: Théo ForstendicherAssitante de production: Claire de GinestelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

La Côte d'Ivoire a perdu l'essentiel de son couvert de mangroves au cours des dernières décennies. Ces forêts d'arbres aquatiques, composées principalement des palétuviers, jouent pourtant un rôle essentiel dans la sécurité alimentaire des populations locales et dans la préservation de l'environnement. Reportage à Grand-Bassam, ville côtière à 30 km d'Abidjan. De notre envoyée spéciale à Grand-Bassam,Les mangroves étaient une composante essentielle du paysage de Grand-Bassam et des villages alentour. De 500 hectares, ces forêts amphibies n'en couvrent plus qu'une trentaine aujourd'hui. Au village d'Azuretti, le président des jeunes Crépin Akesse se souvient de leur splendeur passée.« Il y a encore 25 ans de cela, toute la berge était couverte de mangroves, toute la berge. Comme ces petites oasis que vous voyez là. Et à l'intérieur des terres, sur au moins 30 mètres, il y avait des mangroves partout. Mais quand il y a eu le développement de la ville ici, les promoteurs immobiliers sont arrivés et ont décapé beaucoup de terrains. Ils ont détruit toute la mangrove. On s'est opposés, avec les moyens qu'on a... Au niveau du village, on a mené des manifestations en 2017 et 2018, on est allé s'opposer à la coupe de mangroves, on a fait des courriers à l'administration… Mais ils sont restés lettre morte. »Des pratiques de pêche néfastesCertaines pratiques traditionnelles peuvent aussi menacer les mangroves. Les palétuviers sont parfois coupés pour être utilisés comme bois de chauffe, ou pour fumer le poisson. En mars dernier, l'Union européenne a financé une opération de sensibilisation et de plantage d'arbres à Azuretti. Le frère du chef du village, François Esou, qui vit sur cette parcelle de terre, doit protéger les jeunes palétuviers contre les pêcheurs, équipés de filets de type « épervier ».« C'est les pêcheurs, souvent quand ils viennent avec leurs pirogues, ils lancent leurs éperviers sur les mangroves… Moi, je leur défends de faire ça. Parce que quand ils les lancent dessus, en tirant les filets, ça déterre les palétuviers. Souvent, ils pêchent la nuit. La nuit, je ne suis pas là pour les surveiller, mais la journée, je m'occupe de ça, je veille sur eux. »Des zones essentielles pour la biodiversité localeLes conséquences de la destruction des mangroves sont dramatiques, à la fois pour les populations locales et pour l'environnement. Ce sont des zones de fret, explique le géographe Séka Fernand Ayenon, où les espèces aquatiques viennent se reproduire.« Ce sont des zones très importantes qui permettent une régénérescence des espèces aquatiques. Vous voyez, regardez au fond, on a une multitude de poissons. Si toutes ces zones de mangroves sont détruites, vous verrez qu'on n'aura même plus de poissons. En plus de cela, ce sont des zones qui captent le carbone. Les mangroves captent dix fois plus de carbone qu'une forêt terrestre. Et en plus de cela, elles empêchent l'érosion côtière. »La Côte d'Ivoire a signé en 1971 la convention internationale Ramsar pour la protection des zones humides, mais seuls deux territoires sont concernés : Fresco au sud-ouest du pays, et les îles Ehotilé près d'Assinie. Les défenseurs de l'environnement espèrent voir le gouvernement étendre cette protection à l'ensemble des mangroves ivoiriennes, pour sauver celles qui peuvent encore l'être.À lire aussiLes zones humides au Bénin, des alliées contre le changement climatique

Some residents of Effutu in the Central region have taken to the streets to show their displeasure over allegations of the possible sale of the Ramsar site in Winneba to some investors for mining. Concerned residents clad in red apparel say the site being given to the investor is the same site they use in hunting deer for the annual Aboakyire festival.

Afenyo-Markin fumes at Effutu residents' protest against the potential sale of their Ramsar site for lithium mining

Quelles sont les répercussions des événements météorologiques récents sur notre écosystème préféré, quelles conséquences sur la vie sauvage et la biodiversité qui dépendent d'un équilibre fragile ? La réalisatrice du podcast, Lorène Carpentier, se prête au jeu des questions réponses de Hugues Mallo, explorant en détail les mécanismes de cette régulation naturelle, et mettant en lumière comment les pluies intenses et les inondations perturbent cette fonction vitale.  Production: Zeuxo Productions Réalisation: Lorène Carpentier-Alins Prise de son et composition: Théo Forstendicher Montage et habillage sonore: Hugues Mallo Assitante de production: Claire de Ginestel Sources: 1965 découverte du fantastique barrage d'Assouan - Cinq colonnes à la une | Archive INA Tempête Ciarán son parcours heure par heure, sommes-nous mieux protégés - TF1 fait le point Inondations  retour de la pluie dans le Pas-de-Calais, placé en vigilance orange aux crues - Europe 1 Après la tempête Ciarán, la dépression Domingos arrive en France -  TF1 info TEMPÊTE CIARAN: LES IMAGES IMPRESSIONNANTES DES DÉGÂTS EN ITALIE - BFMTV Fresques INA Empreintes Landaises :  FR3 - Mont de Marsan, Landes : problème de l'eau Adour Garonne Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The Azores are one of the best-kept secrets of travel for nature lovers. There's a reason these 9 islands, situated in sparkling turquoise waters off the coast of Portugal, are known as  "naturally surprising." They're bursting with biodiversity, natural attractions, and rich cultural experiences.In this episode, listen as travel writer and host Aaron Millar interviews Eduardo Elias from Visit Azores. They'll discuss everything uniquely Azores, from hiking volcanic calderas to birdwatching, going whale-watching year-round, enjoying local farm-to-table food and volcanic wines, attending cultural festivals, and more. The Azores are committed to preserving their biodiversity - and using tourism as a force for good. They were the first island archipelago to be classified as a sustainable destination. They boast a Geopark, four biosphere reserves, two World Heritage Sites, and 13 RAMSAR sites - packing in plenty to see across the islands!To learn more about all that the Azores have to offer, go to VisitAzores.com or connect with them on Instagram @VisitAzores. And book your flight to the Azores with partner British Airways for an unforgettable trip!Wanderlust: Off the Page is produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry.

 - Tính đến nay, nước ta đã quy hoạch và khoanh vi để thành lập được 47 khu bảo tồn đất ngập nước cũng như đề cử thành công 9 khu đất ngập nước có tầm quan trọng quốc tế (gọi tắt là khu Ramsar) với tổng diện tích hơn 120 nghìn ha. Định hướng xây dựng Chiến lược quốc gia về đa dạng sinh học giai đoạn 2021 - 2030, Việt Nam sẽ tăng số lượng khu đất ngập nước được quốc tế công nhận lên 15 khu. Tuy nhiên, thời gian qua, nhiều địa phương chưa đánh giá đúng và phát huy được giá trị dịch vụ hệ sinh thái đất ngập nước, còn tồn tại các xung đột trong việc hài hòa giữa mục tiêu phát triển kinh tế và bảo tồn các vùng đất ngập nước. Điều này làm ảnh hưởng đến sự phát triển bền vững tài nguyên thiên nhiên của vùng đất ngập nước. Vậy cần phải làm gì để Việt Nam có thêm các khu Ramsar mới? Đây là nội dung Chương trình Đối thoại ngày hôm nayvới sự tham gia của các vị khách mời: PGS.TS Nguyễn Thế Chinh, Chuyên gia cao cấp Viện Khoa học khí tượng thủy văn và biến đổi khí hậu, nguyên Viện trưởng Viện Chiến lược chính sách Tài nguyên và Môi trường; TS Trần Ngọc Cường, nguyên Trưởng phòng Sinh thái và Cảnh quan thiên nhiên, Cục Bảo tồn thiên nhiên và Đa dạng sinh học, Bộ Tài nguyên và Môi trường. Chủ đề : Cần làm gì, để có các vùng đất ngập nước, Ramsar --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1sukien/support

Just how dangerous and how expensive is nuclear power? Is the fear of nuclear justified? Why is nuclear making a big comeback, and can it be used for bitcoin mining? Ryan MacLeod is a bitcoiner who works in the nuclear industry and has very interesting thoughts on these questions and more.Resources: The NEA Small Modular Reactor Dashboard - https://www.oecd-nea.org/jcms/pl_78743/the-nea-small-modular-reactor-dashboard?details=true The NEA Small Modular Reactor Dashboard Volume II - https://www.oecd-nea.org/jcms/pl_78743/the-nea-small-modular-reactor-dashboard?details=true Ramsar, Iran: the most radioactive city on the planet - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramsar,_Iran#:~:text=Meteorological%20Organization%20(records)-,Radioactivity,building%20materials%20originating%20from%20them Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's five online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on saifedean.com!

 This morning on City Limits we hear from the rally held from two of the speakers who attended: Save Westernport Vice-President Jane Carnegie, and No More Gas campaigner with FOE Freja Leonard. They update us on the remarkable turnout of supporters who attended Victorian Parliament steps in the pouring rain, including some 20 Westernport locals who travelled to Melbourne in the wee hours. They denounce the pipe dream of a project, from billions of tonnes of new emissions for Victoria and the flimsy CCS technology underpinning the scheme, to threats for valuable RAMSAR-listed wetland at the site and the dangers of Hydrogen already experienced in the pilot shipment.  You can sign the Parliamentary petition calling for the Vic govt to dump Hydrogen from Coal for Japan by visiting: https://bit.ly/No2HESC Please add your signature and share!  Later, we speak with an attendee of the recent ALP national conference, Jack Howard from Labor against War, a grassroots network of ALP members opposed to Australia being led into another US-led war. He gives an analysis of why the AUKUS deal was passed despite many dissenting voices within the party, and gives a detailed explanation of the debate at the conference, the factions and individuals involved, and the Orwellian doublespeak pervading the mainstream media and government discourse on the issue of 'defence'. To access all previous podcasts and any extra links in our podcast descriptions, visit 3cr.org.au/citylimits    

Meet Florence Monde. Mwauluka is an 85-year-old woman popularly known here as Auntie Flo. She is the founder of the Limulunga la Makuwa craft women's club in Mongu district, Western Province, Zambia. Here, 10 women join up to weave mats, mattresses, hats, and baskets, as well as mould pots used as cooking pots, refrigerators, and water purifiers. These products are made from natural materials such as roots, grass, reeds, soil, and water obtained from the Barotse floodplains, which these women have dedicated their lives to protecting. They integrate these natural resources with plastics to craft bags, mattresses, pots, shopping bags, hats, and mats, among others. But Baita Chilemu, working with Auntie Flo, says having few women in leadership among the Barotse people and a lack of markets is a huge setback in their conservation efforts. The Barotse floodplain is a vast land area classified as a Ramsar site, with over 300 bird species and over 130 documented fish species. When flooded, it can reach over 550 000 hectares, acting as a sponge that slowly releases water to the nearby regions that receive low rainfall. But because of climate change, the Barotse loses about 1,500 mm of water annually from evaporation, which reduces the amount of water flowing in the lower Zambezi River system

La Ministra de Ambiente de la provincia destacó en Radio EME que el proyecto establece reservar para parques nacionales 9 mil hectáreas y no la totalidad del sitio Ramsar. 

Nuestra columnista climática nos vino a contar su recorrida por el sitios Ramsar de Jaaukanigás, candidato a convertirse en un nuevo parque nacional.

- Nam Bộ đang vào cao điểm mùa khô nền nhiệt cao, nguy cơ hỏa hoạn rất khó lường. Trước tình hình này, Ban Quản lý khu bảo tồn đất ngập nước Láng Sen và các chủ rừng kinh tế triển khai nhiều giải pháp phòng cháy chữa cháy rừng. Tác giả : Nguyễn Quang/VOV TP. HCM Chủ đề : long an, bảo vệ rừng --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support

Entrevista con el Mtro. Jesús Cortés Aguilar, Director de la Junta Intermunicipal de Medio Ambiente Lagunas (JIMAL) y con Julio Álvarez, observador de aves Fecha de transmisión: 18 marzo de 2023 Frecuencia Ambiental es un programa radiofónico que tiene el objetivo de comunicar temas ambientales con un enfoque educativo en formato de entrevista. Todas las piezas de audio que se incluyen cuentan con sus créditos correspondientes, mencionados al término de cada pieza musical, a través de este programa radiofónico no se obtiene compensación monetaria y es de origen público, es decir, no tiene fines de lucro y no incluye anuncios comerciales, por lo que el contenido incluido en cada podcast tiene estrictamente un objetivo educativo para impulsar la sensibilización y conciencia ambiental de Jalisco.

This year's Union Budget announced a scheme for the protection of natural resources that are fast degrading in the country: our wetlands. Amrit Dharohar, the scheme announced by the Finance Minister in the Union Budget this year, aims to protect and work towards the optimal use of wetlands. A separate scheme to protect mangroves was also announced. To mark 75 years of Independence last year, India also added 11 sites to its existing Ramsar sites, making 75 in all. Ramsar sites are wetlands that are designated to be of international importance for biodiversity. By some estimates, India has lost nearly 30 per cent of its wetlands over the last three decades: unplanned construction and pollution being major factors in this. Their loss can have massive consequences for cities – flooding and loss of water security being some. What is the status of wetlands in India now? How well are current rules for protection being implemented? How much will the new schemes help? And how can local societies get involved in conservation?

En Envigado, Antioquia transcurrió la celebración del día mundial de los humedales con una amplia agenda de actividades como juegos callejeros para la integración de las familias, personajes disfrazados de animales de la fauna silvestre local, pinturas para los más pequeños y manualidades. En este ecosistema llamado El Trianón hay que resaltar la importancia de la biodiversidad que alberga como: la polla de agua, la rana de charca amarilla, la guacharaca y la cola de caballo. Queda en mi vecindario, y lo celebro casi todos los días con mi hija. El 2 de febrero se celebra el Día Mundial de los Humedales, una fecha significativa orientada a generar conciencia colectiva acerca de la importancia de los humedales para la biodiversidad, el medio ambiente y el planeta. El 2 de febrero se celebra el Día Mundial de los Humedales, una fecha significativa orientada a generar conciencia colectiva acerca de la importancia de los humedales para la biodiversidad, el medio ambiente y el planeta. El Día Mundial de los Humedales fue decretado en el año 1997 y la fecha fue elegida en conmemoración de la Convención sobre los Humedales de Importancia Internacional, que se celebró el 2 de febrero de 1971 en Ramsar, Irán. 26 años después de la firma de este convenio se celebró por primera vez el Día Mundial de los Humedales, en 1997. El 30 de agosto de 2021 la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas adoptó este día, proclamándolo mediante resolución aprobada por los Estados Miembros y lo celebramos en mi barrio. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gabriel-posada/message

Prof. Paul Johnston from Trinity College, Dublin, and Karin Dubsky from Coastwatch, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘ Valuing Wetlands under Ramsar'. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc's Catherine Keena.  To register for future webinars visit:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/  For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

Bulletin d'actualités. Les zones humides représentent actuellement les écosystemes les plus menacés du monde. Au niveau international, elles sont donc protégées par la Convention de Ramsar relative aux zones humides d'importance internationale particulierement en tant qu'habitats des oiseaux d'eau. Quelques sites précieux autour de la capitale.

- Bên cạnh giá trị lịch sử to lớn – huyện đảo Côn Đảo, tỉnh Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu còn được ví như báu vật thiên nhiên với nhiều ưu thế về sinh cảnh, môi trường vùng hải đảo. Đặc biệt, vùng rừng ngập mặn của Vườn quốc gia Côn Đảo đã được Ban Thư ký công ước Ramsar về bảo tồn các vùng đất ngập nước công nhận là khu Ramsar thứ 6 của Việt Nam. Sở hữu một khu Ramsar với huyện đảo Côn Đảo là vinh dự, là trách nhiệm nhưng cũng là cơ hội vàng để bảo tồn sự đa dạng sinh học vùng đất ngập nước, nâng vị thế quần đảo Ngọc có sức hút với rất lớn đối với giới nghiên cứu cũng như du khách. Chủ đề : Bà Rịa Vũng tàu, bảo tồn, đất ngập nước --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vov1sukien/support

This episode is about wetlands.  This is a post-episode trailer of Episode 5 where I interviewed Dr. Jerry Jackson. Even though the audio isn't perfect, Episode 5 is worth listening to because he covers so much ground. Ecology, wood storks, wetlands, anhingas, and much more. Here I focus on one aspect of that episode: wetlands What is the feeling that you get when I say these words? Swamps, marshes, bogs, mangroves, flood plains.  If you didn't wince, good for you.  Humans seem fundamentally averse to wetland because we think of them as a breeding ground for insects– which they are.  But they are also the most diverse ecosystem there is. And for this reason, they are supremely important. There are three things every wetland needs: hydric soil, which is the scientific term for soil that is submerged in water for long periods of time.  Which results in oxygen-less soil in the upper part, which in turn causes a particular type of plant species called hydrophytes to grow.  These aquatic plants like water lilies and sedges create their own unique ecosystem– called wetlands. In Episode 5, Dr. Jerry Jackson has a simple term for wetlands.  Wetlands are wet land.  They are not ponds, or lakes.  They are lands that get submerged in water.  Wetlands are huge in ecology.  In fact, we have a particular organization called Ramsar that focuses on important wetlands all over the world.   Wetlands occur everywhere except in one continent.  Guess which one? I'll give you a hint.  Which is the continent where nothing can stay wet?  Where is the biggest wetland? All this and more in this episode.  

- Tại huyện Ba Bể tỉnh Bắc Kạn – Nơi có hồ Ba Bể được công nhận là một trong 20 hồ nước ngọt đặc biệt của thế giới, việc phát triển du lịch gắn với bảo vệ thiên nhiên được người dân và chính quyền địa phương rất quan tâm. Nhờ giữ gìn và bảo vệ tốt cảnh quan thiên nhiên mà vùng đất ngập nước Ba Bể ngày càng được nhiều du khách biết đến. Chủ đề : Ramsar, Ba Bể --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vov1khcn/support

Le Mali y croit dur comme fer. L'Agence de promotion touristique du pays mise sur le patriotisme touristique. L'idée ? Faire découvrir aux Maliens l'histoire de la capitale, mais aussi les endroits parfois méconnus à l'instar des chutes de Gounia, de Woroni, de Farako, ou encore les éléphants du Gourma ou les sites Ramsar. Ces zones humides d'importance internationale sont constituées du delta intérieur du Niger, des lacs Magui et Wegnia, ou encore de la vallée du Sourou. En bref, c'est ici une immersion enrichissante au cœur de ce pays berceau des grands empires et royaumes d'Afrique de l'Ouest. Des initiatives publiques, mais aussi privées voient le jour au Sahel. Illustration au Niger où nous verrons par quel processus les acteurs culturels se mobilisent pour faire revivre le tourisme local comme à Agadez. Ousmane Bianou, prescripteur touristique et ambassadeur de Visit Niger en est une figure emblématique et pousse la jeunesse nigérienne à connaître son identité, sa culture, ses traditions. Ce tourisme domestique favorise la relance de l'économie nationale en particulier pour les acteurs du secteur. Est-ce une stratégie payante ? Comment diffuser l'image de marque du Mali ou du Niger aussi bien à l'intérieur qu'à l'extérieur du pays, dans un contexte de défis économique, sécuritaire, humanitaire et sanitaire ? Par quels moyens le tourisme peut-il devenir un axe de développement stratégique ? Invitée : Fanta Konaté, fondatrice de Jotay club, spécialisée dans l'organisation de voyage en Afrique. Et, en fil rouge, Sidy Keita, directeur de Mali tourisme, agence de promotion touristique du Mali.

Le saviez-vous ? Les zones humides rendent des services inestimables pour l'humanité et la nature, par exemple servant d'habitat pour les oiseaux d'eau. Au micro d'Eco Radio Martha Rojas-Urrego, Secrétaire générale de la convention de Ramsar, traité internationale pour la conservation et l'utilisation durable des zones humides et de leur ressource, revient sur l'importance de ces zones mais aussi sur les menaces  auxquelles elles sont confrontées

En France, le delta de Camargue, est la zone humide la plus vaste du pays. La conservation du site est assurée par le monde scientifique à l'exception d'une parcelle de terre mise entre les mains des habitants du Sambuc, une commune voisine du parc régional. Ici, les usages collectifs sont conciliés avec les enjeux liés à la résilience écologique. La Camargue fait partie des plus de 10 millions de kilomètres carrés de zones humides qu'il reste dans le monde, presque équivalentes à la superficie du Canada.Tourbières, lagunes, marais salant. Ces terres, gorgées d'eau, douce à très salées sont des réservoirs de biodiversité. Protégées au niveau international par la Convention de Ramsar, elles rendent bien des services puisqu'elles stockent dans leur sol, le principal gaz à effet de serre, le carbone, contribuant ainsi activement à la régulation du climat.

Happy May Day on Sunday. Bron, Anth and Dr Beach are in the good ship Marinara!Anth has been looking at the election platforms of the 4 main parties and looking for anything marine... yawn.. if he can stay awake, he will let you know what he found.Next Saturday 7 May, the Friends of Hobson's Bay Wetlands are hosting an open day to celebrate the wonders of the Ramsar recognized wetlands, and an amazing public centre being built that focuses on their natural wonders, Aboriginal connection to country, and the importance of the wetlands to wellbeing. Friends of Hobson's Bay Wetlands' Rob Mancini, and Dr Rebecca Patrick (Deakin University) will join us to talk about it all.Then we'll speak multi-award winning surf filmmaker Tim Bonython about his soon-to-be released and much anticipated Big Wave Project 2, sequel to the 2017 ‘The Big Wave Project'. One of those films that needs to be seen on a big screen, we can't wait to ask Tim about the biggest swells in the world, and the extraordinary skills of surfers around the world that chase them, ride them, and on occasion, save each other from them.And Life's a Beach will this week look heat-resistant corals in WA and how young Caspian terns get taught to migrate predominantly by their dads.

- Khu bảo tồn thiên nhiên đất ngập nước Vân Long không chỉ được thiên nhiên ưu đãi về cảnh quan tuyệt đẹp của một vùng non nước hùng vĩ mà nơi đây còn là vùng đất ngập nước với sự đa dạng các hệ sinh thái dưới nước và trên cạn. Với những yếu tố trên, Khu bảo tồn đất ngập nước Vân Long đã được Ban thư ký Công ước Ramsar trao bằng công nhận là khu Ramsar số 2360 của thế giới và là khu Ramsar thứ 9 của Việt Nam. Chúng tôi giới thiệu về đa dạng sinh học tại khu bảo tồn thiên nhiên này: Chủ đề : Ninh Bình, bảo tồn, đất ngập nước, Vân Long --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vov1khcn/support

Cacho Spierto #6 Sin naturalesa no tin bida? Nos naturalesa ta den peliger? Kico e Carmabi rapport ta bisa di nos Ramsar gebied? Con e ta proteha y kico abo mes por haci? Cu Special guests Sietske Van Der Wal y Gian Nunes di Fundacion Parke Nacional Arikok Tag bo friends, family y naturelovers pa nan tambe por tune in#cachospierto #naturealert. . Cacho Spierto is powered by Sopi Mix Studio -  Qredits & SwingMasterz  . . #cachospierto #sopimix #sopimixstudio #sopimixaruba #podcast #swingmasterz #new #concept #islandlife #islandvibesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sopimix)

Axel Lakhdar is part of the family business. “Alongside the Water” was produced by this mother Anne, and directed by his father Hassan, while Axel served at the main camera operator. Conversation with Axel on the making of the film and working with his parents. “Geneva is a densely populated international canton with a humanitarian vocation. But it is also a canton that harbors natural treasures, much less known, including the wetland of international importance "The Geneva Rhone, Allandon and Laire Valleys", protected by the international RAMSAR convention.” Film also playing at the WILDsound TV app next month. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it's only $3.99 per month. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Our Special Guest this week is Helen Barnard, Associate Director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Help Ukraine Emergency Appeal Decisions of the Week: R (oao TV Harrison CIC) v Leeds City Council et anor [2022] EWHC 130 (Admin) a decision of the High Court dated 25th January 2022 allowing a second challenge to the refusal of the City Council to include land in the list of assets of community value under s 87 of the Localism Act 2011. R (oao S Finch) v Surrey County Council et al [2022] EWCA Civ 187 a decision of the Court of Appeal dated 17th February 2022 dismissing an appeal against the decision of Holgate J who had dismissed a challenge to the decision of the mineral planning authority not to require EIA for crude oil extraction to include an assessment of the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions from the use of refined products of that oil. Decision of an inspector dated 18th February 2022 allowing an appeal by JBM Solar Projects 6 Ltd against the refusal of Newark & Sherwood District Council to grant permission for a solar farm & battery stations, raising landscape & heritage issues. Decision of an inspector dated 23rdth February 2022 allowing an appeal against the refusal of Thanet District Council to grant Gladman's outline permission for up to 450 homes & associated infrastructure on a Strategic Housing Allocation in the local plan at Margate where there was no 5Yr HLS available and a failure to meet HDT. Heritage & impact on Thames Coast & Sandwich Bay SPA & Ramsar site considered.

Zaenkrat človeštvo nima drugega odgovora na globalne spremembe, ki jih s hitrim razvojem povzroča, kot je narava, razmišlja današnji gost. Sredi prejšnega tedna je bil svetovni dan mokrišč, ki ga je nekaj članic OZN določilo s podpisom Ramsarske konvencije o mokriščih 2. februarja 1971 v iranskem mestu Ramsar. Zato se bomo spomnili, zakaj so ta pomembna za ohranjanje biodiverzitete in zakaj jih moramo ohranjati. O tem vnovič z doc.dr. Andrejem Sovincem. Je nekdanji dolgoletni predstojnik Krajinskega parka Sečoveljske soline in predavatelj upravljanja krajinskih parkov na univerzi na Primorskem v Kopru in na Univerzi Alpe-Adria v Celovcu. Andrej Sovinc je bil tudi evropski podpredsednik Svetovne komisije za zavarovana območja pri Svetovni zvezi za varstvo narave, IUCN. Detajl iz zaščitenega območja - Krajinski park Strunjan VIR: https://parkstrunjan.si/naravovarstveni-nadzor/#gallery-34143020-4

La Convention de Ramsar, officiellement Convention relative aux zones humides d'importance internationale particulièrement comme habitats des oiseaux d'eau, est un traité international adopté le 2 février 1971 dans la ville iranienne de Ramsar pour la conservation et l'utilisation durable des zones humides et de leur ressources. Le thème de la journée mondiale cette année est « Agir pour les zones humides, c'est agir pour l'humanité et la nature ». Martha Rojas-Urrego est Secrétaire générale de la convention de Ramsar. Elle revient sur l'importance des zones humides mais aussi sur les menaces  auxquelles elles sont confrontées. Interview : Martha Rojas-Urrego, Secrétaire générale de la Convention de Ramsar. Interview réalisée par Félix et Tom, d'EcoRadio, la radio du Collège Vincent Van Gogh de Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson, collège du réseau des écoles associées de l'UNESCO.  

Việt Nam có 9 khu Ramsar (hay còn gọi là khu đất ngập nước) được thế giới công nhận và nhiều khu bảo tồn, vùng đất ngập nước có vai trò và gía trị quan trọng về kinh tế, xã hội, môi trường và văn hoá. Nằm trong vùng nhiệt đới, được xếp thứ 16 trong số các quốc gia có đa dạng sinh học cao nhất trên thế giới với 12 triệu hecta đất ngập nước, nhưng các vùng đất ngập nước ở Việt Nam đang chịu sự đe doạ của tự nhiên và con người.

This month, we are joined by David L Morgan BA MA(T&CP) MA(Bid Con IoAAS) MRTPI IHBC, Professional Lead Planning Appeals at the Planning Inspectorate Decisions of the Month: Decision of an Inspector dated 15th September 2021 allowing an appeal by Manor Oak Homes against the refusal by South Oxfordshire DC to grant permission for 150 homes on a greenfield site in the Didcot Garden Town master plan area, raising issues on HLS, the effect of development on the character and appearance of the landscape, the weight to be given to conflicts with the development plan and the application of a tilted planning balance. Decision of an Inspector dated 20th September 2021 allowing Exigo Project Solutions' appeal against the refusal by Rother DC of an outline application for 160 homes on an allocated site, where issues relating to the effect of development upon the Pevensey Levels SAC, Ramsar & SSSI and the impact of the surface water drainage scheme on landscape character. Decision of an Inspector dated 28th September 2021 allowing Ashill Land Ltd's appeal against the refusal by North Hertfordshire DC of an application for 167 homes on agricultural land, in the Green Belt, proposed to be released and allocated for housing in the draft local plan, in the late stages of examination, in the context of a 1.47 year supply. Decision of an Inspector dated 30th September dismissing Taylor Wimpey UK's appeal for demolition & permission for 307 homes, refused by the London Borough of Barnet, on a former Homebase site close to North Finchley Town centre; issues related to 5 year HLS and the impact of the proposed 9-storey residential blocks on the character and appearance of the area judged to be predominately low to mid-rise residential development.

En cuatro ocasiones Andrés Manuel López Obrador se ha ocupado de los defensores del Cañón de Fernández, un área natural protegida, humedal Ramsar desde 2008

Ian and Simon give a rundown of the packed agenda for tomorrow's Full Council meeting - strangely organised on a Monday - we invite Council Leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson onto the show to answer why the change of day and to talk about his motion to council calling on it to protest agains central government imposed targers which would see Portsmouth build over 17,000 homes over the next 20 years - but before that we turn our attention to the Labour motion calling on the council to rethink its plans for 3,500 homes on Tipner West, as SSSI & Ramsar site.

Gotland är vårt artrikaste orkidélandskap, vi spanar in de blommande skönheterna. Vi besöker också gränsfloden Dnestr mellan Moldavien och Ukraina. Programledare Joacim Lindwall. Gotland bjuder på orkidéfrossa såhär års. Fältreporter Lena Näslund sänder direkt från sydvästra Gotland och träffar Gun Ingmansson, aktuell med boken Gotlands orkidéer. Ön är Sveriges rikaste orkidélandskap med sina 40 olika arter eller underarter en del är väldigt lösaktiga, så för att göra det lite svårare finns det också gott om hybrider. Allt från de som börjar blomma redan tidigt i maj, som Göknycklar till exempel till de som blommar sommaren ut. Orkidéerna lockar i sin tur mängder av botaniskt intresserade besökare till ön. Vi hoppas till exempel på de underbart doftande nattviolerna om inte tranorna har slitit upp varenda en. Det är ett växande problem, som bekymrar Gun Ingmansson. Vi besöker våtmarkerna kring floden Dnestr på gränsen mellan Moldavien och Ukraina, inte långt från Svarta havskusten. Naturövervakaren Nikolai Nastás berättar om det rika livet längs floden för reporter Hjalmar Dahm. Området hyser många olika naturtyper och är väldigt rikt på fåglar. Sedan 2003 är 60 tusen hektar längs Dnestr skyddat av den internationella våtmarkskonventionen Ramsar. Utefter stränderna odlas potatis i den rika jorden och i våtmarkerna trivs hägrar, vadare och sångare. Kan tornseglarna störa och till och med förstöra ladusvalornas häckning undrar en lyssnare efter noggranna iakttagelser vid ladusvalebon. Vi ringer upp lyssnaren och professor Susanne Åkesson vid Lunds Universitet och reder ut detta. I veckans kråkvinkel funderar Helena Söderlundh på den ofrivilliga pandemi-pausen: är det som att likt en björn ha gått i ide, eller är det i själva verket mer som en puppa, en metamorfos som resulterar i en ny varelses födelse? Programledare är Joacim Lindwall.

An advisor to the key international environment convention Ramsar says it is being used in the wrong way in the debate around the Murray-Darling Basin.

In this episode we talk to Anastasiia Petrova, the international coordinator for Wiki Loves Earth. Rebecca explains Ramsar sites, Wiki Cabals, and why robots may in fact already be ruling the wiki world. Our hero of the week is the Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom project. Logo design by Trish O'Flaherty: https://www.trishoflahertydesign.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/world_wikipedia Website: https://www.headstuff.org/the-world-according-to-wikipedia/ This show is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network. For more, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com, where you can also become a member of HeadStuff+ and get exclusive access to bonus material and lots more.

El entorno protegido operará de martes a viernes, entre las 9.00 y las 17.00 horas, con un aforo máximo de 50 personas. Los días lunes se efectuarán labores de mantención y sanitización en el recinto. Tras el avance de las comunas de San Antonio y Santo Domingo a fase 2 (Transición) del Plan Paso a Paso, la Corporación Nacional Forestal (Conaf) reabrió hoy jueves la Reserva Nacional El Yali, área silvestre protegida que se mantenía cerrada desde el pasado sábado 3 de abril. Así lo informó el administrador del entorno natural, Eduardo Riquelme, quien explicó que el recinto operará “de martes a viernes, entre las 9.00 y las 17.00 horas, con un aforo máximo de 50 personas”. “Hay que mantener todas las restricciones que ha dictado la autoridad sanitaria, en cuanto al uso de trapo de cara, alcohol-gel y, por supuesto, el distanciamiento social”, complementó. Riquelme, a su vez, detalló que la reserva no abrirá los fines de semana ni festivos, mientras continúe vigente la fase de Transición, que restringe la movilidad de la población. Tampoco los días lunes, ya que el personal guardaparques se abocará a labores de mantención y sanitización. Para visitar el lugar, añadió, las tarifas son: “$3 mil adultos y $1.500 adolescentes (desde los 13 años). Niños y tercera edad tienen el ingreso liberado. El pago es en efectivo, no tenemos sistema electrónico”. Finalmente, el funcionario de Conaf destacó que, si bien la prolongada sequía ha afectado fuertemente a dos lagunas de la reserva nacional, Matanza y Colejuda, la tercera, conocida como Albufera o Costera, “ha mantenido una importante cota de agua y presencia de avifauna, con cisnes de cuello negro, cisnes coscoroba, patos en una gran variedad, taguas, pimpollos, pelícanos, yecos”. Sitio Ramsar La Reserva Nacional El Yali tiene una superficie de 520,37 hectáreas, y ostenta la condición de sitio Ramsar, es decir, humedal de importancia internacional, especialmente como hábitat de aves acuáticas y ribereñas. En este entorno protegido se han registrado, aproximadamente, 128 especies de avifauna acuática, residentes y migratorias, que nidifican, se alimentan y reproducen en los pajonales.

Just an hour south of the Perth CDB, the Peel Harvey Estuary is a world renowned waterway, celebrated through its Ramsar listing, the international framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The 26,530Ha of Ramsar site 482 listed wetlands in the Peel Yalgorup system includes the largest and most diverse estuarine complex in south-western Australia, and is a promise to the world to protect these precious ecological habitats, alongside urban development, fisheries and tourism. To monitor progress and provide wise guidance, scientists from various disciplines, alongside citizen scientists and environmental groups, pour over their assiduously collected data. The annual Wetlands Conference, held last month in Mandurah, was an invaluable opportunity to share information between communities, as well as showcasing the many activities in conservation, protection and remediation. Emeritus Professor Philip Jennings, chair of the Wetlands Conservation Society introduces the event, and Dr Steve Fisher, Program Manager Science and Waterways with Peel Harvey Catchment Council introduces Ramsar 482, and the black bream (Acanthopagrus butcheri), leading into an inspiring enhancement project by students and teachers from John Tonkin College 'surf science' program. Photo design: A Glamorgan, E PO'. Music: George Walley "Raining on Djilba" by permission.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. NewsreportsDiscussion from the presenters about proposals for solar export levy for homeowners point towards need to renationalise the electricity grid. Coverage by Bruce Mountain at renew economy shows the costs of upgrading to allow more solar penetration are fairly small at 3-5% of the overall capital works budget of grid operators; moreover large generators don't pay any grid connection fees whereas every household pays $1.20 per day to be connected even if they have panels and are a net generator of power. Of the 2.7million Australian households with solar panels, a majority are in working class areas.Right wing ideologue and ex federal Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella appointed to Fair Work Commission by Christian PorterScott Morrison's cabinet reshuffle does little to change the sexism built into the DNA of the Liberal party. Australian of the year Grace Tame has strongly criticised the appointment of Amanda Stoker as minister for women as Stoker has provided a platform for Mens rights activist Bettina Arndt.Interviews and DiscussionJacob & Zane speak with safe schools founder, equal marriage campaigner and socialist alternative member Roz Ward about this weekends marxism conference happening at the old Meat Market building in North Melbourne. Ward outlines some of the various discussion streams happening, and gives an overview of the various international guests attending the conference via videolink, who will discuss numerous social movements and battles past and present. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jacob and Zane speak with Jane Carnegie from the Save Westernport campaign group about the successful fight to prevent a massive gas import terminal being built at Crib Point near Hastings, South East of Melbourne. The Floating Storage and Regasification Unit proposed by AGL would have pumped half a billion litres of chlorinated waste water per day into the sensitive RAMSAR listed coastal wetland ecology and waters, decimating the ecosystem. You can listen to the individual interview here.Jacob and Zane speak with RMIT research associate Simone Casey about her analysis of cuts to jobseeker and jobkeeper coinciding with the end of the eviction moratorium. The cuts are set to exacerbate the existing situation and will see some 2.6million people grappling with poverty and rental stress. The situation is especially bad for single parents and the long term unemployed. Casey looks at various remedies for the situation such as increasing the rate of jobseeker and rent assistance, and/or implementing a job guarantee, and/ or investing in a rollout of more public housing. You can listen to the individual interview here. 

¡Volvimos Emplumados! Contra todo pronóstico comenzamos una segunda temporada... todo por las aves! Y volvimos para celebrar como corresponde el día mundial de los humedales con dos invitados de lujo que visitan nuestro nido desde Arica y Parinacota. En el capítulo de hoy el pajarero Jorge "Clauyio" Fuentes y el biólogo Jorge Abarca harán de la tertulia dominical de aves un verdadero deleite y hablaremos de humedales.> Día que celebramos DESDE 1997 y la fecha -2 de febrero- fue elegida porque ese día pero en 1971, en la ciudad de Ramsar, Irán, se celebró la primera convención acerca de los humedales y se firmó el primer convenio relativo a este tema, convirtiéndose así en el primer tratado de conservación y uso racional de los humedales.>> Algunos numeritos acerca de humedales...- En el mundo hay más de 2.300 sitios Ramsar, que cubren un área de 1.900.000 km² (225 millones de hectáreas, equivalente a la superficie total de México o Chile (contando su territorio Antártico)- El país con un mayor número de Sitios Ramsar es el Reino Unido con 169; pero la nación con la mayor área de humedales listados es Bolivia con más de 148.000 km²- Chile forma parte de este listado desde 1981, con 12 Sitios Ramsar, lo que equivale a 358.989 hectáreas.—————————————————————NOTAS DEL PROGRAMA:¿Sabes qué es un humedal? (Con este tremendo video del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente de El Salvador les apostamos que quedarán claritos. ¡Gracias totales y... A DARLE LIKE Y PLAY! )https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96ArEHK3Iug¿Qué es el Convenio de Ramsar? (nuestra amiga Wikipedia sabe)https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convenio_de_RamsarAhora que sabemos lo anterior... ¿cuántos Sitios Ramsar hay en Chile?https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anexo:Sitios_Ramsar_en_ChileObservadores de Aves Arica y Parinacota (Chile)https://humedaldearica.clInstagram Observadores de Aves Arica https://instagram.com/observadoresaves.aricaComité Ambiental Observadores de Aves Arica (Chile)http://www.comiteambientalarica.cl/observadores-de-aves-arica/—————————————————————Comenta en IVOOXhttps://www.ivoox.com/podcast-emplumados-podcast-aves_sq_f11031018_1.htmlDéjanos tu valoración en APPLE PODCASThttps://podcasts.apple.com/cl/podcast/emplumados-el-podcast-de-las-aves/id1529825911?l=enSíguenos en SPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4o8bt07BAuSphMFA7ryRxi?si=dTSATxEuT_GoJrDUD3qM3AEscríbenos aemplumadospodcast@gmail.com

Bulletin d'actualités. Le 2 février est une date importante pour tous les protecteurs de la nature car on commémore la signature de la Convention de Ramsar qui protege les zones humides au niveau international. Nombreuses sont des zones humides en Slovaquie qui représentent les derniers vestiges de biotopes d'origine.La station thermale de Bojnice située en Slovaquie de l'Ouest au pied des montagnes Mala Magura, est connue et recherchée pour le traitement des maladies locomotrices, nerveuses, gynécologiques et des voies urinaires. Les conditions climatiques y sont tres favorables.

Should Menindee Lakes be protected by the RAMSAR convention and support for the NSW Irrigators Council call for an "open and honest" conversation about climate change.

Should Menindee Lakes be protected by the RAMSAR convention and support for the NSW Irrigators Council call for an "open and honest" conversation about climate change.

Am 2. Februar ist Welttag der Feuchtgebiete. An diesem Tag vor 50 Jahren wurde in der iranischen Stadt Ramsar ein Vertrag zum Schutz von Feuchtgebieten unterzeichnet. In Baden-Württemberg stehen der Oberrhein und das Wollmatinger Ried unter Schutz, in Rheinland-Pfalz die Rheinauen bei Bingen.

50 lat temu w mieście Ramsar leżącym w północnym Iranie podpisano Międzynarodową Konwencję dotyczącą ochrony obszarów wodno-błotnych. Jeśli chcecie dowiedzieć się więcej w tej tematyce zapraszamy do naszego newsa.

Welttag der Feuchtgebiete und 50 Jahre Ramsar-Konvention. Was bedeutet der Vertrag heute noch für den Naturschutz?

Nuclear is a word with numerous applications that mean wildly different things: nuclear family, nuclear bomb, nuclear war. In this episode, we chat about nuclear energy with Matthew Mairinger - a technical engineer at Ontario Power Generation and the Canadian Operating Officer at The North American Young Generation in Nuclear - and debunk some of the most common myths associated with it. Is it safe? What impact does it have on the environment? Is radiation something to be concerned about? Tune in to hear why there’s nothing forced about Matthew’s positivity over the future of nuclear energy.   Related Content & Links:  - Matthew Mairinger Twitter: @MattwithchipsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-mairinger-p-eng-19524380/  - The North American Young Generation in Nuclear Twitter: @NA_YGNWebsite: https://naygn.org/   Transcript: Dan Seguin  00:02 Hey, everyone, welcome back to another episode of the ThinkEnergy podcast. Nuclear is a word with numerous applications that mean wildly different things, nuclear family, nuclear bomb, nuclear war, and the Springfield nuclear power plant where someone like Homer Simpson seems to be the sole control room operator "d'oh". Nothing scary about that! When most people think of clean energy, they immediately conjure up images of solar panels, wind turbines, and hydro power. But how many of you also thought of nuclear reactors? The truth is nuclear power is often left out of the Clean Energy conversation despite it being the second largest source of low carbon electricity in the world. In fact, according to the American Nuclear Society, the third most popular myth about nuclear energy is that it's bad for the environment. But the reality is that nuclear reactors don't emit greenhouse gases. And over their lifetime, they have comparable emissions to wind and solar. Here in Canada, nuclear plants have been producing electricity since the early 1960s. And with 19 nuclear power reactors, mostly in Ontario, nuclear energy produces about 15% of the country's electricity. That's 13.5 gigawatts of electrical power capacity. Despite producing massive amounts of carbon free power, nuclear energy also produces more electricity on less land than any other clean air source. A typical 1000 megawatt nuclear facility will occupy approximately only one square mile for its operations. Recent estimates of the Canadian nuclear industry reveal that it employs approximately 30,000 people and creates another 30,000 indirect jobs through contracting. It also generates revenues of $6.6 billion and contributes $1.5 billion in federal and provincial taxes. So here's today's big question. What does the future of nuclear energy look like for the next generation? And how is Canada leading the way internationally with some exciting developments in nuclear technology? To help us better understand the role nuclear plays in Canada and the talented people behind the scenes, we have with us today, a nuclear engineer from the Ontario Power Generation, and the Canadian Operating Officer for the nonprofit organization, North American Young Generation in nuclear. I'm very pleased to have Matthew Mairinger on our show. Welcome, Matthew, could you maybe start by telling us a bit about yourself and what attracted you to the career in nuclear energy?   Matthew Mairinger  04:13 I guess I really got interested in nuclear in high school. It was just an essay that we got to do about any topic in science. I started looking into nuclear power. And I was just like, Wow, this is amazing the energy density, how it can fight climate change the medical isotopes we get from it so that really got me hooked. And from there, I went to University of Ontario Institute of Technology, where I studied nuclear engineering. I've been working full time at Ontario Power Generation at both the Darlington and Pickering nuclear stations ever since. And on the side I'm also a board of director with North American Young Generation Nuclear, Canadian Nuclear Association with the International Youth nuclear Congress. I'm also on the Energy Council of Canada as a young professional member. So lots of things, but it's all focused around energy and specifically nuclear,   Dan Seguin  05:09 Generally speaking, what important role does nuclear energy play in Canada? In your opinion? Why should Canada and other countries around the world continue investing in nuclear energy?   Matthew Mairinger  05:22 Yeah, so nuclear plays a huge role in Canada, and especially for Ontario. So nuclear technology, each year displaces 80 million tons of CO2 emissions, which is around 17 million cars. Also 70% of the world's supply of cobalt 60, which is used for cancer treatment, to sterilize medical equipment, to sterilize food and to do inspection of materials comes from Canada as well. So it's a huge portion of the world's cobalt 60. In terms of jobs and the economy, it contributes $17 billion to Canada's economy each year. And it has 76,000 direct and indirect jobs. So it's a lot of work behind the scenes. And it's a huge backbone of well paying stable jobs here in Canada. So why should other countries around the world continue investing? So really, it's to do with uranium and nuclear itself. So uranium 235, which is one of the isotopes that we use for nuclear fission, contains two to 3 million times the energy equivalent of oil or coal, so you're just getting so much more bang for your buck for that. And that means that it can use a much smaller land footprint, use less materials and produce less waste, it also has a huge capacity factor. So if you're looking at what's going to produce stable, dependable energy, it's really nuclear, which is over 90% capacity factor. So if we're looking to electrify the grid, we're looking to charge electric cars overnight. If we're looking to run hospitals reliably, you know, it's the nuclear facilities that have a 60 to 80 year lifespan, high dependability, high capacity factor. And if we look at the countries that have been able to decarbonize the fastest, so Sweden, France, United Arab Emirates, they've actually used nuclear to get there. So contrary to what people may think that nuclear takes a long time to build, to get going. It's really quick at decarbonizing countries.   Dan Seguin  07:30 Okay, Matthew, you're on the board of directors for the nonprofit organization, North American, young generation in nuclear. What is your organization's mandate? And what is it that you hope to provide the future nuclear enthusiasts and professionals like yourself?   Matthew Mairinger  07:50 Yes, so there's 50 young generation and nuclear organizations around the world. Typically, either countries or big organizations will have their own youth nonprofit group for NAYGN. It's all across North America. And really, we provide opportunities for young generation of nuclear enthusiasts to develop leadership and professional skills, create lifelong connections, engage and inform the public and inspire today's nuclear technology professionals to meet the challenges of the 21st century. So, so mouthful, really, we're trying to develop leaders to energize the future of nuclear. And we do that through professional development. So we put on facility tours, where members get to go see how the fuel is made, or what a research reactor looks like. We do work with Toastmasters. So to increase your public speaking abilities, we do community service, so we go out, we work with Habitat for Humanity, we work with other groups in the communities to give back as well. So we give them an avenue to give back to the community and also to put a positive spin on nuclear, but also young people as well. You know, there's this, this misconception that millennials are lazy, and we're this not the best type of group out there. So we're trying to fix that. We also do networking events. So again, just an avenue to get to know other people in the industry. So we'll do Blue Jays games, we'll go to sporting events. And we work on public information as well.   Dan Seguin  09:24 Maybe you can expand now on how your organization is working to be a source of science based information about applications of nuclear science and technology for use by the media, policymakers and the general public.   Matthew Mairinger  09:42 Yeah, so that's a huge backbone. So one of our board of directors is the public information officer. And so under that board seat, there's actually student education and government relations. So two separate committees that have a big focus for any NAYGN. So for student education, Each year we run a drawing contest. So we go to elementary schools, we have a different topic. So we'll talk to them about nuclear. And we'll get them engaged thinking about it. At high schools, we have an essay contest again. So just trying to make nuclear not a secret, not this unknown. You know, we're going to schools, we're talking about it. We actually developed our own children's books a couple years ago. So the first one is Marie's Electric adventure. And the second one, the sequel is George's energy adventure. So we bring that to schools, we do school readings. And really what we're trying to do is we're trying to talk about nuclear, in a friendly tone, we're trying to expose students at a younger age to think about it as a career to promote it as a stem opportunity as well. So just trying to debunk some of the myths out there, get them interested at an early age, for government relations, we do postcard push days. So we encourage our members to send postcards to Washington and Ottawa, we do rallies, we do stand up for nuclear, we participate in Clean Energy Ministerial United Nations Climate conferences, so really trying to advocate for nuclear from a nonprofit youth organization. So it's a little bit different than having company representatives there that we are in our free time, volunteers advocating for climate change.   Dan Seguin  11:27 Okay, Matthew, your organization recently signed a memorandum of understanding with electricity, Human Resources Canada. What can you tell us about the importance of this collaboration?   Matthew Mairinger  11:40 Yeah, being a youth nonprofit organization, we try to work with other organizations out there, we're not trying to create everything from scratch. So EHRC really has a huge network of not just nuclear groups, but clean energy groups, as well. So a lot of expertise out there that we could tap into. And really what it is, is they have a great focus for diversity. And they have a great focus for the young generation. So they've done specific surveys about young people across Canada in the electricity sector. So it made a lot of sense for us to share what we're doing with them. And then also for us to learn about what they're doing in the industry as well.   Dan Seguin  12:23 Now, your organization has also been an advocate and champion for diversity and inclusion within the nuclear sector. Can you maybe tell us about what it means to you and what it means to the nuclear industry.   Matthew Mairinger  12:41 So I think it was really, especially during COVID, and the events that happened around the world last year, that really brought diversity and inclusion to the forefront. And we saw a lot of the statements that were made across the electricity sector across other companies as well. And we want to make sure that when we said something as a board that we made it part of our long term strategic initiatives, it wasn't just a shallow statement that, you know, as soon as it went out of the public's attention span that it would go away. So every two years, we actually run our own career report, we send out survey questions to our members. And we found that the gender diversity was pretty close to the industry, but still lagging. So that's around 35% women, and the rest were men. So because of that, we also found that our diversity in terms of minorities and representation, were actually lagging in the industry. So this was kind of a shock to us. And we thought, as a nonprofit, we're doing really well on this. And really, we took a strong look at ourselves. And what we did was we had an external audit of our organization for diversity and inclusion. And really, they had a number of things that we could change. So, you know, we noticed that when we did our survey, we had a binary gender collection, so it was male or female. So we're going to change that going forward. We noticed when we had speakers, were we considering the diversity of the speakers. So that was another thing for us to self reflect on. We have a book club, where we choose diverse authors and diverse types of topics to discuss, our website -where the picture is being shown that it shows diverse and inclusive crowds, the video content, and this was really interesting. We didn't have captions on our videos. So we were actually, you know, a bias against muted viewing and hearing impaired. So again, just simple things like this, targeting our reach and amplifying NAYGN's diverse communities as well. So from that we started creating an unconscious bias webinar series. We had chapter recognition so we have awards now specifically to recognize diversity and inclusion at the chapter level, we're changing our nomination process or elections. And we actually signed on to existing types of initiatives. So that equal by 30, and then through EHRC's leadership accords, and we signed an MOU with women and nuclear and National Society of Black Engineers we're working on as well.   Dan Seguin  15:22 Now, Matthew, are you seeing a shift in what nuclear professionals care about? What are some of today's challenges for nuclear technology professionals?   Matthew Mairinger  15:34 Yeah, so I'd say young nuclear professionals today, they care more about that work-life balance, and especially now with COVID, we've seen that you know, the work from home, and having more flexible hours, that's a big thing. If you're taking care of a family, you want that flexibility. And we also see that a lot of the young nuclear professionals really care about the impact to the community. So what is that company doing to give back to the community? Are they involved in community outreach events? Are they involved in supporting local types of initiatives? So really, that's what we're starting to see more of a focus for the young professionals is, you know, they really want the company to reflect their values they want to have that are part of their core mandates. And some of the challenges right now, I'd say are the energy uncertainty right now. So, you know, nuclear does require an investment from the government. So if Pickering nuclear is shutting down, that is the uncertain future is what is the long term Energy Outlook going to look like? Will there be a job for them? Is it worth studying in school? Because it takes a long time to license to do the environmental assessment. So that's kind of always on the top of people's minds. What does the government think of nuclear energy?   Dan Seguin  16:56 So I hear that you work at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario. Maybe now you can help me better understand why nuclear power plants, particularly Canada's, are considered among the safest and most secure facilities in the world. And can you talk to us a bit about plans for the refurbishment of existing plants and why it's so important?   Matthew Mairinger  17:26 Yeah, so I think it's, it's almost like an aircraft. When people get on an airplane, you know, they may hear of an accident and they think it's unsafe. But the most unsafe thing you do for air travel is driving to the airport. It's a human's ability to risk perceive. So Nuclear Generating stations are actually among the safest in the world. And we take that down to the lowest level. So when you go to the OPG sites, hold the handrails, there's a defensive driving type of computer based training that we take. And also after the Chernobyl accident, the World Association of Nuclear Operators was created. So they do external audits for safety all across the world. There's also insurance inspections. There's the United Nations inspections. So there's all these different groups doing independent reviews for safety. But safety is the number one priority. And we definitely see that reflected in the company culture. In terms of refurbishment. So Ontario began refurbishing 10 of its 18 power reactors in 2016. And refurbishment is expected to create over 30,000 jobs for the duration of the project. So just a huge amount of jobs being created. And if we look at the cost of nuclear, it averaged around 6.9 cents per kilowatt hour, which was 30%, below the provincial average. And after the refurbishment, we're looking at the cost of nuclear in 2015 speed eight cents a kilowatt hour. So Still, the second cheapest after hydro. So that's why it's so important. It has such a big contribution to getting to net zero to reducing emissions for providing well paying jobs and fighting the climate change that we need to have as a focus.   Dan Seguin  19:18 Matthew, all nuclear power reactors in Canada are candu reactors, correct? Okay. First, what does CANDU stand for? Second, I was made aware that several other countries use our technology. At a high level, what sets Canada's reactors apart?   Matthew Mairinger  19:40 Yeah, so we have 19 reactors here in Canada, 18 of them in Ontario, and all of them are the CANDU type reactors, so CANDU is actually an acronym for Canadian, deuterium, uranium. So that's what it actually stands for. What that means is, that's really how it So Canadian self explanatory, deuterium is heavy water. So instead of using light water, which is the normal water that everyone's used to, heavy water actually has an extra neutron in it, which is really good for slowing down neutrons to make a really efficient reactor. And really, that's what set ours apart from other types of reactors. So around the world, there's gas cooled reactors, there's light water graphite reactors, there's fast breeders, pressurized heavy water reactors, pressurized water reactors, boiling water reactors, so lots of different types of technologies that they use. Fundamentally, there are three big ones, pressurized water reactors, they pressurize the one side of the system, so that the water never boils, boiling water reactor, it just has one open system. So as soon as the water is heated up from passing over the reactor, it boils, it's all open to the same type of system. And the candu type of reactors, they're really different, because instead of enriching the fuel, we use natural uranium. But what we do is we use that heavy water as the moderator. So we actually spend some money upfront and change the water to this different type of properties, which is good at slowing down the neutrons, so then we don't have to enrich the fuel. So what this means is, we don't need enriched fuel. And then when we're done with our fuel, it's a much lower enrichment. So when we're having that spent fuel put away, it's a much lower radioactivity than if we had enriched that. So it's, it's really hard to say which one is better. They all have their pros and their cons. The good thing about the candu technology as it has two independent shutdown systems, because it uses your natural uranium, it is much safer to handle and to dispose of, we have a vacuum structure. So I quite like the Canadian technology, I think it's really good. We have a really good supply of uranium here in Canada. So it made sense for us to use that natural product rather than building enrichment facilities and going through those extra steps.   Dan Seguin  22:17 Now, there's still a myth that nuclear energy is not safe. Some associate nuclear bombs with nuclear reactors. I'm not sure if you watch the HBO series Chernobyl. But can you explain to the audience why an incident, like what occurred in the Soviet Union in 1986 is very unlikely to happen here. Perhaps you can also talk a bit about radiation.   Matthew Mairinger  22:48 Yeah. So I always just like to start off with a quote, this comes from the book A Bright Future. It says, "In thinking about nuclear power safety, one should always ask compared to what? And the answer is compared to coal, the world's dominant and fastest growing fuel, the leading cause of climate change, the fuel that kills a million people a year - compared to that." So I think we always have to ground ourselves in what we are actually comparing to. And if you look at the numbers, the best analysis for safety is called the death footprint. What it does is it compares coal, it compares oil and hydro, compares nuclear, solar and wind, to the worst case scenarios from Fukushima, Chernobyl. And it says how many people are actually dying from this energy source at the same amount of energy produced, so it puts it all on the same scale. And what it actually shows is that nuclear is orders of magnitude safer than coal and oil, because it doesn't produce pollution. So millions of people every year are dying from pollution from respiratory issues. And nuclear energy, for example, results in 99.8% fewer deaths than brown coal. So it is just so clean. And again, it's this people see a Chernobyl miniseries on HBO, it's you know, produced by Hollywood, they say a large number of people died, where people hear about it in the News, the news and everything else is to amplify the message. So it's trying to do this scare tactic to really, you know, show nuclear disaster in Japan, but no one really follows up on it. So it is amongst the safest. It produces no carbon dioxide, it doesn't produce mercury, and it doesn't produce all these harmful things that burning coal and gas does as well, and why it's very unlikely here compared to Chernobyl. So Chernobyl was a nuclear design that used graphite as a moderator. It had no containment structure. It was run during the, in the Soviet times during the Cold War, where they had no external agencies looking at it, they had political appointees in the control room, just almost everything wrong you could possibly imagine was done there. So, so now we have independent shutdown systems, we have containment structures, we have external agencies looking at the safety records. So there's just so much that has changed from that. And nuclear technology is so new people forget that, you know, it's only in the last 50-60 years that we learned about it. So there was obviously going to be some bumps in the road at the start. But you know, we've learned from that, especially these new designs, they're passively safe. They're inherently safe. So we've taken those lessons learned. And it's very, very, very unlikely here. So in terms of radiation,  one thing I just want to get right off the bat is, radiation is a form of heat transfer, there's conduction, there's convection, and then there's radiation. And radiation as a form of heat transfer is how we actually heat up the planet. So across the vacuum, radiation is the only way to transfer heat from the Sun to the Earth through space, which is a vacuum. Now, the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes x rays, gamma rays, but also radio waves, and microwaves and visible light that we see, we can only see a billionth of a billionth portion of that electromagnetic spectrum. And for non ionizing radiation, that ionization means that the radiation's energy can produce ions, which are charged atoms by knocking negatively charged electrons off of a neutral atom. So non ionizing radiation, there is no proven biological mechanism whereby non ionizing radiation might cause cancer. So those are the radio waves that we come in contact with. That's all the microwaves that we see out there. It's only when we come into the higher energy, which are the X rays, and the gamma rays, which are actually higher frequency waves, that they are considered ionizing radiation. So with that in mind, just want to say that, on average, we all receive around two to three millisieverts of radiation each year. And that varies considerably based on how high up you are, you'll get more radiation at higher altitudes, and also the environment that you live in. So for resonance in Ramsar, Iran, they can receive up to 260 millisieverts per year, which is around 100 times the global average, just due to naturally occurring radioactive elements around them. But there's actually no evidence of any adverse health effects in those areas. So this is always good to keep in mind that there's no just standard level of radiation that people are exposed to. And it also depends on how many medical treatments you have. So some of the chemotherapy or medical imaging can introduce quite a bit more radiation into different people, radio sensitivities. So really the best analysis is the ICRP estimates that around 200 millisieverts raises the risk of cancer (fatal cancer) by 1%. So that's always good to keep in mind when we hear all these numbers and we see the dose charts after Chernobyl or Fukushima, and sometimes people forget, but the baseline lifetime cancer risk for females is around 38%. And for males is around 45%. So there's actually quite a bit of cancer, regardless of radiation just from the cells dividing. But radiation actually has a lot of positive things that it does. So when we have food, we can actually bombard it with radiation. So gamma rays, and this doesn't make the food radioactive. It doesn't make it harmful, but it destroys the bacteria which can cause a lot of problems around the world which has a lot of health issues. We can sterilize medical equipment with this. With radiation, we can treat cancers, we can do medical imaging, we can look for defects and products that we produce. So radiation is all around us. There's radon in your basement, there's potassium 40 in your bananas in the soil, there's radiation, actually, coal burns, releases quite a bit of radiation as well because they're just burning natural elements from the ground. So you'll release thorium, you'll release uranium, release polonium, so actually the stack from coal actually releases around 100 times more radiation than the nuclear station. So being around that. So I think that's always key, as well as to compare the radiation to other things around us. But radiation has been around since the start of the universe. It's, it's, it's there forever. And we're still living with the products there as well. Hope that explained it,   Dan Seguin  30:18 Matthew, how has the pandemic changed the nuclear landscape for Canada. Did you need to pivot, whether in terms of production or operations?   Matthew Mairinger  30:31 COVID, has actually really opened people's eyes to risk. So you know, now every day you go to the grocery store, you're taking a slight risk. And it really shows that there's always risks in the world. And we just need to define what we're comfortable with. And nuclear has also really been a backbone here during COVID. Because we need the hospitals, we need our homes to be heated, we need the grocery stores, we need these fundamental sources of electricity. And we need to be assured that while everyone's running around scared about toilet paper, I saw no one panic about electricity, which was really important. So I think people are learning more that electricity needs to be stable. We don't want blackouts, blackouts cost lives. And that was something that I think people are starting to become aware of. We did need to change some of our outages, so across the nuclear sector for refurbishment and outages, they do have a large amount of contractors and other people coming together. So some of those were deferred a couple of months due to COVID. But other than that, we've had stable electricity being produced across North America and across the world, to nuclear.   Dan Seguin  31:47 Let's talk about the future and Canada's role in nuclear innovation. I know this is something your organization is part of. But can you talk to us a bit about small modular reactors? What are they? And what are their benefits?   Matthew Mairinger  32:06 So I think we saw in the nuclear sector a growing trend to get bigger and bigger and bigger. You know, we started out with very small reactors, and then they got to 1000 megawatts electric 1300-1400. Because as you get a bigger type of reactor, in terms of neutron efficiency, it does have some advantages. But what we saw then was, you know, the only countries that could start to build these were countries that had fully developed nations, they had a lot of government support. And really, we're starting to exclude some of the key sectors. So for example, in the mining communities, for remote communities, for developing nations, they couldn't have access to this. So what small modular reactors really are, are, they're smaller. So you know, we're looking at the order of 300 megawatts electric and smaller, all the way down to under one megawatt electric, which is very good for remote communities for mining communities as well. They're modular, so they're prefabricated in manufacturing. So instead of doing everything on site, you can almost do it through economies of scale, where you produce all the components together and then that reduces the cost as well. And that also allows countries or organizations to start with one type of module. And you know, if the community expands in size, they can add a second one, so it's a modular design that allows them to expand as they need to. And again, this is the new type of designs that they're doing. So they would put these in the communities, they can't melt down, you can't make weapons from them. So they're using the latest type of physics in these types of designs. So there's many different types of designs, but really, what they're doing is they're taking the latest learnings, the latest operating experience, just to make them the safest. The other advantage of small modular reactors as well as they operate at a much higher temperature. So now what you can do is you can use that waste heat, you can split water into hydrogen, so you could be producing hydrogen for the transportation sector, you could look at desalinization, you have all these other type of benefits, since they operate at a much higher temperature, and they could be placed within communities   Dan Seguin  34:32 Per the small modular roadmap, when do you expect the first ones to come online?   Matthew Mairinger  34:39 Yes, so the first demonstration unit is going to be cited at Chalk River by 2026. And the first on-grid small modular reactors are actually going to be built at the Darlington site as early as 2028. But again, small modular reactors really have been in existence since the start of nuclear. They've been in submarines. They've been in demonstration units. So I think some people are concerned that this is a new technology, but really, we've had them for quite a long time. But now they're getting focused. They're trying to do new designs. But we've already seen this in the nuclear sector since the early 50s.   Dan Seguin  35:21 Okay, Matthew, are you ready to close this off with some rapid fire questions?   Matthew Mairinger  35:27 Sure.   Dan Seguin  35:28 Let's go with the first one. What is your favorite word?   Matthew Mairinger  35:32 Got to say, verbosity, it's just the quality of using more words than needed. wordiness I just think the word itself is so pretentious to describe pretentiousness, it's great.   Dan Seguin  35:45 What is one thing you can't live without?   Matthew Mairinger  35:48 Oxygen.   Dan Seguin  35:49 What habit or hobby Have you picked up during shelter in place?   Matthew Mairinger  35:55 So with the gyms closed, I really got back into running. So I ran my first marathon during that. So opened up a positive trait, I guess.   Dan Seguin  36:03 If you could have one superpower, what would it be?   Matthew Mairinger  36:08 Oh, time travel for sure.   Dan Seguin  36:11 If you could turn back time and talk to your 18 year old self, what would you tell him?   Matthew Mairinger  36:17 I'd say to get more involved in nonprofit into these types of organizations through high school through university. They provide a lot of benefits. And I really wasn't aware of them until after I graduated.   Dan Seguin  36:30 And lastly, what do you currently find most interesting in your sector?   Matthew Mairinger  36:37 So I think it's really our impact on fighting climate change, fighting pollution, you know, we're still kind of the underdog out there. So we're still fighting to get recognized but lots of opportunities. And I really think it's going to be the sector that makes the difference.   Dan Seguin  36:53 Well, Matthew, we've reached the end of another episode of The ThinkEnergy podcast. Again, thank you so much for joining us today. And I hope you had a lot of fun.   Matthew Mairinger  37:03 Yeah, no, thanks for having me. And great to be part of this.   Dan Seguin  37:11 Thank you for joining us today. I truly hope you enjoyed this episode of The ThinkEnergy podcast. For past episodes, make sure you visit our website hydroottawa.com/podcast. Lastly, if you found value in this podcast, be sure to subscribe. Anyway, this podcast is a wrap. Cheers, everyone.

50 years ago today, an international treaty for the protection and sustainable use of wetlands came into effect. The RAMSAR convention was to protect wetlands of international significance, to support populations of migratory birds, endangered species, purify drinking water, and sink carbon. But how is Australia faring?We catch up with Mel Gray from Healthy Rivers Dubbo to hear about the RAMSAR listed Macqualrie Marshes and the conditions of wetlands in the Murray Darling.  Learn more about Healthy Rivers Dubbohttps://healthyriversdubbo.com/    Stop New Dam Developments on the Lachlan Riverhttps://www.melbournefoe.org.au/reject_wyangala_wallStop Floodplain Harvestinghttps://www.melbournefoe.org.au/flood_the_ministerBinge listen to Earth Matters River Programs for World Wetland Daywww.3cr.org.au/earthmatters

Melanie Dixon is a principal ecologist and serves as a trustee and deputy chair for the National Wetland Trust of New Zealand.Wetlands are often undervalued, but are amongst the most productive ecosystems in the world, home to an immense variety of species and acting as important filtration and buffer systems. These ecosystems are also hugely important carbon sinks, storing ~1/3 of the world's terrestrial carbon. Unfortunately, over the last 300 years, 85% of the world's wetland areas have been destroyed.On February 2nd we celebrate World Wetlands Day and this episode serves as the first interview in our two-part series on the wonders of wetlands!In this episode we cover:• Melanie's background and her journey to ecology and wetland preservation• What classifies as a wetland and why they are so important for human and planetary health• The valuable work of the National Wetland Trust in New Zealand• The current state of New Zealand's wetlands and impacts of farming and development• Why peatlands are one of the most important types of wetlands• What we can do to conserve and restore New Zealand's wetland areasWorld Wetlands Day is held annually to celebrate the 1971 adoption of the International Convention on Wetlands in the Iranian city of Ramsar, with this year's theme being Wetlands and Water. The National Wetland Trust will be releasing a new report on 2nd February, to coincide with World Wetlands Day.We hope you enjoy this important conversation and would love to hear your feedback! Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by liking, reviewing, subscribing and sharing this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.

ndia has recently added two more Ramsar sites. One is Lonar lake in Maharashtra which is the only crater lake of India. The other is Sur Sarovar, also known as Keetham lake in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. To find more details about the convention please listen to this podcast.

Nicola Viljoen describes the Langebaan Lagoon as the jewel of South Africa's West Coast. It's not hard to see why when we consider the beauty of the lagoon and the astonishing natural heritage it is host to. Nestled inside of the UNESCO recognised Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve, the lagoon and the towns around it boast a remarkable biodiversity. The reserve is located in the Cape floristic region – one of the world's 34 biodiversity hotspots – and the lagoon is a designated wetland of international importance supporting over 20000 birds of 250 species under the RAMSAR convention. The towns and settlements connected by the biosphere reserve are supported by tourism and small-scale farming but, for the last six years, the ecology of the lagoon and the way of life of these communities have been at the brink of a change they might never be able to come back from.

 Jacques talks with Bill Genat who is involved in movements to resist the plans of energy giant AGL to establish a massive Liquid Natural Gas import facility with Floating Storage and Regasification Unit at Crib Point and a gas pipeline to Packenham in Melbourne’s south-east. Apart from its gruesome size (300m long, 50 m wide, 50m high the size of the Ruby Princess cruise ship) is intrudes and endangers wetlands of global important (Ramsar designated in 1982) and risks to cause several other ecological disasters. References:Google AGL Crib Point EES to read AGL's take on the project;Go to the Crib Point IAC website to read about the hearing processRead the passionate submissions of those who wish to protect beautiful Western Port Bay, French Island Marine Park and French Island National Park and the thousands of gorgeous waterbirds, marine creatures and microscopic miracles who create that wonderland; go to the Save Westernport website and donate so the best legal minds are available to defend this precious natural heritage.Also, for a look at what happens to tye industry in the US, go to:Can You Pitch in $280 Billion for the Oil and Gas Industry? editor@desmogblog.com via cmail19.com  

Ramsar es una ciudad turística en la costa sur del mar Caspio, con un hermoso bulevar lleno de palmeras que conecta el antiguo casino con la que fue residencia del sha antes de la revolución iraní. En uno de sus palacios se firmó la Convención Internacional de Humedales a la que México está suscrito desde 1985. Afinidades selectivas

NSW Upper House inquiry underway into impacts of dams in Murray Darling fast tracked by NSW Gov.The Murray-Darling supports RAMSAR wetlands and critical ecosystems for endangered fish & migratory birds and supplies food for millions. So whether you live near a project, downstream or elsewhere in Australia these projects effect you! This week on Earth Matters we hear from community members opposing the Wyangala Dam and Macquarie Re-regulating Weir as well and the NSW State Upper House Greens MP chairing the inquiry.Make a Submission by Sept 22ndhttps://www.melbournefoe.org.au/no_new_damsLearn more about Wiradjuri Culturehttps://burambabili.org/ GuestsMel Gray - Healthy Rivers DubboRaymond Woods - Wiradjuri ElderCate Faehrmenn - NSW Greens MPShow #1261 was produced by Megan Williams 

This week is energy week on City Limits!We speak with activist Ronny Kareni about the disastrous impact of the mining industry in West Papua (and Australia's involvement), the ongoing struggle of indigenous communities to protect land and people from imperialist destruction, and the BLM movement in Indonesia.Later we invite Julia Stockigt, secretary of Save Westernport Inc, to discuss the social, safety, and environmental impacts of AGL's proposal to import and process gas, and to construct a 60 km gas pipeline which means probable destruction for their Ramsar-listed wetland of international importance.  The Public Comments period for the EES (Environmental Effects Statement) on AGL’s proposal on the Mornington Peninsula will run until August 26 2020.Here is an article on the EES by Save Westernport Inc.If you want to say NO to AGL's gas plant, here is a video on how to access and comment on AGL's EES (You can make a submission about the AGL Crib Point proposal using the online form on the EngageVic website here).Here is a copy of the EES from AGL, and here is a list of the company's convictions and fines, up until January 2020.  

This week, Gerard speaks with Major Projects Team Leader at the WGCMA Matt Bowler about some of the bigger but perhaps lesser seen projects that the WGCMA has been involved in over the last few years to make our rivers, lakes and general environment better. Topics discussed: The Dirty Rivers project - that looks to work with farmers ot fence off and plant out river banks to reduce erosion. The Headwaters project - that works in the upper reaches of rivers to remove willows. The Corner Inlet project - again, working with farmers to improve water flowing into Corner Inlet and Ramsar listed wetlands. The Spartina project - working to reduce the impact of the introduced weed on the coastal fringes of south west Gippsland. Links mentioned in this episode: www.wgcma.vic.gov.au This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Celebrated every year on the 2nd of February, World Wetlands Day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on the same day in 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Wetlands are vital for humans, for other ecosystems and for our climate, providing essential ecosystem services such as water regulation, including flood control and water purification. The worrying thing is that they are disappearing three times faster than forests due to human activities and global heating. For a quick 101 on why wetlands are so important, we revisit past interviews with Associate Professor Catherine Yule, an aquatic biologist, and also with Dr. Ahmad Aldrie Amir, the coordinator of the Malaysian Mangrove Research Alliance and Network (MyMangrove).

Celebrated every year on the 2nd of February, World Wetlands Day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on the same day in 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Wetlands are vital for humans, for other ecosystems and for our climate, providing essential ecosystem services such as water regulation, including flood control and water purification. The worrying thing is that they are disappearing three times faster than forests due to human activities and global heating. For a quick 101 on why wetlands are so important, we revisit past interviews with Associate Professor Catherine Yule, an aquatic biologist, and also with Dr. Ahmad Aldrie Amir, the coordinator of the Malaysian Mangrove Research Alliance and Network (MyMangrove).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrated every year on the 2nd of February, World Wetlands Day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on the same day in 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Wetlands are vital for humans, for other ecosystems and for our climate, providing essential ecosystem services such as water regulation, including flood control and water purification. The worrying thing is that they are disappearing three times faster than forests due to human activities and global heating. For a quick 101 on why wetlands are so important, we revisit past interviews with Associate Professor Catherine Yule, an aquatic biologist, and also with Dr. Ahmad Aldrie Amir, the coordinator of the Malaysian Mangrove Research Alliance and Network (MyMangrove).

Las zonas húmedas del planeta juegan un papel fundamental en el ciclo del agua y en la regulación del clima. Pero a pesar de su importancia en el ciclo vital del planeta, disminuyen año a año y son víctimas de amenazas, entre ellas, el cambio climático. De ellas ha hablado en la Cumbre Climática de Madrid Francisco Rilla, director de Ciencia y Políticas del mayor tratado internacional sobre estos espacios: la Convención de Humedales de Ramsar, y aquí se encuentra con nosotros. Seguimos en la COP25, que desde hace diez días se celebra en la capital. Queda poco tiempo y mucho por decidir. Nos pone al día de cómo van las negociaciones nuestra compañera Luisa Pérez, que lleva todo este tiempo desplazada en los pabellones donde se celebra este encuentro. Y para hablar de la cumbre social se encuentra con nosotros Joaquín Araújo. ¿Tiene la poesía cabida también en estos escenarios?   Escuchar audio

Harry Saddler is the author of "The Eastern Curlew" (2018). This incredible bird flies from the south coast of Australia to Siberia (and back) every year, back and forth - 10,0000 kilometres each way. In this episode, Harry gives Jeremy and Brad an insight into the eastern curlew, its mind-boggling journey, the key pressures threatening its survival, and recommended solutions to protect this amazing bird.Links:Harry Saddler: http://harrysaddler.com/Harry's book "The Eastern Curlew: The Extraordinary Life of a Migratory Bird": https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-eastern-curlew-harry-saddler/book/9781925584219.htmlFurther info on the eastern curlew: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/eastern-curlewBirdlife Australia: https://birdlife.org.au/Info on the Ramsar convention: https://www.ramsar.org/Proposed development at Toondah Harbour: https://www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/economic-development-qld/priority-development-areas/toondah-harbour.htmlJohn Clark and Bryan Dawe video "Farewell Shorebirds: The Eastern Curlew": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut2S2jPBkO8For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2019, Aug 26 Presenter/Producer:Erin JonesGuests:Louise Page - Save Westernport Timestamp- 2:43 minshttps://savewesternport.org/We continue following the campaign against new fossil fuel developments in the RAMSAR listed wetlands of Westernport Bay in Victoria Lachlan Rule - BZE Project Lead - Repower Our Regions - Collee WATimestamp - 13:40https://bze.org.au/research/We have a prelude of the research due to be lauched in October looking at potential for energy tranisition in Collee, Western Australia Jane Kou - Bring Me Home - Founder & CEOTimestamp - 35:35Bring Me Home is a startup business that connects consumers with local cafes and restaurants to minimise foodwaste.  If foodwaste were a country it would be the 3rd highest CO2 contributor https://www.birchal.com/company/bringmehomehttps://www.bringmehome.com.au/

April 8 2019Presenter/Producer: Erin JonesClimate Emergency- Language and PsychologyIn recent time we have seen the language around Climate move from more passive language such as Climate Change or Global Warming, through to many organisations adopting the term Climate Emergency.In todays show we speak with Lyn Bender from Psychology for a Safe Climate about the change in language and the psychology behind moving people to from denial or inaction, to action - but not despair.https://www.psychologyforasafeclimate.org/https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resource/mythbusting/Save WesternportWe speak with Louise Page about the AGL threat of large scale industrial gas infrastructure potentially going into the Westernport Bay - a Ramsar listed wetlandshttps://savewesternport.org/

Chris Walker has a large following on social media because of his wonderful wildlife photography. We talked about how he came to spend so much time with his face glued to a camera in the Redlands, what he's learned about the local wildlife since, and how a shady development deal could threaten the natural assets the locals so appreciate.  Follow Chris on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and catch up with a few additional thoughts on the Moreton Bay Online episode blog here

It's only 30 kilometres east of Brisbane but the economic gap between Cleveland and the Queensland capital is massive. Now an influential developer wants to revitalise the coastal town by building a $1.4 billion precinct on the foreshore. There's just one problem: the region's wetlands are protected under an international treaty known as the Ramsar convention. So who prevails in a battle between birdlife and business? Steve Cannane investigates.

The second part of our three part podcast talks about the value of Westernport Bay itself.   The group describes the Ramsar wetland status, and goes into detail about the valuable marine life and the dangers that industrial development pose to this fragile and misunderstood coastal ecosystem. The post SaveWesternport Special Edition Part 2 appeared first on Save Westernport.

L'Iran de Jeanne Pour la première émission de "Tes cliques et tes claques", on vous emmène en Iran, où Jeanne a passé 3 semaines entre Téhéran, Shiraz, Yazd, Ispahan, Kashan, Rasht et Ramsar. Confortablement installée dans le centre culturel iranien Pouya, quai de Jemmapes, et sirotant son thé, elle nous raconte son expérience et donne à voir l'hospitalité et la bienveillance des iraniens et iraniennes qu'elle a rencontré.e.s.    Programmation musicale : -Gom Andar Gom de Mehdi Saki (Kamakan, 2015) -Me and You de Take it easy hospital (No one knows about persian cats (original soundtrack), 2010)   Réalisation et diffusion : Ecriture, montage, voix : Inès Edel-Garcia Durée : 15 min Emission diffusée le 16 octobre 2017

Click here to download Dr. Jerry Jackson is a legend in ornithology, for his life-long fascination with the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. I met him on a windy even in Lakes Park, Fort Myers for a chat about the birds of Southwest Florida. Interview with Dr. Jerome Jackson, a noted ornithologist based in Florida.  And we are talking about Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary near Naples, Florida.  Located in the heart of the Everglades ecosystem of Southwest Florida, Corkscrew swamp is home to raptors, barred owls, songbirds—there were a ton of Northern Cardinals and Carolina Wrens when I visited in April.   And then there are waders—Spoonbills, Egrets, Herons, and most iconically, the Wood Stork.  Corkscrew is famous for that.  The website corkscrew.audobon.org has a list of all the birds along with some informational nuggets. Wetlands are different from other water bodies (lakes or rivers) and land forms in two ways.  Their water level should not exceed six meters according to the Ramsar Convention and the type of aquatic plants as Dr. Jackson said.  Wetlands need to have standing water for long enough to nourish aquatic plants.  The Ramsar site at ramsar.org lists wetlands in a variety of neat ways: you can see how many each country has.  The US has 36 and India has 26. Listen to the episode where Dr. Jackson gives fascinating and humorous descriptions of wetlands, biodiversity, and adaptations of Anhingas, Loggerhead Shrikes, Swallow-tailed Kites and Woodpeckers. Dr. Jackson is the author of the book, In Search of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, found here.

13 Mayıs 2014 Su HakkI'nda su gündemini degerlendiriyoruz: Doga Dernegi'nden Engin Yilmaz, Ramsar alani olan Gediz Deltasi'nin satiliga cikarilmasini ve Sulak Alanlarin Korunmasi Yonetmeligi'ni anlatiyor.

11 Aralık 2012: Su Hakki; Sulak Alanlar; RAMSAR; Konya Havzasi

debido a la importancia de sus hábitats para el mantenimiento de la biodiversidad marina, el Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano (SAV), fue declarado como parque nacional desde 1992, sitio Ramsar (2004) así como Reserva de la Biosfera (UNESCO, 2006). Es uno de los parques marinos más importantes, por su dimensión, estructura en zonas emergidas y biodiversidad cuyo desarrollo se da bajo características únicas ya que convergen un parque nacional, una creciente zona conurbada con vocacación turística (Veracruz-Boca del Río-Médellín) y un puerto de altura en expansión, sumada a una intensa temporalidad ("nortes", huracanes, lluvias e importantes descargas continentales), con lo cual el SAV se encuentra bajo un estrés constante de índole natural e inducido

Iñigo Toro nos recomienda rutas por los humedales Ramsar  de Extremadura.