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Presentation of documentary “Baikal without boundaries” in Mongolia
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Jan 09, 2015 03:45 PM
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The Documentary "Baikal without boundaries" was presented to the project stakeholders in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Ion chromatograph DIONEX was installed in Central Laboratory of Environment and Metrology
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Jan 09, 2015 03:45 PM
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To provide a successful implementation of intercalibration procedures in the framework of RFQ_EMO_2013-038 «Intercalibration of analytical procedures for analytes, included into harmonized program of hydrochemical monitoring for Selenga river basin (Mongolia)» and in accordance with a decision of the Project Steering Committee, new ion chromatograph was procured and installed in Central Laboratory of Environment and Metrology (CLEM), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This new modern equipment allows to determine low concentration of some anions (and optionally, cations) in water samples, so now CLEM has enhanced its analytical capabilities in order to make a cooperative actions together with Mongolian and Russian analytical institutions.
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VA/2014/B5002/4760
Project is looking for SAP Development Expert.
VA is published on UNOPS official web site:
https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=4760
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VA/2014/B5002/4755
Project is looking for SAP SAG member - Natural Scientists and Biodiversity Expert-Russia.
VA is published on UNOPS official web site:
https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=4755
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VA/2014/B5002/4757
Project is looking for SAP SAG member - Social and Political Expert-Russia.
VA is published on UNOPS official web site:
https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=4757
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VA/2014/B5002/4758
Project is looking for SAP SAG member - Legal and Economic Expert-Russia.
VA is published on UNOPS official web site:
https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=4758
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VA/2014/B5002/4742
Project is looking for SAP SAG member - Natural Scientists and Biodiversity Expert-Mongolia.
VA is published on UNOPS official web site:
https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=4742
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VA/2014/B5002/4756
Project is looking for SAP SAG member - Social and Political Expert-Mongolia
VA is published on UNOPS official web site:
https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=4756
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VA/2014/B5002/4759
Project is looking for SAP SAG member - Legal and Economic Expert-Mongolia
VA is published on UNOPS official web site:
https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=4759
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UNEP/IW:LEARN ICT Workshop on Spatial Data Management
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Jan 09, 2015 06:55 AM
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UNEP/IW:LEARN ICT Workshop on Spatial Data Management was attended by Project Manager, Sergey Kudelya to improve interaction between IWLEARN Geonode system and Baikal Informational Center Webportal.
Co-organized by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, the workshop aimed to help projects and their partners communicate spatial data using maps by providing an in-depth understanding and transferring and enhancing the skills needed for spatial data management using best practices and standards. The workshop evolved mainly on the use of GeoNode platform, which is an open source, online collaborative platform that enables the managing, sharing and increased use of geospatial data, and which can aid decision-making processes for the management of marine and freshwater ecosystems and resources.
http://geonode.org/
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Day of Russian Science in Ulan-Ude: HD Documentary "Baikal without boundaries" presentation
A presentation of HD film "Baikal without boundaries was held in Baikal Institute of Nature Management on 07 Feb 2014. Representatives of The Ministry of Natural Resources of Buryatia, The Ministry of Culture of Buryatia, Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resource Usage, Buryat Scientific Center, Buryat Academician institutions, local NGOs and Reserves were invited to run-through of the film.
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Baikal Informational Center Workshop
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Jan 09, 2015 03:40 PM
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Baikal Informational Center (BIC) Workshop was held in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia. Representatives of "Orkhon Golyn Sav Gazryn" organization and Baikal Institute of Nature Management (BINM), which both were contracted as the executors of BIC maintenance service met each other in BINM Laboratory of Geoinformational systems. They agreed the structure of BIC and discussed many work issues to continue cooperation.
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Lake Baikal Project - the partner of tourism year.
10 events and services were supported by the project during the year of tourism. There are participation in EUROPARK conference, “Baikal without boundaries” documentary preparation, development of touristic plans compatible with biodiversity were developed.
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IV All-Russian congress of environmental protection of Natural Resources Ministry of Russia.
Congress is the biggest event of the Year of Environmental Protection, which is being held in Russia. Among the participants - representatives of government, business, scientific and educational organizations, experts and social activists.
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Sub-regional workshop: “Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Water Management in North and Central Asia”
Economic Forum of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) "Comprehensive and sustainable development through regional cooperation" and the Eighth session Governing Council was held on 19-22 November 2013 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It was attended by representatives of the governments of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, as well as a number of intergovernmental organizations and financial institutions active in Central Asia.
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3rd meeting of The Joint Russian-Mongolian comission of environment preservation.
On 28 October, 2013 the Russian delegation headed by the Chairman of the Commission, Deputy Head of the Rosprirodnadzor, Amirhan Amirhanov, Mongolian - Chairman of the Committee, the Vice Minister of the Environment and Green Development of Mongolia Tulga Buyaa.
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7th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference
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Oct 31, 2013 06:15 PM
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The 7th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference (IWC7), as with prior IW Conferences, will be a signature learning event for the GEF IW focal area. The GEF IW Conference objectives are to facilitate cross-sectoral and portfolio-wide learning and experience sharing. It strives to solicit advice from the existing GEF IW portfolio on burning issues, and to assist in building participant capacity in key management and technical areas. Participants sum up progress achieved and also look to the future of programming within and beyond the GEF IW focal area. The IWC7 theme is “Economic Valuation as a Tool to Bridge the Science-Policy Gap”. The IWC7’s objective is to facilitate experience sharing across the GEF International Waters portfolio, with a special emphasis on reviewing the economic valuation of international waters and the links between economic valuation and science, as well as mechanisms for linking both to policymaking.
More information about this event…
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EUROPARC Annual Conference 2013
EUROPARC Annual Conference 2013 will be hosted by the Hortobágy National Park and will take place in Debrecen, Hungary and the Hortobágy National Park from October 9 - 13, 2013.
At the 2013 Annual conference, participants from across Europe will not only celebrate the “40 years Working for Nature” but also look into the future of protected areas management in a more and more uniting Europe. Programmes such as the cross-border PA management of TransParkNet, the environmental youth education via the Junior Ranger programme and camps, the Volunteer Management in Protected Areas as much as the growing network of the parks working under the Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas, are outstanding achievements building the very base for EUROPARC members´ activities.
At the 2013 conference, a special focus will be given on integrated management of protected areas and experts from this field will share their experiences in workshops, on field trips and in presentations.
Check EUROPARC´s Facebook and Twitter @EUROPARC as well as this website for regular updates!
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The GEF IW:Learn Web Award competition
The Baikal Project participates in the GEF IW:Learn Web Award competition.
All voting forms will go live at exactly 03 October 2013, 19-00 PM Indochina Time (Thailand) tomorrow and will automatically close for everyone on 21 October 2013.
Please, vote for the Lake Baikal Project http://iwlearn.net/wow2013-baikal
More information about this event…
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VA/2013/B5002/3967
Project is looking for Consultant on Pollution Hotspot Methodology development. VA is published on UNOPS official web site: