Thursday, January 5, 2012

Welcome

Welcome to the blog for the International Training Course on Mangrove Biodiversity and Ecosystems. The purpose of this blog is to foster discussion and interaction among current and past participants of the course, as well as interested members of the public. We hope this will become a place where individuals can share knowledge, ask questions, and stay informed.

Participants and members of the public are encouraged to ask questions and discuss with each other by commenting on written posts.

Background

The International Training Course on Mangrove Biodiversity and Ecosystems was designed by the Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, Annamalai University, India, with financial assistance provided by the United Nations University. The course is short and intensive, running for a total of 15 days. More information on the course can be found at UNU-INWEH.

The course has been supported by UNU-INWEH, the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme (UNESCO-MAB), and the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP).

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7 comments:

  1. Hello every1,
    This is great, I Hope all of us will be able to get benefited by this, and contribute towards conservation of mangroves, through this communication.

    Regards
    Ahmed
    7th Batch, 2007.
    wahmed@uok.edu.pk

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  2. Thanks Ahmed, I agree. I hope people will join this blog and start interesting discussions!
    Hanneke

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  3. Hello every 1,

    This is a excellent oppertunity, I hope of all us will be able to get ful beneficial for future generations by this, and contribute towards conservations of mangroves

    Regards
    Dr.G.V.KRISHNA MOHAN
    7th Batch, 2007.
    gvk142004@yahoo.co.in

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  4. Hi everyone,

    I saw the website and thought it would be great to be a part of the course. May I know when is the next intake for this course? Is funding available for people from developing countries currently studying in developed countries?

    Thank you :)

    Waylon

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  6. A Policy Brief Launch: Securing the Future of Mangroves

    Dear All,

    The Policy Brief: Securing the Future of Mangroves, which is based on the World Atlas of Mangroves (2010) has been launched. Please see the link below to download the policy brief.


    Download policy brief


    Citation: Van Lavieren, H., Spalding, M., Alongi, D., Kainuma, M., Clüsener-Godt, M., and Adeel, Z. 2012. Securing the Future of Mangroves. A Policy brief. UNU-INWEH, UNESCO MAB with ISME, ITTO, FAO, UNEP WCMC and TNC.


    Sincerely,

    Ms. Katey Savage
    Research Assistant (Work-Study Student), Coastal Ecosystems
    UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)
    175 Longwood Road South, Suite 204
    Hamilton, ON L8P 0A1
    CANADA

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  7. Just wish to say your article is as astonishing.
    Training Courses

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