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An Alliance with Nature

IUCN

It is the largest global environmental network whose mission is to influence, encourage and assist societies to conserve the integrity and biodiversity of nature and to ensure that the use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

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IUCN - Mobilize organizations and individuals around the

world to local action by its members.

- It groups 84 member states, 111 government agencies, 785 national NGOs, 35 member agencies, 89 international NGOs and some

100,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries.

- Secretariat of over 1000 people, with 60 offices around the world.

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THE SPANISH COMMITTEE:

It was recognised by IUCN as a National Committee in 1988, become operative through its

Technical Office in 2007

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The Spanish Committee Technical Office: Action Lines *Biodiversity based on Recomendations and Resolutions *Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Development based on Recomendations and Resolutions *Political influence at Regional, European and International levels *Act as a hinge between constituents *Communication and participation with members

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Desertification, Urban and Community-Based Environmental Management " - Brussels 10th – 11th June

Resolutions and Recommendations

Policy influence Members

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Project Management Process CeUICN

Fundación Biodiversidad Great Mountain Corredor

Coordinated by the Spanish and French

IUCN committess

To define through consensus guidelines for the sustainable management of the territory from the Cordillera Cantábrica

to Alpes

Participation of 30 experts from public and private institutions

Total Budget: 70,652

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Desertification, Urban and Community-Based Environmental Management " - Brussels 10th June

7th Framework Programme

COMET-LA – Community Based management of Environmental

Challenges in Latin America

To identify sustainable community based models for the management of natural

resources that could be used in different socio-ecological systems in a context of

climate change and increasing competition for the use of resources

11 partners including CSOs, research

organizations and policy makers Coordinated by Córdoba University

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RESOLUTION Res 053. Strengthening the participatory and equitable governance of the indigenous communities

and peoples of México Rec 165. Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) in the Bahía Blanca estuary in Argentina

Rec 175. Strengthening the autonomy of Colombia´s black communities for sustainable natural resource management in their areas

MEMBERS Committee ES; Acción Natura, Diputación de Barcelona, Asociación Española de Entomología, Aula del Mar, Ayuntamiento de Málaga, Islas Baleares, DEPANA, Diputación Floral de Álava, Generalitat de Catalunya, Gobierno Vasco, Gobierno de Canarias,

Ecologistas en Acción, Eco-Unión, Fundación Biodiversidad, Lonxanet, Loro Parque, Lurgaia, Oxígeno, Mare terra, Monte Mediterráneo, Fundación Naturaleza y Hombre, FCQ, CRAM, GOB, Universitat de Valencia, Oceánidas, Obra Social Catalunya Caixa,

SEO/ Birdlife, SEBICOP, SGE, MAGRAM, WWF

POLICIY INFLUENCE AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

The development of the EU-LAC knowledge Area The priorities of the 2010 EU-LAC Madrid Summit on Innovation and technology for sustainable

development and social inclusion The objectives identified by the EU-LAC leaders for the EuroCLIMA initiative

The European Union and Latin America: Global Players and Partnership. The thematic programs included as Development Cooperation Instruments and coordinated by

EuroAid in the Regional Strategic Paper 2007-2013 for Latin America

COMET-LA Community Based Management of Environmental Challenges in Latin America

Sea For Society – Towards a Blue Society

To develop a new and ambitious vision for society. A vision embracing the spirit os sustainability, well being and equity for

humankind as its guiding principle. A vision that will lead to the development of a Blue

Society.

Multi-disciplinary consortium of 21 partners from 11 countries

Coordinated by Naussicaà, France

Total Budget: Eur 4.260 M

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Desertification, Urban and Community-Based Environmental Management " - Brussels 10th June

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Future research and innovation needs in the field:

National Red list of threatened species

Ecological Conectivity Communication and Participation

Empowerment and Awareness Greening

"Fostering innovative dialogue between researchers and stakeholders to meet future challenges: Land, Soil,

Desertification, Urban and Community-Based Environmental Management " - Brussels 10th – 11th June