Media Event

Birdwatching, environmental education, press meeting, and information session at Aras Bird Research and Education Center located in Aras River valley Important Bird Area and Key Biodiversity Area (www.karsigdir.org)

A l'occasion de cette journée mondiale, nature Mauritanie mettra l'accent sur l'éducation, la sensibilisation des groupes d'écoliers du bas delta sur le phénomène migratoire des oiseaux d'eau. Ainsi une journée de réflexion sur le thème « Oiseaux migrateurs : traits d’union entre les continents » sera organisé le 10 mai 2008 à la périphérie du Parc National du Diawling.

I intend to inform schools and the public in this area in advanced and on these days. I will organise a lecture on the importance of birds to our environment and how to identify birds. On the second day, I will do some bird watching in the Botanic garden and at the beach where it is possible to see some water birds. If possible, a cultural evening will take place to grace the day.

The Society for Wetland Biodiversity Conservation Nepal is going to undertake a conservation, research, and public awareness activity for WMBD 2008.

During the whole month of May AAO will organise awareness raising events on migratory birds, important migration and wintering sites and habitats in Tunisia, migratory waterbirds, conservation issues, etc.

The events will target the wider public as well as specific groups such as journalists, government institutions and representatives involved in migratory bird conservation, children, teachers, youth club leaders, members of AAO, etc.:

Friday 09/05 : Press meeting and distribution of a WMBD 2008 press pack in Ariana

There is a conference about migratory birds in the region la baie de Somme.

Birdwatching, environmental education, press meeting, and information session at Lake Kuyucuk Important Bird Area and Key Biodiversity Area (www.kuyucuk.org)

As a result of the UNEP/GEF SCWP awareness program WMBD was celebrated for the first time at Shidvar Island in Hormozgan Province of Iran. A field visit and birdwatching program were organized for more than 41 local students. The students studied the birds and they were presented with some information about the habitats. Drawing and painting competitions were implemented and after the birdwatching event special prizes were provided to the drawings of the winners. This campaign was covered by the local media and reported in the news.

We are two volunteers that work for the youth organization PRAXIS in Serres, Greece.
We will broadcast a radio show on the 13th of May, 15-17h Greek time on RodonFM 95,0 (www.rodonfm.net). We will also make a short video clip for Youtube, which we will send you when it's ready.

Cecilia & Amir

We would like to inform you that the organizations Serres Club for UNESCO and PRAXIS will participate in the World Migratory Bird Day 2008 with the following actions: