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De la: Peter Lengyel <l...@yahoo.com> Data: Vineri, 6 Ian 2006, 13:02 Subiect: [a] Conventia Carpatica intrata in vigoare, fara Romania Conventia Carpatica intrata in vigoare, fara Romania Stimati Colegi, Traim ziua mareata cand prin ratificarea Conventiei Carpatice de catre Ungaria, Conventia intra in vigoare. Romania nu este parte la ea. Inca o reusita in seria actiunilor nostre viguroase la nivel regional, European, planetar si nu numai Cum zicea frecvent un mare biolog al Romaniei: Asta-I scula, cu asta Regulam. Peter From: Harald EGERER [mailto: Harald. Egerer@unvienna.org] Subject: Carpathian Convention Enters into Force on 4 January 2006 Importance: High Dear Friends and Colleagues, We have the pleasure to inform you about today's entry into force of the Carpathian Convention, following the ratifications by the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovak Republic and Ukraine. UNEP Headquarters has prepared and circulated the attached press release, which we would like to share with you: (See attached file: Entry into Force Carpathian Convention 4 January 2006.doc) We are looking forward to our continuing fruitful cooperation for protection and sustainable mountain development, and wish you all a Happy "Carpathian" New Year! Kind regards, UNEP Vienna ISCC Team ********************************************************************* Mr. Harald Egerer Head United Nations Environment Programme - Vienna Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention UNEP Vienna - ISCC Room: D0426 Vienna International Centre PO Box 500 A 1400 Vienna Austria Tel: (+ 43 - 1) 26060- 4545 Fax: (+ 43 - 1) 26060 - 7 - 4545 Mobile: +43 699 14 59 4545 E-mail: harald.egerer@unvienna.org Mountain Region in the Heart of Europe gets Legal Protection Vienna/Nairobi, 4 January 2006 - The up to 18 million people living in the Carpathian mountain region have cause to celebrate today with the entry into force of a new international treaty to conserve the area s rich wildlife, wondrous landscapes and cultural heritage. With the decision of Hungary, it brings to four the number of nations that have now ratified the Carpathian Convention allowing it to come into full legal life. The other three countries are the Slovak Republic, Ukraine and the Czech Republic. The Carpathian region contains Europe s greatest reserve of pristine forest and is a refuge for brown bears, wolves, bison, lynx, eagles and some 200 unique plant species found nowhere else in the world. It also provides some of the Continent s cleanest streams and drinking water supplies. The treaty covers seven countries the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, the Slovak Republic and the Ukraine whose cultural heritage is also considered unique and shared. Klaus Toepfer, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) which has played a key role in developing the Convention, said today: The entry into force offers a beacon of hope for the people and wildlife of this region faced with the pressures of a rapidly changing world. I would urge the three countries yet to ratify to do so as soon as they can. While the region is blessed with rich and bountiful natural capital, it also faces many threats including poverty, unemployment, unplanned development, over-exploitation of natural resources, pollution, deforestation and excessive hunting, he added. This legally living treaty is aimed at balancing the economic needs of the people with the need to conserve the environment. In doing so it can play a critical part in delivering sustainable development and offers a blue print for other mountain regions in the world, said Mr Toepfer. Indeed UNEP has recently received requests from the South East European (Balkan) and Caucasus mountain regions to support transboundary initiatives and cooperation inspired by its work on the Carpathians. Within the framework of the global Mountain Partnership, UNEP is also sharing its experience on the Carpathian Convention with other mountain regions such as the Andes, Central Asia and Hindukush-Karakoram-Himalaya. The development of the Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians began in 2002 during the United Nations International Year of the Mountains. It mirrors the development of the Alpine Convention which pre dates it. The Carpathian treaty was adopted and signed in May 2003 at the fifth Environment for Europe Conference which took place in Kyiv, Ukraine by all seven countries concerned. Entry into force required the ratification of four of the seven countries which has now occurred. The Convention lays down key principles which are spawning collaboration between the countries concerned and their local authorities, civil society organizations and committed individuals. Actions, which will now be accelerated by the convention s entry into force, include ones to: Conserve biological and landscape diversity and use it sustainably. The planned Carpathian Network of Protected Areas will restore degraded habitats and reconnect fragmented ones to allow species to travel and migrate. Coordinate spatial planning in border areas. Since the Carpathians constitute a single natural region, governments aim to coordinate their national transport and energy systems and prevent cross-border pollution. Ensure the integrated management of water resources and river basins. All aspects of water management, from pollution and sanitation to flood control and wetlands protection, are interdependent and need to be addressed simultaneously. Promote sustainable agriculture and forestry. Agricultural and land-management policies need to incorporate environmental concerns, while the multiple functions of forests must each be recognized and protected. Develop sustainable transport and physical infrastructure. Sensitive areas that are biologically rich, serve as migration routes or have a special value for tourism should not be damaged by transport systems or development. Create sustainable tourism. Promoting responsible tourism and recreation facilities that protect landscapes while benefiting local communities can provide a win-win solution for people and nature. Advance environmentally sound industry and energy. The adverse impacts of development can be minimized through cleaner production technologies, a rapid response to industrial accidents and stricter oversight of mining operations. Preserve cultural heritage and traditional knowledge. Special efforts are often needed to nurture local goods and handicrafts, traditional architecture, local breeds of domestic animals and the sustainable use of wild plants. Assess and monitor the environment. Key activities include research, risk assessment and identifying natural and man-made environmental hazards through early-warning systems. Raise awareness and educate people. Protecting the Carpathians requires the active participation of the general public in decision-making and improved public access to information. Notes to Editors The first Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention will take place in June 2006 where decisions will be taken on the Convention s work programme. The Convention has been developed in partnership with the Alpine Convention and its creation has been actively supported by several Alpine countries including Austria, Italy, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. UNEP is currently the Interim Secretariat of the Convention which is hosted by Austria at the Vienna International Centre. The Government of Italy provides on going scientific support to the Convention on mountain sustainable development issues via the European Academy (EURAC) in Bolzano. The web site for the Carpathian Convention can be accessed at www.carpathianconvention.org For More Information Please Contact Nick Nuttall, UNEP Spokesperson, on Tel: 254 20 623084, Mobile: 254 733 632755 or E-mail: nick.nuttall@unep.org If there is no prompt response please contact Elisabeth Waechter, UNEP Associate Media Officer, on Tel: 254 20 623088, Mobile: 254 720 173968, e-mail: elisabeth.waechter@unep.org UNEP News Release Mesajele sunt preluate ca atare de la sursele menţionate. Nu ne asumăm nici o responsabilitate pentru forma şi conţinutul lor. Alte mesaje din aceeaşi discuţie:
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