Contents

3 Twelve Days in Brazil at a Slow Pace
The meeting failed the expectaions of many. Nevertheless, there are some points to celebrate.

4 Counting Corncrakes with the Minister of Environment
The Latvian minister of Environment was counting corncrakes. Hopefully the corncrakes can count upon him to secure their future.

6 Why shall we care for nature?
The CEEWEB Policy Office developed a CD-ROM for various stakeholders.

8 The Restoration of Slovakian Wetlands
A recent project attempts at stopping the decline of Slovakian wetlands.

11 Advocating Biodiversity with the Convention on Biological Diversity
International obligations and commitments can be an effective tool in protecting biodiversity.

12 Other stories from CBD
Read about Biopiracy: can CBD compete with WTO? on page 12, Games with Genes on page 14, Protected Areas on no man’s sea and The Challenge to Communicate on page 17.

20 News from CEEWEB Working Groups

22 Get Green!
Tips on going green. Try them, and share yours with us!

24 Magazine Basket
A few magazines to learn about environment, the EU, and more.

27 CEEWEB Board Meeting

28 Back cover
Read how to tell others about your Biodiversity Day and plan CEEWEB work with the CEEWEB Policy Office

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