Improving Diagnosis Of Genetic Disorders Nov 16, 2008
The project has the support of World Health Organization, UNESCO and OECD countries. The completion of the Human Genome Project in early 2000 empowered researchers with the genomic mapping of the human body. (Science Daily)
Infotainment Nov 16, 2008
My DreamAlgiers: Dancers from China Disabled Peoples Performing Art Troupe and UNESCO Artist for Peace perform during a show called My Dream at the National Theatre. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
'Arid Aquaculture' Among Livelihoods Promoted To Relieve Worsening Pressure On World's Drylands Nov 15, 2008
Researchers with the United Nations University, the International Centre on Agricultural Research in Dryland Areas (ICARDA), and UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program say alternatives to traditional crop farming and livestock rearing will need to be put in place in drylands in order to mitigate human causes of desertification ... Says Dr. Thomas Schaaf of UNESCO: "Adopting new, alternative livelihoods is possible with supporting policies and knowledge, and yields income for local... (Science Daily)
WADA praises governments for anti-doping stance Nov 13, 2008
WADA's David Howman said Wednesday that 102 countries have ratified the UNESCO Convention on Doping in Sport since it went into effect nearly two years ago ... Speaking at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris after a ceremony to mark the 100 signatures, he said we're not there yet ... UNESCO director-general Koichiro Matsuura called reaching 100 an important step in the world fight against doping in sport and said the accent has been put on a dedication against doping, in both the scientific and the... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fish Farms Among New Chances For Arid Nations Nov 12, 2008
"If you can use the water for different purposes you multiply the benefits," Thomas Schaaf, a co-author and head of the Ecological Sciences and Biodiversity section at UNESCO, told Reuters. Pond sludge could be used as fertiliser. (Planet Ark, United States)
Include issues of the environment in political campaings Nov 9, 2008
Julian Husley, first Director General of UNESCO, Environmental issues need to be placed at the top of the political agenda even above defense, the building of hospitals and schools, for it is usually serious environmental problems that threatens efforts to improve standard of living, health conditions and reduced income from agriculture. Jonathan Allotey, Executive Director of EPA shares in this and recommends at the national level emphasis should be placed on building capacity on... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* French surgeon reportedly treating Kim Nov 1, 2008
Roux confirmed information from Fuji TV that a car belonging to North Koreas mission to UNESCO, the UNs Paris-based cultural arm, drove him to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport last week for his flight to Beijing. I think they were coming to collect someone, and so they kindly asked me if it would be of help to me if they dropped me off, because I have regular contacts with them and because two or three days earlier I had seen a Korean, Roux said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Auf Wiedersehen Oct 31, 2008
"We're also trying to get Tempelhof listed as a Unesco World Heritage site - the airport would finally get the recognition that it deserves.". Inside the massive terminal, the authorities had thrown a big party as a send-off for Tempelhof. (BBC News)
To excel, RI scientists need supportive infrastructure Oct 31, 2008
Addressing the opening ceremony of the Fourth Asia-Pacific Conference on Few-Body Problems in Physics 2008 at the University of Indonesia in August, he said that UNESCO had stipulated that the research budget should be at least 3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the minister, Indonesia had allocated only 0. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Dozens still missing after Yemeni floods Oct 30, 2008
The city is a UNESCO World heritage site and is famed for its high-rise mudbrick buildings, mostly dating from the 16th century, that have given the town the moniker "the Manhattan of the desert.". KHALED FAZAA / AFP/Getty Images. (MSNBC -- International)
Congo-Kinshasa:Fighting in East 'Catastrophic,' Says Ban Oct 30, 2008
For his part, the head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voiced particular concern over the fighting's impact on Virunga National Park, a World Heritage site. "According to the information I have received, the park rangers can no longer patrol" and the habitat of the last population of highly endangered mountain gorillas are threatened, said UNESCO Director-General Ko chiro Matsuura. (allAfrica.com)
DR Congo rebels seize army camp Oct 27, 2008
The fighters have also taken control of the headquarters of Virunga National Park, home to some of the world's last remaining mountain gorillas and a Unesco World Heritage Site. "The seizure of our Park Headquarters at Rumangabo by rebels is unprecedented, even in all the years of conflict in the region," said Park Director Emmanuel de Merode, adding that the conflict on the ground is "chaotic and dangerous". (BBC News)
'Amazing' landscape's lottery aid Oct 27, 2008
When Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) designated Blaenavon and the surrounding area a world heritage site it was in tribute to the importance of south Wales as the "world's major producer of iron and coal in the 19th Century". The Forgotten Landscapes Partnership said the new grant would allow it to "breathe new life into the historical and industrical landscape in Blaenavon". (BBC News -- UK)
* Emergency aid arrives as 47 die in Yemen storms Oct 26, 2008
An official said that among the affected areas was the UNESCO world heritage site of Shibam, which was totally cut off by the flood waters and its historic buildings were threatened with collapse. This story has been viewed 264 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Yemen storm deaths rise Oct 26, 2008
An official told AFP that among the affected areas was the Unesco world heritage site of Shibam which was totally cut off by the flood waters and its historic buildings were threatened with collapse. Shibam, with more than 20000 residents, is famed for its high-rise mudbrick buildings that have given the town the nickname of "the Manhattan of the desert.". (iAfrica.com)
Death toll mounts in Yemen tropical storm Oct 25, 2008
In Shibam, a UNESCO world heritage site, the towering 16th century mud brick buildings are collapsing from the unfamiliar downpour and ensuing flash floods. Shibam's tall, skyscraper-like mud brick houses earned it the name of "the Manhattan of the desert.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
At least 47 killed in fierce Yemen storms Oct 25, 2008
An official told AFP that among the affected areas was the UNESCO world heritage site of Shibam which was totally cut off by the flood waters and its historic buildings were threatened with collapse. Shibam, with more than 20,000 residents, is famed for its high-rise mudbrick buildings that have given the town the nickname of "the Manhattan of the desert.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
'Water Footprint' Promotes Sustainable And Fair Use Of Water Resources Oct 20, 2008
20, 2008) Together with six global partners including the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and UNESCO, the University of Twente in The Netherlands will found the Water Footprint Network on October 16, 2008 ... The Water Footprint Network is a joint initiative of the University of Twente, the World Wide Fund for Nature, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, the Water Neutral Foundation, the World Business Council on Sustainable Development, the International Finance Corporation (part of the... (Science Daily)
Thai-Cambodian tensions rise Oct 16, 2008
Two Cambodian troops were killed, the first deaths in a four-month standoff that began when UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, approved Cambodia's bid to have Preah Vihear temple named a World Heritage Site. Thailand feared its claims over nearby land would be undermined. (Boston Globe)
Temple of doom? Oct 16, 2008
1962: International court awards temple to Cambodia, but surrounding land remains undesignated 1970s-1990s: Khmer Rouge guerrillas occupy site 2001-2002: Thai troops block access over water row July 2008: Unesco lists temple as a World Heritage Site July 2008: Thai FM quits after court rules he violated constitution for backing Cambodia's Unesco bid July 2008: Both sides move troops to temple area Oct 2008: Troops exchange fire, leaving two Cambodian soldiers dead. But repeated attempts to get... (BBC News)
Thailand and Cambodia open fire Oct 16, 2008
Temple troubles In July, thousands of Cambodians poured into in the streets of Phnom Penh waving flags and pounding drums to celebrate the listing of Preah Vihear temple as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) World Heritage site ... The ICJ's 1962 ruling provoked violent protests in Thailand, which has never accepted the verdict and questioned the validity of the map used by Cambodia to claim ownership of the temple, the same map used by UNESCO as the... (Asia Times Online)
Advice to the vote-shorn Oct 16, 2008
I even let her have her own seat at UNESCO.. I really thought she was warming up to me. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
World Teachers Day: The Teacher Factor in Ghanas Education Reform Oct 13, 2008
The day was established by UNESCO in 1993, it is an opportunity for all of us to think about the difference that teachers have made in our lives ... In a joint message signed by the Director-Generals of UNESCO and ILO to mark this years World Teachers Day, it was made clear that this is a day when we acknowledge the essential role teachers play in providing children, young people and adults with a relevant and appropriate education ... UNESCO/ILO World Teachers Day Message forcefully... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Vouchers to spend on Lufthansa Oct 10, 2008
The number of attractions classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites acts as a powerful advertisement for the splendour of Germanys beautiful countryside and places of cultural interest. For those interested in recent history, the theme for 2009 is celebrating a major turning point Germany: the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. (iAfrica.com)
Staying one step ahead of the crowd Oct 7, 2008
It also has Unesco World Heritage Sites like the ancient town of Hoi An, a well-preserved example of a traditional Southeast Asian trading port, and Ha Long Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin, with some 1,600 limestone islands and islets jutting out of the water. Some upscale hotel chains, like Park Hyatt, have already raised their flags in Ho Chi Minh City, the country's largest city. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Baby Found Alive After Spending 4 Days in Pool of Mud Oct 6, 2008
The M'zab is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and lies on the edge of the Sahara, the world's largest desert. Share. (Fox News)
Thailand against alleged Cambodian intrusion Oct 5, 2008
Thailand and Cambodia have been engaged in diplomatic quarrels and military stand-off tensions along the disputed border around Preah Vihear and at least two other ancient temples after Cambodia applied to UNESCO successfully to list the temple as World Heritage site in July, which resurrected sentiment among Thais who have been reluctant to accept the 1962 International Court of Justice verdict to award the ownership of the 11th-century temple to Cambodia. Editor: Mu Xuequan. (Xinhuanet, China)
Africa: GM Sorghum Test Approved Oct 4, 2008
The IAASTD was launched as an intergovernmental process, with a multi-stakeholder Bureau, under the co-sponsorship of the FAO, GEF, UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO, the World Bank and WHO.. Elfrieda Pschorn-Strauss, programme officer for GRAIN Africa, an organisation that promotes the sustainable management and use of agricultural biodiversity, says, "It is not for the South African government to decide, on behalf of the rest of Africa, that they may approve an industrial project which will result in the... (allAfrica.com)
Guns, Dirty Money and French Elite on Trial Oct 4, 2008
He now serves as Angola s representative to UNESCO, the United Nations cultural agency, a post that provides him limited diplomatic immunity. He faces many legal cases in France, and spent 11 months in detention during the trafficking probe. (Time.com)
Algerian Sahara flooding kills 30, injures dozens Oct 3, 2008
A town of about 100,000 people, Ghardaia lies 370 miles south of Algiers on the edges of the Sahara Desert in a long and narrow valley known as the M'zab, which is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.. It is the seat of the Mozabite people, who practice a form of dissident Islam unique to their region. (Boston Globe)
29 die, dozens hurt in Algeria floods Oct 3, 2008
It lies on the edges of the Sahara Desert in a long and narrow valley known as the M'zab, which is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.. The storms this week caused a local wadi or seasonal river that remains dry for most of the year to rise at some points by 26 feet within hours, APS said. (MSNBC -- International)
Iran willing to abandon uranium enrichment, envoy suggests Oct 3, 2008
Apr 12 2007: A report by Unesco suggests many of its world heritage sites could be ruined by climate change. . (guardian.co.uk)
Flood of junk food puts Greeks at risk Oct 3, 2008
Greece, Italy, Spain and Morocco have even asked Unesco to designate the diet as an "intangible piece of cultural heritage," a testament to its essential value as well as its potential extinction. The most serious effects of its steady disappearance are on people's health and waistlines. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
How to see the 'magic pueblos' of Mexico Oct 3, 2008
The main attractions are the Franciscan ex-Convent of the Nativity, built at the end of the 16th century and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, and the Carlos Pellicer Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art. New Age types make pilgrimages up the adjacent mountain to the Aztec pyramid on top, framed by dizzying views. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
UN rules Nepal monuments now safe Sep 24, 2008
The UN's Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) listed seven monuments in the Kathmandu valley as endangered in July 1993 ... The seven ancient monuments removed by Unesco from the list of world heritage sites in danger include the Patan and the Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, two centuries-old Hindu temples and two Buddhist stupas ... The sites were classified as heritage sites in 1979, but Unesco ruled 14 years ago that modern high-rise constructions around them had destroyed... (Yahoo News -- Nepal)
Charlottes' Web Of Beauty Sep 21, 2008
UNESCO also found it sacred in 1981, when it declared it a World Heritage Site as the best preserved remaining First Nations (what Canadians call Indians) village anywhere, abandoned when there were only a handful of survivors in the 1880s. It was hard to imagine the trip could get any better as we left Sgan Gwaii. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Lessons from Kabul: Quiet strength cannot be underestimated Sep 20, 2008
She has worked in public service for the Philippine government, the Massachusetts General Court, and the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO in Paris, France). She is currently a technical advisor for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Everything old is new again in Quito Sep 19, 2008
In 2000, under the direction of Mayor Paco Moncayo, the city embarked on an extensive project to rid its streets of crime and restore its decaying historic center, deemed a world UNESCO site in 1978. The plan is not quite completed -- and street crime remains a problem -- but architects and restoration crews have finished more than 200 rehabilitation projects including the city's cathedral; three historic theaters; plazas; monasteries; churches; entire blocks of colonial homes and buildings; and... (CNN -- Travel)
Everything old is new again in Quito, Ecuador Sep 18, 2008
UNESCO inscribed dozens of new sites to its World Heritage List, bringing the total number of sites to nearly 900 ... In 2000, under the direction of Mayor Paco Moncayo, the city embarked on an extensive restoration project to save its historic center, deemed a world UNESCO site in 1978, from increasing decay and rid its streets of crime. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sunrise to Sunset in Zanzibar Sep 13, 2008
Stone Town was recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site ... Stone Town was recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and here visitors can lose themselves among its mosques, winding alleys and bustling bazaars. (CNN -- Travel)
Somalia: School Attacks 'Must Stop' Sep 11, 2008
The cluster comprises more than 20 agencies, including the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Educational Fund (UNESCO). The statement followed the three-day closure of schools in Mogadishu last week, in protest against insecurity and attacks on students, teachers and educational institutions. (allAfrica.com)
Taiwan's new diplomacy; U.S. credibility in Pakistan; Tough choices for women Sep 11, 2008
Taiwan's new diplomacy; U.S. credibility in Pakistan; Tough choices for women - International Herald Tribune. Taiwan's new diplomacy. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
First beam for Large Hadron Collider, world's mightiest particle accelerator Sep 11, 2008
India, Israel, Japan, the Russian Federation, the United States of America, Turkey, the European Commission and UNESCO have observer status. The University of California, Riverside is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. (EurekAlert!)
The real China Sep 10, 2008
The first time my French friend B came with me to China, we went to Suzhous Fishermans Garden (Wangshiyuan), a Song dynasty manor and a Unesco World Heritage site. We paused beside a small, tranquil lake to admire the perfect man-made scene of rock, willow and flowering shrubs while across the water, a Suzhou beauty clad in flowing hanfu (Chinese classical dress) sat in a pavilion plucking out a tune on her pipa lute. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
More of this story Sep 10, 2008
Colonial columns were toppled and the ornate sculptures on the roofs of centuries-old buildings were smashed in the central Cuban city, a UNESCO world heritage site. Delia Oliveras, 64, said it was the strongest hurricane her family has experienced. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Ike forces mass evacuations in Cuba Sep 9, 2008
In important farming and mining areas near Camaguey, Cuba, news agencies reported that buildings had collapsed under the ferocious winds, including colonial columns that graced the city, a designated UNESCO historical site. Exiting into the Caribbean Sea at midday, Ike slowed its advance and the National Hurricane Center in Miami reported its sustained winds had subsided to about 80 miles per hour. (Boston Globe)
Ike kills 4 in Cuba, takes aim at Mexico, US Gulf Sep 9, 2008
Falling utility poles crushed cars parked along narrow streets in Camaguey, a UNESCO world heritage site. The roaring wind converted buildings of stone and brick into piles of rubble. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Issues Yar'Adua Couldn't Attend To In Past 2 Weeks Sep 7, 2008
Located at 26, Alfredo Brito Street, Pelourinho - a historical area inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list - the property was one of the three, allocated gratis, to privileged three African countries - Nigeria, Angola and the Republic of Benin. But while the Cultural Houses of Angola and Republic of Benin, also in the Pelourinho district, have been operational and attract a huge outlay of visitors annually; Nigeria only took actual possession of the property under the Yar'Adua... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Chinese animal rights victory takes cats off the menu Sep 2, 2008
Mar 13 2008: China want Wutai Shan to become a Unesco World Heritage site - and is forcing residents to settle elsewhere as they reshape the area. . (Yahoo News -- Animal Rights & Welfare)
Gustav taunts tragic coast Aug 31, 2008
UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1982 and its fragile, centuries-old buildings are prone to cave-ins after heavy rain. Most of Cuba's housing stock is old and fragile. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Survey Shows: People Are Happier Aug 27, 2008
The British survey compiled data from UNESCO, the CIA, the New Economics Foundation, and the World Health Organization, among others, and concluded that wealth, access to health care, and basic education were the most critical factors in determining happiness. It's no surprise that the list was (BusinessWeek. (BusinessWeek)
Rating Countries for the Happiness Factor (2006) Aug 27, 2008
He analyzed data from a variety of sources including UNESCO, the CIA, The New Economics Foundation, and the World Health Organization. He then examined the responses of 80,000 people surveyed worldwide. (BusinessWeek)
Parasite in Galpagos penguins prompts avian malaria fears Aug 20, 2008
In 2007, the archipelago, a Unesco natural heritage site, was labeled "in danger" by the international body. The number of invasive insects arriving on the islands, presumably with the influx of people, has increased "exponentially," Parker said. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Masters weave ikat fabric rich in Uzbek culture Aug 11, 2008
In 2005, UNESCO awarded him an international crafts prize for reviving the art of velvet ikat. Mirzaahmedov recently came to San Francisco to teach a master class. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bears Chill Out as Cairo Zoo Reforms Aug 11, 2008
Virunga, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the world's largest population of the mountain gorillas, was created in 1925 under Belgian rule, one of continent's most brutal colonial regimes. Large parts of the park, located along Congo's eastern border in violence-ravaged North Kivu province, are still occupied by armed rebels despite the official end of a 1998-2003 war that killed an estimated 5. (Planet Ark, United States)
Internet rumors roil China-Korea ties Aug 9, 2008
Chinese anger over South Korean's alleged revisions of history started when Korea successfully registered the "Dan-O" festival with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a Korean tradition ... South Korea allegedly plans to apply for a UNESCO designation for Korean medicine as well. (Asia Times Online)
Food crisis sowsseed for change Aug 8, 2008
The IAASTD drafting was led by the World Bank and included the UN agencies such as UNDP, FAO, UNESCO, and the WHO. It also included scientific experts, researchers and development specialists. The US, Australia and Canada expressed reservations with the final executive summary of the report, indicating concerns with some of the specific data as well as the substance. (Asia Times Online)
NDC Guru Arrested For Kidnapping Aug 7, 2008
Earlier, the Brong Ahafo Regional Chairman of NPP, Kwasi Adu Gyan had informed journalists at a press briefing that on Saturday August 2, the suspects, Unas aka UNESCO and Salifu, organized some thugs to terrorize registration applicants at some centres at Akrofrom in the Techiman North Constituency, bringing the whole exercise to an abrupt end. Mr. Adu Gyan said some supporters of NPP in Techiman had wanted to fight back but the leadership was able to restrain them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Olympic torch takes historic run on Great Wall Aug 7, 2008
The Great Wall is a UNESCO world heritage site, and was started in China s first dynasty, the Qin Dynasty, in 220 B.C., to protect the court from nomadic invaders to the north, although large parts were completed in the Ming Dynasty starting in the 14th century. Badaling is the tourist leg of the Great Wall. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Shaky science casts doubt on doping results Aug 7, 2008
The treaty, created by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), concerns me very much, Berry told msnbc ... But Berry believes that if, according to the UNESCO treaty, the war on doping is about to become a legal matter like the war on drugs, there is no room for error. (MSNBC -- Health)
Sluggish tuneup for US Aug 6, 2008
So far, 87 countries have ratified a UNESCO convention that binds governments to uphold the World Anti-Doping Agency code setting out international drug-testing rules and sanctions - far short of the target of more than 190 signatories. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Reconciliation at Iraq's Ground Zero Aug 6, 2008
But it is being slowly and carefully rebuilt under the direction of UNESCO, with the backing of the Iraqi government and the European Commission. Mourad Zmit, the Samarra project manager for UNESCO, says it may take four years, and up to $300 million to restore the ancient structure, depending on the results of the damage assessment over the next several months. (Time.com)
Canal's first festival smooth sailing Aug 5, 2008
Gauthier came up with the idea after the canal was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and deemed "the best-preserved canal in North America." It joined more than 800 other cultural and architectural jewels around the world designated by UNESCO.. "I'm really impressed with what they've done here," said Gatineau's Claude Simard. (Canoe.ca)
Climate Change in Action in Greenland Aug 5, 2008
It's easy to see why UNESCO made Ilulissat a World Heritage site and why tourist numbers have been growing steadily. But we're not here as tourists. (Time.com)
The fight against doping; More than tactical success Aug 3, 2008
One significant change has been the the adoption in 2005 of Unesco's International Convention against Doping in Sport ... George Anastassopoulos, Paris President of Unesco's General Conference, Ambassador and permanent delegate of Greece to Unesco. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
