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Biodiversity The Americas is one of the most important and diverse areas of biological diversity to be found on the planet: it host eight of the world’s 25 most diverse and critically important ecosystems. A main focus of the work of the OAS is to support the exchange of information critical for decision-makers and the public in conserving this rich and unique heritage. Ongoing Projects and Initiatives
1. The Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN)
IABIN
is a consolidated internet-based forum for technical and scientific
cooperation, which improves the accessibility, completeness and
interoperability of biodiversity databases, and promote standards for
data exchange and shared vocabularies.
The 34 member countries of the OAS
have a IABIN Focal Points
who serve as a national liaison on all IABIN issues. IABIN
Project Milestones 2008
Contact Information: Richard Huber, Division Chief, GS/OAS/DSD Luisa Neira, Project Coordinator, GS/OAS/DSD Boris Ramirez, Thematic Network Coordinator, IABIN Secretariat Jeannette Galvez Administrative Assistant, IABIN Secretariat
2. ReefFix: An ICZM Coral Reef Restoration, Watershed Management and Capacity Building Demonstration Project for the Caribbean Supported by the government of Chile, is an Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Coral Reef and Mangrove Restoration and Watershed Management Demonstration program that works with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to restore and effectively manage coastal resources.
3. Western Hemispheric Migratory Species Initiative (WHMSI) WHMSI is building country capacity to conserve and manage migratory wildlife. It improves hemispheric communication on conservation issues of common interest, provides training in priority areas, strengthens the exchange of information needed for informed decision-making, and provides a forum to address emerging issues such as new threats to migratory species, or the connections between wildlife disease and human diseases. More ... 4. Regional Strategy for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of High Andean Wetlands This strategy is a guiding framework for regional cooperation among the countries involved, within a ten year projection period (2005-2015). Its purpose is the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands and wetland complexes in páramos, jalca, puna, and other High Andean ecosystems that include glaciers, lakes, lagoons, wet meadows, bofedales, mallines, highland vegas, salt pans and peatlands, rivers, water streams and other water bodies, defined as wetlands within the Ramsar Convention classification, including catchments, located at the Andean Range and other mountain systems in Latin America. More ...
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