Archive for May 2010

CRISIS UNFOLDS: Exchanging living rivers for thermal power

May 18th, 2010 | By esimonov | Category: Opinion

 There is a growing feeling among observers and experts that Kherlen and Khakh river water transfers are agreed upon between water agencies of China and Mongolia as “reciprocal measures”, completely disregarding environmental and social consequences. Below we list some recent news from both basins
In October -December 2010 from a series of Mongolian publications we learn […]



Princess presents top conservation accolade to Vadim Kirilyuk

May 15th, 2010 | By esimonov | Category: News

 On 12 MAY 2010 in London, UK  HRH The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) presented one of the world’s top prizes for grassroots nature conservation - a Whitley Award - to Dr Vadim Kirilyuk of Russia, for his work to win better protection for the Mongolian gazelle and for the places and routes the herds use […]



Dauria pilot project submitted to the UNECE Water Convention

May 12th, 2010 | By esimonov | Category: Papers

 The Task Force on Water and Climate under the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes is responsible for activities related to adaptation to climate change, including flood and drought management. In 2007-2009, the Task Force prepared a Guidance on Water and Adaptation to Climate Change  which provides governments with strategic […]