| Latin America |
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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA |
| St. John's |
The Environment Division in the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Environment, in conjunction with the National Solid Waste Management Authority, organized a postcard competition among the primary schools in Antigua and Barbuda.
The postcard competition was in joint recognition of World Environment Day celebrated on 5 June and the conference of the third Caribbean Environmental Forum and Exhibition (CEF-3) and the 12th annual Wider Caribbean Waste Management Conference (RECARIBE 2006). These were hosted in Antigua from 5 - 9 June.
The themes for the postcard competition were based on the WED theme 'Deserts and desertification- Don't desert drylands!', and 'Start recycling&hellip reduce the littering'.
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For more information, please contact:
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sun printing & publishing ltd.
no. 15 pavilion drive,coolidge
p. o. box w263
st. john's
antigua and barbuda
Tel: +268 480 5960
Fax: +268 480 5968
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E-mail: editor@antiguasun.com
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ARGENTINA |
| Chamical |
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The main World Environment Day activity was held in Chamical, La Rioja, Argentina, and it was chaired by the Governor of the Province and the Mayor of Chamical, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Argentina and the Regional Director of UNEP/ROLAC. Around 1300 attended the ceremony, where an environmental exhibition was also organized with the participation of NGOs, schools and governmental entities. After the event, the authorities visited two schools of the region that have developed outstanding works on environmental education.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
chamical
argentina
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| La rioja |
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In the frame of the WED 2006 activities the S/M of GEO for Youth - LAC Project participated in a "Regional meeting on youth and sustainable development" held between 5 June and 8 June in La Rioja, Argentina. More than 80 young participants from the provinces of Catamarca, Jujuy, Salta, Santiago del Estero, La Rioja and Tucuman participated in the event and prepared an action plan for training in environmental issues and elaboration of projects in the country. The GEO for Youth - LAC representative made a presentation on GEO Youth Project, and one on the GEO Deserts report. The participants also attended the official celebration of the World Environment Day in the province of Chamical, in La Rioja, Argentina.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
la rioja
argentina
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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BRAZIL |
| Brasilia |
 On 5 June, during the World Environment Day ceremony and opening event of the National Week of the Environment, the President of Brazil, His Excellency Mr. Lula announced several programmes for the sustainable development of the Amazon. A number of ministers were also present at the ceremony, including H. E. Marina Silva (Environment), H.E. Marcio Thomaz Bastos (Justice), H.E. Paulo Sergio Passos (Transport), H.E. Guilherme Cassel (Agricultural Development), and H.E. Pedro Brito do Nascimento (National Integration).
The Brazilian report on Integrated Assessment and Planning of the Soybean Sector in the Influence Area of the Highway BR-163 was also launched at the WED ceremony. This document is part of a UNEP-led initiative on Capacity Building for Integrated Assessment and Planning for Sustainable Development, which aims to enhance capacities of countries, particularly developing and transition countries, to undertake planning for sustainable development, with particular focus on agriculture, poverty alleviation, environmental management and sustainable trade promotion.
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For more information, please contact:
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dumaresq yana
united nations environment programme - rolac/brazil office
scn qd.02 bl.a ed. corporate financial center - 1101 70712-901,
brasilia
brazil
Tel: +55 61 3038 9235
Fax: +55 61 3038 9239
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E-mail: yana.dumaresq@undp.org.br
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| Cacha - Pregos |
 To mark World Environment Day, Canto Ecol'qico will continue to work against bomb fishing in Bahia, Environmental Police (COPPA) will visit major schools to educate students on the importance of living in a balance with nature.
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For more information, please contact:
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gabi carlos
canto ecol'gico
rua a praia 824
cacha - pregos
brazil
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E-mail: cantoecologico@gmail.com
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ECUADOR |
| Quito |
To celebrate World Environment Day, there will be "Primer Encuentro Ambiental 2006" conferences, expo of works, music, arts for 4 days from 5 June. The conferences will be based on the following subjects:- 5 June: Global Environmental Problems;
- 6 June: Water;
- 7 June: Energy, Industry and Environment;
- 8 June: Biological Diversity;
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For more information, please contact:
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astudillo est'vez pablo a.
environmental engineering school - universidad central del ecuador
ciudad universitaria (jer'nimo leiton y av. la gasca)
quito
ecuador
Tel: +593 2 2566738 / +593 2 2566726 / +593 2 2550588
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E-mail: ambiente.2006@gmail.com
Website: www.figempa.uce.edu.ec
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GUYANA |
| Ruimveldt |
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Banks DIH Limited has a long history of supporting environmental oriented initiatives in Guyana. Following this tradition, the Company will be sponsoring two projects to commemorate World Environment Day. The first is a WED Essay competition for the Annai Secondary School students in an indigenous community that is located over 200 miles from the country's capital Georgetown. The second project is the Company's third annual World Environment Day secondary schools' banner competition. This year's WED theme, Deserts and Desertification has been selected as the theme for this competition. A contingent of the Company's staff will be participating in a 'local Green Walk'. The Company will also be donating a number of garbage bins to the Botanical Gardens. These bins will be painted and designed by the children of Banks' employees.
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For more information, please contact:
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astrid foo
environmental coordinator
banks dih limited, thirst park
ruimveldt
guyana
Tel: +592 226 9683
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E-mail: banksenvco@yahoo.com
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JAMAICA |
| Ocho Rios |
To commemorate World Environment Day, Friends of the Sea invites you to an evening of networking with friends at Scotchie's Jerk Centre Drax Hall, St. Ann "A Cool vibe with great people" contribution: $300 (Membership Fee) and 25% discount (food & drink) proceeds in aid of the Ocho Rios Marine Park
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For more information, please contact:
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bailey veniesha
friends of the sea
shop #5, pineapple place, st. ann
ocho rios
jamaica
Tel: +876 974 4428
Fax: +876 974 7811
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E-mail: friendsofthesea@yahoo.com
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MEXICO |
| Mexico City |
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To mark World Environment Day, the Centro Escolar Patria, will have a civic ceremony which will involve giving a talk on the importance of World Environment Day and this year's theme.
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For more information, please contact:
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garcia barbara
centro escolar patria
paseo de tullerias 146
mexico city
mexico
Tel: +53 44 46 61
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E-mail: bargagu@aol.com
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| Mexico City |
The "Encounter" was the name of the special presentation, to celebrate the World Environment Day held in Mexico City, it was standing for the convergence of different artistic expressions as well as for the connection of the human kind with deserts. The National Company of Folkloric Dance along with the Company Eros Ludens (contemporary ballet), offered a great show where the writings of the Mexican poet Carlos Gomez (Sustainable World Foundation) led a story about different concepts around deserts and desertification. A pinch of reality was present with the projection of two videos with images of the state of deserts and dry lands around the world, specifically in Mexico.
The presentation was held in the Greek Cultural Centre of the National Council for Arts and Culture of Mexico City (CONACULTA) on 10 June, 2006. There were more than 500 people from Non-Governmental Organizations, officials from CONACULTA, United Nations System staff members, and representatives of the arts in Mexico. This was the first of a series of presentations that will travel around Mexico (northern and southern regions) and other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean throughout this year. This presentation will presented by ROLAC/UNEP on 25 June in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
mexico city
mexico
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| Mexico City |
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To promote World Environment Day, the Sustainable Development Month was celebrated in collaboration with the French Alliance of Mexico and Bioplaneta, with the exhibition of posters: "The rights of Nature", and the films from the International Environmental Cinema and Video Festival of Goias. This celebration was held at the French Alliance headquarters of Mexico City.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
mexico city
mexico
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| Mexico City |
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For the fourth consecutive year, the World Environment Day Supplement was published in the Mexican newspaper Reforma. This edition reached more than 72, 000 people. Images from remarkable Latin American photographers were also included, such as Patricio Robles Gil and Jaime Rojo (who also participated in the illustration of GEO Deserts). The contents of this publication were focused on the idea of the preservation of deserts and the prevention of desertification.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
mexico city
mexico
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| Mexico City |
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In commemoration of World Environment Day, a convergence of art and environment is being presented at 44 French Alliance Centers all along the Mexican Republic. More than 28, 000 students have been researching, designing, and learning on ecology and biodiversity, water management, urban planning, fair commerce, equitable and ecological tourism, and the preservation of local cultures in the process of globalization. These were the main themes with which the attendants worked on the designing of posters and T-shirts, on recycling issues, and newsletters. Parallel to these activities, conferences, round tables, videos and documentaries, as well as information, souvenirs and tasting stands were present too. The closing event will be held in Mexico City on 20 June.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
mexico city
mexico
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| Mexico City |
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In celebration of World Environment Day, the Nutrition Hospital of Mexico, along with UNEP/ROLAC organized a projection of films from the video libraries collection, as well as the exhibition of environmental cartoons and posters with the theme of deserts and desertification. This event was held on 7 June at the Hospital.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
mexico city
mexico
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| Mexico City |
This was the first time that this UNILEVER and UNEP/ROLAC joined efforts to promote the World Environment Day. The event was held in the ecological park Xochitla, located in the State of Mexico, Mexico, on 10 June. UNILEVER personnel and their families gathered at the park, waiting for the inauguration of the picnic. For this matter, the President of Unilever planted a tree, along with Heitor Matallo (UNCCD) and the officer of industry, technology and economics commenced the event.
The day plan included small chats on desertification and a contest where the attendees had to make a tour through different stands; at each of these points they had to collect hints to solve a puzzle on deserts and desertification.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
mexico city
mexico
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| Mexico City |
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During the celebrations of the World Environment Week, on 8 June, the Brazilian Government and the UNEP signed the Memorandum of Understanding that provides the legal framework for the development of a series of integrated environmental assessments known as GEO Brazil series. The assessment will be produced in association with the Brazilian National Water Agency and the Institute for the Environment and Natural Resources, among various other non-government institutions and experts.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
mexico city
mexico
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| Mexico City |
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The World Environment Week also marked the official launching of the Brazilian National Environment Information System (SINIMA) that is linking several information systems and data banks to provide more transparent and reliable information on the sector.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
blvd de los virreyes 155, lomas de virreyes cp 11000 mexico, d.f
mexico city
mexico
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| Oaxaca |
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As part of the global celebration of World Environment Day, Planeta.com will present the sixth annual Colibri Ecotourism Achievement award to a leading figure working toward responsible tourism in Mexico. Planeta.com will also be updating their online desert guides.
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NICARAGUA |
| Managua |
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This country celebrates 'Environment and Natural Resources Week' by National Law. This event is carried out every year during the first week of June. In 2006, several activities took place from 3 to 9 June with the opening ceremony taking place in the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. Furthermore, a videoconference was organized, addressing the conflict of dry lands in Central America. An exhibition for businessmen that work on recycled, organic and cleaner production was presented in coordination with the National Institute of Small and Medium Business. In addition, a cycling competition for environmental quality protection was organized, and various universities held conferences on the environment.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate - information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
cp 11000 mexico, d.f ( mexico )
managua
nicaragua
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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PARAGUAY |
| Asuncion |
 The Ministry of Environment and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Project Wild Paraguay, presented on 27 June a dance performance entitled Y amai (Water for life, in Guarani). The themes were water, nature, human beings and their interlinkages. On that night, the National Ballet of Paraguay presented the play in the Convention Room of the Central Bank of Paraguay. Y amai is a collective creation from the National Ballet and a Non Governmental Organization, Survival Earth Friends. The performance was produced in the context of the campaign Water for Life and the World Environment Day 2006 theme Deserts and Desertification. In addition, there was a photographic exhibition on National Parks, such as Rio Negro, Paso Bravo, San Rafael and Medanos del Chaco.
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For more information, please contact:
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rody onate -information officer
unep regional office for latin america and the caribbean
cp 11000 mexico, d.f ( mexico )
asuncion
paraguay
Tel: +52 55 5202 6394 y 5202 4841, ext. 605
Fax: +52 55 5202 0950
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E-mail: rody.onate@pnuma.org
Website: www.pnuma.org
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| Asuncion |
UNIC Asuncion is leading a major group to conduct four events to celebrate the World Environmental Day in June. Activities will start Monday, June 5, with a conference on desertification, soil management and water resources in Asuncion. The event will be attended by the minister of environment, academic and UN authorities. It is intended for 300 persons at the Universidad Autonoma de Asuncion.
Two days later, 600-people attendance is expected for a new 9-hours conference in Santa Rita, one of the most intense, agricultural used lands in the country, 380 K east from Asuncion.
The following week, a similar round is to be conducted in Filadelfia (attendance expected: 450), an agricultural enclave in the middle of the main desertification point in Paraguay, 600 K north from the capitol city. It will be a two-day activity joint with local parties. A fourth conference in Oviedo, regarding the refilling zone of the sub-soil water resource Acuifero Guarani (believed to be the second largest in the world).
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For more information, please contact:
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amarilla jose marăa
gerente de informaciones
cinu
asuncion
paraguay
Tel: +595 21 614443
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E-mail: jose.amarilla@undp.org
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