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WORLD CONSERVATION PROGRAM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
- Ecology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Natural Legacy 2000 1, record 1, English, Natural%20Legacy%202000
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Natural Legacy 2000 program is being delivered by four of Canada's largest nature conservation organizations :World Wildlife Fund Canada; the Nature Conservancy of Canada; Ducks Unlimited Canada; and, the Canadian Nature Federation. These environmental groups are joining forces to mark the millennium with a nation-wide project aimed at motivating Canadians to become active stewards of their local environments. Natural Legacy 2000 will result in hundreds of community conservation projects focused on attaining local sustainable environments. 1, record 1, English, - Natural%20Legacy%202000
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion environnementale
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- La nature en héritage 2000
1, record 1, French, La%20nature%20en%20h%C3%A9ritage%202000
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programme qui sera mis en œuvre par quatre des organismes de conservation de la nature les plus importants du Canada : le Fonds mondial pour la nature du Canada; la Société canadienne pour la conservation de la nature; Canards Illimités; et la Fédération canadienne de la nature. Ces groupes environnementaux joignent leurs forces pour souligner le millénaire au moyen d'un projet d'envergure nationale qui vise à motiver les Canadiens à devenir des gestionnaires actifs de leur environnement local. La nature en héritage 2000 entraînera la naissance de centaines de projets communautaires de conservation axés sur la création d'environnements locaux durables. 1, record 1, French, - La%20nature%20en%20h%C3%A9ritage%202000
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Oceanography
- Sponges, Hydrozoans and Jellyfish
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network
1, record 2, English, Global%20Coral%20Reef%20Monitoring%20Network
correct, Australia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GCRMN 1, record 2, English, GCRMN
correct, Australia
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The GCRMN is tasked by national governments, United Nations agencies, international NGOs and marine institutes to promote monitoring of the coral reefs of the world. The aim is to raise awareness on their current status and provide data to assist resource managers in coral reef conservation. The GCRMN is maintained by the Australian Institute of Marine Science drawing on our experience in monitoring in cooperation with the U. S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coral Health and Monitoring Program and in association with WorldFish Center(ICLARM) in Penang. 1, record 2, English, - Global%20Coral%20Reef%20Monitoring%20Network
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Océanographie
- Éponges, hydres et méduses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network
1, record 2, French, Global%20Coral%20Reef%20Monitoring%20Network
correct, Australia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GCRMN 1, record 2, French, GCRMN
correct, Australia
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Réseau mondial de surveillance continue des récifs coralliens
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Oceanografía
- Esponjas, hidrozoarios y medusas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Red Mundial de Vigilancia de Arrecifes Coralinos
1, record 2, Spanish, Red%20Mundial%20de%20Vigilancia%20de%20Arrecifes%20Coralinos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GCRMN 1, record 2, Spanish, GCRMN
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
GCRMN por sus siglas en inglés. 2, record 2, Spanish, - Red%20Mundial%20de%20Vigilancia%20de%20Arrecifes%20Coralinos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- WaterCan Festival
1, record 3, English, WaterCan%20Festival
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Montreal-March 4, 1997-To celebrate the arrival of spring, the Biosphère is pleased to present the WaterCan Festival from March 8 to 23. The Biosphère invites the public to explore the world of water. The Festival program includes close to 50 activities, demonstrations, speakers, video presentations, and exhibits of modules, pumps and instruments. Visitors will learn about fog catchers and how water carriers transport water on their heads. They will meet astronauts and see an automatic weather station in operation. The event will illustrate the vast differences between industrialized and developing countries as to the amount of wealth and expertise each can devote to ensuring access to water, effective water treatment, efficient water use, and protection and conservation of water, one of the most critical issues facing the next millennium. 1, record 3, English, - WaterCan%20Festival
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Festival de l'EauVive
1, record 3, French, Festival%20de%20l%27EauVive
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Montréal - 4 mars 1997 - Pour souligner la venue du printemps, la Biosphère est heureuse de présenter, du 8 au 23 mars, le Festival de l'EauVive. À cette occasion, la Biosphère invite le public à découvrir l'univers de l'eau. Près de 50 activités, démonstrations, modules, pompes, instruments, conférences et vidéos sont au programme. Les visiteurs pourront, entre autres, s'initier au portage de l'eau sur la tête, découvrir les capteurs de nuages, rencontrer des astronautes et voir en action une station météorologique automatique. L'événement permet de mettre en relief l'écart de richesse et de moyens qui existe entre les pays industrialisés et ceux en développement quant à l'accès, le traitement, l'utilisation, la protection et la conservation de la ressource eau, un des plus grands enjeux du prochain millénaire. 1, record 3, French, - Festival%20de%20l%27EauVive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Private-Sector Programs
- Pollution (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
1, record 4, English, TD%20Great%20Canadian%20Shoreline%20Cleanup
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is one of the largest conservation initiatives of the Vancouver Aquarium. What started over 14 years ago as a small beach cleanup by four Vancouver Aquarium employees has now grown into the second largest cleanup in the world. Powered by Canadians, this program allows people from all regions and all walks of life to make a positive difference to their environment. 1, record 4, English, - TD%20Great%20Canadian%20Shoreline%20Cleanup
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes du secteur privé
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Le Grand Nettoyage des rivages canadiens de la TD
1, record 4, French, Le%20Grand%20Nettoyage%20des%20rivages%20canadiens%20de%20la%20TD
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Grand Nettoyage des rivages canadiens de la TD est une des plus importantes initiatives de conservation mise en place par l'Aquarium de Vancouver. D'un simple petit nettoyage d'une plage locale, initié par 4 employés de l'Aquarium de Vancouver il y a de cela 12 ans, cet événement est aujourd'hui le deuxième plus important au monde. Cet événement, 100% canadien, permet aux habitants des quatre coins du pays et provenant de tout milieu de poser des gestes concrets qui auront des retombées positives sur leur environnement. 1, record 4, French, - Le%20Grand%20Nettoyage%20des%20rivages%20canadiens%20de%20la%20TD
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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