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Germany Hosts Global Conference on Biological Diversity - Promoting a Global Response for Addressing the Unprecedented Loss of Biodiversity

Nairobi/Montreal / Bonn, 8 May 2008 - "Renewing agricultural diversity of crops and livestock backed by a functional natural support system is the international community's best long-term solution to meet the global food challenge,"said Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity prior to the start of the global conference on biodiversity on 19 May 2008 in Bonn, Germany.

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Writethru: Germany to host global conference on biological diversity: UNEP

NAIROBI, May 9, 2008 (Xinhua via COMTEX News Network) -- Germany will host this year's global conference on biological diversity to promote international response for addressing unprecedented loss of biodiversity, the UN environmental body announced here Friday.

Germany to Host Conference on Biological Diversity

Germany will host this year's global conference on biological diversity to promote international response for addressing unprecedented loss of biodiversity, the UN environmental body announced on Friday.

Earth observation highlighted at UN biological diversity conference

Addressing the global issue of biodiversity loss, participants from all over the world recently gathered in Germany to attend the UN's Convention of Biological Diversity Conference of Parties. During the conference, data from Earth observation satellites was highlighted as playing a crucial role in the conservation of biological diversity and sustainable development.

The Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention of Biological Diversity

The ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention of Biological Diversity (COP 9) will be held in Bonn, Germany, from May 19th to the 30th, 2008. The conference will address extensive issues including 2010 Biodiversity Target, Biodiversity and Climates Change and Protected Areas and Agricultural Biodiversity. On the last day, May 30, COP10 date and venue will be decided (of which the Government of Japan is offering to host in Nagoya, Aichi). A high-level ministerial segment will take place from May 28th to the 30th parallel with COP 9. Major issues will be discussed such as: "Business and Biodiversity" and "Destruction of nature- the costs to the global economy ".

International Day for Biological Diversity

''This year again, the International Day for Biological Diversity reminds us of the alarming condition of biodiversity in our cities and countryside. The worsening state of our planet on a day-to-day basis is frightening and Local and regional authorities cannot ignore the threats which weigh on all our essential needs'' expressed Gaye Doganoglu, Chair of the Committee on Sustainable Development of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities and Willy Borsus, Rapporteur on urban biodiversity. They invited European local and regional authorities to sign up massively to the Bonn Call for Action on Cities and Biodiversity which is being launched on 28 May in Bonn, Germany at the Mayors Conference, a parallel event to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD).

Country Attends Biological Diversity Conference in Germany

Luanda, May 21, 2008 (Angola Press Agency/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX News Network) -- Angola is participating in the ninth Conference of the Parties in the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, which opened on 19th May and will continue until the 30th of this month, in Germany, ANGOP has learnt.

BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy Study reveals increase in global piracy

The Business Software Alliance (BSA), the international association established by the software industry to promote a safe and legal digital world, has announced that it has recently released the Fifth Annual BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy Study, which revealed the biggest increase in global piracy in four years, jumping by three percentage points to 38 per cent in 2007. BSA has emphasised that the rapid growth of the IT industry in countries with weak copyright enforcement and expanding internet access have largely contributed to the global trend.

BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy Study reveals increase in global piracy

BSAThe Business Software Alliance (BSA), the international association established by the software industry to promote a safe and legal digital world, has announced that it has recently released the Fifth Annual BSA and IDC Global Software Piracy Study, which revealed the biggest increase in global piracy in four years, jumping by three percentage points to 38 per cent in 2007. BSA has emphasised that the rapid growth of the IT industry in countries with weak copyright enforcement and expanding internet access have largely contributed to the global trend.

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This Day serves as a reminder of the importance of the Earth’s biodiversity, and as a wake-up call about the devastating loss we are experiencing as irreplaceable species become extinct at an unprecedented rate.

JupiterResearch Finds That Few US Online Retailers Are Truly Global Despite Rising Interest in Global Expansion

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2008--JupiterResearch, a leading authority on the impact of the Internet and emerging consumer technologies on business, has found that despite mounting interest in global expansion from US online retailers, very few currently have global presences. A new report published by JupiterResearch, “Global Online Retail: Navigating Successful International Expansion,” indicates that the majority of top US retailers do not have a substantial international online presence.

Prime Minister Harper addresses UN Conference on the Convention on Biological Diversity

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today addressed the 9th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Prime Minister was invited to speak at the Conference by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and both leaders were presented with awards recognizing their nations’ contributions to the protection of biodiversity by the Executive Secretary of the UN Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Canadian PM Harper Addresses UN Conference on the Convention on Biological Diversity

Prime Minister Stephen Harper this week addressed the 9th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The Prime Minister was invited to speak at the Conference by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and both leaders were presented with awards recognizing their nations’ contributions to the protection of biodiversity by the Executive Secretary of the UN Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Case Study: ASG Software Solutions Utilizes Global Crossing IP VPN and Applauds Provider's Customer Support

This IDC Buyer Case Study details ASG's relationship with Global Crossing. ASG purchases IP VPN services from Global Crossing to connect sites in North America, Europe, and Asia. Not only does ASG run VoIP and video conferencing services over its IP VPN network, but it also relies on Global Crossing to coordinate local country access and voice connectivity where possible. This document highlights key points that have shaped ASG's impression of Global Crossing, particularly those that relate to customer service, an attribute that is being aggressively touted by carriers as a competitive differentiator.

German Officials View Need to Preserve Biodiversity for Agriculture

Bonn: From the point of view of the federal government, a lasting agriculture is decisive for the preservation of biological diversity. Experts from the agricultural sector and from the area of environmental protection must therefore find solutions so that the worldwide loss of biodiversity can be curbed, Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel (SPD) [Social Democratic Party of Germany] said on Thursday [22 May] in Bonn. Accordingly, the representatives of the UN Conference on Biological Diversity from 190 states must solve this problem in the coming days. The conference will continue until 30 May.

Angola: Country Attends Biological Diversity Conference in Germany

Angola is participating in the ninth Conference of the Parties in the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, which opened on 19th May and will continue until the 30th of this month, in Germany, ANGOP has learnt.

Global biodiversity slumps 27% in 35 years

The latest data on the global biodiversity of vertebrates shows that it has fallen by almost one-third in the last 35 years. But experts say it may still underestimate the effect humans have had on global species counts.

JupiterResearch Finds That Few US Online Retailers Are Truly Global Despite Rising Interest in Global Expansion

JupiterResearch Finds That Few US Online Retailers Are Truly Global Despite Rising Interest in Global Expansion

The 9th Meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity Conference Parties

The Ninth Meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity Conference Parties (COP9) was held from May 19th to the 30th, 2008, in Bonn, Germany. There were over 7,000 participants from more than 170 countries and related organizations. At the meeting, discussions were carried out concerning issue progress and future progressions of the achievement of the 2010 Biodiversity Targets The High-Level Segment in parallel to COP9 from May 28 to May 30. Japanese Environment Minister, Mr. Ichiro Kamoshita, attended on May 30.

Bilcare Global Clinical Supplies Forms Corporate Advisory Board

Bilcare Global Clinical Supplies, a leading single-source provider of clinical trial services, has formed its first corporate Advisory Board. Bilcare Limited's Chairman and Managing Director Mohan Bhandari announced former Pfizer President John LaMattina, Ph.D., and Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology Executive Director Arthur Carty, Ph.D., D.Sc., as the board's inaugural members. Dr. LaMattina will serve as its Chairman. The advisory board was created to provide the Bilcare GCS Senior Management Team with independent scientific industry expertise and insight to assist in the accomplishment of scientific and business objectives in support of the company's global mission. "The formation of our corporate Advisory Board is another major milestone in our mission to make Bilcare GCS the global leader in the clinical trial supplies arena," sai

j2 Global Sues Three Over Patents

Los Angeles-based electronic FAX service provider j2 Global Communications said this morning that it has filed three, separate patent infringement suits. j2 Global announced that it has sued Protus IP Solutions INc., Captaris Inc. and EasyLink Services International Corporation. All of the suits allege patent infringement on two of j2's patents, covering what j2 says are described as “Scalable Architecture for Transmission of Messages over a Network.” The lawsuits were filed in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Texas. In all of the cases, j2 Global is looking for monetary damages and injunctive relief from the firms. The new lawsuits come in addition to outstanding patent infringement lawsuits against both Protus and Captaris.

Arxan Takes on Hackers and Pirates in European Software Markets

Arxan Technologies Expands Global Footprint to Europe to Address Software Piracy and Tampering LONDON (CNW) - Arxan Technologies, a leading provider of application hardening solutions designed to protect software from tampering and theft, announces its global expansion into Europe with the appointment of Lance Boyd as Vice President of International Sales. Boyd will be supported by a team based in London dedicated to providing application hardening solutions tailored to the European software industry. Arxan has expanded its global footprint to the European market at a time when levels of global software piracy and tampering have reached unprecedented levels, compliance regulation is demanding close scrutiny of software applications and malware attacks are exponentially increasing.

Cape Verde participates in conference on Biological Diversity Convention

Cape Verde is one of seven West African countries that will participate with a common strategy in the 9th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 9), which began on May 19 and ends on May 30 in Bonn, Germany.

Civil Society at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity:

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Alliance has launched a media advisory highlighting ten of civil society's most pressing concerns to be discussed at the upcoming Convention on Biological Diversity. Almost all of the world's governments will gather in Bonn, Germany to debate, negotiate, and hopefully take decisive action for life - both human and non-human - on earth.

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