Parks, Peace and Partnerships Conference 2007
Celebrating 75 years of tradition and international cooperation.
September 9 to 12, 2007
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada
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Early Registration Deadline: June 30, 2007
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The Parks, Peace and Partnerships Conference is a special international
conference being convened to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Waterton/
Glacier International Peace Park - the first in the world.
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The conference promises to be an exciting gathering of international experts
on peace parks and transboundary natural resource management. We have
accepted over 100 presenters from around the world to participate in more
than 20 sessions.
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The dream of a Waterton/ Glacier International Peace Park was originally
inspired by local people to celebrate peace and friendship between nations.
Today that respect is reflected in collaborations between both parks and
with area residents to foster awareness and to address concerns on resource
management.
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The Peace Park concept has since evolved into close working relationships
and many collaborative initiatives throughout the globe and now includes
hundreds of international agreements protecting borderlands and bringing
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This four day conference will document the ripple effect and consider the
issues, benefits, barriers and best practices of Peace Parks and
transboundary protected areas around the world. Through case studies and
regional overviews delegates will discuss trends, experiences and
developments in transboundary protected areas management around the
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. Global status and trends in transboundary protected areas and
international peace parks
. Peace parks as vehicles for international cooperation and conflict
resolution
. Education in transboundary protected areas & peace parks=20
. The influence and role of international peace parks and other
transboundary reserves on regional economies
. Transboundary protected areas and aquatic environments (fresh and marine
systems)
. Governance and management of international peace parks and transboundary
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. Legal mechanisms and arrangements for transboundary conservation=20=20
. Collaborative initiatives and mechanisms for transboundary management=
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. Wildlife management and transboundary protected areas=20
. Effective engagement of local communities and other stakeholders in
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. The role of indigenous peoples in transboundary protected areas and
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Our aim is to share success stories, embrace challenges, and advance the
theory and practice of transboundary management internationally.
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Conference attendance will be limited to approximately 200 participants.
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Early Registration (Until June 30, 2007): CDN$450 for delegates, CDN$300
for students.
Late Registration (As of July 1, 2007): CDN$550 for delegates, CDN$350 for
students.
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To register and for program updates and announcements please monitor the
Web-site at www.peaceparks2007.org.
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Greg Chernoff, 2(BA), MSc email:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Spatial Analyst phone: 403.220.8968
Miistakis Institute fax: 403.210.3859
www.rockies.ca
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