May 22, 2012
International Day for Biological Diversity
Marine Biodiversity is the theme for this year's International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). Designation of IDB 2012 on the theme of marine ecosystems provides Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and everyone interested in marine life, the opportunity to raise awareness of the issue and increase practical action.
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May 22, 2012
Crisis in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel: The Cost of Late Response to Early Warnings
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Saul/Zilkha Rooms
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC
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May 29, 2012
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
The day has two purposes: to honor the memory of the UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of peace; to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN Peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication and courage.
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