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A Rocha is a Christian nature conservation organisation, our
name coming from the Portuguese for “the Rock,” as the first initiative was a
field study centre in Portugal. A Rocha projects are frequently cross-cultural
in character, and share a community emphasis, with a focus on science and
research, practical conservation and environmental education.
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Congratulations to Prof Sir Ghillean Prance 1 January 2009
Prof
Sir Ghillean (Iain) Prance, Chair of A Rocha International’s Trustees, was given
the Gold Medal of the New York Botanical
Garden in November. It is their highest award, which has only been be... (read more)
Teaching church leaders in SE Asia 1 January 2009
The
Asian Theological Forum in Manila, 11-12 February 2009, will be focusing on the
care of creation. Peter Harris, the Director and Founder of A Rocha, will be
speaking to about 900 Filipino and ... (read more)
UK conference for conservation practitioners 1 January 2009
Dr
Simon Stuart (Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission), Mark Adderley
(former Chief Executive of the National Trust for Scotland) and Peter Harris of
A Rocha will be the guest speakers at... (read more)
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Calling International Rescue 1 November 2008
Portugal’s Ria de Alvor is a hugely important habitat that is being destroyed
by neglect and vandalism. It’s time to make a stand, says Gerry Rawcliffe.
The Algarve has been a popular destination ... (read more)
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