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The number of news items submitted by CEC members has increased
steadily since we introduced this service just over a year ago.
Thank you! We are delighted to hear from you and to share your news
with the global CEC membership at www.iucn.org/cec.
This newsletter collects a recently posted news items to provide
a quick update. Of particular note is a profile our CEC Regional
Chair for Southern Africa, Wazha Tema.
In the May newsletter we will report to you on exciting new ideas
about the work of CEC in the coming years. Members of the CEC Steering
Committee explored a vision of the Commission’s future during
a workshop held 16-20 April in Charmey (Gruyère), Switzerland.
Our report will explain the behind-the-scenes process that facilitated
a draft of our new mandate – and, most importantly, ask for
your feedback.
The much-anticipated CEPA Toolkit will be launched in the June
newsletter. It was developed by CEC for the Secretariat of the Convention
on Biological Diversity (CBD), for use by professionals responsible
for implementing National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans.
CBD will be printing and distributing copies in the near future.
Thanks to the kit’s lead author, former CEC Chair Frits Hesselink,
this wonderful resource is already available online. View the toolkit
now at www.cepatoolkit.org.
And a quick reminder: Proposals for participation in the 2008 World
Conservation Congress are due by 1 June 2007. If you would like
to organize one or more event(s) at the Forum, please visit www.iucn.org/congress
to find out more.
With best regards,
Keith Wheeler
Chair, IUCN Commission on Education and Communication
P.S. A survey will be coming soon, and I look forward to hearing
from each and every CEC member about future plans for the Commission.
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| Profile:
Wazha Tema,
CEC Regional Chair for Southern Africa |
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Wazha Tema, CEC Regional Chair for Southern
Africa
W azha Tema is the National Branch Network Director at the Local
Enterprise Authority in Gaborone, following many years as Botswana’s
Chief Tourism Officer. He also served for five years as Chief Executive
Officer of the Kalahari Conservation Society.
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| CEC
Member News |
Communication, Education and Public Awareness Toolkit Now
Online
The new CEPA Toolkit is immediately available at www.cepatoolkit.org.
It was developed by IUCN CEC for Convention on Biological Diversity
focal points. Update your professional knowledge and skills with fact
sheets, checklists and examples worldwide.
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Call for Contributions to the World Conservation Congress,
Barcelona, October 2008
Organize an exciting event at the premier environmental event of 2008,
debating pressing issues and solutions for a diverse and sustainable
world.
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A Walk Into The Future: CEC Strategic Planning Meeting
From 17-19 April 2007, members of the CEC Steering Committee and management
group will meet in Charmey, Switzerland to consider the future of
CEC and design some bold steps that will help the Commission transform
itself in the next 5 years.
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New Website on UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
Kartikeya V. Sarabhai, a longstanding CEC member, announces a new
UNDESD website to raise awareness, promote discussion and provide
expert advice. Input will be channeled into a UNDESD road map.
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Mercado Ético: New Brazilian Communication Platform Dedicated
to Sustainability
CEC member Ricardo Carvalho of Brazil announces the launch of a ground-breaking
multimedia platform dedicated to sustainability. Mercado Ético
is the Brazilian version of Ethical Markets. Carvalho is director
of journalism of the mega Portal.
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Planet2025.tv Invites CEC Members to Comment and Contribute
Podcasts and videos drive a new sustainability resource now in Beta
testing. CEC member Steven Lovink invites you to take a pre-launch
peak, and to contribute creative content geared to young people.
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New Book "Social learning towards a sustainable world" is
Recommended Reading
Edited by Arjen E.J. Wals of the Netherlands, this 538-page book includes
27 chapters, with contributions from CEC members Helia Lotz-Sisitka,
Peter Blaze Corcoran, Daniella Tilbury and Stephen Sterling.
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IUCN CEC Welcomes the ZERI Foundation
Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives (ZERI) is now based next
door to the CEC office in Gland, Switzerland. ZERI representatives
Alice Grainger and Laura Riddering are new CEC members.
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EPBRS Conference Report on Biodiversity Research and Policy
CEC members Anna Kalinowska and Lili-Ann Wolff report on their participation
at a meeting of the European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
(EPBRS).
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Report of UNECE Meeting on the "Environment for Europe"
Conference
From Ella Behlyarova of UNECE, an update on preparations for the October
conference in Belgrade made at the fourth meeting of the Bureau of
the UNECE Steering Committee on Education for Sustainable Development.
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Animated Parody of the Da Vinci Code asks "Who Killed the Polar
Bear?"
Watch the Flash Movie "The BioDaVersity Code" to find out
about the secret priory of species, biodiversity and the web of life.
A link from Wiebke Herding of Countdown 2010.
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La Red Temática de Educación Ambiental
From CEC member Olga Bermudez at the National University of Colombia.
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Two Resources Added to Portal: VIPP manual and CEC Steering Committee
Report
Two more resources are now available on the CEC portal: (1) Notes
from a recent Steering Committee Gathering and (2) a link to a useful
VIPP manual.
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Wildlife Times: A Newsletter from Nepal
Wildlife traders and Rhinos are covered in the February and March
2007 issues of Wildlife Times, edited by CEC member Mangal Man Shakya,
Chairman of the Wildlife Watch Group.
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A Guide to Behaviour Change for Climate Change
Download this guide to communications tactics for climate change,
easy to apply to other sustainable development issues. Shared with
CEC members by Jeff McNeely, IUCN Chief Scientist.
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Join the Protected Areas e-discussion 12 March to 6 April 2007
CEC members are invited to participate in an e-discussion forum hosted
by IUCN’s Programme on Protected Areas. Comment on the Categories
System or offer feedback on working papers. Texto en español
. Texte en français.
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CEC Welcomes New IUCN Head of Global Communications
Canadian Mario Laguë will join the Union as its Head of Global
Communications in June 2007.
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Memories of Albert Baez, former CEC Chair
An obituary and recollections from current CEC Chair Keith Wheeler,
IUCN Director General Julia Marton-Lefèvre, and former CEC
Chair M.A. Partha Sarathy
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| Grants
& Awards |
Apply by 3 May for the 2007 Canon National Parks Science Scholars
Program
Eight scholarships will be awarded to Ph.D. students throughout the
Americas to conduct research critical to conserving the region's national
parks. A news item from CEC member Pam Puntenney.
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El Programa Canon 2007 para Investigadores
Científicos de Parques Nacionales
La fecha límite para recibir las solicitudes es el 3 de mayo
de 2007. El programa concederá ocho becas cada una a estudiantes
de doctorado de las Américas que realicen investigaciones criticas
para la conservación de los parques nacional. Más
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Apply by 31 May: Alcoa Foundation Offers Funds for Sustainability
Research
CEC members may apply for funds from the Alcoa Foundation. If you
are engaged in sustainability research but need funds to complete
it or to prepare for publication, apply for a Fellowship before 31
May 2007. From Jeff McNeely, IUCN Chief Scientist.
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| Education
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10-17 June 2007: International Programme on the Management of Sustainability
This seven-day executive seminar for senior officials from the public,
private and non-profit sectors is held each year in The Netherlands.
Hosted by Sustainability Challenge Foundation, its training employs
a mutual gains approach to negotiation.
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12-14 June 2007: Dialogue Matters Offers Training for "Good Practice
in Stakeholder Participation"
This three-day training course, run by Diana Pound, helps participants
develop good practice skills in stakeholder participation with a focus
on better management of the natural environment.
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New Degree in Conservation Biology at University of the West of England
Jim Longhurst shares news of a bachelor’s degree in Conservation
Biology at the University of the West of England. Professor Longhurst
is a CEC member on the WCLN management team.
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Geneva Programme in Environmental Diplomacy
CEC's Gillian Martin Mehers is involved in this Certificate of Advanced
Studies in Environmental Diplomacy offered by the University of Geneva,
the Center of Human Ecology and Environmental Sciences, and UNEP.
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| Coming
Events |
11-14 April 2007: "Voices from the Margins" ESD Conference,
UK
Indigenous education, spirituality and peace are topics of a conference
about voices on the margins of the sustainability movement. News of
this University of Plymouth (UK) and Eden Project event comes from
CEC member Pamela Puntenney.
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15-20 April 2007: European Geosciences Union's Educational Symposia,
Austria
Dr. Elmar Uherek, a CEC affiliate, announces an upcoming event featuring
Educational Symposia on Environmental Science Education and
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8 May 2007: Role of the Media in Education for Sustainability is Topic
of London Conference
Register early for the annual conference of London South Bank University,
this year with the University of Exeter. We will be looking at Communication,
Learning and Sustainable Development: the role of the media in EfS,
writes Veronica Leacock.
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30 May - 2 June 2007: ESD Conference at University of Debrecen, Hungary
CEC member Katalin Czippan brings news of a conference on “Theories
and Practices for Education of Sustainable Development” hosted
by the Journal of Teacher Education and Training (JTET) and UNESCO.
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2-7 July 2007: World Environmental Education Congress, South Africa
“Learning in a changing world” is
the theme of this five day congress which presents opportunities for
dialogue, reflection and evaluation in relation to the UN Decade on
Education for Sustainable Development.
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5-7 July 2007: Second International Conference on Higher Education
for Sustainable Development
"World in Transition:
Sustainability Perspectives for Higher Education" will be held
July 5 to 7, 2007, at the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis
Potosí, Mexico. Event in English and Spanish. Submitted by
Luz María Nieto Caraveo.
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5-7 julio 2007: Segunda Conferencia
Internacional en Educación Superior y Desarrollo
"Un Mundo en Transición: Perspectivas de Sostenibilidad
para la Educación Superio, en México. Más
información>>
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10-12 October 2007: Ministers of Environment and Education to Attend
Special Session at UNECE Belgrade Conference
A joint session of education and environment ministers will be held
during the “Environment for Europe” conference in Belgrade
October 2007
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26-28 November 2007: Tbilisi+30 EE Conference Registration Starts
April 1st
It's been 30 years since the first international Environmental Education
(EE) Conference at Tbilisi in October 1977. This November in India,
the Tbilisi+30 conference will bring together 1500 participants from
around the world.
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28-20 November 2007: ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN Call for Proposals,
Early Registration
This e-learning event was attended by 2048 participants from 92 countries
in 2006, including CEC members Gillian Martin Mehers and Lizzie Crudington,
who recommend it highly.
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5-14 October 2008: IUCN World Conservation Congress, Spain
An update on the Congress in Barcelona from 5 to 14 October 2008,
and a link to the new brochure
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