National Youth Forum on Green Solutions in Bangladesh in Rangamati District from 18-19 December 2012

ICIMOD and the Bangladesh Youth Forum together with the Green Hill and the Asia Pacific Youth Task Force on Rio +20 organised a two-days long National Youth Forum on Green Solutions in Bangladesh in Rangamati District from 18-19 December 2012. Organised in the framework of ICIMOD’s National Youth Forum initiative that aims to prepare youth from its member countries to take actions to promote green solutions in their countries, the event was attended by 40 youth from different parts of the country, majority of them coming from the hilly background. The two days meeting proved to be instrumental in bringing together central and local government, non-governmental organisations, local communities and youth to discuss on potential areas for development of green solutions in hilly areas of Bangladesh. 

Guests who attended the event included Mr. Md. Shamsuzzaman, Joint Secretary (administration), Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tract Affairs; Mr. Md. Irfan Sharif, Chief Executive Officer, Rangamati Hill District Council; Mr. Moung Thowai Ching, Executive Director, Green Hill; Mr. Tek Jung Mahat, Project Manager, ICIMOD; Mrs. Nazia Shirin, Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Rangamati Sadar Upazila; Mr. Md. Mostafa Kamal, Deputy Commissioner, Rangamati Hill District; Ms. Marufa Ishaque, Programme Coordinator, Bangladesh Youth Forum; and Ms. Tuku Talukder, Chairperson, Green Hill among others. The programme contained technical sessions, world café for ideas development, field visit to nearby villages located in the Kaptai Lake area and community interaction. 

At the end of the Forum, the 40 participating youth prepared the National Youth Declaration on Green Solutions in Bangladesh, which will be guiding the youth activities in hilly areas of Bangladesh in coming days.

Interesting opportunity: Apply for Global Power Shift with 350.org by 4th January 2013

Hello,

I’m writing to let you know about Global PowerShift, an international gathering that will take place in Istanbul, Turkey from June 10-17, 2013. This gathering will bring together 600 young organizers from around the world to skill share, trade tactics and connect on how we will be the generation that turns the tide on the climate crisis. Organizers who attend Global PowerShift will then return to their own countries and help to organize a regional gathering, developing regional campaigns, goals, actions and networks. As co2 levels and sea levels rise exponentially - so must our movement.

We know that the ecological crisis is merely a symptom of an unjust system and unsustainable culture. To accomplish the deep systemic change needed to avert complete catastrophe we will need to bring together a wide diversity of movements and thus we strongly encourage young organizers from a diverse backgrounds and struggles to apply. You can apply here, and please share this email with anyone you think might bring unique skills to this historic gathering. Application deadline is December 16th, and all expenses will be covered for participants.
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Hola,

Te escribo para compartir información sobre Global Powershift, un encuentro y conferencia internacional que pasará en en Estambul (Turquía) el 10-17 de Junio. En este conferencia se juntaran unos 600 activistas joven de todo el mundo para compartir ideas, tácticas y conocerse en cómo podemos ser el generación que da la vuelta al cambio climático. Organizadores que participan en Global PowerShift después se volverán a sus comunidades y organizarán encuentros regionales, desarrollando campañas, objetivos comunes, y acciones. Los niveles de co2 y los niveles del mar están creciendo exponencialmente. Nosotros también.

Sabemos que el crisis es solo una síntoma de una sistema injusto y una cultura insostenible. Para llegar a los profundos cambios sistemáticos que son necesarios para prevenir un catástrofe inimaginable necesitaremos participantes de un gran diversidad de movimientos y luchas, no sólo de movimientos ecológicas. Manda tu solicitude aquí, o por favor comparta el página de ArtShift por tus redes y con los que piensas tendrá interes. La fecha límite es el 16 Diciembre, 2012, y todos gastos incluidos.
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Salut!

Je vous écris pour vous informer sur Global PowerShift, une rencontre internationale qui se tiendra à Istanbul, en Turquie, 10-17 Juin 2013. Cette rencontre réunira 600 jeunes organisateurs du monde entier pour partager les compétences, tactiques et pour discuter sur la façon dont nous allons être la génération qui tournera la marée sur la crise climatique. Les participants à Global PowerShift retourneront ensuite dans leurs pays et lanceront une réunion locale, pour développer des campagnes des objectifs, des actions et des réseaux régionales. Comme les niveaux de CO2 et des niveaux de la mer augmente de façon exponentielle - il doit en être de notre mouvement!

Nous savons que la crise écologique n'est qu'un symptôme d'un système injuste et d'une culture non durable. Pour réaliser le profond changement systémique nécessaire pour éviter une catastrophe complète, nous aurons besoin de rassembler une grande diversité de mouvements et donc nous encourageons fortement les jeunes organisateurs des horizons et des luttes divers. Vous pouvez vous inscrire ici, et partager ce message avec quelqu'un que vous pensez pouvoir apporter des compétences uniques pour cette rencontre historique. La date limite d'inscription est 16 Décembre et tous les frais seront couverts pour les participants.

SAVE THE DATE Fourteenth Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF-14) preceding the 27th Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC27/GMEF). 16-17 February 2013, Nairobi, Kenya

SAVE THE DATE

Fourteenth Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF-14) preceding the 27th Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC27/GMEF)

16-17 February 2013, Nairobi, Kenya

In conjunction with its upcoming twenty-seventh session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF) to be held from 18th - 22nd February 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya, UNEP is organizing the fourteenth Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF-14) from 16th -17th February 2013 in Nairobi.
The objective of the Forum will be to facilitate preparations of major groups and stakeholders towards the GC27/GMEF which will hold ministerial-level consultations on emerging policy issues under the following themes: “Implementing Rio+20: A strengthened environmental pillar of sustainable development”, and “Implementing a green economy as an important tool for achieving sustainable development”. Among other issues, the Forum will provide an opportunity for a multi-stakeholders dialogue, as part of the implementation of the Rio+20 Outcome document, on new models and mechanisms to promote transparency and effective engagement of civil society in the work of UNEP; the role and opportunities for involvement of civil society in the post-Rio+20 processes and the post-2015 development agenda.
Registration is now open for all interested representatives of major groups and stakeholders of civil society at: http://www.unep.org/cso-sgb3/Login.aspx.
Please note that registration will close on 15th January 2013!
Kindly also note that organizations which are not accredited to UNEP will be requested to apply for one-time accreditation upon registration. The deadline for processing one time accreditations is 20 of January 2013.
For regular updates regarding the background and preparations towards the 14th GMGSF please visit: http://www.unep.org/civil-society/
For more information please contact us at: civil.society@unep.org.
Kind regards,
Alexander Juras
Chief, Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
P.O. 30552 Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unep.org/civil_society/

If your organisation is engaged in the work of UNEP, please register its profile at  http://www.unep.org/cso-sgb3/Register.aspx

International Symposium on Society & Resource Management (ISSRM): Call for Abstracts and Student Paper Competition

Call for Abstracts

International Symposium on Society & Resource Management

Estes Park, Colorado, USA

June 4-8, 2013

A Time for Integration

We invite you to submit abstracts for the upcoming International Symposium on Society and Resource Management in Estes Park, Colorado, USA , June 4-8, 2013. ISSRM is the premier scientific meeting for academic and government researchers, students, agency scientists, land managers, NGO representatives, and others who are broadly interested in the human dimensions of natural resource management issues. We welcome participation from around the world. In addition to a diverse array of paper, panel, and poster sessions, the program includes the 6th Annual Student Forum on June 4th and fantastic keynote and featured speakers though out the week. We hope you will join us in the spectacular Estes Valley surrounded by the majestic peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park for what promises to be an outstanding conference!

Please submit abstracts to present an individual paper, poster, or to lead an organized session. More information about the symposium and online submission of abstracts can be found at http://www.issrm2013.iasnr.org. Additional inquiries should be directed to conference@warnercnr.colostate.edu. 

Abstract submission deadline for an individual paper, poster, or organized session is February 4th 2013

Attention Students: Consider Entering the Student Paper Competition

Doctoral, Master’s, and undergraduate students are invited to submit a paper for consideration in the “Best Student Paper Awards” to be presented at the International Symposium on Society and Resource Management (ISSRM) in Estes Park, Colorado. The author of the best paper written by a Ph.D. student, and the author of the best paper written by a Master’s or undergraduate student, will win cash awards. For competition details see website at: http://www.issrm2013.iasnr.org/?page_id=1270

Workshop on Uncertainty in Climate Change Research, August 6-17, NCAR, Boulder, CO, USA

Announcing the IMAGe, NCAR Theme of the Year Workshop on Uncertainty in Climate Change Research: An Integrated Approach, August 6 - 17, NCAR,
Boulder, CO.
Uncertainty is present in all phases of climate change research from the physical science (e.g., projections of future climate) to the impacts through to the effort to make decisions regarding mitigation and adaptation across different spatial scales. This theme will embrace all aspects of uncertainty in climate change research, providing a pedagogic whole for students, post-docs, and early career scientists interested in any and all aspects of climate change. One central focus will be the need to understand the strands of uncertainty throughout the climate change problem in order to focus effectively in any one area.
Students, post-docs and early career scientists are invited to apply.
For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://www2.image.ucar.edu/event/uncertainty-climate-change-research-integrated-approach

Call for Paper: International Symposium on Global Climate Change, Environment and Energy

 International Symposium on Global Climate Change, Environment and Energy

GLOBAL CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES TO GLOBAL STABILITY

• Abstract Submission Deadline: January 24, 2011
• Announcements of Accepted Abstract Submissions: February 7, 2011 
• (Accepted submitters will be notified via e-mail)
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: March 28, 2011
• Symposium Date: April 25, 2011
• Fee: €100
• Venue: Istanbul Aydin University, Florya Campus - Istanbul, TURKEY

Istanbul Aydın University Energy Politics and Markets Research Center (EPPAM) aims to contribute energy policy making and development process in Turkey through conducting researches on energy politics and markets, following developments and researches on energy politics and markets, and also training experts in this area. Main areas are energy politics, energy economy and energy law.

In this context, we believe that with this international symposium focused on global climate change, environment and energy, discussing these areas in multidimensional perspective elaborating their interdependence, we will take an important step to fulfill our responsibility owned for the century and the society we belong, and we are looking for the contribution of the academia on topics related to issues given below.

MAIN THEMES

1- Global Climate Change
a. Main Problems
b. Measures
c. Climate Change and Millenium Goals
d. Legal Issues
e. Economic Dimension (Carbon credit, non-carbon based economy etc)

2- Environment
a. Main Problems
b. Measures
c. Legal Issues
d. Economic Dimension

3- Energy 
a. Impacts of Climate Change on Energy Policies
b. Impacts of Environmental Considerations on Energy Policies
c. Legal Issues
d. Economic Dimension
• Academics to join I. International Symposium on Global Climate Change, Environment and Energy with paper should send abstract to ces@aydin.edu.tr with a short bio by January 24, 2011.
• Working language of symposium is Turkish and English, and abstracts and papers should be in Turkish or English.
• Abstracts should be between 150-300 words and it is kindly requested to send short bio with abstract.
• Abstracts should be typed in PC Word for Windows, in The Times New Roman 12 font and 1.5 space.
• Full papers should not exceed 15 pages. Papers should include Turkish and English abstracts, Turkish and English keywords, and Bibliography.
• In references and bibliography, APA style should be used.
• In sessions, paper presentations will be limited to 15 minutes.

Dr. Filiz Katman 
Energy Politics and Markets Research Center 
Istanbul Aydin University 
Besyol Mah. Inonu Cad. No: 38 Sefakoy-Kucukcekmece/Istanbul-TURKEY 

Tel: +90 212 425 61 51 Ext. 1270 
Fax: +90 212 425 57 59 
E-mail: ces@aydin.edu.tr 
Web Page: http://eppam.weebly.com/programs.html 

Email: filizkatman@aydin.edu.tr
Visit the website at http://eppam.weebly.com/programs.html