ICIMOD’s Youth Initiative – Youth for Sustainable Mountain Development (Y4SMD): A legacy of its own

ICIMOD’s Youth Forum timeline:

2010: SERVIR-Himalaya Youth Forum on Empowering Youth with Earth Observation Information for Climate Actions 1-6 October 2010 in Kathmandu, Nepal

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2011A: Asia Pacific Youth Forum on Climate Actions and Mountain Issues, 8-12 August 2011 in Kathmandu, Nepal

2011B:  SERVIR-Himalaya Sub-regional Youth Forum (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal) on Climate Actions in the Himalaya at Bhutan Climate Summit, 14 – 19 November 2011 in Thimpu, Bhutan

2011C: SERVIR-Himalaya National Youth Forum on Climate Change, 5-8 December 2011 in Islamabad, Pakistan

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2012A: SERVIR-Himalaya National Youth Forum on Climate Change, 23-26 January 2012, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2012B: Global Youth Forum on Mountain Issues and Sustainable Actions at Rio+20 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2012C: Asia Pacific Graduates' Youth Forum on Green Economy, 25-29 September 2012 in Kathmandu, Nepal

2012D: South Asian Youth Forum on Mountain Issues and Sustainable Actions in Islamabad, Pakistan (planned)

Other Major Youth Activities:

2009A: E-discussion on The Young Can Do! Let's Protect Forests with Our Hands, 29 April to 27 May 2009, Kathmandu, Nepal

2009B: Beginning of the youth for Sustainable Mountain Development (Y4SMD) initiative at ICIMOD, with launch of the special report ‘The Young Can Do!’, 12 August 2009, Kathmandu, Nepal

2009C: Cosponsored First South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change,  3-6 September 2009, Dhulikhel, Nepal

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2010A: ICIMOD-British Council First Café Scientifique in Asia on Climate Change Adaptation, 25 February 2010 in Kathmandu, Nepal

2010B: ICIMOD-British Council Workshop on Creating a Sustainable Network of Climate Change Champions from Bangladesh, Nepal and Uzbekistan, 19-24 September 2010  in Kathmandu, Nepal

2010C: Cosponsored International Graduate Conference on Climate Change and People, 15-19 November 2010 in Kathmandu, Nepal

2010-2011: Promoting Herbal Gardens in Schools

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2011A: Youth and Climate Change Poster Competition, January-February 2011, Kathmandu, Nepal

2011B: ICIMOD-British Council Youth Corner on Climate Change Adaptation, 12 March 2011 in Kathmandu, Nepal

2011C: ICIMOD-British Council Café Scientifique on 'Climate Change and Water' with Dr Garrett Kilroy, 25 March 2011, Kathmandu, Nepal

2011D: South and Central Asia regional virtual consultation on youth perspectives on Rio +20, 9-29 May 2011 in Kathmandu, Nepal

2011E: Asia Pacific Youth on Green Economy-Special Side Event at the UNEP-TUNZA Conference, 27 September 2011 in Bandung, Indonesia

2011F: Contributed to Panel Discussion on Youth Engagement on Climate Change & Rio+20 Processes at UNFCCC COP17, 8 December 2011 in Durban, South Africa

2011G: ICIMOD-CONDESAN-SDC and VerbierGPS: Engaging Children and Youth in Mountain Development (Asia, Europe and South America) – Test launch of the World Mountain Forum, 11 December 2011 in Kathmandu, Nepal

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2012A: Earth Debate in the Hindu Kush–Himalayas - 'Ecosystem economics – can we put a price on nature?', 24 February 2012 in Kathmandu, Nepal

2012B: Youth and Adaptation panel discussion at the 2nd Asia-Pacific Climate Change Adaptation Forum, 12-13 March 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand

2012C: Youth Perspectives on Promoting Green Economy in South and Central Asia at Planet Under Pressure 2012, 26 March 2012, in London, UK

2012D: Formation of ‘Asia Pacific’ and ‘Nepal’ task Forces on Rio+20 and advocacy in Nepal, HKH and globally, January-August 2012 (http://nepaliyouthrio20.blogspot.com/,http://rioplus20.blogspot.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/APY.Rioplus20)

2012E: ICIMOD Funded Youth Alumni organised ‘Youth and Green Economy’ and ‘My sustainable dream and practice’ side events at the UNCSD MGCY Youth Blast Conference, 8-12 June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

ICIMOD Publications on Youth:

2009: The Young Can Do! Let's Protect Forests with Our Hands : e-discussion summary, 12 August 2009 (International Youth Day)

2010: Asia-Pacific Mountain Courier : Special issue on youth and climate change

2011: Asia-Pacific Mountain Courier : Special issue on youth action for climate change through art (International Youth Day)

2011: Asia- Pacific Mountain Courier : Special issue on youth perspectives on Rio+20

2011: Conserve, Construct and Celebrate Mountains: Test Launch of the World Mountain Forum (WMF) for Sustainable Development, 11 December 2011 (International Mountain Day)

ICIMOD Multimedia Products aimed at Youth:

2011: Herbal Gardens in Schools

2011: The Hindu Kush-Himalayan approach to conservation, construction, and celebration

2011: Prakriti Prem (Nature Love)

2012: Sights and sounds of the mountains

For more information:

Tek Jung Mahat, Team Leader and Utsav Maden, Events Manager at youthmedia@icimod.org.

FOR A FEW MORE DAYS: register for the 2nd International Conference on Low Carbon Energy for Development

Transitions to low carbon energy systems: which pathways to energy access for all?

We are pleased to announce that registration has been extended for a few more days<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/spru/lcedn/booking> for the second international workshop of the Low Carbon Energy for Development Network (LCEDN<http://www.lcedn.com/>), which will take place at the University of Sussex in Brighton in the UK on the 10th and 11th September 2012. Please visit the event website<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/spru/lcedn/index> before August 30th to register.

Although we have had enormous interest in the event, there are still some places available. So, we have decided to keep registration open for a few more days, but please register as soon as you can.

This second LCEDN conference is intended to identify and discuss priority questions that need to be answered to meet the UN goal of "Sustainable energy for all". Reflecting on the outcomes and implications of Rio+20, the workshop will have a particular focus on the extent to which low carbon development can simultaneously address concerns around energy access, poverty reduction, human development and economic growth.

The workshop is international in both its scope and significance and it will be hosted by SPRU<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/spru/> and the STEPS Centre<http://www.steps-centre.org/> at the University of Sussex. It is being supported by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

The event will involve participants drawn from across a wide array of academic communities, government departments, private sector organisations and NGOs, as well as a range of countries.

Basic registration is £160 for the two days. Accommodation, conference dinner and other options are also available at extra cost. Details of these costs are available on the event website<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/spru/lcedn/index>.

We have already secured many excellent speakers, including a keynote address by Kevin Urama<http://www.atpsnet.org/about/structure/secretariat/index.php> of the African Technology Policy Studies Network, and more will be announced soon. See the event programme<http://www.sussex.ac.uk/spru/lcedn/programme> for more details.

Best wishes and we hope to see you in Brighton in September.

Bettina

Bettina Zenz
Project Coordinator
SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research
Freeman Centre
University of Sussex
Falmer BN1 9QF
T: (01273) 878166
E: b.zenz@sussex.ac.uk<mailto:b.zenz@sussex.ac.uk>
My usual working hours are Wednesday – Friday, 08:30 -4:30.

2013 Climate Leadership Awards Application Period Now Open

2013 Climate Leadership Awards Application Period Now Open

Calling national attention to exemplary leadership in response to climate change, the Climate Leadership Awards program is seeking its 2013 crop of corporate, organizational and individual leaders. Officially opening its application period, U.S. EPA and its three NGO partners -- The Climate Registry (The Registry), the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), and the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO) -- are now accepting applications for 2013 awards through October 12, 2012. EPA’s Climate Leadership Awards webpage details the application process. 

Climate Leadership Award winners will be publicly honored in early 2013 at an awards gala in conjunction with the Climate Leadership Conference to be held in Washington, DC. Awards criteria have been updated, recognizing leadership in the following categories:

• Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Setting Certificate)
  Recognizes organizations that publicly report and verify corporate GHG inventories and publicly set aggressive GHG emissions reduction goals.
• Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Achievement Award)
  Recognizes organizations that publicly report and verify corporate GHG inventories and achieve aggressive GHG emissions reduction goals.
• Supply Chain Leadership Award
  Recognizes organizations that have their own comprehensive GHG inventories and aggressive emissions reduction goals and can demonstrate they are at the leading edge of managing GHGs in their organizational supply chains.
• Organizational Leadership Award
  Recognizes organizations that not only have their own comprehensive GHG inventories and aggressive emissions reduction goals, but also exemplify leadership both in their internal response to climate change and through engagement of their peers, competitors, partners, and supply chain.
• Individual Leadership Award
  Recognizes individuals exemplifying extraordinary leadership in leading their organizations’ response to climate change and/or affecting the responses of other organizations.

Questions?

Please direct questions as follows:

• Awards program: questions@ClimateLeadershipAwards.org

Climate Leadership Conference: questions@ClimateLeadershipConference.org

Apply NOW, due October 12

For more comprehensive information about the Climate Leadership Awards, go to:

>	About the Climate Leadership Awards
>	2012 Award Winners
>	Application Process, Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria
>	Frequent Questions
>	Awards Gala and Conference
>	About the Partners

Dates to Remember

October 12, 2012Deadline for 2013 CLA applications

January 2013CLA winners notified

February/March 2013Climate Leadership Awards Gala and Conference (dates to be announced shortly)

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to receive government recognition for your climate leadership and highlight your achievements and competitive edge to key stakeholders.

Vacancy: Director of Programs, WOCAN - open until position is filled

WOCAN Vacancy

Position:                                            Director of Programs

Application deadline: Until Filled

Location:                                            Bangkok, Thailand with extensive travel

Salary:                                               Competitive and commensurate with experience

Organization Description:

Founded in 2004, Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN) is an international, membership-based and women-led NGO currently headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, with a mission to build the leadership of women in agriculture and natural resource management for effective advocacy and organizational transformation through an innovative approach of partnering motivated professional and rural women. WOCAN is a global leader in strengthening capacities for gender analysis, women's leadership and gender mainstreaming within technical sectors of agriculture and natural resource management. WOCAN implements projects in Asia and Africa, using a participatory action research approach to develop innovative strategies and 'best practices' for strengthening women and men leaders for gender equality in these sectors.

Position Summary:

The Director of Programs is a senior position to provide operational leadership in the realization of the organization's mission and programs. Responsibilities include organizational development, program strategy and implementation, as well as financial and administrative oversight for programs. The position is based in Bangkok.

The Director of Programs reports to, and works closely with, the Executive Director, and has regular contact with members of the WOCAN board, staff based in offices in Thailand, USA, Nepal, Italy and one to be set up in Africa, as well as the  Core Associate teams in Asia and Africa.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership and Development (25%)

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Program Management (50%)

The Director of Programs plays a vital role and works closely with the staff, Core Team of Associates, Consultants and the Executive Director to develop and realize WOCAN's goals. Responsibilities include:

• helping define programmatic vision and strategy.
• developing program and policies.
• overseeing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs.
• managing and integrating programmatic learning across the organization.
• preparing contracts and supervising consultants.
• overseeing development of communication products.
• preparing new project proposals and seeking funding for these.
• Overseeing management of the WOCAN website, through updates and the communication.

Finance, Human Resources & Administration (25%)

The Director of Programs oversees human resources and administrative functions related to the programs, along with the Operations Manager and other finance staff, including:

• ensuring sound policies and procedures for fiscal control, risk management, contracts, human resources and legal compliance.
• manage the development and monitoring of the program and organizational budgets.
• contribute to recruitment, evaluation and retention of staff and consultants.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Experience

• Master's degree or PhD and at least 8 years of experience related to gender and development in agriculture and natural resource management.
• Substantive knowledge on issues related to core themes.
• Minimum 8 years directing or coordinating programs within an international organization that involves managing staff, budgets, and management responsibilities.
• Experience in fiscal management, organizational budgeting processes.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects and programs.
• At least 5 years working in Asia, preferably in Southeast Asia

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment and lead change.
• Ability to think through staffing needs and priorities; comfortable building and developing organisational processes for a young organization with a unique and flexible structure that is continually evolving in careful and well thought-out strategic stages;
• Ability to flexibly share leadership and build consensus with high level of cross‐cultural competence.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic team and build strong working relationships.
• High level of written and spoken English.
• Excellent communicator and writer with experience as a spokesperson who can articulate messages to different audiences.
• Energetic and self-directed, with positive attitude and a sense of humor.
• Proven ability to operate in a global organization where prompt and responsive e-mail and phone communication is critical.
• Availability to travel frequently regionally and globally.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV and writing sample via email to: vacancies@wocan.org

WOCAN is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men as well as women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Invitation: 'Disaster Risk Reduction in the Himalaya-Hindu Kush (HKH) region' session on 30 August, 2012 at IDRC DAVOS, Switzerland

Dear Colleagues,

Please find below an event update I received from Mr. Hari Krishna Nibanupudi, DRR Specialist at ICIMOD.

Best,

Tek

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Dear Friends,

ICIMOD will be organizing a session titled  ‘Disaster Risk Reduction in the Himalaya-Hindu Kush (HKH) region’ on 30th August, 2012 at IDRC DAVOS.

Members from the HKH region and other regions who are interested in this subject are welcome to attend our session. Those who are interested in making a short presentation on are encouraged to contact Hari Krishna (hkrishna@icimod.org) for more details. Further details is available on the web at http://www.icimod.org/?q=8208 .

Kindly note that this invitation is essentially to connect with those members who have already made their arrangements to attend IDRC DAVOS.

This is not meant to invite proposals for supporting participation.

Thank you!

Hari Krishna