Dear CEC members,
Building resilient communities – both natural and social – is the key to finding sustainable adaptation strategies for humankind on our planet in the next decade. CEC is building on its experience in strategic communication, education, organizational learning, change management, and learning management to fit these pieces into a coherent paradigm focused on building resilience. The last key element that we are weaving into our portfolio of expertise is the area of knowledge management.
Over the past three years, CEC has added many new members with expertise in knowledge management to ensure that we have capacity to support the IUCN Programme. This rapidly evolving field that is part science, part technology and part art. In June, a meeting on the related topic of environmental intelligence was co-sponsored by CEC and chaired by the leader of the CEC Specialty Group on Environmental Information, Nancy Colleton. Experts highlighted the role of open source information in making knowledge available to decision-makers in all parts of the world.
CEC is currently developing its new strategy to support the new IUCN Programme 2013-2016. CEC is making the effort to be represented in all IUCN Regional Conservation Fora, to make sure CEC expertise is well-integrated into the Programme. This input and exchange of ideas is already shaping our focus in our planning work.
Also, if you would like to propose an event for the next World Conservation Congress, now is the time to start planning. Events typically include debates, workshops, dialogues, roundtable discussions, training courses, music and exhibitions. Instructions are on the Congress website www.iucn.org/congress.
With best regards,
Keith Wheeler, CEC Chair
Keith Wheeler, CEC Chair
Seeking your feedback on the IUCN ProgrammeIUCN has begun an important 5 month consultation period on the new draft IUCN Programme for the period 2013 to 2016 and we seek your feedback. »
Solicitamos sus comentarios sobre el Programa UICNLa UICN ha comenzado un período de consulta de 5 meses del nuevo proyecto de programa de la UICN para el período 2013 a 2016 y le invitamos a enviarnos sus comentarios. »
Participer à la consultation sur le Programme UICNL'UICN a commencé une période de consultation importante de 5 mois sur le nouveau projet de Programme de l'UICN pour la période 2013 à 2016 et vos commentaires seraient les bienvenus. »
Call for Contributions – IUCN World Conservation Congress ForumThis Call for Contributions invites you to propose events for the Forum, the part of Congress which is open to all (from 7 to 11 September 2012) in Jeju, Korea. »
Convocatoria de Contribuciones para el Foro del Congreso Mundial de la Naturaleza de la UICNEsta convocatoria es una invitación para proponer actividades para el Foro, la parte del Congreso abierta a todo el público, del 7 al 11 de septiembre de 2012. »
Appel à Contributions – Forum du Congrès mondial de la nature de l’UICNCet Appel à Contributions est une invitation à proposer des activités qui seront considérées pour le Forum, la partie publique du Congrès (du 7 au 11 septembre 2012). »
Nature+ ...resilience... Congress theme and sloganNature+ is about boosting the resilience of nature – improving how quickly nature and people adapt to change. »
La CEC presente en el Foro Regional de la UICN para SudamèricaDentro del marco del Foro Regional de la UICN realizado en Lima, Perú, del 13 al 16 de junio, la vice-presidenta regional de la CEC para Sudamérica, Suzana Padua, aprovechó de esta oportunidad para reunir a los miembros de la CEC. »
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Communication and Facilitation
Communicating the Nagoya Protocol's Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS)
A CEPA side event on "ABS Implementation and the Communication Challenge" was organized by the ABS Capacity Development Initiative for Africa with CEC, UNU and other partners at the Nagoya Protocol meeting in June. »
Video in Arabic, French and Spanish: Love. Not Loss.
This popular video is now available in four languages. Screen it at your next event and start people talking about how to 'communicate biodiversity'. »
Bill and the Creek Rubbish MonsterCommunications strategies created by graduate students included products from a stop-action animation for children to a key-ring, board games and posters. From CEC member Hilary Macleod. »
A simple solution to combat climate change and forest lossThe BusyTrees campaign makes people aware of how agroforestry can be used to combat climate change, fight poverty and protect natural forests and biodiversity. A project of the World Agroforestry Centre. »
Online Facilitation - Adapting to a Virtual Environment with Free(mium) ToolsThis list of useful tips and resources for communication and facilitation are shared by CEC Special Advisor on Learning & Leadership Gillian Martin Mehers and CEC member Lizzie Crudgington. »
The Island Communication ToolkitWould you like to contribute ‘best practice’ examples of island-based communications campaigns to this forthcoming toolkit? »
Bolivia en campaña por sus bosques y la vidaLes remito una experiencia que está en curso en Bolivia para que nos apoyen en difundirla con los miembros de la red. »
Promoting CEPA for National Biodiversity Strategies: DakarKhadire Diop, CEC National Activitator for Senegal and the Gambia, facilitated two 90-minute CEPA sessions during CBD West Africa workshops in May and June. »
Communication, éducation et sensibilisation du public: BrazzavilleL’exercice ‘Le Marché de la Demande‘ lors de l’Atelier régional pour l’Afrique centrale sur la mise à jour des Stratégies et plans d’action nationaux pour la biodiversité. »
Join the IUCN World Conservation DebateEvery quarter we feature an article on a key conservation issue and open up to comments from our broad audience. We hope you will take part in the discussion - your opinion matters. »
Check out the 9th and 10th episodes: Viet Nam and ArgentinaCEC member David Aimé is travelling around the world with David Fabrega to meet with local biodiversity heroes. While using interactive technologies, they produce micro-documentaries and photo stories. »
El reporte visual “No Comamos Cuentos”El reporte visual del Lanzamiento de la Campaña “No Comamos Cuentos” para apoyar a la disminución del consumo de carne silvestre en la Amazonía. »
Satellite imagery aids Galapagos Tortoise conservationHow GeoEye imagery is being used to study Galapagos tortoises on Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador. An example of conservation from space! »
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Education for Sustainable Development
New website on good practices: Linking Culture, Education and SustainabilityA new website showcases projects worldwide that take innovative approaches to integrating culture components in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). »
Tárcoles, Costa Rica: An example from the 'Linking Culture' websiteThe case of the Marine Area of Responsible Artisanal Fishing of Tárcoles is one of the "good practices" featured on the new ESD website on Linking Culture, Education and Sustainability. »
Tiere Live: Children, animals and biodiversity education
CEC's Katalin Czippan shares news of a special project with animals and children in Bavarian schools and other educational settings. A handbook featuring 64 activities is now in translation. »
Green Failure: What’s Wrong With Environmental Education?Marine conservationist Charles Saylan says educators need to go beyond rhetoric and make environmental values a central part of a public education. A recommended read from CEC Chair Keith Wheeler. »
Study on ESD published in Global Environmental ResearchTo what extent will UNESCO's goals be realized at the end the ESD Decade? A study from a German-Japanese NGO project. »
Programa Educativo en el Observatorio de Ballenas Punta FlechaPor sexto año el Área Educación Ambiental de la Fundación Patagonia Natural organiza el Programa orientado a niños de sexto grado de Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina. »
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More News from CEC Members
CEC National Activator speaks on women and forests in FijiMs. Leba Mataitini shares news of events organized for International Women’s Day in Fiji. »
La problemática ambiental de Venezuela: La visión de la Red ARAUna asociación que agrupa a 20 organizaciones no gubernamentales ambientalistas trabajando en Venezuela realizó un trabajo de investigación sobre la realidad ambiental del país. »
Hillside farmers ensure biodiversity in Trinidad and Tobago The Cropper Foundation in Trinidad and Tobago is helping hillside farmers in Trinidad to manage their farms in ways that encourage high levels of biodiversity and ensure the continued provision of ecosystem services. CEC member Maurice Rawlins reports. »
Balkan biodiversity: Local challenges and opportunitiesIUCN CEC member Aysegul Cil and Dusan Ognjanovic reflect on what local actions mean to biodiversity conservation in Western Balkan countries. »
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Knowledge Management
Environmental Intelligence topic of Forum on Earth ObservationsCEC Chair Keith Wheeler attended this event in Washington D.C., noting its importance to global environmental knowledge management issues. »
Expanding IUCN’s science engagement for better conservationIUCN welcomes distinguished scientists from around the world and a wide variety of disciplines to the new IUCN Science Advisory Board. »
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Awards and Competitions
CEC member Barbara Ehringhaus wins 'Terre de Femmes' prizeHonored for her devotion to Mont Blanc, this member of CEC and WCPA received the "Terre de Femmes" international award from the Yves Rocher Foundation. »
Wildlife Trust of Bangladesh wins conservation awardThe national Bangabandhu Award for Wildlife Conservation was presented to the Wildlife Trust of Bangladesh at a June 1st event organized by the Ministry of Environment and Forest. »
Web of Life Foundation writing competitionCEC member Dr Joe Zammit-Lucia introduces his new Foundation and invites entries to its environmental writing competition. The deadline is December 2011. »
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Resources & Recommended Reading
Tanzania and its Serengeti Highway, by Haroldo Castro
This story by CEC member Haroldo Castro was published in Brazilian EPOCA magazine. It focuses on the riches of Tanzania and the threat brought by the possible Serengeti Highway. »
Biodiversity BarometerBiodiversity awareness keeps rising among consumers and business, according to UEBT's Biodiversity Barometer. Shared with CEC by David Ainsworth of the CBD Secretariat. »
Newsletter on REDD+ in Latin AmericaCEC member Carolina Hoyos shares news of the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility in Latin America and the Caribbean, with links to the REDD+ in LAC Newsletter Issue 2 / Boletin Electronico sobre REDD+ en LAC. »
A case for a new green politicsIf there is a model within American memory of what must be done, it is the civil rights revolution of the 1960s. A recommended read from CEC Chair Keith Wheeler. »
Wildlife Times of Nepal - June 2011CEC member Mangal Man Shakya shares the June issue of his magazine from Nepal. »
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Courses
English Language for EnvironmentalistsEnvironmental professionals are invited to a specialised course at Juniper Hall Field Studies Centre in Surrey, England, from 25 to 29 July 2011. »
Sabra más, trabajar mejorSe realizó un curso introductorio al Cambio Climático para periodistas en respuesta a la necesidad de capacitación de comunicadores detectada en Uruguay. El docente responsable fue Hernán Sorhuet, Punto Focal de la CEC-Uruguay. »
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Jobs
Vacancy: Reporter and Participatory Video Facilitator in Mali
An audiovisual storyteller is needed for an international media project to be launched in September 2011. Posted by Imke Gilsing of IUCN NL. »
Assessing environmental ed in Cabo Verde schools: Experts wantedDo school curricula in Cabo Verde integrate environmental issues? Portuguese-speaking experts are needed for an assessment. »
Recherche des experts de l’éducation à l’environnement - Cap VertPour appuyer le Réseau Education Environnementale du Cap Vert – REA, le PREE recherche deux experts lusophones pour vérifier si l’environnement et l’éducation environnementale ont bien été intégrés. »
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Coming Events
Absa Kirkwood Wildlife Festival July 2011The Absa Kirkwood Wildlife Conference and Festival in South Africa promotes wildlife conservation and attracts tens of thousands of visitors. »
July 2011: World Environmental Education Congress
The 6th World Environmental Education Congress in Brisbane, Australia, provides environmental educators with a unique opportunity to share and showcase their work with colleagues from around the world. Les inscriptions sont encore ouvertes! »
CEC at the World Scout Jamboree
IUCN will be taking an active part in the upcoming World Scout Jamboree in Rinkaby, Sweden, with a team of people from the Commission on Education and Communication (CEC). »
Education conferences in Omoku, Nigeria, September 2011
CEC member Austin Nosiike shares this invitation to conferences focusing on technology, environment, teaching and learning. »
Bibliotheca Alexandrina to celebrate Arab Environment Day
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is focusing on youth for Arab Environment Day, 14 October 2011, which aims to achieve sustainable development through preservation of environment and resources. »
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