Archive for July, 2011
- July 27th, 2011
Simple actions to change the world
- imenzies
- Comments: none Tags: Tags: action, resources
: Categories citizenship, sustainable development
We Are What We Do is a an inspiring and creative movement to encourage people everywhere to take simple action to change the world. Some some make someone’s day, others make your home and school a bit greener, others make life better for chickens. All of them do a little chunk of good. Take your pick.
More info at: http://schools.wearewhatwedo.org/
More- July 27th, 2011
Rio + 20 – International Summit on Education for Sustainable Development
- imenzies
- Comments: none Tags: Tags: events, nature
: Categories renewables and climate change, social studies, sustainable development
The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) will take place in Brazil on 4-6 June 2012 to mark the 20th anniversary of the historical 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg. It is envisaged as a Conference at the highest possible level, including Heads of State and Government or other representatives. The Conference will result in a focused political document.
The objective of the Conference is to secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development, assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development, and address new and emerging challenges.
The Conference priorities will include:
- poverty eradication
- green jobs and social inclusion;
- energy access, efficiency and sustainability;
- food security and sustainable agriculture;
- sound water management;
- sustainable cities;
- management of the oceans; and
- improved resilience and disaster preparedness
Please get this date in your diary and start thinking about how your school might use this as an opportunity to help your school embed sustainability and global citizenship in the curriculum and across the life of your school.
More info at: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?menu=14
More- July 19th, 2011
CSV Action Earth Grants
- imenzies
- Comments: none Tags: Tags: funding, nature
: Categories biodiversity, community, sustainable development
CSV is offering grants from £50 to £250 to projects in Scotland which will help support and encourage Scottish biodiversity through practical environmental projects. There will be three types of grant available to projects in Scotland this year:
- Action Earth Express Grant - is an easy to access grant of up to £50 available to any group of volunteers carrying out practical environmental work in their local community in Scotland.
- SNH Biodiversity Grant - offers up to £250 for projects that are improving or creating habitats for wildlife which will enhance biodiversity in Scotland.
- SNH Local Nature Reserve Grant - offers awards of up to £500 for activities taking place on LNRs, which celebrate the work carried out on the site and raise the local profile of the site.
Grants are available until October. To apply go online at: http://www.actionearth.org.uk/joomla/
More- July 19th, 2011
Big Lottery Fund Launches New Community Spaces Fund
- imenzies
- Comments: none Tags: Tags: funding
: Categories community, sustainable development
A groundbreaking fund allowing local people to come together to shape their neighbourhood, has recently opened. The new £9 million Community Spaces Scotland scheme from the Big Lottery Fund is set to rejuvenate local areas from Dumfries to Dingwall. From developing allotments, parks and community gardens through to improving village halls and community centres, the fund will improve local spaces and places, providing somewhere better for people to come together to be healthier, happier and more active.
Groups including voluntary and community organisations, schools, community councils and social enterprises can apply for grants for up to two years of between £10,000 and £250,000. For further details go to: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/communityspaces.
More- July 11th, 2011
2012 – International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
- imenzies
- Comments: none Tags: Tags: action, climate and energy, poverty, resources
: Categories international, renewables and climate change, sciences, social studies, sustainable development, technologies
It is estimated that 1.4 billion people still lack access to electricity while almost half of the world’s population - 2.7 billion people - use traditional biomass for cooking and heating. Smoke from polluting and inefficient cooking, lighting, and heating devices kills nearly 2 million people every year, primarily women and children.
Against that background, and recognizing that access to affordable modern energy services is essential for sustainable development and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, the United Nations General Assembly in December 2010, declared 2012 the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All.
The Year provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of increasing access to energy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy for all. It is also a call to promote action on energy issues at the local, national, regional and international levels towards the internationally agreed development goals.
For information on the UN Observances go to: http://www.un.org/en/events/observances/years.shtml
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