CSO STATEMENT ON 31st FAO APRCOur Calls for the Future of Food Sovereignty in AsiaWe, 130 representatives of small food producers including farmers, fisherfolks, indigenous peoples, pastoralists, rural women, and youth, cooperatives, labor movements, consumers and NGOs from 20 countries worldwide met from March 10 to 11, 2012 for the CSO parallel consultation to the 31st FAO-Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam.We are aware of the complex issues confronting food, agriculture and rural...
Statement on the 6th World Water Forum
7:15 AM
Jessie James
Water and Food SovereigntyStatement of the Asia Pacific Network for Food Sovereignty (APNFS)on the occasion of the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille, FranceMarch 17, 2012 At the conclusion of the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille, we – smallholder farmers, fishers, women, civil society organizations and rural development advocates from the Asia Pacific Network for Food Sovereignty (APNFS) – hereby declare the World Water Forum, a dismal failure in upholding the people’s right to water and food....
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Long kisses are beneficial to our circulatory system
12:07 AM
Jessie James
Effects of Kissing:Long kisses are beneficial to our circulatory system. When kissing, our pulse rate is quickening up to 110 beats per minute. This is a great training for our cardiovascular system.After kissing, the lungs work harder, resulting in 60 inhales per minute compared to regular 20 inhales. Such “ventilation” is a good preventive measure against lung diseases.Some dentists believe that kissing is a preventive measure against dental caries. Indeed, kissing stimulates the flow of saliva...
UNEP Launches Blogging Competition for World Environment Day
3:36 AM
Jessie James
Nairobi, 18 January 2012 - The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), in partnership with TreeHugger, is pleased to launch the third World Environment Day (WED) blogging competition.The winner will receive a free trip to Brazil - the host of this year's World Environment Day on 5 June 2012 - to write, blog and tweet about WED events in the country.Bloggers are invited to enter the competition via online submissions of blog articles on the Green Economy. This ties in with the overall WED 2012...
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Call for the 6th World Water Forum
6:42 PM
Jessie James
The 6th World Water Forum is looking to invite advanced Master’s and PhD students from around the world to present their solutions-based work and participate as fully engaged members of the Forum. Selected applicants will have the opportunity to work with high level experts from academia, the public sector, and private industry. They will take part in networking events with other young professionals and water experts from around the world. We are searching for ways to get this message spreaded...
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21st International Children Painting Competition on the Environment
5:45 AM
Jessie James
UNEP has launched the 21th International children's painting competition.The Competition is organized annually by the UNEP and the Japan-basedFoundation for GlobalPeace and Environment (FGPE), Bayer and Nikon Corporation.The theme of the21th painting competition will be " Green Communities" and participantswill have until15 February 2012 to submit their entries.Sub themes of the competition are:How would you like to see our environment - our communities, cities,forests, oceans and atmosphere?What...
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Submit your questions for the Global Panel: The Human Rights Perspective for Water, Energy and Food security.
5:34 AM
Jessie James
Dear Jessie James Marcellones, As part of the Bonn2011 Nexus Conference, the Federal Government of Germany and Stakeholder Forum invite you to submit your key questions to the Global Panel: The Human Rights Perspective for Water, Energy and Food security. This session will discuss how human rights based approaches (RBA) contribute towards better policymaking for water, energy and food security and will be live streamed on the conference website. The debate will take place in a ‘Question Time’ format,...
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Get Involved: Solutions for A Green Economy – Stakeholder Consultation
8:09 AM
Jessie James
As part of a consultation process towards the “Bonn 2011 Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus –Solutions for a Green Economy” conference, we invite you to participate in our stakeholders’ survey. Your contribution will provide input into the “Bonn 2011 Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus –Solutions for a Green Economy” conference to be held from 16 to 18 November 2011; and into the Rio+20 discussions on Green Economy in the context of Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development. Your participation...
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UNEP TUNZA International Children and Youth Conference: Children and Youth on the Road to Rio + 20
4:44 AM
Jessie James
The TUNZA conference for children and youth is being organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP).The event will bring together around 1400 young people, mentors and celebrities from 100 countries. Participants are divided into two categories: children(10-14) and youth (15-25)Under the theme 'Reshaping our Future through a Green Economy and Sustainable Lifestyles’, the aim of the conference is to discuss the role of young people in...
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International Scholarships at University of Wales, UK, 2011-2012
7:02 AM
Jessie James
International Scholarships for 2011/12 entry:A number of Scholarships are available from the University of Wales, Newport. Students applying for September 2011 or January 2012 entry are eligible to apply for these awards.Students wishing to apply for these scholarships need to download and complete the Scholarship Application Form A limited number of Scholarships are available and will be awarded to students on the basis of outstanding achievement. Categories you may wish to consider applying...
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My Opinion re: Sheriff and the Mayor and the Poor People
7:32 AM
Jessie James
In the case of Hao vs. Sheriff Andres, A.M. No. P-07-2384, the Supreme Court ruled that, and I quote, " ... sheriffs, being ranking officers of the court and agents of the law, must discharge their duties with great care and diligence. In serving and implementing court writs, as well as processes and orders of the court, they cannot afford to err without affecting adversely the proper dispensation of justice. Sheriffs play an important role in the administration of justice and as agents of the...
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The United Nations Programme on Youth would like to request for Inputs for the High-level Meeting on Youth, which will take place on 25 and 26 July 20
7:13 AM
Jessie James
Please view the letter and send us your contributions via e-mail to: youth@un.org. You can view the letter at http://social.un.org/youthyear/docs/letter-youth-organizations.pdfThe United Nations Programme on Youth would like to update you on developments in the preparations for the High-level Meeting on Youth, which will take place on 25 and 26 July 2011 at UN Headquarters in New York. Request for Input to Outcome Document - On behalf of the President of the General Assembly, the UN Programme on...
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Applications for the ISES 2011 Student Bursary Program are still open!
8:00 PM
Jessie James
Applications for the ISES 2011 Student Bursary Program are still open! If you know students in the regions of South America, Continental Europe, the Middle East and Asia in particular please let them know about this amazing opportunity to join an inspired conversation on the future of energy in Vancouver this June.ISES Fund Your Experience PackageISES is made possible by the support of our partners. The ISES planning committee, being comprised of students, realizes first‐hand the budget constraints...
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Invitation to Webinar towards Rio 2012 on April 24, 2011, 0800h GMT, with the topic "20 Years after Rio..."
8:59 PM
Jessie James
We are inviting you to a Webinar towards Rio 2012 on April 24, 2011, 0800h GMT, with the topic "20 Years after Rio: Stakes and Opportunities for Developing Countries in Shaping an Equitable, Just and Sustainable Future," by Neth Dano. Register at https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/eco-singapore.org/viewform?hl=en&ndplr=1&formkey=dHFuTmt4UGdyQUJ4STQ3U29sM01ITGc6MQ#gid=0Thank you for your kind interest in the 24h April Webinar Session. We are really glad that you have expressed an interest...
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Darwin Initiative - Call for Main and Post Project Applications
12:27 AM
Jessie James
DARWIN INITIATIVE CALL FOR FUNDING APPLICATIONS: ROUND 18 The Darwin Initiative offers funds to encourage the sharing of UK biodiversity expertise with local partners in countries with a wealth of biodiversity, but who lack the means to protect these resources and to assist in meeting their international biodiversity commitments.Since its launch in 1992, the Darwin Initiative has committed more than £80 million in funding for 555 main projects and post projects (consolidating the results of already...
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funding,
overseas
All-expense Paid International Course on Networks in Ecology to be held in Brazil on September 2011
12:08 AM
Jessie James
International Course on Networks in Ecology to be held in Brazil on September 2011An advanced intensive course with leading researchers in the field. A São Paulo Advanced Science School sponsored by FAPESP, the São Paulo Research foundation, within its ESPCA Program.Student Applications40 places are offered, with a target composition of 20 students from Brazil and 20 from other countries. This is only an approximate figure, we will not set quotas.EligibilityDoctoral or masters' students, preferably...
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environment,
research,
sao paolo
Full scholarship for MSc in Climate Change and Development at University of Sussex/Institute for Development Studies, UK
11:52 PM
Jessie James
Full scholarship for MSc in Climate Change and Development at University of Sussex/Institute for Development Studies, UKA full scholarship (fees plus maintenance and travel) funded through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship scheme is available for applicants to the MSc in Climate Change and Development programme for entry October 2011.Note: Potential applicants must undertake the following process in the order stated.1. Check their eligibility for the award (see criteria below)2. Submit an application...
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sex education,
uk
ull scholarship for MSc in Climate Change and Development at University of Sussex/Institute for Development Studies, UK
11:50 PM
Jessie James
Full scholarship for MSc in Climate Change and Development at University of Sussex/Institute for Development Studies, UKA full scholarship (fees plus maintenance and travel) funded through the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship scheme is available for applicants to the MSc in Climate Change and Development programme for entry October 2011.Note: Potential applicants must undertake the following process in the order stated.1. Check their eligibility for the award (see criteria below)2. Submit...
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environment,
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sex education,
uk
Sayri ang Balaud with Atty. Rudy Alonzo
2:04 AM
Jessie James
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