Fellowships: Postgraduate Courses on Building Resilience to Climate Change

*CALL FOR APPLICATIONS*

Spring 2011 Postgraduate Courses on *Building Resilience to Climate Change*

28 February – 25 March 2011 / Tokyo, Japan

www.isp.unu.edu/cecar

*DEADLINE: 21 January 2011*

The United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP), Tokyo, invites applications for the new intensive 4-week postgraduate programme on  ”Building Resilience to Climate Change” developed under the framework of the University Network for Climate and Ecosystems Change Adaptation Research (UN-CECAR).

The new courses, conducted at UNU-ISP, cover a range of issues on sustainability and adaptation to climate and ecosystems change. Topics include:

·         climate and atmospheric science,
·         impacts assessment,
·         climate and society,
·         ecosystems resilience,
·         risk and uncertainty,
·         integrated solutions for mitigation and adaptation,
·         community-based adaptation strategies.

Students also will receive practical training in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing software.

*FELLOWSHIPS*

A limited number of fellowships (covering tuition fees and living expenses) are available for outstanding students from developing countries and who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance. All students are expected to pay for their own travel expenses to and from Tokyo.

*ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION*

The programme is open to Master’s and Ph.D students who are currently enrolled in a university postgraduate programme and who have already identified their thesis topic prior to arriving in Japan.

Applicants must provide:

·         a completed Application & Fellowship Form with photo and
signature;
·         proof of enrolment in a master’s or Ph.D. degree programme;
·         original transcript of academic record;
·         a detailed proposal of their research topic, and explain how it
will link their current university thesis topic to that of climate change;
·         TOEFL scores or equivalent proof of English-language proficiency for non-native speakers or those who do not have an academic degree in an English-speaking country; and
·         minimum of two references; one from their supervisor and one from another faculty member.

For detailed information on the application and admission procedures, and to
download the application form, please visit the UNU-ISP website at:

http://isp.unu.edu/cecar

Have your say about construction and climate change!

The alignment between construction and climate change.

Combining an 850 exhibitor-strong product showcase with more than 100 free conference and seminar sessions and dozens of interactive educational attractions, Ecobuild connects formal learning with practical experience, and with products and suppliers.

There will be also a variety of seminars and a conference. Take a look at the speakers!

It is the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment.

Be part of the thinking. Be part of the discussion. Be part of the solution.

Have your say about construction and climate change.

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Upload your 20 sec video! Youth have a lot to say! Be part of it!

And the last but not least:

YOU can ATTEND IT for FREE in London!

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Almost 35,000 visitors attended Ecobuild 2009, including some of the most influential organisations and individuals responsible for some of the most valuable construction projects across the UK and beyond. Take a look at the gallery!

Logo: Ecobuild, 2009.

Hey human, do you know your rights?

Have you ever read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

If yes, how about refreshing your memory?

If not,  how about going for a first time experience? It doesn’t take long. It is composed of

30 short articles and you can read it in 370 different languages.

“The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Dra

fted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all

regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected.” (UDHR)

If you wish to explore a bit more, check the videos of the commemoration of Human Rights day in 2008 and 2009.

International Day of Climate Action – Oct 24th 2009

350 parts per million is what many scientists, climate experts, and progressive national governments are now saying is the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere.

Accelerating arctic warming and other early climate impacts have led scientists to conclude that we are already above the safe zone at our current 390ppm, and that unless we are able to rapidly return to 350 ppm this century, we risk reaching tipping points and irreversible impacts such as the melting of the Greenland ice sheet and major methane releases from increased permafrost melt.

On October 24, join people all over the world to take a stand for a safe climate future.

There is still time. Visit 350.org to take part in one of the actions around the world. Fore sure one it very close to you!

Source: Think Green Resources Blog