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The 2nd International Conference which will be organized from 6th to 9th June 1995 in Bratislava, is to evaluate the ecological and economic development of the Danube region in previous periods, in particular in these areas:

Ecology of the Region and Legal Treatment of the Environment - implementation of government authority in this area, governmnet supervision and the environmental impact assessment, inspection and penalties.

Economic aspects of Transformation of Water Implementation and Protection - present status analysis, economic tools for problems solution in the future, financing of activities, Environmental Fund, PHARE projects, possibilities for recreation and tourism in this area.

Development and Dynamics of Changes of the Danube Region - complex monitoring of the environment, long term changes of ecosystem and reasons analysis.

Nowadays the Danube region presents a complex of environmental questions connected with economic and social problems. The aim of the Conference is to define more precisely these questions and help to find answers.

More about the conference you can obtain at:

City University Bratislava
Mudronova 47
811 03 Bratislava
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Tel:+42.7.31 44 66
Fax:+42.7.31 69 78

Within the frameworks of the programme measures, devoted to thhe 50-th anniversary of the UNESCO , the St.Petersburg UNESCO Center together with the University of Economy and Finance, the Forestry Technical Academy, the Pedagogical University and other organizations suppose to conduct the International Ecological Olympiad on 30 June to 5th July 1995 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The realization of the Olympiad will be carried out within the frameworks of the international educational programme "The Baltic Sea Project", which is coordinated in Russia by the St. Petersburg UNESCO center.

Content of directions of the Olympiad:

1. Work on the ecological project - Each team receives a map of a territory with instruction of all conditions (relief, hydrosystem, specially protected natural areas, resources, etc.) A task to conduct ecological examination of accommodation and construction of industrial objects is put. \such can be: Nuclear Power Plant, Hydro Power Plant, fertilizers manufacture, production complex, garbage heap...???, etc.It is necessary to give the ecological substance to the project.

Operating time on the project - 2 days, defence??? of work - 1 day.

2. Game on station - A test on various sections of Ecology and Nature protection will be carried out by a computer. The group of students should respond to 100 questions.

3. Work on drawing up an ecological map of a territory - Sorrounding territory of the accommodation base will be devided on sites according to a groups quantity. The aim of the work will be to make a map of ecological conditions of a territory.

4. Roundtable with teachers - New technologies in work with ecological information will be shown. It will be also the opportunity to exchange the experiences about the ecological education in different countries.

5. defend of the projects - Each team must submitt written report on the problems of city surrounding. The themes can be, eg. Water, Energy, Green Areas, Housing, Social Problems and Protection of Cultural Heritage, etc.

Organization: Each group has to be represented by a pupils or students (of age 15-20) and 1 teacher. Application must contain name and address of the school, name, birth date of teacher and students.

Accommodation expenses, as well as meals and cultural programme of all participants will be paid by the St.Petersburg UNESCO Center.

Travel expenses to and from St.Petersburg are to be paid by participants themselves.

Following the International Ecological Olympiad - it is organized the 8th International Ecological Camp for groups of students with teachers on 7th July to 21st July 1995. The conditions are the same as in previous information - you have to pay only for the travel costs.

The requests for precious information, and the applications should be send as soon as possible to:

UNESCO Center in St. Petersburg
28, Chaikovskogo str.
191194 St. Petersburg
Fax: +7.812.273 2712

An interdisciplinary non-profit network organised in association with ERP Environment and the journal Sustainable Development, with the aim of promoting research into and the practice of sustainable development. It was established in 1995 and aimes to bring together people from a range of disciplines, backgrounds and countries who have a shared interest in promoting the concept of sustainable development, through research and the dissemination of best practice.

The Network has a number of specific aims and objectives:

* to increase interdisciplinary research in the field of sustainable development,

* to provide a forum for discussion & debate via annual conference,

* to provide vehicle for high quality research via the journal Sustainable Development,

* to share information about relevant initiatives,

* to stimulate educational initiatives in the fields of the environment and sustainable development,

* to work with other networks, institutions and NGOs campaigning for sustainable development strategies.

A small charge of 10 GBP is requested from members of the Network. This covers the costs of mailing, printing and postage. The organisers are looking for grants and sponsorship to support the future work. In particular, they would like to find funding to enable members from developing countries to join the Network at no charge.

If you are interested in further information and application to the Network, contact please:

International Sustainable Development Research Network
c/o ERP Environment
P.O.Box 75
Shipley
West Yorkshire BD17 6EZ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44.1274.530 408
Fax: +44.1274.530 409

The University of Nottingham, 11-12th September, 1995, U.K. This wide ranging conference will be of interestto policy amkers, NGOs, consultants, researchers and academics. local authorities and practitioners. Its focus is on practical papers aimed at improving environmental performance in a European context. The conference seeks to examine the progress that the European Union has made in relation to its 5th Environmental Action Programme which commits the EU to move `towards sustainability`.

In parallel streams, papers cover issues such as waste management energy, transportation, tourism, air and water quality, integrated pollution control, regional and local environmental initiatives, environmnetal assessment, the implementation of EU policy and environmental liability.

For more information contact please:

ERP Environment
P.O.Box 75
Shipley
West Yorkshire BD17 6EZ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44.1274.530 408
Fax: +44.1274.530 409

The University of Leeds, September 20th and 21st, 1995, U.K.

Effective responses to the environment challenge and sustainable development demand a long term strategic approach from industry. Due to increasing pressures being placed on the environment, industry is being encouraged by all its stakeholders to improve environmental performance: from government and regulators, to customers and the general public. Good environmental management can also reduce costs and enhance market opportunities.

This conference concentrates on what industry is doing to improve its environmental performance and on the analysis of tools to develop that further. Typical subject matter includes startegic environmental management, eco-efficiency, research and development, clean technology, environmental management in SMEs, stakeholder analysis, supply chain management, life cycle assessment, environmental management systems and environmental auditing. In 1995 ,there will be discussion of how businesses can contribute to the move towards sustainable development.

Target audience: Strategic planners and environmental managers, academics and researchers, environment and management consultants, pressure groups and NGOs.

ERP Environment
P.O.Box 75
Shipley
West Yorkshire BD17 6EZ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: +44.1274.530 408
Fax: +44.1274.530 409

The Bulgarian Doundation for Energy Efficiency "EnEffect" in co-operation with "Borrowed Nature", the East European Centre for Energy Efficiency in Built Environmental and "Euroeco", with the support of the International Fair - Plovdiv organised an international workshop

in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from 25th to 27th of September, 1995. The workshop was held under the auspices of the Bulgarian Ministry of the Environment.

The concept `Joint Implementation' appeared in result of the Framework Convention on climate Change signed in Rio in 1992. It is based on the understanding that investments in reducing greenhouse gas emissions anywhere in the world are equally benefical. An advantage of this idea is the possibility to apply projects jointly with other partners and to meet together the obligations, following from the Convention.

A series of international initiatives for prompotion of the idea of Joint Implementation and for establishment of contacts between officials and business circles from different countries are planned for 1995 and 1996. Real investment projects are expected to arise.

There is a great potential for Joint Implementation in Eastern and Central European countries. The countries in transition offer many cost-effective opportunities for reducing GHG emissions. Additional economic and market benefits for the participating parties can be achieved too. Some of these countries are on the way of creating their own national policy and mechanisms for joint implementation.

Joint Implementation is not popular in Bulgaria yet but the country has considerable potential for costeffective investments in GHG emissions reduction. In addition, the country itself has an active programme for environmental protection.

The main objectives of the workshop were:

* To promote the idea of Joint Implementation of Climate Technology Initiatives in Bulgaria and the region.

* To contribute to the definition of Bulgarian national priorities in Joint Implementation of Climate Technology Initiatives.

* To evaluate the potential for foreign investments in Joint Implementation of Climate Technology Initiatives.

* To identify the barriers to joint implementation initiatives in Bulgaria and contribute to overcoming them.

* To encourage joint projects for reducing GHG emissions for global environmental benefit.

* To exchange ideas and information, discussing successful examples and to share experience.

The workshop is a parallel event to the Autumn International Technical Fair '95 in Plovdiv which gives its considerable advantages. The fair gives a comprehensive overview of Bulgarian economy potential, creates possibilities for establishing business contacts.

For more information contact:

Zdravko Genchev, Arch., Ph.D.
ENEFFECT
1000 Sofia
1-B, Strumitza St., IV floor
Mailing adress:
1606 Sofia, P.O.Box 85
Tel: +359.2.874164
Fax: +359.2.805140
E-mail: eneffect@bulmail.sprint.com

Article 6 of the Convention on Biological Diversity calls upon each Party to prepare a national strategy or plan and to integrate biodiversity considerations into the varios national programmes and sector plans of the country. UNEP requested WRI, in collaboration with IUCN, to prepare an initial set of guidelines to help orient countries as they address this challenge.

Eighteen countries offered to collaborate with the project. Each national team summarized their experience strategy, or action plan. WRI and IUCN project staff met with the national teams to analyze the lessons learned. A framework method was drawn from this analysis, and then a peer review workshop was held at Williamsburg, VA for final debate and review of the approach and the draft report.

The method encourages flexibility, recognizing that each country has historical, administrative, social and economic differences. Further, the method calls for an iterative approach, allowing plans to evolve as information improves and as national priorities shift. In brief, the key steps are:

* Get organized: Put together a national team, mandates, data and information, and initial dialogue on methods and procedures.

* Analyze Information: Country Study, assessment of biodiversity and biological resources, gaps in information, status of knowledge, conservation measures, development needs, initial goals, options and priorities.

* Analyze Strategically: National Biodiversity Strategy, analysis of goals, objectives and means; priority needs and associated costs and benefits; definition of key activities to be implemented.

* Plan for Action: an Action Plan, which agency or group will implement each activity, by what means, over what time period, with what budget.

* Implement: Responsible agencies and groups implement the activities through their programs and budgets, as special projects, policy reform, etc.

* Monitor, Evaluate and Review: track changes and achievements according to agreed indicators and methods, and report on progress, issues and proposals for future consideration.

* Report: to Convention, government, citizenry.

* Retorn to first step.

(Source: Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, Vol.7, Num.1)

The ONDAWP is a non-governmental and non-political organisation, which is based in Lucknow, India. It is devoted to:

-the mobilisation of public opinion for the total elimination of nuclear weapons from the face of the earth;

-the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons in all its aspects;

-the enhancement of international peace and security;

-the fostering of an awakening towards the constant risk of serious nuclear accidents posing environmental threats and therefore endangering human existence.

Inspired by these ideals, the ONDAWP proposes to hold an International Convention on World Peace, Nuclear Disarmament and Environment of all non-governmental organisations in the month of either November 1995 or December 1995 in New Delhi. The venue for convention and a date will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity. It will coincide with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the United Nations.

This International Convention will provide an approriate international forum to establish a direct and closer contact amongst all such NGOs to share their experiences and to address itself for a non-discriminatory, multilateral and internationally and effectively verifiable treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons and other nuclear explosive devices. The Convention intends to evolve effective international arrangements through NGOs and play a major part in the efforts of the United Nations in the field of preventive diplomacy and peace making.

Send your suggestions and your consent to participation to the address:

Ammar Rizvi
Organisation for Nuclear Disarmament
and World Peace
11, Gautam Palli
Lucknow 226 001
INDIA
Tel: +91.0522.236 398
Fax: +91.0522.246 168

UNECIA's Environmental Education Development Group was established in 1994 to contribute to the development of environmental education in the world's developing economies, particulary those of Central and Eastern Europe. A number of UNECIA's constituent universities are leaders in the field of environmental education and also operate in association with both British and international partners.

They provide advice, consultancy, training and other specialist activites in all aspects of environmental education including policy, curriculum development, research, evaluation and monitoring. UNECIA constituent universities have been particulary supportive of environmental education in primary and secondary schools together with the appropriate teacher training, both initial and in-service (INSET).

UNECIA is the consortium of British universities: Bradford, Hull, Keele, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Salford, Sheffield and York.

To acess any of the above services, for a free consultation or further information please contact:

UNECIA Limited
4 Claremont Place, Sheffield
UNITED KINGDOM S10 2TB
Tel: +44.114.272 6661
Fax: +44.114.278 8226
E-mail: UNECIA@sheffield.ac.uk

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Leal Filho, W (1994) Local Agenda 21 and Environmental Education: proceedings of a national conference, RSPB/European Research and Training Centre on Environmental Education, Bradford ISBN 1 85143 121 7 6.99

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ERTCEE also produces:

ERTCEE NEWSletter - providing information on the latest activities of the Centre.

SGEEE newsletter - the networking publication of the Study Group on Environmental Education in Europe (SGEEE), intended to facilitate communication between environmental education practitiones in Europe. SGEEE newsletter is sent to all members of the study group. All colleagues are encouraged to join SGEEE (free of charge), and to send us information on their work for inclusion in future issues of the newsletter, by writing to the Editorial Team at the address below.

Environmental Education Research Newslist (eer-news) - an electronic newslist promoting rapid communication among a wide audience of 'users' and 'providers' of environmental education research. The strength and indeed the sustainability of eer-news will depend on its ability to circulate information. It is thus vital that you and your colleagues supply us with information on research projects, publications, events, joint programmes and partnerships. We will make sure it is widely circulated. If you would like to be added to the newslist send your electronic mail address to: eer-news@bradford.ac.uk

To order any of the publications, or for further details, please contact:

European Research and Training Centre on Environmental Education University of Bradford, BRADFORD, BD7 1DP, UK

Tel & Fax: +44(0)1274 385 391 E-mail: ertcee@bradford.ac.uk