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Central and East European Network of Environmental NGOs

Address:	GREENWAY, P.O.Box 163, 814 99 Bratislava, SLOVAK REPUBLIC Tel./fax: +421.7.5414674 E-mail: greenway@isternet.sk

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C O N T E N T

I. From Greenway Mail Box

FUNDRAISING
1997 ESVA LITHUANIA: THE ROLE OF THE NGO'S IN THE NEW EUROPE
INTERACTION WEB SITE
UNESCO's TOLERANCE PROGRAMME DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON WEB SITE
FOUNDATION NETWORK WEB SITE
A NEW EFC PUBLICATION
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: MAKING IT HAPPEN EFFECTIVELY
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

II. Conferences, Seminars, Courses, Other Events

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS 54TH SESSION
COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, SIXTH SESSION
COMMISSION ON HUMAN SETTLEMENTS 17TH SESSION
PLANTA EUROPA
ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUSINESS WEEK '98 SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

III. Publications

IMPLEMENTING AGENDA 21: NGO EXPERIENCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
THE WORLD CONFERENCES: DEVELOPING PRIORITIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
CRITICAL ISSUES FOR WOMEN IN THE WORLD OF WORK: ACTIONS TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO EQUALITY
PARTNERSHIP WITH NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
SOCIAL CHANGE AND CONSERVATION
SIGNALS OF CHANGE: BUSINESS PROGRESS TOWARDS SUSTAINMABLE DEVELOPMENT
IN THE COMPANY OF PARTNERS: BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT POST-RIO
NGOs, STATES AND DONORS: TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT?
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS: GUIDELINES FOR GOOD POLICY AND PRACTICE
STRINKING A BALANCE: A GUIDE TO ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
THE TRADE TRAP: POVERTY AND THE GLOBAL COMMODITY MARKETS
THE WORLD GUIDE 1997/98

I. FROM GREENWAY MAIL BOX

FUNDRAISING

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, established in Flint, Michigan U.S.A., in 1926, is a private, philanthropic organization that supports programs for charitable purposes.

In Central/Eastern Europe, the Mott Foundation has three current grantmaking objectives:

The Foundation seeks to develop appropriate legal frameworks and political and economic structures to ensure and sustain democracy and the market economy.
The Foundation seeks to help prevent conflicts in the region through training and technical assistance in alternative dispute resolution methods.
The Foundation seeks to strengthen the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector as a whole.

In all three objectives, the Foundation's principle aim is to build capacity and leadership within local communities and regions, and at the national level.

Further information:

Mott Foundation                Mott Foundation
Central/Eastern Europe Field   U.S. Office
Office                         1200 Mott Foundation
Zitna 6/8                      Building
120 00 Prague 2                Flint MI 48502-1851
CZECH REPUBLIC                 USA
Tel.: +420.2.291 652
Fax: +420.2.296 971

1997 ESVA LITHUANIA:
THE ROLE OF THE NGO'S IN THE NEW EUROPE
(7 - 12 October 1997)

The International ESVA Foundation in co-operation with Funen County (Denmark) and the Lithuanian Association of Adult Educators held a European Symposium on the role of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the new Europe. This meeting was a strategic one, intended to enable its participants to exchange knowledge and information, and to develop common projects of co-operation.

International ESVA Foundation

The International ESVA Foundation (IESVAS) is a grass-root non-profit organisation under Netherlands law. It has an international board and its secretariat is established in Budapest. The IESVA has been called into being to sustain the activities of the ESVA by furthering of

research and education
the transfer of knowledge and dissemination of information
communication and co-operation within the ESVA itself and with other NGO's as well as with local, national and international authorities and profit organisations.

The IESVA also shares the view of the great European teacher Comenius that education is not limited to educational institutions and that it is a lifelong activity. In this context, NGOs play an important role either as spaces of learning, or as actors in public discourses.

Therefore, the IESVA invited participants of the 1997 ESVA Lithuania to reflect on the educational functions of NGOs in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Participants of the 1996 ESVA Finland have indicated two perspectives in which research, discussions and co-operation should be directed: the historical process of transition in the post-communist countries and the European integration. More specific themes were:

The role of NGOs in the new Europe
NGOs and European integration
The role of NGOs in the learning society
Effective management of NGOs
Youth and civil society in post-Communist countries

For further information please contact:

INTERACTION WEB SITE

This site contains latest news from, and direct links to, over 150 relief, development and refugee agencies and almost 100 web sites. It keeps track of relevant key legislation in the United States, upcoming hearings and meetings, and NGO policy statements. The site also features 'Monday development', the InterAction newsletter.

The site can be accessed at http://www.interaction.org/

UNESCO's TOLERANCE PROGRAMME DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON WEB SITE

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) web site now includes information about its tolerance programme, including relevant UN and UNESCO resolutions and the declaration of the Principles on Tolerance and Follow-up Plan of action in French, English and Spanish.

The site can be accessed at http://www.unesco.org/tolerance/

NATIONAL FORUM FOUNDATION NETWORK WEB SITE

This web site is for and about NGOs in Central and Eastern Europe. It includes an online library and discussion lists, as well as links to sources of calendar of events and job opportunities.

The web site can be accessed at http://www.ngonet.org/

A NEW EFC PUBLICATION

Are you seeking advice for a successful fundraising campaign?

Do you want to save hours of research time and cut costs?

Do you want information on environmental fonders active in 31 European countries?

Dear Colleague,

As I'm sure you know, environmental agencies are relying more and more on foundations and corporate funders to support their work. Environmental Funding in Europe, a new EFC publication, enables you to tap into this support from one of the fastest growing funding communities in Europe.

This directory was published expressly to address your funding information needs in the environmental sector. For the first time, a wide range of environmental funding information is combined in one easy-to-use volume. This directory contains 190 detailed profiles of foundations and corporate funders active in this field, representing over 294 million ECU (330 million US$) in total environmental support awarded each year.

Sustainable development, pollution prevention, renewable energy, eco-tourism, recycling, and natural habitats - wherever you work in the environment, this book addresses your needs. The coverage of the environment funding is comprehensive - from alternative energy through to water pollution.

I am sure you will want to be amongs the first to receive a copy of this important new directory. Thanks to support from the funding community, we are able to bring you this directory for only 45 ECU (50 US$).

For more information, contact:

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION:
MAKING IT HAPPEN EFFECTIVELY

What is special about an FSC Course?

FSC Short Courses

use experts who are both highly skilled trainers and are some of the best experts in their fields,
have one lead course trainer throughout the course who is supported by other experts,
provide well planned courses with a carefully thought out structure,
provide full documentation for each course - often of over 200 pages of specially prepared activities and articles,
have a maximum of 12 participants - to make sure that you have the opportunity to interact with others and with your course tutor,
have a course manager throughout the course to look after practical needs,
are fun and effective - there is good social programme as well as work!

How are the course designed?

We have put the courses together from our extensive knowledge of issues in the region - but we also want them to respond to your needs.
When you request more information we will send you a fuller description of the course.
After you have booked you will be sent a needs analysis questionnaire to find out what particular topics you want to see covered in the course. Although we cannot promise to cover all the topics you ask for, we will do our best!
You will also have plenty of opportunities on the course to meet your individual needs.

If you need more information - then please write, phone, fax or e-mail us at:

How much does each course cost - and getting funding!

Each course costs £750 - this includes

all your accommodation and subsistence in the UK from when course starts to when it finishes,
all the tutoring from two experts during the course,
full course documentation,
travel during the course.

You will have to find

the cost of travel to the UK and to the Field Centre,
accommodation and subsistence for additional days in the UK either side of the course - we can help you arrange this,
your own spending money

Course summaries

Environmental Education and Learning English

4th - 11th September 1998

Slapton Ley Field Centre

Understanding how People Learn Effectively

18th - 25th September 1998

Preston Montford Field Centre

Managing an Effective Environmental Education Centre

2nd - 9th October 1998

Preston Montford Field Centre

Environmental Education and Sustainable Development

16th - 23rd October 1998

Juniper Hall Field Centre

Creating Effective Environmental Education

30th - 6th November 1998

Flatford Mill Field Centre

A general course looking at environmental education in the UK. The course includes visiting schools, NGOs and EE centres to see EE in practice, as well as workshop activities which look at environmental education, sustainable development, how children learn, safety, and planing EE for young people.

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

4th Session of the Open-ended Ad Hoc Working Group on Biosafety

9-18 Feb., Montreal

Contact:

The Preparatory Meeting for Countries with Economies in Transition for the CBD COP-4

March, Almaty, Kazakstan

Contact:

Environmental Law Conference

16-17 April, Cape Town, South Africa

Contact:

Global Biodiversity Forum

1-3 May, Bratislava, Slovakia

Contact: Caroline Martinet

4th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

4-15 May, Bratislava, Slovakia

Contact:

8th Meeting of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

18-22 May, Kingston, Jaimaica

Contact:

Internet: http://www.un.org/Depts/los

Environment of Europe, 4th Pan-European Conference of Environment Ministers

23-25 June, Aarhus, Denmark

Contact:

http://www.mst.dk/aarhus-conference/

2nd session of the Intergovernmental Forum on Forests

July-Aug., Geneva or New York

Contact:

http://www.un.org/dpscd/dsd/iff.htm

2nd Conference of the Parties to the Convention to Combat Desertification (CCD)

24 Aug-4 Sep., Dakar, Senegal

Contact:

http://www.unccd.ch/

II. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, COURSES, OTHER EVENTS

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS 54TH SESSION

(Geneva, 16 March - 24 April 1998)

The year 1998 will mark the 50th anniversary of adoption by the UN General Assembly in 1948 of the Universal Declaration the Human Rights. In addition to its ongoing programme of work, the 54th session of the Commission on Human Rights will review the state of preparations for the 50th anniversary, which will be commemorated in a plenary meeting of the General Assembly on 10 December 1998.

The commission will also undertake a five year implementation review of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action of the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights during its 54th session. The review will continue during the coordinating segment of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, which is expected to be dedicated to the contribution of UN agencies and programmes to implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action.

Contact:

http://www.unhchr.ch/

COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, SIXTH SESSION

(New York, 13 April - 1 May 1998)

The commission's priority themes for 1998 are poverty (consumption and production patterns; strategic approaches to freshwater management; a review of outstanding chapters of the Programme of Action of the Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS); transfer of technology; capacity-building; education; science; awareness-raising; and business and industry).

For more information:

http://www.unorg/dpcsd/dsd/

COMMISSION ON HUMAN SETTLEMENTS 17TH SESSION
(Nairobi, 5 - 14 May 1999)

The commission, which meets biannually, has responsibility for follow-up and implementation of the Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (HABITAT II).

NGO arrangements in functional commissions of ECOSOC are governed by ECOSOC resolution 1996/31, which enables NGOs in consultative status and on the ECOSOC Roster to be present at public meetings of the commissions, make oral statements and publish brief statements.

For more information contact:

PLANTA EUROPA

Second European Conference on the
Conservation of Wild Plants

(9 - 14 June 1998, Uppsala, Sweden)

Participation

Representatives from public authorities, museums, botanical gardens, universities, NGOs and other relevant organizations.

Workshops

The workshos will be organised in two complementary rounds, enabling participants to take part in two workshops during the conference.

Important plant areas
Identifying threatened species
Forestry and its impact on flora
Agriculture and its impact on flora
The importance of taxonomy for conservation
Conservation of lower plants
European policies and conservation of flora

For more information please contact:

http://www.slu.se/tbyr/service/konfserv/conferences.htm

ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUSINESS WEEK '98
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
(6.-8.10.1998, Praha, Czech Republic)

The aim of EEBW '98 is to address the technical, economic, legislative and other issues encountered in making use of energy efficient equipment, technologies and services. Also on the agenda will be the use of alternative energy sources, environmental protection and other relevant areas. The conference and exhibition have been designed with the goal of providing an opportunity for all those involved in energy efficiency to meet and discuss current developments in the field. Part of the event will be the fourth NEGAWATT competition for the most energy efficient new product and service.

As an international event, EEBW has always been a place for experts to meet and for participants from Central and Eastern Europe to share experiences with their colleagues from Western Europe and overseas, and vice versa.

We trust that at EEBW you will find many things of relevance for your work and for activities related to energy efficiency. We welcome your attendance and if you would like to become even more actively involved in the event, we would be delighted to provide you with all the necessary information. We would also be grateful if you would share information on EEBW with your colleagues and readers.

Conference Topics:

Liberalization of energy markets and energy savings
International cooperation in the field of energy efficiency
Energy services and EPC: the environment as good business
Energy efficient planning at the city and regional level
Energy efficiency in buildings
Effective energy policy
Energy management and environmental protection in industry
Non-quantifiable aspects of energy efficiency
A vision for the future - important in charting our course
Global warming and other factors influencing social development
Where does transportation go from here?

To obtain further information on how you can participate, contact:

http://www.ecn.cz/seven/

III. PUBLICATIONS

IMPLEMENTING AGENDA 21:
NGO EXPERIENCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

This collection of NGO contributions, published by NGLS, highlights dimensions of Agenda 21 implementation at the local level that might not otherwise be captured by international dialogue. In their articles, contributors describe NGO projects and other activities focused on UNCED follow up, and how UNCED's new approach to sustainable development affected thinking, programmes and strategies.

Available from:

THE WORLD CONFERENCES:
DEVELOPING PRIORITIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

This edition of the UN Briefing Papers series provides a comprehensive picture of the central role that the UN is playing in helping to realize the global agenda on development, which was forged by member states at each of the UN major conferences between 1990 and 1996.

Available from:

UN Publications              UN Publications
2 UN Plaza, Room DC2-853     Palais des Nations
New York NY 10017            CH-1211 Geneva 10
USA                          SWITZERLAND
Fax: +1.212.963 3489         Fax: +41.22.917 0027
E-mail: publications@un.org  Internet: http://www.un.org/

CRITICAL ISSUES
FOR WOMEN IN THE WORLD OF WORK:
ACTIONS TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO EQUALITY

This book, published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), identifies the key labour-related recommendations made at the international level relevant to ILO's work in the protection and advancement of women workers. The conferences covered include the Fourth World Conference on Women, the World Summit for Social Development, the International Conference on Population and Development, and the International Conference on Human Rights.

The book also contains a chapter on implementation and follow-up of these recommendations.

Available from:

PARTNERSHIP WITH NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS

This booklet, published by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), provides NGOs with general information about IFAD. It explains IFAD's background, mandate, objectives and activities, and it illustrates ways in which IFAD and NGOs have collaborated on specific projects and programmes.

Available from:

SOCIAL CHANGE AND CONSERVATION

This book discusses the social consequences of protected area schemes and conservation policies. Drawing on case studies worldwide, it critically reviews current trends in protected area management and shows how local people have been affected. The book argues for a thorough overhaul of conservation thinking and practice.

Available from:

SIGNALS OF CHANGE:
BUSINESS PROGRESS TOWARDS SUSTAINMABLE DEVELOPMENT

This report, written by member companies of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, gives on overview of progress since 1992 Earth Summit. The report aims to display the claim that sustainable development has little relevance to business. It also contains WBCSD's views on the future for business and other sectors, NGOs and local communities.

Available from:

IN THE COMPANY OF PARTNERS:
BUSINESS, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT POST-RIO

This book, published to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the Earth Summit, focuses on the emergence of business-environmental group partnerships, and gives examples of business people and environmentalists who are working together to find solutions to environmental, social and economic problems.

Available from:

NGOs, STATES AND DONORS:
TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT?

This book studies the way in which NGO-State-Donor relationships have changed the role NGOs play in development. The book concludes that there is much evidence to show that NGOs are getting closer to donors and governments, and more distant from the poor and disempowered whom they seek to assist.

Available from:

NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS:
GUIDELINES FOR GOOD POLICY AND PRACTICE

This book provides practical guidance to efforts throughout the Commonwealth to improve the effectiveness of NGOs and generate greater cooperation between governmental and non-governmental organisations. It describes what NGOs are and what they do in the world today, and sets guidelines to improve their impact and effectiveness.

Available from:

STRINKING A BALANCE:
A GUIDE TO ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

At a time of rapid global change, NGOs involved in international development are confronted with demands to simultaneously increase the scale of their impact, diversify their activities, and improve their performance. This book by Alan Fowler provides a practical guide to how NGOs can better respond to these expectations, and it provides a useful analysis of the future of NGOs and the current aid system.

Available from:

THE TRADE TRAP:
POVERTY AND THE GLOBAL COMMODITY MARKETS

This book provides an overview of the problems faced by countries that depend on the export of primary commodities, such as coffee and cocoa. It examines the effects of rapid trade liberalization on the livelihoods and natural environments of poor communities and recommends ways in which trade could be regulated to protect their rights. The book also contains a chapter on the outcome of the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) and the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Available from:

THE WORLD GUIDE 1997/98

The World Guide is a global reference book, which provides analysis from the point of view of Southern countries. Its country listings give detailed profiles, key statistics and indicators with supporting charts, diagrams and maps, as well as sections on major topical global issues. The guide is producted by the Third World Institute in Uruguay, in collaboration with development and campaigning organizations throughout the South.

Available from:

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GREENWAY

NEWSLETTER

No. 35-36

1998

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The GREENWAY NEWSLETTER, No. 35-36, 1998

Publisher: GREENWAY

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E-mail: greenway@isternet.sk

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I. FROM GREENWAY MAIL BOX

1997 ESVA LITHUANIA: THE ROLE OF THE NGO'S IN THE NEW EUROPE (7 - 12 October 1997)

International ESVA Foundation

What is special about an FSC Course?

How are the course designed?

How much does each course cost - and getting funding!

Environmental Education and Learning English

Understanding how People Learn Effectively

Managing an Effective Environmental Education Centre

Environmental Education and Sustainable Development

Creating Effective Environmental Education

Environmental Law Conference

Global Biodiversity Forum

COMMISSION ON HUMAN SETTLEMENTS 17TH SESSION (Nairobi, 5 - 14 May 1999)

Participation

Workshops

ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUSINESS WEEK '98 SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION (6.-8.10.1998, Praha, Czech Republic)

1997 ESVA LITHUANIA:
THE ROLE OF THE NGO'S IN THE NEW EUROPE
(7 - 12 October 1997)

COMMISSION ON HUMAN SETTLEMENTS 17TH SESSION
(Nairobi, 5 - 14 May 1999)

ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUSINESS WEEK '98
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
(6.-8.10.1998, Praha, Czech Republic)