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Sowing New Seeds
Many of these plants originate from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America or the Caribbean, and may eventually become adapted successfully to local conditions here in the UK. Sharing resources for growing exotic food in the Midlands by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Sowing New Seeds is a three year project, led by Garden Organic, and funded by the Big Lottery Fund's Local Food scheme. Its aim is to directly enable and support gardeners, allotment holders, schools and community enterprises in the East and West Midlands to access, manage and grow exotic crops that are not traditionally grown in Britain. Global and local changes are turning public interest to”grow your own” for food and the impacts of Climate Change and the growing public awareness of cultural
Green (Living) Review
- Monday, February 22, 2010
Master on Urban Development Planning
Urban Development Planning” at Vietnamese-German University (VGU) has been designed for students and professionals from multiple professional backgrounds intending to work in the context of sustainable urban development planning for Vietnam and South-East Asia. Dear Madam/Sir, Dear project partners, Dear interested parties, Dear students, Dear friends, As Academic Coordinator of the Master of Science Programme “Urban Development Planning” at the Vietnamese-German University in Ho Chi Minh City, I would kindly like to inform you of the APPLICATION procedures of our new study course: URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Vietnamese-German University (VGU) in Ho Chi Minh City offers the full time two years (four semester) Master of Science Programme - URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING - in cooperation with the University of Technology Darmstadt and the Brandenburg University
The Green Changemakers
- Sunday, February 21, 2010
Urban Research Symposium 2009
van den Bergh The Future of mobility in France: Behavioral and technological evolution ( Prospective de la mobilité en France : évolutions comportementales et technologiques (pdf) ( presentation - pdf) ) Antoine Saglio, CIRED and LVMT, France; Charles Hourcade, Jean Laterrase, Olivier Morellet New consumers as key target groups for sustainability against the background of climate change in emerging economies: the case of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (pdf) ( presentation - pdf) Michael Waibel, University of Hamburg, Germany Urban Planning: Case Studies on Integrating Climate
The Green Changemakers
- Sunday, February 7, 2010
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Climate Change Policies in the Asia-Pacific:
Second IGES White Paper Re-Uniting Climate Change and Sustainable Development IGES White Paper Climate Change Policies in the Asia-Pacific: Re-uniting Climate Change and Sustainable Development 21 June 2008 published 3.2MB The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), Hayama, Japan, is pleased to announce the publication of its second white paper Climate Change Policies in the Asia-Pacific: Re-uniting Climate Change and Sustainable
The Green Changemakers
- Tuesday, August 5, 2008
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Rare Tree Cut Down by Christmas Thief at WA Arboretum
Tags: Garden and Yard Care Holidays Asia China conifer Keteleeria Laos Taiwan University of Washington Vietnam Washingto Bah Humbug! A thief has cut down a rare conifer from the Washington Park Arboretum for a Christmas tree. A holiday tree purchased on a lot can be expensive, but a Forest Service permit to cut your own is only $10.
Green Living Ideas
- Saturday, December 19, 2009
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The Economics of Climate Change in Southeast Asia: A Regional Review
The basic policy message is that efforts must be made to apply all feasible and economically viable adaptation and mitigation measures as key elements of a sustainable development strategy for Southeast Asia. It also argues that the current global economic crisis offers Southeast Asia an opportunity to start a transition towards a climate-resilient and low-carbon economy by introducing green stimulus programs that can simultaneously shore up economies, create jobs, reduce poverty, lower carbon emissions, and prepare for the worst effects of climate change.
The Green Changemakers
- Tuesday, April 28, 2009
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City Cluster Development: Toward an Urban-Led Development Strategy for Asia
Books, Periodicals, Studies, and Reports ISBN: 978-971-561-697-3 Publication Date: August 2008 In stock Planning for development in rapidly urbanizing Asia requires a fresh look. This book analyzes emerging urbanization patterns and explores the potential of city cluster development in Asia. To read, you need Acrobat. Contents Foreword, City cluster development takes into account the provision of infrastructure and services in connection with spark potentials of economic growth and dispenses with the urban–rural dichotomy of traditional development planning, recognizing that urban centers are not only hubs for economic growth but also service centers for surrounding areas.
The Green Changemakers
- Monday, November 2, 2009
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Last 3,200 Tigers Top Most Endangered Species List
Tags: News and Events Asia Chinese year of the tiger climate change endangered species Java most endangered species tiger Turkey WW I’ve always been mesmerized by the powerful caged tigers of my childhood zoo visits. Although I would not want to meet one in the wild, worldwide tiger populations have dropped to 3,200, falling by “95 per cent in the past century”.
Green Living Ideas
- Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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Cultural Intelligence
Dave has done training and consulting with leaders in 75 countries across the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. What’s Your CQ and Why Should You Care? “You’ve heard about IQ and EQ. But what’s your CQ? CQ, or cultural intelligence, is more than just a kitschy catch phrase for cultural competence.
The Green Changemakers
- Thursday, September 10, 2009
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A new deal to protect the planet
From drought in Kenya to floods in Asia, hurricanes and landslides in Central America, poor countries are suffering the disastrous effects of climate change. World governments have a vital chance to make decisions this year that could protect the future of our planet. At a summit in Copenhagen in December, they could commit to actions to further reduce the dangerous consequences of global warming.
Green Me
- Thursday, June 4, 2009
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Eco Fashion Designer Spotlight: Doie’s Sara Kirsner
Sara’s designs are consistently inspired by nature (especially tropical locales) and Asia and Japan in particular. Editor’s Note: At Eco Chick, we have long championed the eco fashion movement, and so as a new feature in 2010, we are debuting the Eco Fashion Designer Spotlight. Every other week we will be getting the low-down from a new eco fashion designer on how she or he works their green magic.
Eco Chic
- Friday, January 22, 2010
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UNESCO World Conference on ESD documents
Methods and instruments enhancing global competences and understanding Project-based Workshop 8: ESD and ICT: Multimedia learning Project-based Workshop 9: Non-formal Education for Sustainable Development through Experiential Learning Project-based Workshop 10: Non-formal Education for Sustainable Development in visitor centres, exhibitions and nature experience activities Project-based Workshop 11: UNESCO Associated Schools working towards ESD Project-based Workshop 12: Pre-conference for the Children and Youth International Conference
The Green Changemakers
- Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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Usain Bolt leads the way in more than athletics
The line will be available in men’s and women’s styles in Europe, Asia and the Pacific. Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world has once again broken a world record after he ran an unbelievable 19.19sec race in the men’s 200 metres final at the World Athletics Championships tonight.
The Jamaican sprinter and World Champion sensation, is also making headlines in the ethical fashion indstry.
Green Me
- Thursday, August 20, 2009
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