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Michael Scott Mater Foundation Michael Scott Mater Foundation (MSMF) Making Progress in Iraq

The Michael Scott Mater (MSMF) is an international non-profit organization headquartered in Concord, North Carolina. The primary mission of MSMF is to provide humanitarian outreach in the areas of sustainable engineering and renewable energy. MSMF's primary initiative is named International Promotion of Sustainable Engineering (IPOSE). What is… Continue

Added by Michael Scott Mater Foundation on November 20, 2009 at 2:50am — No Comments

Daud Abdi Daud Unknown diseases is hunting the displaced people around near Mogadishu

Unknown diseases is hunting the displaced people around near Mogadishu Unknown diseases affected the displaced Somali people from one person to another where there is no single person not affected, while the doctors did know what the disease is but they said it is skin disease. Dr. Hawa Abdi the administrator of the Hawa Abdi hospital located in the around near area of Mogadishu told to the National Association of Somali Science and Environmental Journalists (NASSEJ) that the surprised disease… Continue

Added by Daud Abdi Daud on November 17, 2009 at 8:47pm — No Comments

Daud Abdi Daud World's largest humanitarian network to meet for first time in Africa

Nairobi/Geneva – Delegates from the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement will gather in Nairobi from 18 to 25 November to address today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. It's the first time ever that the world's largest humanitarian network will hold a Movement-wide meeting of its leaders in Africa. From 18 to 21 November, the 17th session of the General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) will address several key issues, s… Continue

Added by Daud Abdi Daud on November 17, 2009 at 8:44pm — No Comments

MikeShanahan COP15 for journalists: a guide to the UN climate change summit

IIED has today published a four-page briefing paper for journalists about the COP15 climate change summit that will take place in Copenhagen in December. This briefing covers COP15, its build up and its aftermath. It explains key processes, major actions to be agreed and possible outcomes. It has been reviewed by three international lawyers who sit on national delegations during UN negotiations. It covers things like: • The future of the Kyoto Protocol – do some countries really want to kill… Continue

Added by MikeShanahan on November 17, 2009 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Owino D Gabriel Obama tells Myanmar junta to free Suu Kyi

By VIJAY JOSHI, Associated Press Writer Vijay Joshi Associated Press Writer President Barack Obama on Sunday told Myanmar's junta to free pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during an unusual face-to-face interaction with a top leader of the ruling military. Obama delivered the strong message during his summit with leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations, which included Myanmar Prime Minister Gen. Thein Sein. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters that Obama called on Myanma… Continue

Added by Owino D Gabriel on November 15, 2009 at 5:57pm — No Comments

Francesco Fiondella IRI Climate Scientist Appointed to NAS Advisory Panel

Lisa Goddard, a climate scientist at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, has been appointed to the National Academies of Science's prestigious Climate Research Committee. She will be helping to promote progress in her field and give advice to government agencies on the scientific aspects of climate and climate change. The CRC also represents the United States in the

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Added by Francesco Fiondella on November 13, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Cor Dietvorst Vacancy for (Senior) Programme Officer Strategic Communication [deadline 01 Dec 2009]

The IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, The Netherlands, is looking for a (Senior) Programme Officer Strategic Communication. The main responsibility for this position is to assist in strengthening IRC’s communication role as a global advocate for sustainable WASH (water, sanitation & hygiene) services in developing countries. For this a thorough understanding of processes of change and influencing is needed, as well as good knowledge of the potential of media and a creati… Continue

Added by Cor Dietvorst on November 13, 2009 at 12:06pm — No Comments

Daud Abdi Daud Science and Environment Journalists Association launched in Somalia

Science and Environment Journalists Association launched in Somalia Somali journalists recently lauched the National Association of Somali Science and Environmental Journalists (NASSEJ) to ensure the reporting of science news and the plight of Somalia environment in general. NASSEJ is the legitimate and representative organ and voice of science and environmental journalists in Somalia and is a member of the International Federation of Environmental Journalists (IFEJ), Arab Science Journalists… Continue

Added by Daud Abdi Daud on November 12, 2009 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Michael Rubinstein New Book, Millions Fed, Showcases Best Approaches to Fight Hunger

As heads of state gather in Rome next week for the World Summit on Food Security, a new book pulls together – for the first time – major successes in agricultural development that have brought millions of people out of hunger over the past 50 years. The book, Millions Fed: Proven Successes in Agricultural Development, was commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to determine what works in agriculture – what sorts of programs, policies, and investments have had a proven impact on h… Continue

Added by Michael Rubinstein on November 11, 2009 at 10:51pm — No Comments

DR. SYED MD. ZAINUL ABEDIN SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR - DR. THOMAS C. SPARKS

Please enjoy the story of the achievement of an American scientist collected for you from R&D Magazine. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ By some estimates, there are more than a million insect species in this world. Only a small percentage of this number is detrimental to the quality of our lives, but these are the species that drive research by scientists like Dr. Thomas C. Sparks, R&D Magazine’s 44th Scientist of the Year. The entomologist’s job is to know these ins… Continue

Added by DR. SYED MD. ZAINUL ABEDIN on November 3, 2009 at 2:25am — No Comments

Surya Bahadur Magar Visit the website of ForestryNepal.org to share and know more about Forestry

This website aims to facilitate online networking among Nepalese foresters, to provide a platform to share news and information on forestry sector of Nepal and to promote forest science among general public. This website complements the email listserv Foresters Yahoo Group. This site is based on the principle of community portal, so it is you and the entire forestry community in Nepal who participate in buildi… Continue

Added by Surya Bahadur Magar on October 31, 2009 at 8:58pm — No Comments

Surya Bahadur Magar Blog on Energy Dendromass Corridor

A group of researchers (professors and students) working at the University of Joensuu, Faculty of Forest Sciences has recently started blogging entitled on ENERGY DENDROMASS CORRIDOR to share the scientific information, news, policy documents, discussions, ethical and other issues related to biomass and bio-energy. We woud like to bring the issues (negative+positive) from local, national, regional and global level in a place. A… Continue

Added by Surya Bahadur Magar on October 31, 2009 at 8:18pm — No Comments

Surya Bahadur Magar EM MSc European Forestry Application period now open

Dear Sir/Madam The Erasmus Mundus Master?s Degree Programme in European Forestry (MSc EF) is a 2-year double degree programme. MSc EF provides academic education in forestry focusing on the international dimension of sustainable forest management issues. The programme is an extra dimension to the already existing educational markets in forestry and nature management in Europe. In this programme, seven European universities*) collaborate intensively to offer joint courses to supplement their alr… Continue

Added by Surya Bahadur Magar on October 31, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Andréa Zenóbio Gunneng Fellowship at Reuters Institute

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is inviting journalists to apply for the next year’s funded fellowship programme in Oxford. I have been through this opportunity, and I can tell you: it is a life experience! For more information, please contact Angela Julian (angela.julian@politics.ox.ac.uk), RISJ Administrator or have a look at their website http://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/fellowships/ov… Continue

Added by Andréa Zenóbio Gunneng on October 30, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments

Erik Keith “College Triggers” Can Increase Eating Disorder Risk

Research shows that the transition to college, with its inherent pressures and changes, can increase the likelihood of eating disorders in young adults. While college students are empowered with newfound independence, this freedom can also trigger unhealthy and dangerous behaviors. In the past year, Eating Re… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on October 28, 2009 at 10:03pm — No Comments

Francesco Fiondella The potential impacts of the current El Niño

The International Research Institute for Climate and Society has published two documents designed to walk policy makers through the potential impacts of current El Niño conditions. Readers can use the documents to not only assess how vulnerable different areas of the developing world are to climate-related socioeconomic impacts, but also to see how recent rainfall patterns in these areas have compared to typical El Niño conditions.

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Added by Francesco Fiondella on October 21, 2009 at 4:56pm — No Comments

Bassam Sebti ICFJ offers online course on freedom of expression in the digital age

Journalists from across the Arab world, North America and Europe are invited to participate in an online training course entitled “Freedom of expression in the digital age,” which will be held December 4, 2009 to January 22, 2010. Deadline to apply: November 27. During the five-week course, participants will develop skills in producing multimedia content, including writing and blogging for the Web. They will also learn to manage online communities that attract constructive, responsible dialogue… Continue

Added by Bassam Sebti on October 20, 2009 at 8:06pm — No Comments

Musarrat Ullah Jan Politicians and sugar owners responsible for the sugar crisis in Pakistan

PESHAWAR ( 17 October 2009 ) A Gillani Research Foundation survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan says, more than two-thirds of all Pakistanis (78%) agree with an official report on sugar crisis issued by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in which many politicians and sugar owners were identified as responsible for the crisis. The result shows that 17% disagree and 5% gave no response. It is likely that most respondents do not know about the details of the report. Pakistan has been suffering f… Continue

Added by Musarrat Ullah Jan on October 17, 2009 at 4:15am — No Comments

Francesco Fiondella Living with an Uncertain Monsoon: IRI's work to benefit farmers in India

Our latest feature, written by Esther Conrad In May and June each year, speculation about the coming of the monsoon fills newspapers and conversations across India. Urban dwellers eagerly await respite from overbearing heat. Investors scrutinize forecasts, trying to anticipate possible impacts on food prices. But none have more at stake than India's over 100 million farming households. In India, where more than 60% of agricultural land is rainfed and the average farm size is only 3.5 acres, a… Continue

Added by Francesco Fiondella on October 14, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Isabelle Lemaire COP 15 Climate and Development film festival

Call for films - D&C Days at COP 15 This is a call for film submissions for the third edition of the Development & Climate (D&C) Days film festival We are looking for short films (up to 10 minutes) on climate and development. The festival will run over the weekend (12-13 December) during COP 15, as a parallel event to the D&C days. If you would like to submit a film fill in the online form at: http://tinyurl.com/nqt9jf The extended deadline for applications is November 1, 20… Continue

Added by Isabelle Lemaire on October 12, 2009 at 1:17pm — No Comments

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