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Join SustainUS partner project Forest Justice and the National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology program to discuss what really happened in Copenhagen and what it means for global tropical forests protection. On March 11 from 2-3 pm EST we will be broadcasting live to discuss post-Copenhagen policies and perspectives.
Agenda:
1. Introduction (Erica Anderson, Forest Justice NWF)
2. Policy overview on tropical rainforest protection (Gustavo Silva-Chavez, EDF)
3. Indigenous perspective on REDD (Alex Page, Indian Law Resources Center)
4. Youth Perspective & Engagement in International Negotiations (Kyle Gracey, SustainUS)
5. What’s Next: US Legislation and Mexico (Barbara Bramble, NWF)
Don’t miss this informative event! RSVP to campus@nwf.org so we can send you the link to the presentations and call-in details. Of course, pass this message on to your friends and others who would be interested in attending (click the plus sign at the right to share). We’re looking forward to your participation! |
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Wanted: Citizen Scientists
Deadline: April 1st
U.S. youth and U.S. students ages 13-26 are invited to submit original scientific research or position papers to the Citizen Science Technical Board for the 2010 Citizen Science paper competition! Winners will, in addition to publication, have the chance to present their work at the United Nations (UN) Commission on Sustainable Development, convening at UN Headquarters, New York City, May 3-14, 2010.
**Please forward widely**
Papers should be written for a non-scientific audience on natural or social science topics related to the economic, social, technological or environmental dimensions of sustainable development addressed by the current session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development. UN CSD-18’s topics are: Transport, Chemicals, Waste Management (Hazardous & Solid Waste), Mining, and 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns. Papers need not describe original research, though original research is welcome and encouraged. Based on current education affiliation, submissions will be divided and judged in the following groups: high school, undergraduate, and graduate.
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For the first time, SustainUS has a youth delegation to the fifty-fourth U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) this week. The delegates will travel to New York City on March 1 to represent SustainUS and U.S. youth at CSW. The Commission is dedicated to promoting gender equality by identifying challenges and establishing standards for the social, economic, political, and civil rights of women. This year, the Commission will convene for a fifteen-year review of the implementation Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Member states and non-government representatives, including the SustainUS delegation, will share and evaluate experiences, lessons, and best practices, as well as identify key goals for further advancement of women.
More information about the delegation, including Agent of Change profiles and contact information, click 'Read More' below and download the press release, here: SustainUS Sends First Delegation to U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (February 23, 2010).
Find regular updates on SustainUS.org/blog and the Commission via blog at http://www.itsgettinghotinhere.org and via Twitter @SustainUSAgents.
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SustainUS is pleased to announce our delegation for next month's 48th Commission for Social Development! Keep checking our SustainUS Blog and Twitter feeds to see what the delegation is up to!
Meet the delegates!
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