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GLOBAL EDUCATION WEEK 12-20 November 2011 “ ACT FOR OUR PLANET ! ”
Recommended Links to tackle Sustainable Development
GOOD PRACTICES / NETWORKS § Join the largest on-line community of Youth interested in Global issues and creating positive change: Taking IT Global's mission is to empower youth to understand and act on the world's greatest challenges. § FEE - Foundation for Environmental Education is a non-government, non-profit organisation promoting sustainable development through environmental education. § IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges § See also the outcomes of the 2011 European Commission Green Week
(…) List to be completed by users accordingly to the activities and needs… RESOURCES § United Nations Development Programme § United Nations Environment Programme § United Nations division for Sustainable Development § What is Sustainable Development according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development § Sustainable Development according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development § What is Sustainable Development according to the World Bank § Sustainable Development and Global issues resources on YouTube (…) List to be completed by users accordingly to the activities and needs… WHAT YOU CAN DO… . Measure the environmental impact of your daily activities and think about cleaner alternatives in terms of energy consumption; water consumption; car or public transport option / pollution generated during your daily travels; consumer practices (pollution impact of ones choices when shopping such as local products / imported products); . Contact the Town Hall or local authorities to determine whether a policy of sustainable development is being implemented at the municipality; . Identify/contact local NGOs involved in sustainable development/environment and participate in/support/disseminate its activities; . Organise with local authorities/NGOs/local media awareness campaigns (recycling, green space, planting trees, etc…); . Create a local network comprising local authorities/NGOs/local media/schools (...) for awareness raising actions or activities throughout the year; . Interview people in your setting about 3 priorities to help the planet, and share the video on-line; . Share your initiatives or check events happening in your country with the GEW network coordinator in your country ; . For more information consult the North-South Centre Global Education Week webpage … (…) List to be completed by users accordingly to the activities and needs… The NSC Education & Youth programme invite you to celebrate volunteering and active citizenship video Video realised during the NSC Mollina University on Youth & Developement 2011 edition under the theme: “Youth Volunteering for Global Development” |
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