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| Dec. 19, 2006 | Open PhD position in Jatropha project
Dr. Marcel Toonen writes: Source: Jongschaap, Raymond via Email |
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| Dec. 13, 2006 | Waterharmonica project seeks several students for a trainee ship in 2006- 2007
Ruud Kampf writes: Source: http://www.waterharmonica.nl/stagiaires/stagiaires.htm |
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| Nov. 23, 2006 | Announcement: Global Leakage Technology Summit
LONDON BUSINESS CONFERENCES ANNOUNCES THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF GLOBAL SUMMITS ON WATER LEAKAGE: |
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| Nov. 1, 2006 | Announcement: e-Moderation Training Course for Facilitators of International Communication
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| Sep. 12, 2006 | Issued: Ecosan Newsletter No. 21 by GTZ
You can download a German, French, Spanish, Chinese and English version in a PDF-layout from the GTZ homepage at: Source: Christine Werner, via Email |
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| Aug. 22, 2006 | PhD position: Building surfaces for improvement of air and ecological quality of in- and outdoor climate Delft University of Technology Section of Materials Science and Sustainable Construction Background of the project Due to industrialization and mobility of the modern society the quality of our environment is under pressure. The air contains polluting substances, which are potentially, and actually, harmful for people, the biosphere as a whole and even for our physical infrastructure and buildings. At the same time it is well known that vegetation, and to a certain extent also building materials, have, or potentially have a certain capacity to absorb or neutralize harmful species (dust, NOx, CO2, etc.). The purifying capacity of vegetation and of surfaces of buildings, walls and slabs has hardly been studied yet. As a consequence of this these purifying properties are not considered explicitly in the design of civil engineering projects. Aim of the project The aim of this research project is to develop a coupling between measures to improve the air quality, promoting uptake of NOx and CO2, reduction of aerosol concentration in the air, reduction of waste material and stimulating reuse of material in view of reduction of harmful emissions. The focus will be on the design of the outer surface with a depth of a few millimeters up to several centimeters of civil engineering structures and buildings with the potential to improve the quality of the air and the ecological quality (i.e. variety of species). The development of devices to determine the efficiency of purifying measures will be considered as well. Required profile of the candidate The PhD candidate must have:
This project is financed by the Delft Research Centre for Sustainable Urban Areas Source: Email by H. van Bohemen |
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| Aug. 22, 2006 | Invitation to IBBK BIOGAS-Study-Tour Michael Köttner writes: Dear Biogas-Stakeholder and Biogas-User, The International Biogas and Bioenergy Competence Centre (IBBK) is carrying out the BIOGAS Study Tour 2006 in Southern Germany and Austria from 30th September to 6th October 2006. The Study Tour will include an introductory seminar and a visit to the biggest South German Agricultural Trade Fair with biogas and Bioenergy show and exhibits from more than 30 companies, institutions and research stations.The tour was be organized through long standing personal expert contacts of IBBK. The tour programme includes: fuel cell for biogas utilisation, a biogas laboratory, a bioenergy village, a biogas and landfill gas CHP manufacturer and test site, a biogas plant and equipment manufacturerer, a grain digestion plant, a grass digesting pilot plant, the first whey digesting plant and the University of Vienna biogas research station for biogas upgrading and biogas quality standards. The tour will also offer cultural and sight seeing options. We are addressing Biogas-Users and Biogas-Stakeholders providing international business contacts in the field of Anaerobic Digestion and a vast variety of examples for energy and fertilizer production and finding economical and ecological solutions for waste treatment. We would like to welcome you for this special tour ! Please find details on how to register, fees and the detailed study tour programme in the attached information sheet (pdf file, 119 kB). Please forward the mail to people in your environment who might be interested in participating in the tour. Thank you very much. Best regards, Michael Koettner (CEO, IBBK) Source: Email by Michael Köttner, IBBK |
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| Aug. 8, 2006 | Invitation: COST Strategic Workshop on "Bioenergy in a Cross-Europe perspective" Ås, Norway 13th -14th September 2006 We hereby invite you to participate at the Strategic Workshop on "Bioenergy in a Cross-Europe perspective" which takes place at the Norwegian University for Life Sciences in Ås, Norway on 13-14 September 2006, more information is available on the COST web page: http://www.cost.esf.org/index.php?id=112 Could we ask you to complete the registration form which you will find on the web site: http://www.cost.esf.org/. You may access the same information through COST Forests, their Products and Services web site: http://www.cost.esf.org/index.php?id=112 No fees will be charged. Please do not hesitate to contact us by mail or by telephone, if you require further clarification: Knut Werner Alsèn, knut.werner.alsen@umb.no, phone: +47 6496 5034 Arne Been, abeen@cost.esf.org, phone: +322 533 3823 Jeannette Nchung Oru, jnchungoru@cost.esf.org, phone: +322 533 3850 We are looking forward to the pleasure of your company in Norway next September. Yours sincerely, Odd Jarle Skjelhaugen Arne Been Director of research, COST Science Officer Norwegian University for Life Sciences Domain Forests, their Products and Services (on behalf of the organizing committee) Source: Knut Werner Alsen, via Email |
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| Aug. 7, 2006 | THE SEED AWARDS 2007: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2ND ROUND OF SEED AWARDS The Supporting Entrepreneurs for Environment and Development (Seed) Awards, an international biennial competition, is designed to support innovative, entrepreneurial partnerships. Through international exposure and institutional support received from its partners, the Seed Initiative assists young and promising partnerships in bringing their initiatives to fruition. The award is not monetary but consists of strategic, tailor-made support services with the aim to meet the development needs of the award winners. The Seed Award recognizes and rewards two levels of winners: ten &Mac222;nalists who will be publicized and receive limited support through capacity development activities, and &Mac222;ve award winners, selected from the &Mac222;nalists, who will receive the ‘Seed Award’ that includes support services to be delivered over a period of 6-12 months. These services depend on the nature and situation of the partnerships chosen as finalists and winners, and may include activities aiming to further build the partnership, develop its capacity, increase its exposure, build its networks, and identify sources of finance. Deadline for proposals: Sep. 15, 2006 |
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| Feb. 27, 2006 | The University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, seeks
A Full Professor of Analytical Chemistry specialised in Natural Products Chemistry Description: Plant science is a research focus in the Biology Department. The successful candidate will develop a research program in natural products chemistry. He/she will collaborate with the National Center of Competence in Research "Plant Survival" and teach analytical and natural product chemistry Duties: Full chair (6 hours weekly teaching in French and English at the BSc, MSc and PhD levels, research, administration and analytical chemistry services) Requirements: The successful candidate has an internationally recognized record of research in plant natural products chemistry including molecular biology. Starting date: February 1, 2007 or to be convened. Application: visit http://www.unine.ch/sciences under "emploi" for information. The University of Neuchâtel encourages female applicants. Applications deadline: April 30, 2006. The deadline may be extended. Send applications to the Dean: Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Derendinger |
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| Feb. 27, 2006 | CALL FOR ENTRIES: Alcan Prize for Sustainability 2006 CLOSING DATE: 31st March 2006 (midnight GMT) Do you know of, or work for, a not-for-profit organization, based anywhere in the world, that has made a major contribution to economic, environmental and/or social sustainability in the field in which it operates? The $1million Alcan Prize for Sustainability, in association with the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF), is now in its third year, and both organizations are scouring the globe for projects that are helping to make the world a more sustainable place. All entries must be in by 31 March 2006 (midnight GMT). Any not-for-profit, civil society or non-governmental organization based anywhere in the world can enter for the annual US$1 million Prize for their contributions to addressing and progressing economic, environmental and / or social sustainability. To make a nomination, go to http://www.alcanprizeforsustainability.com/2006/en/apply2006/form.asp and complete details online. You can nominate as many organizations as you wish. Alcan is also offering four additional prizes of $15,000 grants for a suitably qualified member of staff to attend the University of Cambridge Programme for Industry in the UK and earn a Post Graduate Certificate in Cross Sector Partnership. See details at http://www.cpi.cam.ac.uk/pccp The Alcan prize website is also available in French at http://www.prixalcanpourladurabilite.com Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Alcan Prize team at IBLF on +44 (0) 20 8543 8524 / +44 (0) 20 7467 3600 or by email alcanprize@iblf.org We wish you lots of luck should you be eligible to enter. Best regards Leesa Muirhead Manager, Alcan Prize for Sustainability 2005 Prize Winner: Aga Khan Planning and Building Services, Pakistan www.akdn.org/agency/akpbs.html 2005 Grant Recipients: Bioplaneta, Mexico, www.bioplaneta.com Magic Bus, India, www.magicbusindia.org Oasis Association, South Africa, www.oasis.org.za Rainforest Alliance, USA, www.rainforestalliance.org Roundabout Playpumps, South Africa, www.roundabout.co.za T: +44 (0) 20 8543 8524 SWITCH: +44 (0) 20 7467 3600 M: +44 (0) 7901 510 701 POST: 15-16 Cornwall Terrace, London NW1 4QP, U.K. E: alcanprize@iblf.org URL: www.alcanprizeforsustainability.com |
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| Feb. 15, 2006 | Ecosan education 2006 at the NLH at Aas, Norway Short course: “Appropriate sanitation for the developing world”. Date: August 14 – 18 2006 Location: Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Ås Norway More information and application forms are available on http://www.ecosan.no The focus of this course is to explore ecological sanitation solutions for developing countries. Solutions for crisis situations are also discussed. The course is designed for both professionals and students. Participants include consulting engineers, NGO-personnel (field and administrative), public officials (e.g. health and foreign service), research scientists, and students from various disciplines. Duration is one week. under education. A limited number of scholarships are available. The course info will be updated shortly. The course fees are the same as for 2005 and course content given in the 2005 brochure (http://www.umb.no/research/ecosan/vedlegg/ecosan-norway-1-2005.pdf) covers the main topics for the 2006 course. Master (MSc) program: Environmental technology and management This master with meets the demand for competence arising from the Millennium goals for water and sanitation. The program gives a broad introduction to sanitation engineering, water and waste management. In the engineering part, emphasis is placed on the ecological engineering approach. The program also deals with the institutional and social settings, constraints and potentials of waste treatment systems, risk assessment and the effects on sustainability and economy. This specialization requires an engineering or natural sciences bachelor (BSc) degree. Studies in Norway are tuition free. Required financing for living costs, books etc. is about 1100 USD/month. A toefl certificate or equivalent is required for admission. For more information see: http://www.umb.no/?viewID=755 Application deadline: March 1 2006. Contact persons ecosan education: petter.jenssen@umb.no and arve.heistad@umb.no Source: Petter Jenssen, via Email |
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| Feb. 7, 2006 | Online training course in e-moderation Ladies and Gentlemen, dear Colleagues We would like to announce our next online training course in e-Moderation, which will take place from March 20 to April 13, 2006. This training course is especially designed for professionals working in development cooperation (or other international cooperation settings) who are facilitating online team collaboration - or are planning to start it. However, people from related setttings are also welcome. Here is a brief description of this special training course: -------------------------------- Scope of the course: The training course is focusing on the management of team collaboration via internet. It is very suitable for working groups or project teams who need to develop their competences and produce results over a long distance. A special focus is put on facilitators of communities of practice. The two course instructors providing this training have professional backgrounds and experiences in e-moderation & e-learning as well as in the field of development cooperation. -------------------------------- Goals of the course: Course participants will...
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| Feb 5, 2006 | Training programme "Ecological Alternatives in Sanitation" (by Ecosanres)
Cecilia Ruben writes: The 2006/07 edition of the Advanced International Training Programme entitled Ecological Alternatives in Sanitation is now available at the website of the EcoSanRes Programme (www.ecosanres.org). All relevant details are itemised in the Brochure (download as PDF, 170 kB). Deadline for application is 1 April 2006. Programme Development Manager, SEI |
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| Dec. 29, 2005 | Biogas Training for (future) operators of biogas plants, 09-19 Jan 2006, Wolpertshausen, Germany The "International Biogas and Bio-energy Competence-centre (IBBK)" organises a training course for people, which are operating or are planning to operate a biogas plant. [Course language: German} Early bird registration until 30 Dec 2005 Programme: http://www.biogas-zentrum.de/ibbk/termine_aktuelletermine.php Information: http://www.biogas-zentrum.de/ibbk/ Contact: info@biogas-zentrum.de Source: Christine Werner, via Email |
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| Dec. 29, 2005 | Biogas conference with exhibition and excursion, 25-28 January 2006, Hannover, Germany The "Fachverband Biogas e.V." holds his 15th yearly conference meeting "Wirtschaftsmotor Biogas" at the Convention Center Hannover Messe from 25-28 Jan 2006. [Conference language: German] Early bird registration until 30 Dec 2005 Programme: http://www.biogas.org/tagung/tagungsprogramm.html Information: http://www.biogas.org/ Contact: info@biogas.org Source: Christine Werner, via Email |
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| Nov. 29, 2005 | Dry Toilet 2006 conference - announcement is now available
The organizing committee writes: "After the success of DT2003 the second international dry toilet conference will take place on August 16-19, 2006 in Tampere, Finland. The DT2003 conference gathered a lot of world wide interest and attention to sanitation issues. In the Dry Toilet 2003 conference were 163 delegates from 30 different countries. The Dry Toilet exhibition organised during the conference was attended by many local visitors as well as the conference participants. This new conference Dry Toilet 2006 will continue the progress achieved with the previous conference. The objective of the conference is to offer a platform for discussion for the professionals and other interested parties. The conference will distribute latest information about various aspects of dry toilets. The popular Dry Toilet exhibition will also be organised during the conference." More information including the announcement: http://www.drytoilet.org/dt06.html |
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