UNITEARTH V1.0

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in cooperation with UNEP National Committee for the Republic of Korea hosts the UNEP TICYC in Daejeon, Korea from 17 to 23 August 2009.

With over 200 young environmentalists (15 to 24 years) and 800 children (under 15) from around the world. The TICYC seek to advance a collective action of young people to the environment and the success of the Copenhagen conference which will decide the post-Kyoto.

Unitearth will be represented by Diego Le Gallou and Céline Moses. Together we seek to advance the debate and find ways of action that allows for better synergy between UNEP, young environmentalists and international civil society for strong commitment to the Copenhagen conference.

website of the TICYC: http://unep.or.kr/2009/

website of TUNZA: http://unep.org/tunza

In 0.9 version, launched in early February 2009, Unitearth focused its information on opportunities given to young players in sustainable development to improve their knowledge and work capacity.

The launch of Unitearth 1.0 formalizes the ability to Unitearth to stick to its ambitions and to act by itself towards youth organizations and the young players of sustainable development.

PROCESS:

We have shown our willingness to support and develop the involvement of young people around the world in environmental challenges

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Unitearth 1.0 is mainly a set of solutions to young players for sustainable development, which we think need to be shared free of charge. Below, the range of these tools:

1 Promote your organization, through the:

- Creation of a website for your organization
- Promotion of your actions or initiatives through our portal and our information channels and advices on communications strategy.

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Share ideas and have your voice heard! Take your part in the World Water Youth Forum!

All the way through ages, water-related problems have been one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Following a UN survey on the important issues for the 21st century water ranks second. Following this premise, it can be said that prospects for human development are endangered by an intensified global water crisis.

The 5th World Water Forum thus aims to bring more to the world than merely ideas and debate amongst water experts; it aims to bring the world to Istanbul to improve our understanding of divergent points of view and allow us to share solutions.
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Internship opportunity in an

international organisation in Paris!

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) has openings for internship in the field of web, internet, intranet, and database design, development, and implementation for qualified students.

To qualify for the UNEP Internship Programme, the following conditions must
be met:
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TUNZA conference for youth is going to be held on the 21 - 26 AUGUST 2009 in Korea.

Theme of the conference “CLIMATE CHANGE: OUR CHALLENGE”.

Now in its fifth year, World Challenge 09 is a global competition aimed at finding projects or small businesses from around the world that have shown enterprise and innovation at a grass roots level. World Challenge 09 is brought to you by BBC World News and Newsweek, in association with Shell, and is about championing and rewarding projects and business which really make a difference.

They are looking for your nominations for innovative projects or ideas that demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit working for the benefit of the community whilst adopting a responsible approach.
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REACH OUT, SPEAK UP!

The Ignite Change Now! Global Youth Assembly 2009 (GYA) is a vibrant social forum for 1000 Canadian and international youth between the ages of 16-28 to learn about and promote human rights and sustainable communities.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OPEN

Project Management and Leadership Training Programme

10 – 15 March 2009, Kanagawa, Japan

IMPORTANT! Apply before 12MN of 08 February 2009 (SUNDAY)

We have recently been informed by our Japan office that there may be available slot/s to sponsor Philippine delegates to this training workshop in March.

If you are:
- Filipino, aged 20-35 years old
- have a ready six (6)-month valid passport for travel
- informed on Climate Security topics and
- active in Climate Change advocacy

http://community.britishcouncil.org/aylcf

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