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Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Disasters and Ecosystems: Resilience in a Changing Climate

Submitted by Usman Muhammad on Thu, 2015-01-22 18:03

Dear All,

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Disasters and Ecosystems: Resilience in a Changing Climate went live on 12 January, with 8,300+ now enrolled from 183 countries! Follow the URL and register https://iversity.org/en/courses/disasters-and-ecosystems-resilience-in-a...

What will you learn?

After completion of the course, the participant will be able to:

Welcome Your Voice in Research on Role of Youth in Global Change

Submitted by Usman Muhammad on Wed, 2015-01-21 18:07

TNS NIPO, SEN, University Utrecht, Notre Dame University Australia are conducting a research on youth leadership and the role of youth in social and sustainable development processes in such critical times. Underneath you can find the URL and more information, the survey closes by the end of January 2015. In case you are between 18-35 years and care about the world we live in, we look very much forward to include your voice too if you have not done so.

survey01.tns-nipo.com/OdinServlet/Interview;jsessionid=81D581F565CCAB29C41D2310E65D156F.fm01w01

World Bank Report: Turn Down the Heat: Confronting the New Climate Normal

Submitted by RCEhannastahlberg on Mon, 2015-01-19 09:23

The Turn Down the Heat report series, prepared for the Word Bank by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Climate Analytics, provides snapshots of the latest climate science. The three reports warn that without concerted action, temperatures are on pace to rise to 4°C above pre-industrial times by the end of this century. The first report (2012), looks at the risks of a world 4°C or even 2°C warmer. The second (2013) examines the impact on Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia.

World Bank Report: Turn Down the Heat: Confronting the New Climate Normal

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Submitted by RCEhannastahlberg on Mon, 2015-01-19 09:20

The Turn Down the Heat report series, prepared for the Word Bank by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Climate Analytics, provides snapshots of the latest climate science. The three reports warn that without concerted action, temperatures are on pace to rise to 4°C above pre-industrial times by the end of this century. The first report (2012), looks at the risks of a world 4°C or even 2°C warmer. The second (2013) examines the impact on Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia.

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RCE Structure and Governance Survey

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Submitted by RCEhannastahlberg on Fri, 2014-12-12 07:59

At the Global RCE Conference, many different organizational structures and governance models of RCEs were discussed. RCE Greater Portland also announced that it had designed a short survey to gather information on the different types of RCE governance, membership, and funding models, in order to collect recommended best practices. They hope that this research will be beneficial for existing and new RCEs, as well as UNU-IAS. Results will be shared with participants who express interest.

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RCE Structure and Governance Survey

Submitted by RCEhannastahlberg on Fri, 2014-12-12 07:57

At the Global RCE Conference, many different organizational structures and governance models of RCEs were discussed. RCE Greater Portland also announced that it had designed a short survey to gather information on the different types of RCE governance, membership, and funding models, in order to collect recommended best practices. They hope that this research will be beneficial for existing and new RCEs, as well as UNU-IAS. Results will be shared with participants who express interest.

Minutes of the 1st Global RCE Youth Network for Africa Continental Meeting

Submitted by Usman Muhammad on Tue, 2014-12-09 23:07

Dear All,

The 1st Global RCE Youth Network for Africa Continental Meeting was held on the 7th December, 2014 from 18:06hrs to 19: 13hrs GMT via Skype. The meeting was held due to tremendous needs to carry along children and young people for a sustainable future for all. What was discussed is in the attached minutes of the meeting.

Thank you.

Usman is from RCE-Kano

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