February 19, 2004

New UK journal calls for papers on globalization
Globalizations is a new journal seeking to publish the best work exploring new meanings of globalization, bringing fresh ideas to the concept and contributing to debates that shape the future. The journal is dedicated to opening the widest possible space for discussion of alternatives to a narrow economic understanding of globalization.

In order to pursue such a wide range of possibilities, the journal will be open to all fields of knowledge, including the natural, environmental, medical, and public health sciences, as well as the social sciences.
Globalizations is actively seeking papers for publication; they will normally consider papers from any relevant disciplinary background, but we will especially encourage multidisciplinary research, as well as transnational research involving participants from more than one country. Globalizations is edited by Barry Gills, and supported by the Globalization Research Network  More information on submitting your paper is available on their website.
(submitted by Richard Rich)

February 9, 2004

Students develop Washington State wilderness leadership handbook, seek additional support
Evergreen State College students have written a book that will strengthen the wildlands movement and help develop the next generation of wilderness leaders.  The outstanding system of wilderness areas, parks, old-growth reserves, and other natural areas in Washington are the legacy of a powerful citizen conservation movement in this state. But many of our wild areas remain unprotected and many of our conservation pioneers are aging. Defending Wild Washington: A Citizen's Action Guide will be published in April by Mountaineers Books. This new book explains how to lead an effective grassroots environmental campaign in Washington State.

A valuable addition will be a color insert in the book that includes essential photographs and a detailed map of wild and roadless lands in Washington, prepared for us by the Pacific Biodiversity Institute—a map that would be impossible to use in black and white.  Presently, we are raising foundation money but we must still raise another $10,000, and time is running short because the book will be sent to the printer in a few weeks. By unanimous decision of the student authors, all royalties from the book will be donated to conservation education here at the Evergreen State College.  If you can, please support this project with a tax-deductible donation to the "Defending Wild Washington" project!
(submitted by Ted Whitesell)

Five day course on community building offered by U-Missouri
Are you looking for state-of-the art, hands-on training in the field of community building? The University of Missouri Community Development Extension Program offers a series of three courses entitled the Community Development Academy. Each of the three courses is an intensive, experiential, five-day course that explores ideas and develops practical skills for effectively involving and empowering local citizens and leaders in community-based efforts. Course dates are March 21-26, 2004 and September 26-October 1, 2004.
(submitted by Gary Pupurs)

February 4, 2004

Debate over transit spending begins in Congress
Late yesterday the Senate voted to begin debate on S.1072, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA). The vote came after the Finance Committee agreed to provide guarantees for additional transit spending. Civil society pressure was critical in preventing a cloture vote from forcing a premature decision within 30 hours. For details, see the news report edited from APA/STPP sources.
(submitted by Lyn Billman-Golemme)

Job opportunity (Boston): Grants Manager, PR Manager, Others
The Food Project is hiring for a number of part-time and full-time positions, including Grants Manager, Public Relations Manager, Urban Education & Outreach Coordinator, Public Education Associate, Youth Program Coordinator, and Summer Program Crew Leaders. The Food Project is a nationally recognized leader in youth and community development, and fosters young peoples’ talents by engaging them in food
security and sustainable food systems work throughout Greater Boston.
(submitted by Corinna Kester)

Job opportunity (Austin): Wildlife/Conservation Educator
National Wildlife Federation is looking for an educator with the ability to draw upon the diversity of NWF's educational resources (productions, publications and programs). The educator will be on NWF's on-the-ground connection with targeted communities identified in the Priority Community Initiative. The educator will will adapt and implement NWF's national education projects, integrate conservation messages and
campaigns, assist in cultivation and integration of affiliates, identify potential and cultivate current constituents and potential leader for NWF and its affiliates.
(submitted by Corinna Kester)

Job opportunity (DC): Local Food Alliance Program Director
Community Harvest DC seeks a program director to develop and implement the Local Food Alliance (LFA) program which links local farmers with consumers in low to moderate-income communities in the Washington, DC area lacking access to affordable, healthy foods. The LFA Program Director must possess a well-balanced combination of leadership, management, and interpersonal skills and be committed to social justice.
(submitted by Cheryl Gregory)

February 2, 2004

Join an online discussion on the next generation of leaders
A free online e-conference on "Defining Roles for Youth & the Next Generation of Leaders", is scheduled for Feb. 9–27. Participation is open to all. The discussion is organized by the World Bank Institute's Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility Program, with its partners on "The Poverty Challenge in a New Millennium" campaign. To register or see the agenda, visit the e-Conference site.
(submitted by Gary Pupurs)

UNESCO asks: What is sustainable development to you?
As part of shaping the development of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, UNESCP is asking for respondents to help define 'sustainable development' in 25 words or less.
(submitted by Pamela Puntenney)

January 30, 2004

Canadian foundation releases anti-sprawl toolkit
This new toolkit, "Driven to Action: Stopping Sprawl in Your Community", offers guidance for citizens interested in reshaping our urban areas. Sprawl is a major problem, responsible for increased air pollution and health impacts, loss of wildlife and agricultural land, reduced water quality, and increased social isolation. Developed by the David Suzuki Foundation, "Driven to Action" includes a report on the problem of sprawl, as well as a user-friendly tool kit designed to help communities stop sprawl and encourage them to put pressure on all levels of government.
(submitted by Gary Pupurs)

Include your work in ULSF's handbook of sustainability research

TuTech and ULSF are seeking academic contributions for a publication on leading sustainability research projects and initiatives. The handbook hopes to both support on-going research efforts and stimulate new ones. It addresses a long-perceived need for a reference source of top quality research on sustainability. Part of the publication will be devoted to research on education for sustainable development, thus providing a contribution to the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. February 28th is the deadline for submissions of expressions of interest with abstracts.

(submitted by Doug Hunt)

January 28, 2004

Job opportunities: Research Associate

The Environmental Law Institute is looking for recent college graduates to serve as Research Associates. Research Associates work directly with the 15–20 lawyers and scientists in the Research, Policy, and Training Division, on projects addressing environmental and natural resource protection and pollution prevention. Specific subject areas include: hazardous waste and brownfields, air and water quality, environmental enforcement, sustainable land use, international environmental policy, biodiversity, wetlands, public health, and mining law. Legal and research internships are also available.

(submitted by Cheryl Gregory)

Job opportunity: Sustainability Coordinator

Yale University seeks a Sustainability Coordinator to identify opportunities and initiatives to improve the environmental management of Yale's operations. The position will reporting jointly to the Deputy Provost for Science and Technology and the Associate Vice President for Facilities, and have considerable latitude and independence of action.

(submitted by Corinna Kester)

Job opportunity: Export Credit Agency Reform Program Associate

GLOBE USA, a voluntary bipartisan association of senators and representatives affiliated with Global Legislators Organization for a Balanced Environment, seeks an energetic and driven Program Associate to continue the implementation of its ECA Reform Program. The program is aimed at achieving substantive reform in the world’s major export credit agencies through the activation of a group of prominent legislators and members of parliament from Europe, the United States and Japan and other OECD countries. Responsibilities include maintaining regular and constructive dialogue and cultivating new contacts with members of the NGO community and relevant officers in the US Government, working with congressional staff and staff of Members of Parliament in other countries to provide information and opportunities for leadership, preparing written briefs, articles, and letters, and organizing briefings and conferences.  Contact resumes@globeusa.org for full qualifications, details, and salary range.

(submitted by Cheryl Gregory)

Job opportunity: UN Strategic Communications Director

The United Nations Foundation/Better World Fund has an opening for a UN Strategic Communications Director.  The position involves building partnerships with communications staff of  the UN Secretariat and UN Programmes, developing relationships with media and opinion leaders, managing consultant relationships, managing UNF/BWF's role in conference and meeting assistance, and overseeing UNF/BWF communications related grants and campaigns. Internships are also available.

(submitted by Kristen Hite)

January 24, 2004

Job opportunity: Administrative Assistant

The Worldwatch Institute, a global research and publishing organization that focuses on environmental, social and development issues, is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the organization's office of the president and communications department.
(submitted by Cheryl Gregory)

Job opportunity: SD Program Coordinator

WEDO has an opening for a Sustainable Development Program Coordinator in their New York office to support the development and implementation of their strategic advocacy program, with lead responsibility for sustainable development. Resumes due by February 15.   Unpaid internships are also available in a variety of program areas.
(submitted by Rebecca Pearl)

January 14, 2004

Scholarships for environmental leadership training in Philly

The Philadelphia Regional Network is hosting a Training Series for Emerging Leaders, designed to build the leadership capacity of emerging environmental leaders who are committed to strengthening urban, suburban, and rural environmental efforts throughout the Delaware Valley. The retreat series offers unique networking opportunities, intensive leadership and skills training, and time for personal and professional reflection. The application deadline is February 2 for this free scholarship program.
(submitted by Angela Park)

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