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Каспинфо ноябрь 2001 |
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Название: Объявления на англ. языке Главные Пункты: * CENN готовит Интернет Каталог Кавказских природоохранных НПО, который будет размещен на сайте CENN. Желающие могут заполнить прилагаемую форму для внесения в каталог либо заполнить ее на сайте www.cenn.org * Фонд MacArthur принимает заявки на конкурс исследовательских и литературных работ до 1февраля, 2002. Сумма гранта: до $ 75,000 для индивидуальных проектов и до $ 100,000 для групповых (из двух человек) проектов. Подробности - на сайте: http://www.macfound.org/ * Агентство Экорейс при поддержке ИСАР-Азербайджан создала Каспийскую экологическую базу данных. Часть ее будет доступна на web-сайте организации в начале 2002 г. * РЭЦ для Кавказа принимает заявки от НПО Азербайджана, Армении и Грузии на получение грантов до 1500 долларов: на подписку, на необычные и срочные проекты, на поездки - участие в международных мероприятиях. Дополнительная информация - на http://rec.caucasus.net. * ISAR-Азербайджан открыл ресурсный центр НПО в городе Гяндже. * КЭП начинает разработку стратегии и плана действий по защите биоразнообразия Каспийского региона (BSAP), которая определит основные вопросы сохранения биоразнообразия Каспия в трансграничном аспекте. BSAP будет передана на рассмотрение пяти Прикаспийских государств. * и др. сообщения. (05.11.2001) Полный Текст Объявления на англ. языке Объявления на англ. языке *** CENN is preparing a web based, electronic Directory of Caucasus Environmental NGOs, which will be available on CENN web page. NGOs will be categorized according to the certain priorities (please see below). If you would like your organization to be included in the Directory please either directly fill in the ?Form for Directory¦ on CENN website: http://www.cenn.org/ OR fill in and send to cenn@access.sanet.ge or tamar_cenn@post.net.ge the following form: Electronic Directory of Caucasus Environmental NGOs i) Name of Organization: ii) Contact Person: iii) Postal address: iv) E-mail: v) Tel./Fax: vi) Mission statement (max. 5 sentences): vii) Implemented projects: viii) Priority areas (please, choose from the following): Climate, Water, Biodiversity, Agriculture, Forestry, Wastes, Energy, Public Education and Awareness, Environmental Law, Sustainable Development, Environmental Health, Tourism, Networking and Communication, GIS, Other (please indicate). Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Sincerely, CENN Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) 37 Electronic Bulletin: Caucasus Environmental News *** 1.3 HORIZONTI ANNOUNCES GEORGIA-AZERBAIJAN COOPERATION PROGRAM The Cross-sectional Cooperation Program at the Horizonti Foundation announces the Georgia-Azerbaijan Cooperation Program from October 9, 2001. Non-governmental organizations working in the environment and social fields are eligible to apply. The proposed budget of a project presented for participation in the competition cannot exceed the equivalent of $4000 in GEL. Group consultations concerning the program will be held from 17:00 to 19:00 on Wednesdays. The NGOs willing to participate in the program may present their projects to the Horizonti office before 16:00 of December 14, 2001 at the following address: 2 Dolidze St., 6th floor, tel.: 332816/17/18. Horizonti Foundation NGO News #198 Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) 37 Electronic Bulletin: Caucasus Environmental News *** MACARTHUR RESEARCH AND WRITING GRANTS MacArthur Foundation Accepting Applications for Research and Writing Grants Competition Deadline: February 1, 2002 For each annual competition conducted in 2002, 2003, and 2004, the foundation will only accept proposals relating to one of the following themes: "Migration and Refugees" or "Technological Change and Global Security and Sustainability." The competition is open to individuals and two-person teams. Grants are awarded for periods of eighteen months or less and may be made directly to researchers, universities, or research or policy institutes. Applicants may request up to $75,000 for individual projects, and may request up to $100,000 for two-person collaborations. See the MacArthur Foundation Web site: http://www.macfound.org/ for complete application guidelines. RFP Link: http://www.macfound.org/programs/gss/other_guidelines/rw_2002.htm Contact: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation E-mail: 4answers@macfound.org Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) 37 Electronic Bulletin: Caucasus Environmental News *** ANNOUNCING PACIFIC CURRENTS ON-LINE You are invited to receive Pacific Currents On-line, the free monthly e-newsletter of Pacific Environment. Pacific Currents On-line is a monthly update of news, information and action items from Pacific Environment. It provides up-to-date coverage of environmental news from the Pacific Rim. To sign up for your free subscription to Pacific Currents On-Line, send a blank email to pacific_currents-subscribe@topica.com. If you have any questions, please contact rcox@pacificenvironment.org. URL: www.pacificenvironment.org Rory Cox, Communications Coordinator, Pacific Environment Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) 37 Electronic Bulletin: Caucasus Environmental News *** CASPIAN ECOLOGICAL DATABASE BEING SET UP The ecological news and analytical agency ?Ecores¦ is setting up Caspian ecological database with financial support from ISAR-Azerbaijan. ?Ecores¦ works in cooperation with Turkmen organizations dealing with ecological problems. Besides ecological issues, the database is expected to dwell upon programs being implemented and other information on Caspian. Some of the contents will be available on the world-wide web in early 2002. Azernews, 12.10.01 Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) 37 Electronic Bulletin: Caucasus Environmental News *** Cotton Wood Foundation Small Environmental Grants for more information see: http://www.cottonwoodfdn.org/howapply.html Guidelines Cottonwood Foundation has a very limited amount of funding available, and will only award grants to organizations that meet all four of the following criteria: - protect the environment - promote cultural diversity - empower people to meet their basic needs - rely on volunteer efforts If your organization does not meet these four criteria, it will not be eligible for funding by Cottonwood Foundation. Approximately 40 grants will be awarded in 2002. Cottonwood Foundation especially seeks to support organizations for which small grants will make a significant difference. Organizations in the United States and internationally are eligible for funding by Cottonwood Foundation. Organizations are not required to have 501(c)(3) status, but only charitable, non-profit organizations will be funded by Cottonwood Foundation. Political and religious organizations, governmental agencies, for-profit businesses, private individuals, and universities are not eligible for funding by Cottonwood Foundation. Please note that organizations that promote the practice of any specific religion are not eligible for funding from Cottonwood Foundation. Organizations that have received funding from Cottonwood Foundation in past years are eligible to apply for grants, but applications should not be submitted more than once every twelve months. Applications should be submitted in English if possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grant application process Currently, grant requests should be submitted by mail. Please follow these steps: Print a copy of the Grant Application Form If your organization is outside the US and Canada, also print a copy of the Payment Form Fill them out (on paper!), and attach any supporting documents Mail to Cottonwood at the address noted at the top of the form Cottonwood Foundation will accept grant applications at all times for consideration, with no formal deadlines for applications. Applicants can typically expect to receive notification within approximately six months of the receipt of their application about whether the application has been funded. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have questions Please read Cottonwood Foundation's Frequently Asked Questions. If you would like additional information prior to submitting your application, please contact the Foundation by mail at: Cottonwood Foundation Box 10803 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 USA or at its e-mail address: cottonwood@igc.org Caucasus Environmental NGO Network (CENN) *** Grants Regional Environmental Center (REC) for the Caucasus REC for the Caucasus is accepting applications for grants in the categories listed below. Only environmental NGOs from Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia are eligible to apply. Grants offered on a continuous basis (up to 1500 USD ) 1. Grants for Registration small grants to support NGOs in covering registration costs. 2. Subscription Grants small grants for subscriptions. 3. Urgent Grants for necessary and urgent projects. 4. Travel Grants for participation in international events. More information is available at: http://rec.caucasus.net Third Sector News INFORMATION BULLETIN ¦37 August-September, 2001 ISAR-Azerbaijan *** ISAR-Azerbaijan is proud to announce the opening of the new ISAR-Azerbaijan NGO Resource Center in Ganja. The Resource Center in Ganja will provide similar services to those provided in the Baku and Mingechevir Centers, including access to library materials and computers, consultations, meetings, and trainings. We would like to request that local and international NGOs who have published books or other materials which might be of interest to other organizations please bring copies of these publications to the ISAR office, for inclusion in our Resource Center Libraries. Third Sector News INFORMATION BULLETIN ¦37 August-September, 2001 ISAR-Azerbaijan *** 23rd October 2001 Invitation to participate in the_development of a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for the Caspian The Caspian Environment Programme has started the development of a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) for the Caspian region. This BSAP wlil identify priority issues concerning the protection and sustainabie management of biodiversity In the Caspian Sea and coastal region. In particular, the BSAP will focus on issues that affect more than one country or will take international action to be resolved. The BSAP will also suggest appropriate action to resolve these Issues. In developing the Strategy and Action Plan, СЕР Is cooperating with the UK based NGO Fauna and Flora International, The Caspian Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan will be submitted to the Governments of the five Caspian littoral states, Azerbaijan, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan, When the responsible authorities In these countries have endorsed this BSAP, it will be the framework for coordinated international action to ensure protection and sustainable management of biodiversity in the Caspian Sea and its coastal zone. The biodiversity of the Caspian Sea is valuable in many ways. It Is of great ecological value, because many of the species and habitats of the Caspian are unique In the world. It is of great economical value: Industries such as fisheries, agriculture and tourism that depend on biodiversity provide income for many thousands of citizens of Azerbaijan, the Islamic Republic or Iran, Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan. It is also of emotional and ethical value, as many people care greatly about the wildlife and habitats in their region and feel that it deserves to be protected, The importance of protection and sustainable management of biodiversity is increasingly recognised not just by ecologists and ministries for environmental affairs and natural resources, but also by water managers, and fisheries authorities. More and more commercial enterprises that depend on biodiversity or that can have a major impact on biodiversity are becoming involved in biodiversity issues. СЕР wants to develop a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan that is based on the best knowledge available - this refers not only to ecological expertise but also to the specialist knowledge of the people who work and live with biodiversity; focuses on the most Important issues; takes into account the many different interests of the people who live and work in the Caspian region; suggests solutions are realistic and practical; - has the support of as many stakeholders as possible, To achieve this, we have the honour of inviting you to take part in the development of the Caspian Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. We believe that your experience and expertise will contribute greatly to the development of a BSAP that meets the criteria listed above. You will receive the first outline of the BSAP in a few weeks time (on or around November 1). This outline will identify the main problems for Caspian biodiversity, but will also look at opportunities for improvement and change. You are invited to give your views and comments on this outline. The comments received will be used to develop a more detailed Strategy and Action Plan, which will also be sent to you for your comments. Two workshops are planned (In December 2001 and February 2002) which will provide an opportunity to discuss the BSAP in more detail and further develop suggestions for action which will be effective and realistic, and will be acceptable to the many organisations, institutions and individuals who are directly or indirectly involved in the sustainable management of Caspian biodiversity, For more information on the Caspian Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan you can contact me at Fauna and Flora International (zbig.karpowicz@fauna-flora.org, Tel. +44-1223-571000. Fax. +44-1223-461481.) We very much hope that you will be able to accept our invitation to take part in the development of the Caspian BSAP and are looking forward to receiving your comments and suggestions. Yours sincerely, DrZbigniew Karpowicz Director of Eurasia Programme |