Thanks
We would like to thank the following organisations and individuals for their contribution to this initiaitive:
Organisations
National Centre for Sustainability
The National Centre for Sustainability provides educational leadership and works in partnership with industry, government and community to undertake program delivery, resource development, project work and applied research to support the development of sustainable practices in business, government and the community. The National Centre for Sustainability is providing ongoing web, editing and logistical services to the Environmental Memoirs project. To visit the NCS go to: www.swinburne.edu.au/ncs
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
The United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development is a complex and far-reaching undertaking. The environmental, social, and economic implications are enormous and touch many aspects of life of the world's population. The overall goal of the DESD is to integrate the principles, values, and practices of sustainable development into all aspects of education and learning. This educational effort will encourage changes in behaviour that will create a more sustainable future in terms of environmental integrity, economic viability, and a just society for present and future generations. UNESCO is providing professional support in the form of promotion and in the development of professional networks. For more information about UNESCO and the DESD click here
IDEP Foundation
Visit the IDEP website
PPLH Seloliman Environmental Education Centre
Visit the PPLH Seloliman website
The Pasak River Basin Network
The Pasak River Basin Network contains over 250 members from Thai-Yonok, Mon, Lao and Thai ethnic groups. The Network is working with communities in the area to raise the community's awareness of environmental conservation within the Pasak River Basin . By building the capacity of the community through a series of educational initiatives aimed at habitat rehabilitation, sustainable agriculture and the preservation of local culture and traditions.
Thailand Environment Institute
The Thailand Environment Institute works with the private sector, local communities and stakeholders to formulate environmental directives and link policy with action to encourage environmental progress in Thailand. Their mission is to serve as a respected research institute, a centre of high quality information and meaningful action committed to sustainable human development. For more information visit: www.tei.or.th
Wetlands International
Wetlands International is an independent, not-for-profit, global organisation, supported by government membership from all continents of the world, extensive specialist networks and volunteers. It currently works through 15 country offices — in Central and Eastern Europe , Africa , South, East and North Asia , Oceania and South America. Wetlands International is the only global NGO dedicated to the conservation and wise use of wetlands. The organisation works globally, regionally and nationally to achieve the conservation and wise use of wetlands, to benefit diversity and human well-being. For further information on Wetlands International visit: www.wetlands.org
United Nations Development Project
The United Nations Development Program is the United Nation's global development network, an organisation advocating change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP are on the ground in 166 countries, working with nations on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners. For further information on the UNDP visit: www.undp.org
The Great Baikal Trail
GBT is an international non-profit organization, with a mission to promote local sustainable development of Lake Baikal and surrounding areas through low-impact ecotourism. This mission is grounded in building environmentally friendly trails that are safe and enjoyable for hikers of all ages and levels of experience. GBT is carrying out trail-building projects around Baikal in two-week summer camps composed of international volunteer crews. GBT projects concentrate on environmental education, restoration, social responsibility and leadership, on improving the health and well-being of local people, preserving indigenous peoples, their cultures and traditions, as well as promoting intercultural interaction. For further information visit: http://www.greatbaikaltrail.ru
Rotary International
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. For further information visit: http://www.rotary.org/aboutrotary/index.html
The Women's Union 'Arna'
The mission of the Women's Union ‘Arna' is to develop civil consciousness and action to improve society and the economy. They operate primarily within the community of Begen , Kazakhstan and have delivered several successful community projects. Projects include:
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Potato cultivation education program - aimed at educating women in the home cultivation techniques of potatoes and other vegetables. |
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Kausar Bulak – women within Begen participated in a tree planting and community landscaping project |
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Iodine and our health – a health based program aimed at impriving dietry intake of iodine |
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Year of village support - inhabitants worked together with the local government in developing support and ideas for improved community development |
Together Against Cancer
The mission of ‘Together Against Cancer' is to:
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To improve the quality and lives of people who have cancer |
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To educate the population in the community on healthy living and assisting with social and judicial problems |
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Psychological rehabilitation of people who are diagnosed and at risk of having cancer |
The target audience of ‘Together Against Cancer' are citizens of Semey who been exposed to the nuclear test site. Projects include:
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Your health is in your hands |
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A healthy village woman |
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Kind heart |
Ongi Golinkhon Civil Movement and the Ongi River Network
The Ongi River network is a member organization with the aim of returning and protecting water flows to the Ongi river and to protect the rights of the residents that live within its catchment. For further information visit www.onggiriver.com
GTZ – German Technical Organisation
GTZ provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world. We support complex reforms and change processes. All our activities are geared to improving people's living conditions and prospects on a sustainable basis. For further information visit http://www.gtz.de/en/
UNESCO / UNEVOC Mongolia
The UNEVOC Centre is responsible for: formulating and monitoring the implementation of policy on vocational education; improving content, standards, administrative structure and management of vocational education; financing and planing of vocational education; enforcing standards of vocational training and accreditation of training organisations; issuing licenses and permissions to interested parties on establishing vocational and technical schools; and providing support to non-government owned training organisations delivering vocational education. Click here for further information
Union for the Protection of the Aral Sea (UDASA)
UDASA, an environmental NGO, was established to improve regional water management and organise public participation in water management decision making. UDASA works closely with several regional and international organisations, including the United Nations.
Individuals
Linda Condon, Id Nugroho, Raini Nitiwalujo, Hoa Chim, Rose (Tan Yan Yun), Sveta Novikova, Elena Verezub, John Fien, Virginia Buttling, Sim Cheng Hua (Wetlands International), Lee Shin Shin (Wetlands International), Cheong Chai Yen (Wetlands International), Benjamin Loh (Malaysian Nature Society), Arief (PPLH), Nofi (PPLH), Courtney (IDEP), Rama Surya, Derek Elias, Ampai Harakunarak, Mr Tisapamoke, Miss Siwaporn Butirkanit,
Tatiana Klepokova, Igor Luzhkov, Natasha Luzhkov, Sasha Danileyko,
Lena and Sveta, Kapanova Sara (Arna), Alla Zharkimbaeva (Together Against Cancer), Kaisha,
Tran Thi Thanh Tam, Toon De Bruyn, Nguyen Trung (Bright Future Group), Simone Goetschalckx (VVOB),
Galaa (Ongi River), Mr Munkhbaya (Ongi River), Tilman Jaeger (GTZ), Dugar Bujinlkham (UNESCO), Bodro (UNESCO), Rabdan,
Yusup Kamalov, Mr. E. Kurbanbaev, John Lamers (UNESCO)
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