Monthly Archives: March 2009

High school student and desertification (M. LILINOE, Petaluma)

Posted on March 16, 2009 by

I have the pleasure of publishing my recent correspondence with Maile LILINOE, a student of the Casa Grande High School in Petaluma.  On January 23, 2009, Maile wrote : “Hello, My name is Maile Lilinoe and I am a student … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, CRIC, CST, Desertification, drought, European DesertNet, family gardens, food / food security, Forestry, Gardening / Horticulture, reforestation, UNCCD, vegetables

Potential Sustainable Wood Supply (UNECE/FAO)

Posted on March 15, 2009 by

Workshop on Potential Sustainable Wood Supply pr timber <pr.timber@unece.org> On 30 March 2009 the UNECE/FAO is organizing a workshop on Potential Sustainable Wood Supply in Geneva, Switzerland. This meeting is open to the public and any interested colleagues may participate … Continue reading →

Posted in FAO, Forestry, sustainable development

Small loans widen horizons for the poor (AfricaFiles / Africa Renewal)

Posted on March 15, 2009 by

AfricaFiles Title:  Small loans widen horizons for the poor Author:  Mary Kimani Category:  Economic Justice Date:  1/31/2009 Source:  Africa Renewal – Vol 22,4 Source Website:  www.un.org/ecosocdev/ <http://www.africafiles.org/database/www.un.org/ecosocdev/> African Charter Article# 21: All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and … Continue reading →

Posted in financial aspects, microfinance - franchising, poverty, Social dimensions

BALLOONING GLOBAL POPULATION ADDING TO WATER CRISIS (UNNews)

Posted on March 15, 2009 by

BALLOONING GLOBAL POPULATION ADDING TO WATER CRISIS, WARNS NEW UN REPORT New York, Mar 12 2009  2:00PM The surging growth in global population, climate change, widespread mismanagement and increasing demand for energy have tightened the grip on the world’s evaporating … Continue reading →

Posted in population, Social dimensions, Water

2009 THE YEAR OF CLIMATE CHANGE (UNNews)

Posted on March 15, 2009 by

LEADERS OF UN, US DECLARE 2009 THE YEAR OF CLIMATE CHANGE New York, Mar 12 2009  6:00PM With nations set to conclude negotiations on an ambitious new greenhouse gas emissions agreement this December, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United States President … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate / climate change

Via Campesina women farmers launch international declaration for equality (AfricaFiles / Women’s International Committee)

Posted on March 15, 2009 by

AfricaFiles Title:  Via Campesina women farmers launch international declaration for equality Author:  Women’s International Committee Category:  Gender Date:  3/8/2009 Source:  Via Campesina and Pambazuka News 423 Source Website:  www.pambazuka.org/en <http://www.africafiles.org/database/www.pambazuka.org/en> African Charter Article# 17: Every individual shall have the right … Continue reading →

Posted in gender, Social dimensions

Have a look at the HIPPO WATER ROLLER

Posted on March 15, 2009 by

HIPPO WATER ROLLER : Do you know this interesting tool for arid regions ? Have a look at http://www.hipporoller.org In many countries, traditional water collection involves carrying a 5-gallon (20-liter) bucket on the head. This practice puts a great burden … Continue reading →

Posted in Water, water conservation / harvesting, water management

MEA Bulletin – Issue No. 65 (ENB / IISD)

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

Read at : Earth Negotiations Bulletin <enb@iisd.org> MEA Bulletin – Issue No. 65 IISD RS is pleased to announce that the newest issue of MEA Bulletin is now available. To access the 65th issue directly, click here. To read past issues … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate / climate change

Nigeria: ‘Desertification Commission Will Check Encroachment’ (Google / allAfrica)

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

Read at : Google Alert – desertification http://allafrica.com/stories/200903091426.html Nigeria: ‘Desertification Commission Will Check Encroachment’ interview Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan (ANPP, Yobe North) is the Chairman, Senate committee on Public Accounts. He spoke to Abdul-Rahman Abubakar & Turaki A. Hassan on … Continue reading →

Posted in Desertification

Empowering local communities through carbon credits (Google / Daily Triumph)

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

Read at : Google Alert – desertification http://www.triumphnewspapers.com/emp1032009.html Empowering local communities through carbon credits By Joachim Ezeji Under the Kyoto Protocol’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), carbon offset schemes are limited to afforestation and reforestation. Heavily forested countries like Brazil, Cameroon, … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate / climate change, Social dimensions