Invitation to the Virtual Forum for Consultation and Dialogue
September 5 to October 5, 2011 The Bolivian Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies (CEBEM), the International Secretary for Human Development (ISHD), York University and the Indigenous Studies Program at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO), invite you to participate in a Forum for Consultation and Dialogue: “Self-determination and Indigenous Autonomy in Latin America...
The following information and link to the petition was shared by an ISE member: Dear friends, The Amazon is in serious danger: Brazil is on the verge of gutting its forest protection laws -- unless we act now, vast tracts of our planet’s lungs could be opened up to clear-cutting devastation. This threat to the Amazon has sparked widespread anger and protests across the country and tensions are rising. But the movement is fighting back --...
Ethnobotany at the University of Hawaii, Manoa (UHM) draws on the participation of 6 core faculty and numerous distinguished faculty affiliates housed in more than 15 academic departments. Ethnobotany at UHM is part of the Botany Department under the College of Natural Sciences. Faculty and Students in Ethnobotany also collaborate with several complementary research and education programs/organizations within the University of Hawai'i,...
The Ethnobotany Group at the University of Hawai’I at Kaua’I presents the 2012 Conservation Ethnobiology Field School. Basic Skills will be held from January 2-28, 2012, while the Advanced Skills component will run from January 31- February 11, 2012 The Field School provides a unique, hands-on opportunity for individuals needing training in basic field research techniques, including: mature community members beginning graduate students...
Phuket, Thailand 27 to 29 November 2012. The scientific programme of plenary talks, oral presentations, symposia, workshops, and poster sessions will be complemented by social events, a conference banquet, a welcome evening, and a range of post conference tours. Scientific committee: Dr Chutamas Satasook, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand; Dr Swen Renner, Ulm University, Germany and Dr Paul Bates, Harrison Institute, UK See the Congress...
