Source: http://reliefweb.int/node/442513 Trocaire, an Irish non-governmental organization (NGO) development agency, has announced its intentions to spend €7.5m in response to the east Africa food crisis in 2011, after donations from the Irish public surpassed the €5m mark. With the lives of 12.4 … [Read more...] about Trocaire strengthens its emergency relief work in East Africa in response to the food crisis with €7.5 spending till 2011 end
UN University-Institute for Environment and Human Security, Bonn seeks proposals for Junior Research Fellow (Vulnerability and Adaptation Researcher)
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. United Nations University-Institute for … [Read more...] about UN University-Institute for Environment and Human Security, Bonn seeks proposals for Junior Research Fellow (Vulnerability and Adaptation Researcher)
Short video entries invited for the IWWA Movie Challenge: Tracing the journey of a drinking water-drop
The International Water Week (IWW) in Amsterdam is a high-level gathering of about 30,000 water professionals from all over the world from October 29 to November 4. There will be parallel conferences and exhibitions on water innovations from across the world. IWWA Movie Challenge: Tracing the … [Read more...] about Short video entries invited for the IWWA Movie Challenge: Tracing the journey of a drinking water-drop
The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea seeks nominations for “SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those working to protect water environments in Korea and the world
The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea is seeking nominations for the forth ‘SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those who have worked to protect water environments in Korea and the world. The awards will be presented in November 2011 in partnership with Seoul … [Read more...] about The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea seeks nominations for “SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those working to protect water environments in Korea and the world
UN-Water invites nominations for the second edition of the ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award
‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award was started with the aim to create awareness about the importance of water among the common people and to promote and support efforts to fulfill commitments of the international community in this regard. The award process is managed by the United … [Read more...] about UN-Water invites nominations for the second edition of the ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award
Deadline extended for the 3rd Kyoto World Water Grand Prize
Grassroots organizations in developing countries are invited to apply for the 3rd Kyoto World Water Grand Prize. The Kyoto City and World Water Council are organizing this award which will be given on the occasion of the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille, France in March 2012. The Prize aims to … [Read more...] about Deadline extended for the 3rd Kyoto World Water Grand Prize
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awards US$12 million grant to African Water Facility for improving water and sanitation services in the continent
Source: http://reliefweb.int/node/427036 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded US$12 million to African Water Facility (AWF) to implement the programme for advancing water and sanitation services in Africa. The final announcement about the grant was done at the AfricaSan 3 conference … [Read more...] about The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awards US$12 million grant to African Water Facility for improving water and sanitation services in the continent
IDRC’s Graduate Research Awards on Climate Change and Water: Call for Proposals 2011-2012
Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the organization working to promote growth and development across the world and especially in developing countries. The focus of IDRC remains on finding innovative local solutions that can bring change in the lives of people who need them … [Read more...] about IDRC’s Graduate Research Awards on Climate Change and Water: Call for Proposals 2011-2012
WASH Media Awards 2011-2012: Applications sought from journalists working on water supply, sanitation or hygiene issues
The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) in association with the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) invites applications for fourth edition of the WASH Media Awards. These awards are basically meant to honour the works of journalists who publish or broadcast original … [Read more...] about WASH Media Awards 2011-2012: Applications sought from journalists working on water supply, sanitation or hygiene issues
UNESCO, IHP and the Panama Canal invite international community for participation in HELP International Symposium 2011 “Building Knowledge Bridges for a Sustainable Water Future”
The UNESCO, the International Hydrological Program (IHP) and the Panama Canal invite individuals to participate in the Hydrology for the Environment, Life and Policy (HELP) International Symposium 2011. HELP has been regularly organizing various workshops and conferences for past few years and is … [Read more...] about UNESCO, IHP and the Panama Canal invite international community for participation in HELP International Symposium 2011 “Building Knowledge Bridges for a Sustainable Water Future”
