FYI. Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator
------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 21:39:28 +0600 From: APFEJ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 14th world Congress of Environmental Journalists to be held in Sri Lanka from October 27-31,2002. THE 14TH WORLD CONGRESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS COLOMBO-SRI LANKA;OCTOBER 27-31,2002 THEME: THE ROLE OF MEDIA ON PEACE & ENVIRONMENT IN THE MILLENNIUM ORGANIZED BY: Sri Lanka Environmental Journalists Forum(SLEJF), The Commonwealth Environmental Journalists Association(CEJA)and Asia Pacific Forum Of Environmental Journalists(APFEJ). SUPPORTED BY: United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)and Several Development Agencies. TARGET GROUP: 100 Participants from nearly 50 countries. (Representative of national environmental journalists organizations, environmental journalists,Journalists,NGO activists,government and UN officials,Media professionals such as educators,film makers,authors, scientists in Education or Research around the world) LANGUAGE OF THE CONGRESS: English BACKGROUND OF THE APFEJ:Asia Pacific Forum Of Environmental Journalists(APFEJ)was formally constituted in January 1988,at a Regional Conference on Media and the Environment In Asia by the UN-ESCAP.It is the oldest and the largest world organization of professional environmental journalists grouping Over 8000 Members From 91 Countries including journalists working for newspapers, magazines, radio,broadcasters,NGOs,environmental groups,UN, government departments,agencies and free lancers. APFEJ work programmes include specialized regional and international training workshops on environmental reporting, publications such as books on environmental reporting, newsletters, and a clipping service;technical assistance for national chapters(NFEJ)as well as support to selected NFEJ activities;journalist exchange programmes;research and study programmes for excellence in environmental reporting.Many NFEJ members have their own work programme. For more information please visit; http://www15.brinkster.com/slejf/ -------------------------------------------------- ## COLOMBO CONGRESS GENERAL INFORMATION ## *DATE AND VENUE: Congress will be held in a 5*Hotel in Sri Lanka, from October 27-31,2002. *LETTER OF INVITATION: If a participant needs a letter of invitation to attend the conference,please request if from the APFEJ HQ.However,this invitation does not imply a commitment to payment of any expenses. *VISA: The APFEJ HQ will send you a letter of invitation for visa purposes upon request before August 31,2002. *CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: We invite you to submit a maximum 500 word abstract in English to the APFEJ HQ.The theme for the abstract is "Case studies of Media programms undertaken by GO's,NGO's and Private sector in Developing countries specially Asia-Pacific & The Commonwealth on Peace and Environment". The abstracts must reflect on this theme or the congress agenda themes.Papers from Journalists, media NGOs and academia are highly encouraged.The deadline for abstract submissions is August 31,2001. *COST OF PARTICIPATION: Delegates are responsible for making their own arrangements for air travel to and from the Congress.Special efforts are being made to assist the part funding of living expenses/Registration Fees OR part air travel for Asia-Pacific & The Commonwealth Member countries upon their request before July 31,2002 with approx rate for return air ticket.The cost of subsistence and accommodation for six days in Colombo Congress will be about US$ 800 (Hotel 70@6 +registration 300 + Airport tax,transportation and incidental expenses 80).If anyone like to request twin sharing facility it will cost only US$ 300 +registration and incidental expenses. *POST CONGRESS TOUR-06 DAYS/05 NIGHTS: November 01 to 06,2002 Optional post congress tour Special rate pax USD 350 cost includes all. For more information please visit; http://www15.brinkster.com/slejf/activites/post_congress_tour.asp *PERSONAL INSURANCE We recommend that all participants take out personal travel and health insurance for their trip. ---------------------------------------------------------------- *Please note that this is only a draft of the programme.The official programme will be released by October 10,2002 on receipt of confirmations from the speakers who have been assigned to give speeches or lead discussions. THEME: THE ROLE OF MEDIA ON PEACE & ENVIRONMENT IN THE MILLENNIUM OCTOBER 26,2002 10.00 to 20.00 - Arrival of delegates and registration (Optional Half Day Nature Tour) 12.30 - Tour starts 18.30 - Return to hotel 19.00 - APFEJ/CEJA Meetings(members only) 20.00 - Welcome Reception Day 01/OCTOBER 27,2002 Inaugural Ceremony 09.30 - Welcome address by Mr. Selva Nadaraja pillai President,Sri Lanka Environmental Journalists Forum(SLEJF) 09.35 - Greetings by APFEJ President,Dr. Dharman Wickremaratne CEJA Chairman,Mr.Quamrul Islam Chowdhury 09.45 - Speeches by Guests of Honor; - Mr. Nirmal Andrews Regional Director and Representative - UNEP/ROAP,Thailand - Mr.Ravi Sawhney Chief, Environment Section - UN-ESCAP, Thailand - Mr. Rolf Zelius Chief, Office of the Environment and Social Development Asian Development Bank(ADB),Philippines 10.00 - Address by supporting agencies 10.10 -Speeches by Hon.Ministers 10.40 - Keynote Address "Global Terrorism and Preservation of Democracy" 11.00 - Presentation of International Green Pen Awards 11.15 - Presentation of Asia-Pacific Best Environmental Journalists Awards 11.30 - Presentation of Sri Lanka Green Awards 11.40 - Inauguration Speech by: Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka "Promoting peace and Environment:-The Challenges" 11.55 - Vote of thanks by SLEJF Secretary General-Mr.M.S.M Ayub 12.00 -Cultural show:Conflict drama in Sri Lanka 12.30 - group photo and Refreshments Session 1 14.30 - APFEJ/CEJA vision; it's past-present and future 15.00 - Outcome of World Summit on Sustainable Development(WSSD) 15.30 - Promote Further Implementation of Agenda 21 16.00 - Summary and discussion 17.00 - Adjourn for tea 18.00 - Evaluation of APFEJ/CEJA 3-Year Strategic Management Plan 19.00 - Cultural Activity 20.00 -Dinner hosted by Hon.Minister of Tourism Day 2/OCTOBER 28,2002 Session 02 09.00 - Marching towards peace:The responsibility of journalists 09.30 - Political manifestations on conflict resolution 10.00 - Reporting in Ethnicity 11.00 - Tea break 11.30 - Public information Base: New approaches 11.45 - An introduction to Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Speaker:Dr. A. Hamid Zakri chairman of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies-UN University,Japan 12.30 - Discussion 13.30 - Lunch hosted by World Resources Institute,USA Session 03 14.30 - Ethnic conflicts in Asia 15.00 - Ethnic conflicts in Pacific 15.30 - Ethnic conflicts in Central Asia 16.00 - The Lessons of September 11,2001:Are our Liberties In Peril 16.30 - Discussion and tea Session 04 17.00 - Armed Conflicts and African Environment 17.30 - Conflict management:can we learn from Kosovo 18.00 - Summary and discussion 20.00 -Dinner hosted by Hon.Minister of Foreign Affairs Day 3/OCTOBER 29,2002 Session 5 09.00 - Workshop for training of trainers on War and Peace reporting. 10.30 -Challenges and opportunities faced by Environmental Journalists: Reporting on War and Peace issues/ Case Studies from Sri Lanka,Bangladesh, Nepal,Pakistan,Philippines,Afghanistan,Fiji,PNG,Solomon Islands,USA, Colombia,Peru,Mexico,Searaleone and Zimbabwe. 11.30 -Introducing the crisis reporting training module on training of Trainers 12.00 - Adjourn for tea Session 6 12.15 -An introduction to South -South & north -South Dialog: Network to link peace NGOs and Media around the world Speaker:Mr. Tor Elden-Secretary general of Fredskorpset,Norway. 12.45 - Discussion 13.30 - Adjourn for lunch Session 7 14.30 - Rights and responsibilities while reporting on peace 15.00 - Peace awareness programme in Print and Electronic Media. 15.30 - Media Education training in the light of peace process 15.45 - Discussion & tea Session 8 16.30 - Media ethics in peace and Ethnic reporting 17.00 - Peace and food security in central and south Asia 17.30 - Summary and discussion - Adjourn 20.00 -Dinner hosted by Hon.Minister of Media Day 4/OCTOBER 30,2002 Field Visit to Sites of Cultural / Environmental Interest 06.30 - Leave the hotel after breakfast 18.00 - Return to hotel 19.00 - APFEJ/CEJA Meetings(members only) 20.00 -Dinner hosted by Hon.Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Day 5/OCTOBER 31,2002 Session 09 09.00- Media response on peace and environment:Case Studies from South Asia, Latin America,East Europe,USA and Africa.(Case study reports presented by participants: 10 minutes each country). 10.00 - Peace and good governance 10.30 - Environmental Journalism and the challenge of human rights reporting 11.00 - Peace & Eco tourism: A scientific approach 11.20 - Adjourn for tea 11.45 -Green Productivity issues 12.15 -Protection of Children from War and it's Consequences 12.40 - Summary and discussion 13.00 - Adjourn for lunch Closing Session 14.00 - Media Strategy to Increase Peace & Environmental Awareness 15.30 - Adjourn for tea 16.00 - Closing presentation:Recommendations and Colombo congress declaration. 20.00 -Dinner hosted by Hon.Minister of Justice,Law Reform & National Integration - See you again in Vietnam(APFEJ)/Malaysia(CEJA)Year 2003. ## November 01 to 06,2002 Optional post congress tour (Cost USD 350 - 06 DAYS/05 NIGHTS) For more information please visit; http://www15.brinkster.com/slejf/activites/post_congress_tour.asp ########################### REGISTRATION AND BOOKING FORM THE 14TH WORLD CONGRESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS COLOMBO-SRI LANKA;OCTOBER 27-31,2002 Please type or use block letters and return by September 28th 2002. 01.Family Name : (Mr/Ms) ______________________________ First Name :_______________ 02.Title/Profession:___________________________________ 03.Organization/Company:___________________________________ 04.Name(s)of accompanying person(s):(Mr/Ms)________________________________________________ 05.Mailing Address :______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 06.Country : __________________________________________ 07.Phone :Country Code : __________City Code : ________No :_______________ 08.Fax :Country Code : ____________City Code : _________No :______________ 09.E-mail : ________________________________Web:________________________ 10.Arrival details in Colombo:________________________ 11.Accommodation required for_______nights(s) with the date(s)_____________ 12.Departure details from Colombo_______________________ 13.passport Details: Number______________________Country of Citizenship________________ Date of Issue_______________________Date of Expiry____________________ Please send this form along with Registration fee to: Dharman Wickremaratne,President Asia-Pacific Forum of Environmental Journalists(APFEJ) P.O.Box 26 434/3- Media House Sri Jayawardenapura 10100 Sri Lanka. E-mail:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Telephone: (+94-1) 873131 Fax: (+94-1) 883187 http://www15.brinkster.com/slejf/ *Registration Fees for non members-US$300(Before September 20,only US$200) *Registration for APEJF/CEJA members-US$200(Before September 20,only US$100) *Accompanying persons:US$150 per person *Registration for Sri Lankan Journalists-Rs20,000(Before Sept20,Rs:15,000) The Registration Fee includes: Participation in the program, conference documents,invitation to the opening and closing ceremony, October 27 to 31(all receptions,lunches,dinners, snacks and day tour).The registration fee will be refunded in full,less US$50 for administrative costs,for cancellations received in writing before October 19,2002.No refunds will be given for cancellations received after that date. Single room: US$70/night including breakfast Double room: US$90/night including breakfast Hotel accommodation fee to be paid on arrival. Payment of the registration fees by banker's cheque till October 10,2002. By cheque addressed to: Asia-Pacific Forum of Environmental Journalists(AEJF) *************************************************************** DETAILS OF THE APFEJ BANK ACCOUNT: Name of Bank: ANZ Grindlays Bank Swift code: GRNDLKLX APEJF Bank Account Number: 01 2004372 01 Address of Bank: 37,York Street,P.O.Box:112,Colombo. Country: Sri Lanka Bank Fax: (94-1) 446150 ext. 4056 Name of Payee:- Asia Pacific Forum of Environmental Journalists(AFEJ) Address of Payee:- P.O.Box 26 434/3-Sri Jayawardenapura Sri Lanka. Phones: (++ 94-1)873131 Fax:(++ 94-1)883187 E-mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ----------------------------------------------------------- Are you a member of the APFEJ? Learn how to join today at: http://www15.brinkster.com/slejf/apfej/default.asp ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Divisional Director Environmental Management & Design Division Human Sciences Division Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ph: 03-325-3811, x8377 ************************************
