Environmental Studies colleagues (apologies for cross-posting): Wanted to update you on the progress of the launch of the new International Environmental Communication (http://environmentalcomm.org):
1. Our web site has garnered nearly 2000 views since our launch--from 85 different countries 2. Our 40+ founding members to date come from 11 different countries. 3. 6 individuals have nominated themselves for election to our initial Board of Directors--2 from India, 1 from UK, 1 from Bermuda, 1 from the Netherlands, and 1 from the US. Biographical information on these candidates can be found at http://environmentalcomm.org under "elections." A truly international start for our association!! Last week, we announced that we were offering a student "founding member" rate of $60 USD (along with $100 USD individual $500 USD organizational). Today, we are announcing special 2011 "founding member" rates for individuals or organizations coming from nations classified by the World Bank as below high income (see http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups). Special rate for these folks--$40 USD individual, $20 USD student, $100 USD organizational. If you think you qualify for this special rate, please contact us at [email protected] We are accepting founding memberships throughout the year (go to http://environmentalcomm.org and click on "become a founding member" for details), and are also accepting self-nominations for Board of Directors positions through April 1 (go to http://environmentalcomm.org and click on "call for self-nominations"). In the near future, we will be releasing more information about the voting process, which will take place starting April 23. Get involved with the new association!
