Call for Papers: JIWLP
The Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy, a quarterly publication of Taylor Francis in its thirteenth year of publication, is seeking articles for its 13(3) and 13(4) issues. Details about the journal, as well as author guidelines, can be found at: www.jiwlp.com, and as always, please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have. Happy new year to everyone! wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns
FW: AESS FALL Newsletter Available
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: mai...@mail2.clubexpress.com [mailto:mai...@mail2.clubexpress.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:45 AM To: williamcgbu...@comcast.net Subject: AESS FALL Newsletter Available Dear AESS Member, Just in time for the Holidays, we are happy to announce the release of the AESS Fall 2009 Newsletter (Volume 2, Issue 3). Its available for immediate download and viewing as a .pdf at our website http://aess.info You DO NOT have to login under your AESS membership to view the newsletter. You may also try accessing it directly by clicking on one of the following links: Volume 2, Issue 3 Low Resolution (Fall 09) .pdf 2MB http://documents.clubexpress.com/documents.ashx?key=CEZEvpw6Kl3Kys7MieTaqSe b7T6RNObzJ%2fuWILuBh%2bfND1Mo2p8KdxSuGE3uvnsDKCDtxxpgRLo%3d Volume 2, Issue 3 High Resolution (Fall 09) .pdf 5MB http://documents.clubexpress.com/documents.ashx?key=CEZEvpw6Kl3Kys7MieTaqTp wzJb16udwQhScKodlS3xOyaqbyF7SX5tw4vDp2Eo%2b Happy holidays and here's to a wonderful 2010! Sincerely, AESS _ You have received this message from the mailing list of Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences. If you would prefer not to receive these emails in the future, go to the opt-out http://www.aess.info/content.aspx?page_id=356club_id=939971item_id=317383 83897 page and press the 'Remove Me' button.
RE: Copenhagen result
Don't worry, Dale; in the end we'll solve it with geoengineering :) Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns -Original Message- From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Dale W Jamieson Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 5:14 AM To: Daniel Bodansky Cc: Heike Schroeder; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Re: Copenhagen result i think the depth and severity of the structural problems involved in addressing climate change are well indicated in this thread: some wonderful, honorable people sweated blood to get what would have been a good first step in the 1990s, but are wholly inadequate for 2009. it's time to analyze the failures in political and structural terms, and to focus on what it means for humanity that climate will increasingly become subject to human domination, in much the same way that several other natural systems are human dominated. happy holidays, dale ** Dale Jamieson Director of Environmental Studies Professor of Environmental Studies and Philosophy Affiliated Professor of Law Environmental Studies Program New York University 285 Mercer Street, 901 New York NY 10003-6653 Voice 212-998-5429 Fax 212-995-4157 http://philosophy.fas.nyu.edu/object/dalejamieson.html Deliberate cruelty is not forgivable. It is the one unforgivable thing...--Blanche DuBois - Original Message - From: Daniel Bodansky danbodan...@gmail.com Date: Monday, December 21, 2009 5:25 am Subject: Re: Copenhagen result To: Heike Schroeder heike.schroe...@ouce.ox.ac.uk Cc: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu But countries did move beyond their positions in significant ways. China agreed to international listing and review of pledge. US agreed to $100 billion annual funding and short term finance, plus personal commitment by Obama to minus 17%. Agreement was far from easy - people sweated blood to get it! Best Dan On Dec 21, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Heike Schroeder heike.schroe...@ouce.ox.ac.uk wrote: Hi All, Thought I'd put my 2 cents in as well... On Wil's 1st point: I agree that anything but a political framework was off the table well before 43,000 registered COP15 attendees (and some 100,000 protesters) gathered in Copenhagen. But given that 120 or so heads of state were coming to town (including Obama himself) gave people like Ivo de Boer hope to publicly state (as he did at Forest Day) that heads of state don't come for failure. It nurtured a sense of optimism among attendees that Obama, Wen (the Chinese premier) and also EU reps would not come empty-handed but move beyond their positions in at least some way, either by more concrete pledging of finance or stronger unilateral targets. None of this happened, except the 2 degrees inclusion in the final version of the Accord. To me, this is where the disappointment lies. Best, Heike -- Dr. Heike Schroeder Tyndall Senior Research Fellow Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research James Martin 21st Century School Research Fellow Environmental Change Institute University of Oxford South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QY Tel: 01865 275894 Fax: 01865 275850 From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [owner-gep- e...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Daniel Bodansky [bodan...@uga.edu] Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 5:19 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Fwd: Re: Copenhagen result Hi all, I sent the message below last night from an email account not registered with GEPED, so it bounced. It doesn't take account of the subsequent discussion from others. For those who are interested, I've been blogging about the Copenhagen meeting on the international law blog, opiniojuris.org. I plan to post some preliminary thoughts on the Copenhagen Accord on Monday. Dan Earlier email message: Hi Radoslav, Wil and Mat, Just wanted to chime in with a few points: First, just a clarifications regarding Radoslav's email: -- Although the Copenhagen Accord wasn't adopted as a COP decision, it was agreed by 20+ countries. Saudi Arabia didn't oppose the Accord, only its adoption as a COP decision. (Sudan was also among the countries that agreed to the Accord, although don't count on it to associate itself with the Accord formally.) The Accord was reportedly endorsed by all of the regional groups, and in the COP plenary the spokepeople for both AOSIS and the African group supported its adoption as a COP decision. -- Second
RE: Climategate Impacts
Darrell, While I dont agree with your portrayal of CRU, or Phil, lets assume, arguendo, youre correct about the hubris, conspiracies, etc. The bottom line is that CRUs datasets for temperature increases are virtually identical with the raw data from weather stations; in fact, CRUs findings are a little LOWER. At the end of the day I dont give a plug nickel about the foibles of scientists, who like all of us in academia, the corporate world, and government, can demonstrate pettiness and vindictiveness, and yes, frustration. Also, as APs analysis, and that of Pew convincingly demonstrate, the conclusions at CRU have been replicated in many other venues. If you want to allege that all climatologists are engaged in this conspiracy (I guess for the big bucks, ha ha; if you want to cash in, you become a skeptic scientist, a lot less competition and a real pile of money supplied by the folks who gave you the Global Climate Coalition), then all bets are off. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: Darrell Whitman [mailto:dwhit...@dcn.davis.ca.us] Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 9:44 AM To: Myanna Lahsen; williamcgbu...@comcast.net Cc: Wallace, Richard; Global Environmental Politics Education ListServe Subject: Re: Climategate Impacts Greetings, I woke up this morning to this long train of GEP emails on Copenhagen and climategate, all of which make interesting if now divergent readings. I thought I'd add a comment to Myanna's, DG's, Mat and Suzi's thread about East Anglia and the email fiasco as I have some personal experience with this matter that casts it in a somewhat different light and raises important questions that go beyond the science debate. As it happened, I made several visits to EAU between 2001 and 2005 as part of my effort to get inside of the EU climate policymaking process during my tenure with California's Resources Agency. As it happened, I struck up a friendship with Tim O'Riodan - true scholar and gentleman - who generously introduced me to Phil Jones and the other scientists working at the Climate Research Unit. As has been generally true with most scientists with whom I have worked over the years, they were affable and enthusiastic about sharing their research. Yet, as time went on something less flatering began to emerge. I think the problem crystalized in my mind during a conversation that I had with Tim in his office in 2002, which coincided with California's energy crisis and the emerging role of Enron in manipulating the Western power grid to run up the price of electricity. To my horror, Tim began extolling the green credentials of Kenneth Lay and opined that he would be an excellent point around which climate policymaking could be formed in the U.S. Of course, he was oblivious as to the corporate Ken Lay and his criminal activities onbehalf of Enron, which then suggested that Tim had a sadly limited view of the world of real politics notwithstanding his many, many years of writing about the politics of EU climate policy. From that point forward, I began to look at the EAU and its role in British climate policymaking differently, eventually coming to see how Tim has built that program as the flagship U.K. climate research centre that it now is as an extension of the U.K. government and not in any sense as an independent research entity. Hence, the problem, as Nietzsche observed, is that developing relationships with power shifts control to the centre of power, even while developing an illusion of power at the margins. For Tim and the CRU, this meant that a certain hubris developed around their science knowledge and relationships with policymakers, leading to the sad attacks on those, such as Sonja Boehmer-Christiansen, who were not sufficiently enthusiastic about their views and program. This problem, however, is not CRU's alone, as I had similar experiences with other government associated programs in the U.S. and Europe, and witnessed other instances of personal and professional attacks on climate scientists and policy analysts who dared raised questions or expressed reservations about the substance and/or direction of climate policymaking. The problem with the CRU emails is much deeper than the evidence they provide of disputes within climate science: they represent a pattern of isolation and arrogance that developed as CRU and EAU moved inside the policymaking process. Knowing some of the participants and retaining at least one friendship at CRU, I know they are deeply troubled by what has happened, and at least a few of them recognize how it came to be. What was lost
RE: Copenhagen result
Hey Mat, OK, lets not bore the list too much, so Ill just briefly respond to some of these points below: Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: Matthew Paterson [mailto:mpate...@uottawa.ca] Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 8:33 AM To: williamcgbu...@comcast.net; 'Radoslav Dimitrov'; 'Global Environmental Politics Education ListServe' Subject: Re: Copenhagen result Wil, you raise a lot of issues here, we could end up with a long (and interesting debate). A few reactions, following your numbering. 1. we did know that it was highly likely that wed only get a political agreement, although it is worth noting there was always an (outside) chance that enough KP parties might say it was worth inserting new numbers into a second KP commitment period, alongside this political declartation including non-KP countries, notably the US. But this declaration is a hell of a lot weaker than many observers expected, and Id say was absolutely possible before the start of the Copenhagen talks. The numbers in terms of emissions reductions already on the table were (while obviously inadequate to deal with Tuvalus problems or to get to a 2C overall goal) were broadly consistent enough that you could imagine a deal aroudn them even those werent in the final version, although they say theyre going to put numbers in by Feb. The US-China monitoring spat seems incomprehensible from the outside, since the US itself wants a relatively light multilateral monitoring of emissions reporting (consequently its not certain that your point 4a is correct). And so on on every issue a deal seemed possible, theyve come up with the weakest version. · I would suggest many observers were a bit pie in the sky. One of the reasons that I decided to set out Copenhagen is that there were a tremendous number of signs from the U.S., China, and India in the month heading into Copenhagen that the process was going to generate a fairly weak agreement. As to the emissions pledges, theres a big difference between folks making pledges and being willing at this point to lock into them in a legal framework. 2. on legally binding. Youre right of course that international law is weak in terms of enforcement. But youre wrong that many Annex B countries will fail to meet their Kyoto targets the EU will get there easily enough, as will (for hot air reasons) most ex-soviet countries. NZ still has some to do but has set up a system which will mean it will buy hot air in effect. Australia and Japan arent too far off. Only really Canada is way off, and I despair at the idiots in charge of the country I moved to. So the q to my mind is not about enforcement, but rather about (a) the set of expectations that the term legally binding sets up amongst states that they tend to behave differently in the context of such a status to an agreement here Id claim that if Kyoto had just been a political declaration then I cant see the EU having set about achieving its targets so thoroughly without the legal status (although thats a judgement call of course), and (b) you cant set up any sort of institutional arrangements such as the CDM without the legal status of an agreement. And Kyoto compliance overall for the Annex B countries (they will get there collectively, canadian rubbishness being outweighed by russian hot air) has been driven by the Kyoto-CDM-EU ETS relationship, which couldnt have existed without a legal agreement. · The EU is only meeting its targets because the expansion, which brought in a lot of former Soviet entities whose economies (and thus emissions) collapsed in the 1990s and early twenty first century. Peel them away and you have a large number of EU states (Italy, Austria, Ireland) who arent going to make it (some by very large margins), and even purported stalwarts in the process e.g. the UK largely will meet their commitments because of exogenous factors, like shutting down large swaths of the coal industry. Until the recession, UK emissions, for example, were rising at levels clearly not in line with the KP; · You could certainly set up mechanisms like the CDM (which, incidentally, has produced almost nothing in terms of emissions reductions, and has wrought things like the HCFC scandals in China that may have resulted in a net negative impact on the environment) without KP, through bilateral agreements, so at least in terms of multilateral agreements, I dont think so. And again, the flexible mechanisms may be a poor rationale for binding international agreements; · If we get to the KP target through hot air
RE: Copenhagen result
Hi Henrik, You're quite right that I was pretty inarticulate in using the term exogenous. What I meant to say was that the shutdown of the UK coal industry was largely related to non-energy policy considerations, so not really driven by considerations of its legal obligations under the UNFCCC or the KP (which I believe was the locus of my discussion with Mat) and at this point, the UK is not performing that well, so I have some serious questions about the viability of the legally binding KP in terms of how much it is driving domestic decision-making. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Henrik Selin Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 10:11 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: Copenhagen result 2. on legally binding. You're right of course that international law is weak in terms of enforcement. But you're wrong that 'many' Annex B countries will fail to meet their Kyoto targets - the EU will get there easily enough, as will (for hot air reasons) most ex-soviet countries. NZ still has some to do but has set up a system which will mean it will buy hot air in effect. Australia and Japan aren't too far off. Only really Canada is way off, and I despair at the idiots in charge of the country I moved to. So the q to my mind is not about enforcement, but rather about (a) the set of expectations that the term 'legally binding' sets up amongst states - that they tend to behave differently in the context of such a status to an agreement - here I'd claim that if Kyoto had just been a 'political declaration' then I can't see the EU having set about achieving its targets so thoroughly without the legal status (although that's a judgement call of course), and (b) you can't set up any sort of institutional arrangements such as the CDM without the 'legal' status of an agreement. And Kyoto compliance overall for the Annex B countries (they will get there collectively, canadian rubbishness being outweighed by russian hot air) has been driven by the Kyoto-CDM-EU ETS relationship, which couldn't have existed without a legal agreement. . The EU is only meeting its targets because the expansion, which brought in a lot of former Soviet entities whose economies (and thus emissions) collapsed in the 1990s and early twenty first century. Peel them away and you have a large number of EU states (Italy, Austria, Ireland) who aren't going to make it (some by very large margins), and even purported stalwarts in the process e.g. the UK largely will meet their commitments because of exogenous factors, like shutting down large swaths of the coal industry. Until the recession, UK emissions, for example, were rising at levels clearly not in line with the KP; . You could certainly set up mechanisms like the CDM (which, incidentally, has produced almost nothing in terms of emissions reductions, and has wrought things like the HCFC scandals in China that may have resulted in a net negative impact on the environment) without KP, through bilateral agreements, so at least in terms of multilateral agreements, I don't think so. And again, the flexible mechanisms may be a poor rationale for binding international agreements; . If we get to the KP target through hot air, the agreement is indeed a chimera, and while you might be able to fool the public, you can't fool the atmosphere. I don't want to come across as an EU apologist here, but I think a few things should be pointed out. First, the EU Kyoto target is EU-15 and that has not changed with any subsequent enlargement. The EU-15 is still the EU-15. As such, the EU Kyoto target is separate from any gains that the EU-27 may have made since 1990 as a result of bringing in countries going through economic and industrial reconstruction. The fact that the EU-15 member states are on track collectively to meet their Kyoto target is not a result of enlargement (but you are absolutely right in your criticism of some individual EU-15 countries not doing their fair share). Second, so what if the UK is meeting its target in large part to switching away from coal; is that not something we want to see on a larger scale globally? How is that an exogenous factor? Cheers, Henrik
RE: Climategate Impacts
And isn't it fascinating that the skeptics can publish petitions of scientists (virtually none of whom are climatologists) that also includes the names of some of the Spice Girls and the public's faith in science doesn't budge, but this incident .. But I guess the skeptics couldn't lose even if their often unethical actions resulted in less faith in science, because the default would be to not act . Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: Wallace, Richard [mailto:rwall...@ursinus.edu] Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 10:13 AM To: williamcgbu...@comcast.net; Global Environmental Politics Education ListServe Subject: RE: Climategate Impacts Lovely. The poll is a blunt instrument to be sure, but let's hope public disaffection with the climate debate and resulting distrust of scientists on the environment doesn't bleed into other areas, like biodiversity, deforestation, transboundary pollution, etc. Worth watching, anyway. Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Associate Professor Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax rwall...@ursinus.edu From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Wil Burns Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 12:48 PM To: envlawprofess...@lists.uoregon.edu; 'Global Environmental Politics Education ListServe' Subject: Climategate Impacts Ooops. scientists getting hit.a new Washington Post-ABC News poll after climategate. Scientists significantly losing credibility with the public: Scientists themselves also come in for more negative assessments in the poll, with four in 10 Americans now saying that they place little or no trust in what scientists have to say about the environment. That's up significantly in recent years. About 58 percent of Republicans now put little or no faith in scientists on the subject, double the number saying so in April 2007. Over this time frame, distrust among independents bumped up from 24 to 40 percent, while Democrats changed only marginally. Among seniors, the number of skeptics more than doubled, to 51 percent. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/18/AR2009121800 002.html Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns
RE: Revkin leaves the NY Times
and behavior. He is starting what will be his third book for adults, about the interlinked issues of sustainability and population, and finishing the second of two books for children on environmental issues. The first has the ironic title The North Pole Was Here. A full description of Revkin's journalistic career was published today by the Columbia Journalism Review. For 103 years Pace University has produced thinking professionals by providing high quality education for the professions on a firm base of liberal learning amid the advantages of the New York metropolitan area. A private university, Pace has campuses in New York City and Westchester County, New York, enrolling nearly 13,000 students in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in its Lubin School of Business, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lienhard School of Nursing, School of Education, School of Law, and Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. www.pace.edu. Visit Pace on the web: www.pace.edu | Facebook - Pace University News | Twitter @PaceUNews| Flickr | YouTube. Follow Pace students on Twitter: NYC | PLV Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Ronald Mitchell Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:29 PM To: GEPED Subject: Revkin leaves the NY Times The Yale Forum - background and analysis of New York Times science reporter Andy Revkin's December 21 resignation as the nation's most respected and influential journalist covering climate change -- Revkin's Departure Leaves Big Climate Reporting Void. http://www.yaleclimatemediaforum.org/2009/12/revkins-departure-from-times/
FW: AESS: Looking Ahead to Portland 2010!
FYI. It is my hope that many of you will lend your voices to next year's conference. I truly believe that amidst the proliferation (surfeit?) of journals, associations and conferences, that there's an important role for AESS that is pertinent for the work of many of us. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: mai...@mail2.clubexpress.com [mailto:mai...@mail2.clubexpress.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:03 AM To: williamcgbu...@comcast.net Subject: AESS: Looking Ahead to Portland 2010! Dear AESS Members: As 2009 winds down, it's time to start planning for the AESS meeting in Portland this June. We are expecting wonderful weather in one of the greenest cities in the country, along with lively discussions around the conference theme, Many Shades of Green. You can check out the details at: http://go.lclark.edu/aess2010 We have started the conversation already with discussion of proposed session topics. Should we have a session on ecocosmopolitanism? How about exploring the most promising new research directions in environmental science? What do you think about a session on developing a new green taxonomy? To add your voice, go to: https://moodle.lclark.edu/mod/forum/view.php?id=31409 If you haven't visited the moodle site before, here's how you log in: 1. Click the orange Login link at the upper right or bottom of most pages. 2. For Username, enter the email address you used to register for AESS (e.g., mine would be jproc...@lclark.edu ). If your email address doesn't seem to work, email the Lewis Clark Environmental Studies Program and we'll help. 3. For Password, enter changeme. You will indeed be prompted to change your password after you successfully login. Stay tuned for more information! We hope to open the first round of submissions (proposals for sessions) in early January. Sincerely, Kim Smith President of AESS ksm...@carleton.edu _ You have received this message from the mailing list of Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences. If you would prefer not to receive these emails in the future, go to the opt-out http://www.aess.info/content.aspx?page_id=356club_id=939971item_id=317383 83897 page and press the 'Remove Me' button.
FW: AESS: Looking Ahead to Portland 2010!
FYI. It is my hope that many of you will lend your voices to next year's conference. I truly believe that amidst the proliferation (surfeit?) of journals, associations and conferences, that there's an important role for AESS that is pertinent for the work of many of us. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site (selected publications): http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: mai...@mail2.clubexpress.com [mailto:mai...@mail2.clubexpress.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 8:03 AM To: williamcgbu...@comcast.net Subject: AESS: Looking Ahead to Portland 2010! Dear AESS Members: As 2009 winds down, it's time to start planning for the AESS meeting in Portland this June. We are expecting wonderful weather in one of the greenest cities in the country, along with lively discussions around the conference theme, Many Shades of Green. You can check out the details at: http://go.lclark.edu/aess2010 We have started the conversation already with discussion of proposed session topics. Should we have a session on ecocosmopolitanism? How about exploring the most promising new research directions in environmental science? What do you think about a session on developing a new green taxonomy? To add your voice, go to: https://moodle.lclark.edu/mod/forum/view.php?id=31409 If you haven't visited the moodle site before, here's how you log in: 1. Click the orange Login link at the upper right or bottom of most pages. 2. For Username, enter the email address you used to register for AESS (e.g., mine would be jproc...@lclark.edu ). If your email address doesn't seem to work, email the Lewis Clark Environmental Studies Program and we'll help. 3. For Password, enter changeme. You will indeed be prompted to change your password after you successfully login. Stay tuned for more information! We hope to open the first round of submissions (proposals for sessions) in early January. Sincerely, Kim Smith President of AESS ksm...@carleton.edu _ You have received this message from the mailing list of Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences. If you would prefer not to receive these emails in the future, go to the opt-out http://www.aess.info/content.aspx?page_id=356club_id=939971item_id=317383 83897 page and press the 'Remove Me' button.
Teaching Climate Law blog
For those of you teaching climate change law/policy either as a standalone course or a module, the following new blog might be helpful: Teaching Climate Change Law Policy: http://www.teachingclimatelaw.org. Contributions are always welcome; please contact me for access. You can also sign up for notification of new postings. wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College Harper House #12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01267 Ph: 413.597.3391 Mobile: 650.281.9126 william.c.bu...@williams.edu SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns Williams Purple Cow image001.gif
RE: examination copies for Global Environmental Politics, 5th edition
Please, Pam. I'm probably teaching GEP in the spring. I hope your summer has been grand so far! wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College Harper House #12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01267 Ph: 413.652.0812 william.c.bu...@williams.edu SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns Williams Purple Cow From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Pam Chasek Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 1:03 PM To: GEP-Ed List Subject: examination copies for Global Environmental Politics, 5th edition Hi everyone: The 5th edition of our book, Global Environmental Politics (Chasek, Downie and Brown) will be available in late December 2009 (in time for Spring Semester 2010 in the northern hemisphere) adoptions. If you teach a global environmental politics or related course and have used or are considering using this book, I'm compiling a list of people to receive examination copies from Westview Press. If you would like to receive one, please send me your complete university mailing address, and your relevant course number and name, to me by e-mail ASAP. Finally, if you have used an earlier edition and want to submit a blurb for the back of the book, let me know as well. I'm looking for a couple of really positive comments. And the new edition will be better than ever (Ok, it's August, the manuscript is submitted and I'm ready for a little self promotion) Cheers, Pam Pamela S. Chasek, Ph.D. Executive Editor, Earth Negotiations Bulletin IISD Reporting Services 300 East 56th Street #11A New York, NY 10022 USA Tel: +1 212-888-2737- Fax: +1 646 219 0955 E-mail: p...@iisd.org International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) www.iisd.org file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\pam\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Inte rnet%20Files\www.iisd.org IISD Reporting Services - Earth Negotiations Bulletin www.iisd.ca file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\pam\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Inte rnet%20Files\www.iisd.ca Subscribe for free to our publications http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm image001.gif
New Book on Climate Change Litigation
FYI, shameless plug: Adjudicating Climate Change, State, National, and International Approaches, Edited by William C. G. Burns Hari M. Osofsky (Cambridge University Press, 2009), http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521879705. Available for advanced order from Amazon, because the holidays are just around the corner J wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College Harper House #12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01267 Ph: 413.652.0812 william.c.bu...@williams.edu SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns Williams Purple Cow image001.gif
FYI, new book on Climate Change Litigation
FYI, shameless plug: Adjudicating Climate Change, State, National, and International Approaches, Edited by William C. G. Burns Hari M. Osofsky (Cambridge University Press, 2009), http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=9780521879705. Available for advanced order from Amazon, because the holidays are just around the corner J wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College Harper House #12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01267 Ph: 413.652.0812 william.c.bu...@williams.edu SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns Williams Purple Cow image001.gif
RE: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics'
Hi Frank, I actually didn't find Krugman's piece as so much smug as extremely angry, and I have to say it's exactly how I feel on this issue, especially when I watch my six-year old playing in the back yard, or I travel to a small island state, and despair over the world we're leaving them to cope with. It may be that liberals need to rant every now and then about issues of this saliency purely as a means of catharsis. Having said that, yes, it doesn't bring us together, so I'm sure far sager communicators on this list, such as Susi, would tell me it's probably a dumb strategy. However, I wonder if any message would prove effective with the GOP this year, so maybe catharsis ain't a bad thing to pursue at this point. It also may be that moral indignation, framing this as an issue of patriotism and our moral responsibility to the most vulnerable of this generation and generations to come, may be critical to ultimately changing norms, as was true in the civil rights movement in this country, the battle against apartheid, etc. I've reached a point where I'm running out of ways to frame this issue that might prove effective. wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College 11 Harper House, Room 12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01267 william.c.bu...@williams.edu Williams Purple Cow From: Alcock, Frank [mailto:falc...@ncf.edu] Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009 7:45 AM To: Paul Wapner; williamcgbu...@comcast.net Cc: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu; owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu; Steve Hoffman Subject: RE: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics' I'm enjoying the thread and hope it continues. Per the Krugman editorial, I'd love to hear some reactions. IMHO, I think it appeals to a narrowing portion of the American electorate while generating a dismissive reaction (as well as a few guffaws) from key constituencies that are on the fence regarding Waxman-Markey. My own sense is that the chances of a climate bill passing the Senate (that includes title III -- the cap and trade program) are increasingly remote this year. There is a renewed wave of recycled skeptic claims attacking climate science, to be sure, but there is also a fusillade of arguments regarding multiple aspects of the bill that seem to be gaining traction. I just don't see 60 yea votes in the Senate happening. As for the arguments against the bill I realize that many are bogus but some raise legitimate concerns. Krugman's rant comes across as smug, obstinate, and somewhat out-of-touch, playing right into the stereotype of liberals that conservatives are trying to project. I don't doubt that Marc Morano was all smiles when he read it. Frank Alcock Associate Professor of Political Science New College of Florida 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 487-4483 (phone) (941) 487-4475 (fax) _ From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu on behalf of Paul Wapner Sent: Fri 7/3/2009 11:04 PM To: williamcgbu...@comcast.net Cc: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu; owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu; 'Steve Hoffman' Subject: RE: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics' Interesting discussion. Krugman takes issue with skeptics in congress. His views are not news but a nice context for the discussion: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/29/opinion/29krugman.html http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/29/opinion/29krugman.html Paul Wapner Associate Professor Director, Global Environmental Politics Program School of International Service American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20016 (202) 885-1647 image001.gif
RE: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics'
Despite the frustration attendant to grappling with this issue, as someone who teaches a climate change course virtually every semester, I can attest to the fact that devoting a day to the argument of the skeptics is a great teachable moment. First, whether we want to admit it or not, a third to a half of our students are probably climate skeptics (really); many won't admit it because of the orthodoxy our field often imposes, but they are. So we blithely dismiss the skeptics at our own peril (maybe it doesn't happen in your fields, but law professors usually say why teach them about this stuff; the issue is settled). Second, even if our students don't buy the arguments of the skeptics, it's critical to grapple with these arguments if they want to be able to clearly articulate to others why skeptic constructs are misguided, and grappling with the issues is a great way to foster active learning. Third, it's a great way to introduce broader issues, including the role of peer review in the scientific process, how scientific findings are mediated by the political process, and why society still chooses to act sometimes in the face of substantial scientific uncertainty. Thanks for some great new suggestions in this context from the list! wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College 11 Harper House, Room 12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01267 william.c.bu...@williams.edu Williams Purple Cow From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Hoffman Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 10:04 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics' Many thanks to all who responded. Clearly, it could be a full-time job (and almost surely is) to engage in this debate. I'll share the joy one of today's installments, which was 'generously' presented to me: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124657655235589119.html The Beat Goes On while The Heat Is On? It might be interesting to expansively compare 'separation of church and state' with 'separation of politics and science.' Steve _ From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Dunlap, Riley Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 5:23 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: FW: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics' The list, like the prior one of 450 Marc Morano put together for Inhofe, is a joke. You can find a lot of info on it at places like these two: Climate Progess [http://climateprogress.org/] and DeSmog [http://www.desmogblog.com/]. There are very few legitimate climate scientists on it, and a number of people listed by Morano (who simply grabs names from publications, often quoting folks out of context) have asked to be removed. Riley E. Dunlap Regents Professor Department of Sociology Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-6108 _ From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Steve Hoffman [shoff...@hoffman-and-associates.com] Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 5:41 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics' Dear All - While discussing climate change with 'skeptics', I've been presented with the following article: http://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Minority.Blogs http://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Minority.BlogsConten tRecord_id=10fe77b0-802a-23ad-4df1-fc38ed4f85e3 ContentRecord_id=10fe77b0-802a-23ad-4df1-fc38ed4f85e3 Would love to know how those on this list would respond, since I haven't crunched the numbers myself. That notwithstanding, my response would probably touch on the following: a) For the record, to play the numbers game for a moment, how many IPCC scientists are in this group of 700? On the other hand, how many IPCC scientists believe that climate change is both a serious problem and human-caused? b) Knowing what I do about Japan, I don't put an enormous amount of stock in the statement that 90% of participants in a Japan Geoscience Union symposium didn't believe the IPCC report - the language barrier is large, and cultural factors, e.g., what one might call 'cultural push-back' [reflex skepticism], as well as 'follow the leader', and the particular nature of this group, may be important here. Quite a bit may have been lost in the translation, so to speak - in both directions. [Also, how many participants were there at this symposium?] Yet that is the lead 'fact' in the article. c) How many of the 700 are on the payroll of 'interested parties'? As an interdisciplinary environmental scientist who does carry a healthy degree of skepticism w/ regard to scientific data of all kinds, I do have a certain amount of sympathy with anyone who professes
RE: FW: FW: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics'
I actually don't agree with this statement, Susi. I've seen students (and academic) engage in debates with skeptics in public forums where they haven't been able to respond to arguments e.g. global dimming and the allegation that warming actually causes carbon dioxide levels to rise. If you simply state your position without responding to specific counterarguments, you can look dumb. I'll give you a perfect example, I watched Representative Jim Moran debate Representative Duncan Hunter (who no one would accuse of being a towering intellectual) on Hardball with Chris Matthews a few weeks ago on climate change. Moran stubbornly kept saying this is what the IPCC is telling us. Hunter hit him with a fusillade of contrarian arguments, including the alleged impact of solar intensity variability and cooling in portions of the Antarctic, and when Moran didn't address those specific issues, Hunter argued, you guys accuse of ignoring science, but these are scientific facts. I think Hunter ended up drubbing him as a result. We need to train our students to address the specific arguments that they guys are making or we risk being accused of turning tail and running from the truth. wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College 11 Harper House, Room 12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01267 william.c.bu...@williams.edu Williams Purple Cow From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Susanne Moser Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 10:35 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Re: FW: FW: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics' Valuable new references - thanks, all. My 2 cents on this is: instead of punch-by-punch countering of phony arguments, it's far more advisable to actually frame the debate how you want to frame it instead. Make them be on the defensive rather than you dance to their tune Aaron McCright has also written a communication strategy chapter in our edited volume that some of you may find helpful. (Moser, and Dilling 2007, Creating a Climate for Change, Cambridge UP). Best, Susi Dunlap, Riley wrote: From the flyer I've seen on Hulme's book, I agree with Simon that it should be a valuable read. And since my post yesterday regarding Morano Inhofe's 650 list may have seemed too dismissive to some, I've decided to share a few references that may help put their list into a broader context by documenting the ideological basis of the bulk (not all) of climate-change skepticism--and in the process hopefully indicate that there was a lot of research and scholarship behind my comments. Also, as I told Steve Hoffman in a personal message, Morano has quite a background for leading the fight against climate-change policy. Before joining Inhofe's staff he worked for Rush Limbaugh and then played a key role in the 2004 Swift-Boat Veterans for Truth campaign against Kerry. He recently left Inhofe and is now running Climate Depot, the latest of the multitude of climate skeptic websites which can be found here: http://www.climatedepot.com/ The two articles with McCright are based on work that is getting a bit dated, but I think are still highly relevant--especially the second piece. The article with Jacques is more current, and while it focuses on environmental skepticism more generally I think you'll find the evidence that links over 90% of the books espousing it with one or more conservative think tanks of interest--as well as the overall argument. Jacques and I are in the process of doing an update that focuses specifically on books espousing climate-change skepticism (of which there are now nearly 80), and hope to have a paper ready in the next few months. McCright, Aaron M. and Riley E. Dunlap. 2000. Challenging Global Warming as a Social Problem: An Analysis of the Conservative Movement's Counter-Claims. Social Problems 47:499-522. McCright, Aaron M. and Riley E. Dunlap. 2003. Defeating Kyoto: The Conservative Movement's Impact on U.S. Climate Change Policy. Social Problems 50:348-373. Jacques, Peter, Riley E. Dunlap and Mark Freeman. 2008. The Organization of Denial: Conservative Think Tanks and Environmental Scepticism. Environmental Politics 17:349-385. _ From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Simon Dalby [sda...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 9:57 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Fwd: FW: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics' Folks: I don't think anyone on the GEPED list has yet mentioned Mike Hulme's new 2009 Cambridge University book Why We Disagree about Climate Change: Understanding Controversy, Inaction and Opportunity. The book presents climate change as both a physical phenomenon and also, given the attention it gets, as a social one too. Its not an immediate 'response to skeptics' piece, but if teaching
RE: FW: FW: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics'
I'm a bit skeptical that a values-based framing is any easier when engaging the general public, Susi, but you've done far more work in this context than I have! I do think that some of these canards (e.g. no warming since 1998) have really helped shift the public's attitudes and need to be confronted directly, because otherwise it's really hard to re-frame the issues. Whether we like it or not, climate policy is decided in democratic forums, and if we lose the debates on science, we lose the critical public support that moves us forward. wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College 11 Harper House, Room 12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01267 william.c.bu...@williams.edu -Original Message- From: Susanne Moser [mailto:promu...@susannemoser.com] Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 11:55 AM To: williamcgbu...@comcast.net Cc: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Re: FW: FW: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics' Wil - I agree to some extent, but look at it from a slightly different perspective. Don't think for a minute that it isn't PRECISELY one of their tactics to engage scientists or pro-environmental folks in defensive conversation so that that side doesn't get to make its arguments. I guess, I come down on ATM - answer-transition-message. In other words, don't end with the A to them, help the audience reframe the issue. The problem with an extended debate over factoids is that it hides a values-based discussion behind a factual discussion, and you do it with a public that is unlikely to have the scientific training to really judge the truth. They will go with a gut feeling because that's where a judgment comes from when you don't know the facts. The rhetorical skill of contrarians is typically far better because they know how to use precisely this fact for their case. So, the response to contrarians needs to help people see the values choice they have to make, and not reinforce the erroneous belief that climate science is something that is decided in a democratic forum (see Ron's message, or any of Steve Schneider's statements to the same effect) or in a shouting match. That said, I don't believe plain stupid, cherry-picked, or blatantly wrong stuff should EVER stand. And I agree with you on the valuable teaching involved in parsing apart the contrarian arguments. Just don't forget to also take apart the rhetorical aspects of their approach. If we taught our students not just how to counter false scientific arguments but also how to recognize the elements of rhetoric - I think they would be able to help the audience see the bigger picture of what's going on in one of these debates, and audiences (and the facts about climate change) would be better served. Maybe we don't differ all that much, Susi Dr. Wil Burns wrote: *I actually don't agree with this statement, Susi. I've seen students (and academic) engage in debates with skeptics in public forums where they haven't been able to respond to arguments e.g. global dimming and the allegation that warming actually causes carbon dioxide levels to rise. If you simply state your position without responding to specific counterarguments, you can look dumb. * * * *I'll give you a perfect example, I watched Representative Jim Moran debate Representative Duncan Hunter (who no one would accuse of being a towering intellectual) on Hardball with Chris Matthews a few weeks ago on climate change. Moran stubbornly kept saying this is what the IPCC is telling us. Hunter hit him with a fusillade of contrarian arguments, including the alleged impact of solar intensity variability and cooling in portions of the Antarctic, and when Moran didn't address those specific issues, Hunter argued, you guys accuse of ignoring science, but these are scientific facts. I think Hunter ended up drubbing him as a result. We need to train our students to address the specific arguments that they guys are making or we risk being accused of turning tail and running from the truth. wil* * * *Dr. Wil Burns* *Class of 1946 Visiting Professor* *Center for Environmental Studies* *Williams College* *11 Harper House, Room 12* *54 Stetson Ct.* *Williamstown, MA 01267* *william.c.bu...@williams.edu* *Williams Purple Cow* * * * * *From:* owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] *On Behalf Of *Susanne Moser *Sent:* Friday, July 03, 2009 10:35 AM *To:* gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu *Subject:* Re: FW: FW: Ongoing issue -- responding to 'skeptics' Valuable new references - thanks, all. My 2 cents on this is: instead of punch-by-punch countering of phony arguments, it's far more advisable to actually frame the debate how you want to frame it instead. Make them be on the defensive rather than you dance to their tune Aaron McCright has also written a communication strategy chapter
FW: Governance of Clean Development Visiting Fellowship - Call for Applications
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College 11 Harper House, Room 12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01752 william.c.bu...@williams.edu From: bounce-901459-352...@lists.iisd.ca [mailto:bounce-901459-352...@lists.iisd.ca] On Behalf Of Jenner Nicola Dr (ODG) Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 1:58 AM To: Energy-l Subject: Governance of Clean Development Visiting Fellowship - Call for Applications Dear Energy-L readers Visiting Fellowship - Call for applications (1st Project Cycle) The ESRC-funded Governance of Clean Development (GCD) Project is inviting applications for the first of its visiting fellowships, offering the opportunity for a practitioner or academic to work alongside the GCD team at the University of East Anglia on a topic relating to governance of clean development. What is included in the fellowship? The selected candidate will be based at the University of East Anglia (UEA) for a period of 4 - 6 weeks between March and June 2010. The candidate will work closely with the GCD team to produce an agreed output on a theme relevant to the research programme on clean development. This will include opportunities for meetings with key actors in clean energy governance in London and at the Tyndall Centre, conference participation and exchange of ideas with senior academics in the School of International Development and other schools at UEA. The fellowship includes international and UK travel costs, visa, insurance, accommodation in UK and a small per diem. Salary replacement costs are not covered. Expected outputs: The Visiting Fellow will be expected to engage with the GCD team and other members of the department, present a seminar at the School of International Development and prepare a paper for the GCD Working Paper Series. Who should apply? The visiting fellowship scheme is open to academics and practitioners working on topics relating to the governance of clean energy. Candidates from India, Argentina and South Africa are particularly encouraged to apply (since these are the countries where we are doing most of our field work), but we are open to applications from candidates working in relevant areas from across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. How to apply? To be considered for the Visiting Fellowship, candidates should submit the following: * Proposal (maximum 3 pages) detailing the work you would conduct during the fellowship, how this is relevant to the themes of the GCD project (see below) and how the fellowship would benefit you and your work. More information on the GCD project and its research themes is available at http://www.clean-development.com/ www.clean-development.com http://www.clean-development.com/ * CV including the names and full contact details of two referees that can be contacted in the event that your application is short-listed * Applications should be sent to Dr. Nicky Jenner (nicola.jen...@uea.ac.uk) Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone. When to apply? The deadline for applications is Friday 25 September 2009. If you are in any doubt as to the relevance of your work to the themes of the GCD project please contact us in advance of this date. Applicants must be available to take up the 4 - 6 week fellowship between March and June 2010. A second call will be made later in 2010 for a visiting fellowship to be undertaken in 2011. Themes of the GCD Project We are keen to solicit proposals that relate to the following themes but are open to suggestions from potential fellowship candidate about how their work might fit with the research interests of the GCD Project. Possible themes include: * The governance of the CDM at the international level * The role of international initiatives in the area of clean development and clean energy (APP, REEEP, IRENA, PCF) * The role of the World Bank in clean development * The role of key regional actors (regional development banks, regional institutions such as the EU, ASEAN, SADC) * National and local level case studies of CDM governance or the governance of clean energy beyond the remit of the CDM * Sector specific cases of clean development and clean energy governance * The role of business and civil society actors in the governance of clean development * The politics and governance of clean energy transitions (sectoral or country-studies) * Studies of the politics of tackling energy poverty and promoting clean energy simultaneously We look forward to receiving your applications, The GCD Team, Overseas Development Group University of East Anglia Norwich NR4 7TJ www.odg.uea.ac.uk www.clean-development.com You are currently subscribed to energy-l as: williamcgbu...@comcast.net Go to your membership http://lists.iisd.ca:81/read/?forum=energy-l options. To unsubscribe click https
Oops, Skeptics continued
Sorry, didn't end that penultimate sentence in my previous post. If one smoothes out the temperature datapoints over a decade, one sees that temperatures have continued to rise during the last decade; factors such as ENSO events, create shorter-term anomalies, that facilitate cherry-picking of data, but that's disingenuous. One could cherry pick data, for example, to show sea level rising 3x the time series-smoothed average over the course of the past three decades, but that would be quack science also. wil Dr. Wil Burns Class of 1946 Visiting Professor Center for Environmental Studies Williams College 11 Harper House, Room 12 54 Stetson Ct. Williamstown, MA 01752 william.c.bu...@williams.edu Williams Purple Cow image001.gif
Teaching Climate Change blog launched
A new blog has been launched, Teaching Climate Change Law Policy, www.teachingclimatelaw.org. There's obviously an abundance of sites that provide information on climate change science, policy, and law issues, and it not the purpose of this site to reinvent the wheel. Rather, the blog will focus on providing information on issues that may be most germane to those teaching climate change law and policy courses, including pedagogy, review of new textbooks, suggested readings for students, and focused resources, such as new climate change negotiation simulations. You can sign up for new message alerts on the website. Also, we invite contributions to the site (I can sign you up as a contributor to facilitate access). Thanks, wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns
FW: Invitation to contribute to Viewpoints - NRF, A United Nations Sustainable Development Journal
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns -Original Message- From: bounce-899551-391...@lists.iisd.ca [mailto:bounce-899551-391...@lists.iisd.ca] On Behalf Of Maria Galioto Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:44 PM To: Sustainable Development Announcement List Subject: Invitation to contribute to Viewpoints - NRF, A United Nations Sustainable Development Journal The NRF, A United Nations Sustainable Development Journal is inviting your views on the following question for the Viewpoints section of the November 2009 issue: “What would be the three key preconditions for jumpstarting or scaling up the transfer of environmentally sound technologies for climate change to developing countries?” The Viewpoints section offers a platform for academics, practitioners and experts to share their perspectives alongside other thoughtful responses in the journal. Each entry should be 200 words or less addressing the above question. Our Editorial team will select those contributions that address an important dimension of the debate. The deadline for submission to the Viewpoints for the November 2009 issue is: 30 July 2009. We look forward to receiving many contributions at nrfo...@un.org. When submitting a contribution, please provide your name, title, affiliation and contact details. Questions and comments can be sent to: nrfo...@un.org - You are currently subscribed to sd-l as: williamcgbu...@comcast.net - Go to your membership options: https://lists.iisd.ca/read/?forum=sd-l - To unsubscribe visit: https://lists.iisd.ca/u?id=391578.7c3eed7da96a6fd20860a23a9de1d91bn=Tl=sd-lo=899551 - http://www.climate-l.org - A knowledgebase of International Climate Change Activities, provided by IISD in cooperation with the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) Secretariat and the United Nations Communications Group (UNCG) Task Force on Climate Change - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
FW: [Policy] MCBI Policy Internship
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: policy-boun...@list.conbio.org [mailto:policy-boun...@list.conbio.org] On Behalf Of Emily Douce Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 8:12 AM To: pol...@list.conbio.org Subject: [Policy] MCBI Policy Internship Ocean Policy Intern (Washington DC) Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI) is a non-profit scientific and conservation advocacy organization that has been working since 1996 to promote cooperation essential to protecting and restoring the Earths biological diversity and to advance the science of marine conservation biology. From our headquarters in Bellevue WA and our Washington DC, California and Hawaii offices, we work to protect marine life around the United States and beyond by encouraging research and training in marine conservation biology, bringing scientists together to examine crucial marine conservation issues, doing policy research to frame the marine conservation agenda, conducting outreach to educate scientists, the public and decision makers on key issues, and building partnerships to solve problems affecting marine life and people. In addition to providing the opportunity to participate in many aspects of our policy work, the Marine Conservation Biology Institutes Ocean Policy Internship offers exposure to government agencies, non-governmental groups and other organizations involved in the policy-making process. MCBIs Government Affairs office in Washington DC works on policy research and advocacy on a variety of marine issues, including preserving Hawaiis marine ecosystems, deep sea corals and seamounts conservation, marine protected areas such as marine sanctuaries, and combating destructive fishing practices such as bottom trawling. Past interns have found the internship useful in narrowing their focus/interest in marine issues and learning about lobbying and the legislative process, particularly how to package science information for decision makers. Duties Internship activities include: · Conducting research on US marine policy · Setting lobbying appointments with congressional staffers · Accompanying MCBI Staff on lobby visits and keep records of visits · Staying abreast of and briefing Staff on marine conservation news and hot topics · Preparing educational materials and fact sheets · Providing administrative support (answer phones, keep VP calendar, file, purchase some office supplies, open distribute mail, etc.) Opportunities for independent research in Ocean Policy should be discussed at the time of interview. Desired applicant qualifications · Commitment to the preservation of marine life and biological diversity Excellent research, writing, and communication skills. · Excellent organization skills. · At ease working with Windows-based computer applications and mild computer troubleshooting. · Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision. · Substantive education, knowledge or professional experience in marine or environmental science or policy. · College graduates or graduate students in law, environmental policy, or ocean management. Period of Internship Last week of July until December 2009 Compensation Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week. The internship is unpaid. No benefits or relocation costs are provided, except standard holidays falling during the internship term. We are willing to work with interns and their universities to obtain academic credit for internship work. Application Send all application materials by email to mailto:internsh...@mcbi.org internsh...@mcbi.org by July13th. Reference Ocean Policy Intern in the subject line. 1. A cover letter detailing your interests, relevant experience, goals and availability; 2. A résumé; 3. A writing sample (1-2 pages); 4. A course list detailing applicable coursework experience; 5. And a list of 3 references or completed recommendation letters. MCBI is an equal opportunity employer. ___ 11-16 July 2009, join us at the 23rd SCB Annual Meeting, Conservation: Harmony for Nature and Society in #21271;#20140; (Beijing), China. More information at: www.conbio.org/2009 Do you like what you have seen on this listserv? Join the global community by becoming a member of the Society for Conservation Biology today! www.conbio.org/join Policy mailing list pol...@list.conbio.org http://list.conbio.org/mailman/listinfo/policy
FW: fully funded fellowships - United Nations-Nippon Fellowship Programme
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns United Nations - the Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme Applications for 2010 Session The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) of the Office of Legal Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 session of the United Nations – The Nippon Foundation of Japan Fellowship Programme. We are pleased to note that during the last five years, 55 awards have been made to nationals of 48 States. The deadline for submissions has been set for 15 August 2009. The major objective of this Fellowship Programme is to provide funded opportunities for advanced training in the field of ocean affairs and the law of the sea, or related disciplines, to government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing coastal States so that they may obtain the necessary skills to assist their countries in the formulation of comprehensive ocean policies and to implement the legal regime set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and related instruments, including the CBD. The Fellowship Programme consists of two phases, namely a six-month research and study phase, immediately followed by a three-month training phase. The first phase will be implemented through a university or research institution affiliated with the Programme and which has in-depth competence and expertise in the given field of studies. After completing the first phase, fellows will undertake a training phase with the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea in New York, or with an intergovernmental agency or organization competent in the chosen field. With respect to required qualifications, candidates must be between the ages of 25 and 40, possess a first university degree or equivalent, and demonstrate an ability to undertake advanced academic research and studies. They shall also be mid-level administrators from national government organs, or other agencies, that deal directly with issues such as national ocean policy, establishment of maritime zones and the delimitation of maritime boundaries, coastal zone management, conservation and management of marine living resources, maritime transport and shipping, prevention of pollution, crimes at sea and their suppression, and the protection and preservation of the marine environment including marine sciences. A detailed outline of the requisite qualifications, along with the application forms, additional Programme information, and the current list of participating institutions is available on the Fellowship Programme webpage (http://www.un.org/depts/los/nippon). Candidates must use the new simplified application package which is available for download from this homepage. For additional information please contact directly: Francois N. Bailet, Programme Advisor Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs (DC2-0414) United Nations, New York, NY 10017, USA Tel.: 917-367-5186 Fax: 212-963-5847 E-mail: bai...@un.org - You are currently subscribed to biodiv-l as: williamcgbu...@comcast.net - Go to your membership options: http://lists.iisd.ca:81/read/?forum=biodiv-l - To unsubscribe visit: https://lists.iisd.ca/u?id=324953.9bad2c2a4f7ab2873152eed9a099d7b0n=Tl=biodiv-lo=894088 - http://www.climate-l.org - A knowledgebase of International Climate Change Activities, provided by IISD in cooperation with the UN Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) Secretariat - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
FW: IISD's Global Search for President Chief Executive Officer
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: bounce-894070-352...@lists.iisd.ca [mailto:bounce-894070-352...@lists.iisd.ca] On Behalf Of Earth Negotiations Bulletin Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 3:18 AM To: Energy-l Subject: IISD's Global Search for President Chief Executive Officer http://www.iisd.ca/climate/cop13/enbots/images/generic/esq1.jpg http://www.iisd.ca/climate/cop13/enbots/images/generic/fondoarriba.jpg http://www.iisd.ca/climate/cop13/enbots/images/generic/esq2.jpg http://www.iisd.ca/climate/cop13/enbots/images/generic/fondoizq.jpg http://www.iisd.org/ IISD PRESIDENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER For 20 years, the International Institute for Sustainable Development has been advancing change toward sustainable development. As an independent, non-profit policy research institute, we engage decision-makers in the development and implementation of policies that are simultaneously beneficial to the global economy, the global environment and to social well-being. IISD is looking for a full-time innovative and energetic President CEO to lead the continued growth and expansion of the Institute as a global leader through the implementation of its new five-year strategic plan. He/she will lead and inspire a global network of over 110 staff and associates, with an annual budget exceeding CAD $15 million. IISD is headquartered in Canada, and has offices in Winnipeg, Ottawa, New York and Geneva. Further information on this position and IISD can be found http://www.iisd.org/about/ceo.asp http://www.iisd.org/about/ceo.asp. Closing date for applications is 17:00 Pacific, September 30, 2009. http://www.iisd.ca/climate/cop13/enbots/images/generic/fondoder.jpg http://www.iisd.ca/climate/cop13/enbots/images/generic/esq3.jpg http://www.iisd.ca/climate/cop13/enbots/images/generic/fondoabajo.jpg http://www.iisd.ca/climate/cop13/enbots/images/generic/esq4.jpg You are currently subscribed to energy-l as: williamcgbu...@comcast.net Go to your membership http://lists.iisd.ca:81/read/?forum=energy-l options. To unsubscribe click https://lists.iisd.ca/u?id=352641.bc60baf932eb3b3c5e936c14d7ebdef9n=Tl=en ergy-lo=894070 here. http://www.climate-l.org/ climate-l.org - http://www.climate-l.org http://www.climate-l.org/ - A knowledgebase of International Climate Change Activities, provided by IISD in cooperation with the UN Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) Secretariat - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
FW: World Environment Day 2009 | Media Watch on Climate Change
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns -Original Message- From: Environmental Studies Discussion List [mailto:envs...@listserv.brown.edu] On Behalf Of Arno Scharl Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 5:56 AM To: envs...@listserv.brown.edu Subject: World Environment Day 2009 | Media Watch on Climate Change Dear Colleagues, Every 5th of June, the UN World Environment Day (www.unep.org/wed) aims to stimulate awareness of environmental issues and encourage political action. This event emphasizes the importance of new forms of communication and collaboration for addressing global environmental problems. Acquiring, managing and applying knowledge are crucial steps in ensuring that change is conceived and implemented on both regional and society-wide scales. Publicly accessible Web applications such as the Media Watch on Climate Change, today released by the ECOresearch Network in a significantly extended version (see URL below), are a piece in the puzzle to increase transparency, create shared meaning and support sustainable processes. www.ecoresearch.net/climate To help users access topical and relevant information, the Media Watch on Climate Change provides a continuously updated account of online media coverage on climate change and related issues. The portal aggregates, filters and visualizes environmental content from the Web sites of various stakeholders: 150 Anglo-American news media sites, blogs, environmental organizations, and the corporate sector. The user manual at www.ecoresearch.net/climate/user-manual contains a detailed description of the portal's search functionality, trend charts and visual exploration features. We look forward to your feedback! Kind regards, Arno Scharl --- Prof. Arno Scharl MODUL University Vienna Department of New Media Technology Am Kahlenberg 1, 1190 Vienna, Austria (e) sch...@modul.ac.at (w) www.modul.ac.at/nmt
RE: india's election and climate change negotiations
I don't think the election results are likely to substantially alter Indian climate policy, with the government poised to soon release a strategy document on implementing the National Action Plan on Climate Change, released last year, a rather modest no regrets oriented document that included plans to expand the use of solar energy, enhance energy efficiency, and retire some aging coal-fired plants. Juxtaposed with this is an energy plan of the Congress party that calls for adding up to 15,000 megawatts of capacity annually, mostly from coal. The issue didn't have much saliency during the election either. Younger members of the UPA, e.g. Gandhi and Dixit, are pretty progressive on climate, but it's all relative. I dont' see them advocating anything more than the vague commitment that we're likely to see at Copenhagen to take action to address GHG emissions. Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns -Original Message- From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Dale W Jamieson Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 8:53 AM To: Arijit Guha Cc: GEPED Subject: india's election and climate change negotiations dear colleagues, does anyone have any information about what impact, if any, the recent indian election will have on that nation's stance in the climate change negotiations? thanks, dale ** Dale Jamieson Director of Environmental Studies Professor of Environmental Studies and Philosophy Affiliated Professor of Law Environmental Studies Program New York University 285 Mercer Street, 901 New York NY 10003-6653 Voice 212-998-5429 Fax 212-995-4157 http://philosophy.fas.nyu.edu/object/dalejamieson.html Fighting climate change is not only a question for developed countries. Everybody developed and developing nations must act against climate change--Mexican president Felipe Calderón, April 1, 2009
FW: Access WTO Case Law articles now via the World Trade Review
FYI. For those of you who teach the interface of environmental law/trade, the piece below on the Biotech Products case is quite good. Wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: Cambridge University Press [mailto:mail.bndglobcugg...@cup.msgfocus.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 3:32 AM To: wbu...@scu.edu Subject: Access WTO Case Law articles now via the World Trade Review http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWfNKCdpDmw8qXX http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWg0Gb1wIamukYm Cambridge Journals logo and url World Trade Review Access Free Articles from the Special Issue on the WTO Case Law of 2006-7 Dear Dr. Burns, This 2009 Special Issue of World Trade Review brings together the 2006-7 output of the American Law Institute (ALI) project on World Trade Organization Law. It is a key resource for practitioners of international trade law, lecturers and students alike. Click here to read http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWgqxiDKRM3c8Za three articles from the Special Issue for free. http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWgDsRrRWzTy2Zz Each article focuses on a different dispute from the adjudicating bodies of the WTO, and in the complete issue each case is jointly evaluated by well-known experts in trade law and international economics. The free articles are: Brazil – Measures Affecting Imports of Retreaded Tyres: A Balancing Act Chad P. Bown and Joel P. Trachtman http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWgQoqfZ1nJTWZY Read Article The Soft Drinks Case: The WTO and Regional Agreements William J. Davey and André Sapir Read Article http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWh3jZ466bAfR0n European Communities – Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products Robert L. Howse and Henrik Horn http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWhgfxSdaZqBL0M Read Article This Special Issue forms part of the 2009 subscription to the World Trade Review journal, and is available in both print and online formats. For pricing and ordering information, please click here http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWhtb6GkfNgXF1b . The Special Issue is also available in book form. Click here for further http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWhG6FurkB7jz1A details. Why not sign up for free content alerts http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWi5XN6FucO1n2o so you'll be informed when the next issue of World Trade Review becomes available? Kind regards, Tristan Collier Cambridge Journals http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWiiTlUMz0Enh2N World Trade Review journal cover http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWiIKtx0ICl553B World Trade Review http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWiVG2l7NqbqZ40 Submissions http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWj8BB9eSe1MT4p Content Alerts http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWjlx9XlX1S8N4O Subscription Prices http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWjysILt1PIuH5d Recommend to Librarian _ Related journal http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWjYjQnHbrpcv61 ICLQ journal cover http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWkbfpbOgffyp6q International and Comparative Law Quarterly - ICLQ http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWkoaXZVl35Uj6P A leading international law journal publishing analysis of the latest changes and developments http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWkB6wO2pQWgd7e Click here for a free sample issue Click here http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWl0XEqgzsCY182 to register for free content alerts _ http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWldTdenEgtjV8r Cambridge University press | 1584 - 2009| 425 years of Cambridge printing and Publishing This email was sent to you by Cambridge University Press, The Edinburgh Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge CB2 8RU, UK because you have expressed an interest in one of our products or services by registering your details on Cambridge Journals Online. If you no longer wish to receive emails concerning Cambridge Journals products and services, unsubscribe here. http://cup.msgfocus.com/u/1p9g0eaPIMsNA Please allow 28 days for all requests to be actioned. http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWlDKkQBNSa1J9f Privacy policy | http://cup.msgfocus.com/c/1FWlQFTEISG0nD9E contact us © Cambridge University Press. 2009. http://cup.msgfocus.com/t/1p9g0eaPIMsNA.png http://cup.msgfocus.com/t/1p9g0eaPIMsNA.png
Suggestions for texts
I may be teaching a domestic environmental law course for undergraduates next year and would appreciate suggestions of potential texts to use. Thanks, wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns
FW: U.S. Public opinion on CC
For those who haven't seen it, pretty disconcerting new Gallup poll on climate change. 41% of the public now think that the media is exaggerating on the climate change issue, and level of concern over the issue has also declined in the past few years. wil http://www.yaleclimatemediaforum.org/2009/03/gallup-poll-more-americans/
FW: United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights analytical study on climate change and human rights is now available
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: bounce-872192-246...@lists.iisd.ca [mailto:bounce-872192-246...@lists.iisd.ca] On Behalf Of Ulrik Halsteen Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 2:29 AM To: Climate Change Info Mailing List Subject: United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights analytical study on climate change and human rights is now available OHCHR analytical study on climate change and human rights is now available United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Web-article: A new study by the United Nations human rights office concludes that measures to address climate change should be informed and strengthened by international human rights standards and principles. The OHCHR study, considered by the Human Rights Council during its current session from 2 to 27 March, will be made available to the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Copenhagen, in December 2009. Full story: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/OHCHRanalyticalstudyClimateChange.a spx You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: williamcgbu...@comcast.net Go to your membership https://lists.iisd.ca/read/?forum=climate-l options. To unsubscribe click https://lists.iisd.ca/u?id=246993.d4f3142f39f26a232d007d62995c9d96n=Tl=cl imate-lo=872192 here. http://www.climate-l.org/ climate-l.org - http://www.climate-l.org http://www.climate-l.org/ - A knowledgebase of International Climate Change Activities, provided by IISD in cooperation with the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) Secretariat - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
U.S. Public Opinion on CC
FYI, for those who haven't seen it yet, pretty disconcerting new Gallup poll indicating that the percentage of the U.S. public that thinks the media is exaggerating about climate change has risen to 41%, and public level of concern over the issue has also declined in the past few years. wil http://www.yaleclimatemediaforum.org/2009/03/gallup-poll-more-americans/ Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns
RE: undergrad journals
We maintain a resource entitled Environmental Journals: Information for Prospective Contributors, at: http://www.internationalwildlifelaw.org/JournalSubList.php4. We are scheduled to add about 100 journals to the database in the next few months and could add these journals, with a notation to the effect that undergraduate submissions are encouraged. Of course, the scope of the journals suggested in the past few days are broader than environmental topics. Wil P.S. We invite suggestions of other journals to include in the database. Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of B. Welling Hall Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 6:44 PM To: 'GEP-Ed List' Subject: undergrad journals It would be cool if someone could gather together a listing of all of these undergrad journals and post it someplace so that we could refer to it later. Where could that be? Welling B. Welling Hall, Ph.D. Professor of Politics and International Studies Director of Model UN Program Earlham College Richmond, IN 47374-4095 USA Email:wellingh mailto:welli...@earlham.edu @earlham.edu mailto:welli...@earlham.edu Voice:765.983.1208 Dep't Office: 765.983.1525 Fax: 765.983.1207 Model UN page: http://www.earlham.edu/~modelun Those of us who work in universities should have it as our aim to make young people understand that all existing social systems have a history. None of them is natural or inevitable. We have made them all, including the disgracefully primitive international system. We have to remove from the minds of the young . . . the disempowering idea that what happens to exist now is inevitable and permanent. (Philip Allott, The Health of Nations, p. 154) Political realism refuses to identify the moral aspirations of a particular nation with the moral laws that govern the universe. As it distinguishes between truth and opinion, so it distinguishes between truth and idolatry. . . There is a world of difference between the belief that all nations stand under the judgment of God, inscrutable to the human mind, and the blasphemous conviction that God is always on one's side and that what one wills oneself cannot fail to be willed by God also. (Hans Morgenthau, Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace, p. 13) I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day. E.B. White, writer(1899-1955)
Call for Panels: ILA Law Weekend
International Law Weekend 2009: Call for Panel Proposals On October 22-24, 2009, the American Branch of the International Law Association will hold its annual International Law Weekend in New York, bringing together hundreds of practitioners, members of the governmental and non-governmental sectors and students. The conference will feature numerous panels, Ms. Lucy F. Reed, President of the American Society of International Law, as distinguished speaker, receptions, and the Branchs annual meeting. International Law Weekend 2009 will take place at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York on 22 October 2009, and at Fordham University School of Law on 23 and 24 October. The Weekends overall theme is Challenges to Transnational Governance. The economic, political, and social changes of the last decade have re-shaped international law and deeply affected its role and practice, along with the identity and attitude of its participants. This year's Weekend will address the challenges posed by these changes with an emphasis on the emergence of the notion of transnational governance and the issues related to it, including: · Re-ordering, organizing, and monitoring: Is this what transnational governance is about? · Who is in charge of transnational governance?: a discussion of the (sometimes new) role of international organizations, states, NGOs, regions, companies, private individuals, and others. · Governing what?: The contents and scope of transnational governance. · The impact of transnational governance on international trade, foreign investment, and dispute resolution mechanisms. · In the new context, what is the role of regulatory international law? Co-chairs of ILW 2009 are Pierre Bodeau-Livinec of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs ( mailto:bodeau-livi...@un.org bodeau-livi...@un.org), Wil Burns, Editor in Chief, Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy (ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org), and Aníbal M. Sabater, Partner, Fulbright Jaworski International LLP ( mailto:asaba...@fulbright.com asaba...@fulbright.com). The co-chairs invite proposals for panels for ILW 2009, including those pertinent to this years theme. Please submit proposals to the co-chairs no later than Friday, April 10, 2009. Proposals should be geared for 90-minute panels and should include a formal title, a brief description of the panel (no more than 75 words), and the names, titles, and affiliations of the panel chair and three or four possible speakers. Panel proposals should also include information as to the format envisaged (point-counterpoint, roundtable, etc.).
RE: enviro news services?
One of the best services for climate change policy is Carbon Positive News: http://www.carbonpositive.net/ Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns -Original Message- From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Paul Steinberg Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:22 AM To: 'Global Environmental Politics Education ListServe' Subject: enviro news services? Dear GEP-ed Colleagues, I would like to identify one or more environmental news services that I can look to for timely updates on environmental policy developments around the globe. Can anyone recommend their favorite source (beyond our beloved Earth Negotiations Bulletin)? I realize that many news sources will be specific to an issue area or region. That's quite alright - I'd just like to get a sense of what is out there so that I might regularly follow one or more of them and look to the archives of others when updating material. Thank you in advance for any leads! Paul -- Paul F. Steinberg Associate Professor of Political Science Environmental Policy Harvey Mudd College 301 E. Platt Boulevard Claremont, CA 91711 tel. 909-607-3840
RE: suggestions for text for climate policy and responses class
Hi Lisa, I always recommended that you use electronic documents and online resources given how dynamic this field is (for example, many of the IPCC projections, e.g. for Arctic melting have already proven to be extremely off the mark and most books don't cover the Bali Roadmap). I have a repository of about 700 such documents with a key that you could look at that tells you the topic of each document. Let me know if you want to see it and I'll then email you any of the documents that you want. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns -Original Message- From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Lisa Dilling Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:54 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: suggestions for text for climate policy and responses class Hi everyone, I am designing an upper division undergraduate level class on climate policy and responses (e.g. voluntary activities, adaptation as well as governmental policies). Has anyone had experience with a text book for this type of class? If so, please forward ideas to me. Also if you find it better to reply on reports, papers etc., please let me know also. If you reply to me I can compile responses and send out to the list. cheers, Lisa -- Lisa Dilling, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies Center for Science and Technology Policy Research/CIRES University of Colorado 1333 Grandview Ave, Campus Box 488 Boulder, Colorado 80309-0488 Phone: (303) 735-3678; Fax: 303-735-1576 Email: ldill...@colorado.edu webpage: http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/homepages/lisa_dilling/
FW: kind of a job lead...requires flying
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns Lecturer - Environmental Policy University of Southern California Los Angeles, California Responsibilities The Environmental Studies (ENST) Program in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California is seeking applicants for a Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer position on the policy side of Environmental Studies. The ENST program is completing a curricular review process and is targeted for further growth. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate courses and graduate courses in a developing MA degree program. The candidate will also serve as Graduate Advisor. We are seeking an individual who can work well with both students and other faculty, as some courses will be team-taught and/or include field components. Qualifications The requirements include a Ph.D. in some field related to environmental policy and planning such as political science, international relations, economics, or other areas that are clearly relevant as demonstrated through dissertation topic or subsequent scholarly work or teaching. Experience related to marine and coastal or climate policy issues would be highly desirable but is not required. Applications from recognized environmental studies or marine studies programs are particularly encouraged. To Apply USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should contact Naomi Martinez, Environmental Studies Program, University of Southern California. Please send all correspondence to ncmar...@usc.edu. Please let the employer know that you are responding to the announcement in EcoEmploy.com
FW: Call for Papers - Clean Tech International Trade
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns -Original Message- From: bounce-856787-352...@lists.iisd.ca [mailto:bounce-856787-352...@lists.iisd.ca] On Behalf Of Sustainable Development Law Policy Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 1:23 PM To: Energy-l Subject: Call for Papers - Clean Tech International Trade Call for Papers Topic: Clean Tech International Trade Sustainable Development Law and Policy (SDLP) is currently accepting submissions for its Spring 2009 issue on Clean Tech International Trade, focusing on the emerging international clean tech industry. If you would like to submit an article for consideration, please send your paper or a summary of your topic to s...@wcl.american.edu. Topic summaries are due: March 8, 2009. Final papers are due: March 15, 2009. A summary is not required but only complete submissions will be accepted after January 5. Call for Papers: Clean Tech International Trade Submissions Due: March 15, 2009 Sustainable Development Law and Policy (“SDLP”) is accepting submissions for its spring 2009 issue on Clean Tech International Trade, focusing on the emerging international clean tech industry. SDLP’s Clean Tech International Trade issue will provide a forum for legal practitioners and other experts to discuss the legal, social, and political currents of the clean tech industry. We strive to create an issue that will expand the discourse and facilitate the exchange of ideas about this emerging industry. Potential topics include but are not limited to: • Political dynamics in tech transfer • Lessons learned from MEAs • Barriers to tech transfer • Driving the clean tech trade • IP, clean tech investment, and job creation • CCS projects and financing • Comparative analysis of renewable energy policies • Regulating chemicals export, including ozone depleting substances with climate co-benefits • Governance of UNFCCC financing mechanism frameworks • Building capacity in developing countries through clean tech • Is the CDM tech transfer? • Transfer of adaptation technologies • International investment by China • Tech transfer and human rights SDLP aims to represent a range of viewpoints, including those from academia, the public and private sectors, multilateral organizations, and others. View recent issues at http://www.wcl.american.edu/org/sdlp/. Requirements for Submission Submit article or abstracts for consideration to s...@wcl.american.edu. Summaries are due: March 8, 2009. Final papers are due: March 15, 2009. A summary is not required but only complete submissions will be accepted after March 8. Page/Word limit: 15 pages (double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, ~3500 words). Electronic Format: Emailed in Microsoft Word. Article Format: Follow the format presented in previous SDLP Introduction outlining the article. issues. Conclusion summarizing findings, arguments, and/or recommendations Citations: Include the name and author of the cited source, title of publication, publisher, date of publication, relevant page numbers, and website address (if applicable). Provide a citation to every fact, opinion, statement, and quote that is not your original idea. Author Biography: Include a 3-4 sentence biography and indicate whether you would like your email address included with the published article. Supplementary Information: We encourage submission of photographs and graphics to accompany your article. Please send proof of permission to use others' images. We reserve the right to reject submissions or hold submissions on file for later publication. We also reserve the right to revise your submission and/or cut text. You will have the opportunity to accept or reject any revisions. SDLP accepts submission of timely articles that have already been published elsewhere with written permission from the previous publisher. SDLP is available online at LexisNexis, Westlaw, VLex and Hein Online and is widely distributed in the Washington, DC community and worldwide to law and graduate schools, representatives of international organizations, and environmental law and sustainable development practitioners worldwide. You can also view recent SDLP issues at http://www.wcl.american.edu/org/sdlp/. - You are currently subscribed to energy-l as: williamcgbu...@comcast.net - Go to your membership options: http://lists.iisd.ca:81/read/?forum=energy-l - To unsubscribe visit: https://lists.iisd.ca/u?id=352641.bc60baf932eb3b3c5e936c14d7ebdef9n=Tl=energy-lo=856787 - http://www.climate-l.org - A knowledgebase of International Climate Change Activities, provided by IISD in cooperation with the UN Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) Secretariat - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services
RE: FW: kind of a job lead...requires flying
One thing I wanted to do was apologize for the flip subject line. As you can see I was forwarding it from someone else, so it was their subject line, not mine. I should have stripped it out, but actually didn't notice it in my haste to forward it to the list. I've heard nothing but good things about the program, especially the marine and coastal component. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: DG Webster [mailto:dgweb...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:39 AM To: Dr. Wil Burns Cc: GEP-Ed List Subject: Re: FW: kind of a job lead...requires flying Hello Everyone, Thought I'd add my two cents, since I've been teaching for ENST at USC this year. It's a small program that's growing rapidly. The students are motivated and the colleagues are supportive. They're really interested in having a balance between the social and biophysical sciences, rather than just tossing a few of us in as tokens. All in all, it's a pretty good place to work. livwell, dgwebster On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 5:56 AM, Dr. Wil Burns williamcgbu...@comcast.net wrote: FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns Lecturer - Environmental Policy University of Southern California Los Angeles, California Responsibilities The Environmental Studies (ENST) Program in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California is seeking applicants for a Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer position on the policy side of Environmental Studies. The ENST program is completing a curricular review process and is targeted for further growth. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate courses and graduate courses in a developing MA degree program. The candidate will also serve as Graduate Advisor. We are seeking an individual who can work well with both students and other faculty, as some courses will be team-taught and/or include field components. Qualifications The requirements include a Ph.D. in some field related to environmental policy and planning such as political science, international relations, economics, or other areas that are clearly relevant as demonstrated through dissertation topic or subsequent scholarly work or teaching. Experience related to marine and coastal or climate policy issues would be highly desirable but is not required. Applications from recognized environmental studies or marine studies programs are particularly encouraged. To Apply USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should contact Naomi Martinez, Environmental Studies Program, University of Southern California. Please send all correspondence to ncmar...@usc.edu. Please let the employer know that you are responding to the announcement in EcoEmploy.com -- D.G. Webster, PhD Lecturer Environmental Studies Program University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0372 http://wrigley.usc.edu/research/webster.html
RE: recycling recession
Not sure if this is within your ambit either, but there's been a lot written on how the recession is adversely affecting investments in renewable energy. See, for example: http://www.legal-ledger.com/item.cfm?recID=11310. Also, lots on the impact on green building: http://nreionline.com/brokernews/greenbuildingnews/news/green_building_reces sion_1202/ wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 wbu...@scu.edu SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Ruba Marshood Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:22 PM To: Maria Ivanova Cc: DG Webster; GEPED Subject: Re: recycling recession Not sure if this path still fits within your course, but there is quite a bit of information on informal recycling and livelihoods, particularly in developing countries. Many development-focused journals will have relevant articles - if this seems appropriate, do let me know - I have a number of references already gathered and am happy to share. thanks ruba On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 1:45 PM, Maria Ivanova mivan...@wm.edu wrote: In December the NY Times ran a substantive article on how the economic crisis has decimated the market for recyclables - http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/08/business/08recycle.html?_r=1 Regards, Maria Maria Ivanova, PhD Assistant Professor of Government and Environmental Policy The College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 phone: +1-203-606-4640 fax: +1-203-889-4806 mivan...@wm.edu http://mivanova.com Director, Global Environmental Governance Project Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy New Haven, CT 06511 maria.ivan...@environmentalgovernance.org http://www.environmentalgovernance.org From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of DG Webster Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 10:00 PM To: GEPED Subject: recycling recession Hello all, I'm teaching a course on green business this semester I'd like to include some articles on the impact of the current recession; particularly on recycling industries, but also on any other type of green business. Unfortunately I'm not finding much in the usual places, so I thought I'd send out a request for help. thanks in advance, dgwebster -- D.G. Webster, PhD Lecturer Environmental Studies Program University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-0372 http://wrigley.usc.edu/research/webster.html
FW: [bioplan] A drop in the Ocean?
FYI for those that address oceans issues, some nice new summary pieces by the Economist in a special section this week. See links below. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns # Troubled waters http://www.economist.com/surveys/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798458 # Scramble for the seabed http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798472 # The curse of carbon http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798428 # More abused than used http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798510 # Plenty more fish in the sea? http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798502 # Come, friends, and plough the sea http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798536 # Grabbing it all http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798494 # An Icelandic success http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798518 # Saline solutions http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798526 # Sources and acknowledgments http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12798442
FW: envlawprofessors: teaching and youtube's greatest environmental law hits
This sounds like a good idea. If you share your ideas off list with me, I'll transmit them to both this list and the Environmental Law Professors list. Happy New Year to everyone! wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns -Original Message- From: owner-envlawprofess...@lists.uoregon.edu [mailto:owner-envlawprofess...@lists.uoregon.edu] On Behalf Of Dave Owen Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 8:10 AM To: envlawprofess...@lists.uoregon.edu Subject: envlawprofessors: teaching and youtube's greatest environmental law hits ENVLAWPROFESSORS - provided since 1992 by University of Oregon www.law.uoregon.edu/LLM and www.law.uoregon.edu/ENR _ As the start of the semester approaches, I suspect many of us are thinking about ways to add non-reading materials to our classes. I've used youtube clips a few times in the past, with what seemed like good results, and I expect many others have as well, and I thought a list of recommended environmental law youtube clips might be useful to many of the people on this listserve. So if you have a few clips you particularly like, please send me an email (offlist) with the clip title, the URL, and, if you'd like, with a few brief words about how you use it. Assuming there are enough responses, I'll send a summary to the whole listserve. -Dave Associate Professor University of Maine School of Law (207) 780-4214 _ For assistance with list, contact founder: Prof. John Bonine mailto:jbon...@uoregon.edu
RE: need suggestions for MA programs
Jonathan, I forgot to add that the University of London also has an external program in Environmental Management: http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/prospective_students/listing/index.shtml wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 ji...@internationalwildlifelaw.org http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns -Original Message- From: owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu [mailto:owner-gep...@listserve1.allegheny.edu] On Behalf Of Jonathan Rosenberg Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 8:34 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: need suggestions for MA programs Hi all, Thanks to everyone who responded to my request. As usual list members were very helpful and collegial. Below are the compiled results. Best wishes and happy holidays, Jonathan 1. This is not distance but we have 100 percent placement for our grads in government, NGOs and the academy. We have funding and seek non-US students. http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~zas/GradSchool.htm 2. ESF does not have a distance learning Master's program, but we do have both MS and MPS residential programs that may be of interest to your contact. The latter (Master of Professional Studies) is especially oriented towards practitioners. We have such degrees in both Environmental Science and Environmental Studies. See: http://www.esf.edu/es/graduate/ 3. Though not distance delivered, Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs offers a program that nicely fits your description: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/mpaenvironment/index.html 4. MSU has an online certificate program (not a degree though) in Conservation Criminology, if that is of interest. Information available at: http://www.conservationcriminology.msu.edu/teaching/index.php 5. We cannot deliver a distance-based master's program. Hoever, it is possible to complete one year of coursework onsite and then finish the 2-yr program, including the thesis, offsite (however, the defense is usually conducted onsite unless suitable teleconferencing is teed up by the student). Based on your description of the individual's background and expereicne, a focus on SD work growing out of efforts in Grenada could be appropriate for the thesis or analytical paper (the latter is intended for a policy analysis audience, is usually shorter -- approximately 50-70 pp -- and involves 3 credits; it is defended before a 2-person advisory committee, which can include a senior practitioner and one core faculty member from my center). I would think the MEEP would be the better fit of the 2 master's programs we offer. See http://ceep.udel.edu/academics/masters/meep.htm 6. Has she tried Royal Roads in Victoria; they might be able to help. 7. It sounds like a Masters of Research or Masters of Philosophy may be up herally. A number of universities offer such programs - I myself am looking into some at Australia National University (as an American currently living and volunteering in Papua New Guinea). I'm sorry that I cannot think of any that may be particularly relevant to your contact, but do suggest such flexible programs as her existing experience and work would make a great contribution to defining and conducting her masters. 7. My first reaction would be to look at the University of East Anglia. 8. Dear Jonathan, she might want to look at our program: http://www.polsoz.fu-berlin.de/en/polwiss/forschung/systeme/ffu/studium/mast er/index.html -- Dr. Jonathan Rosenberg Department of Political Science P.O. Box 756420 University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK 99775-6420 907-474-6502 skype: jonathan.rosenberg5
Climate Change Law Syllabi
Hello, The first incarnation of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law's climate change law/policy syllabi pool has been posted at: http://www.iucnael.org/content/view/94/30/lang,english/ Since we're on the cusp of another semester, I thought some members of the lists might have additional contributions. If you do, please send them to me for posting. We'll soon also start posting climate change simulations that can be used in classes, so please send those along also. Thanks, wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns
FW: [ECOLOG-L] VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
FYI. wil -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Heather Leslie Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 6:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ECOLOG-L] VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Center for Environmental Studies, Brown University The Center for Environmental Studies at Brown University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies for a three-year, non-tenure track, non-renewable position, starting July 1, 2009. We especially seek a candidate who has expertise in teaching in one of the following areas: food and agriculture, energy and transportation, and natural resources (especially water). Depending on the candidate's qualifications, they may be asked to teach the introductory environmental studies course and/or introductory environmental science course; experience in one or both of those courses will be a helpful addition to the candidate's qualifications. The course load is three courses per year, and the position entails supervising 5-7 senior theses and MA theses. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, at time of commencing work. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2009. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and have three letters of recommendation sent. Send materials by email attachment to [EMAIL PROTECTED], as well as hard copy to Phil Brown, Interim Director, Center for Environmental Studies, Box 1943, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912. For further information, please write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Mellon Fellowship
FYI. Wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns Position Description: Bowdoin College Mellon Global Environmental Scholar The Mellon Global Environmental Scholars program aims to bring to Bowdoin experts in areas of Environmental Studies who add an international perspective to issues of interest among faculty and students at the College. The scholar's background and expertise can be in any area of environmental concern, ranging across the natural sciences, the social sciences, the arts and humanities and environmental policy. While the program has a preference for scholars who reside outside the United States and are affiliated with a foreign university or research or policy institute, others with expertise in environmental fields in other countries may be considered. Scholars will be in residence at Bowdoin for one semester. Bowdoin College is a small undergraduate liberal arts college located in Brunswick, Maine on the coast just north of Portland and two and a half hours north of Boston. The College has approximately 1650 students in residence and a faculty of over 165. Environmental Studies is an active College program with over 20 participating faculty, over 50 student majors and a strong commitment to strengthening the international dimensions of the program. A main responsibility of the Mellon Global Environmental Scholar will be to interact with Bowdoin undergraduates both formally and informally. While in residence, the scholar will teach one course in an area related to his or her research interests. The scholar may also mentor undergraduate research projects on topics of mutual interest. The scholar will hold regular office hours and be willing to meet informally with students or give informal talks to student groups as interest is expressed. Lastly, as appropriate, the scholar may counsel students concerning opportunities to study abroad, either at the scholar's home institution or at other venues with which the scholar is familiar. The scholar will also interact with Bowdoin's Environmental Studies faculty. Such interaction may include developing research projects with faculty who share common interests. As appropriate, scholars may be asked to consult with faculty on their ongoing research projects. The Mellon Scholar will also be expected to share his or her expertise with faculty through participation in the monthly faculty colloquium (Environmental Research Group). The scholar will also be available to consult with faculty who are interested in bringing international perspectives into their courses and serve as a guest lecturer in Environmental Studies core courses. Lastly, the scholar will be invited to help organize a symposium focused on an environmental issue related to his/her expertise. The symposium will afford the Mellon scholar an opportunity to bring to Bowdoin experts from other institutions for exchanges that will enrich both the scholar's work and the Bowdoin community. Resources and staff support will be provided to facilitate this project. Bowdoin faculty and students will be involved in planning the symposium. Bowdoin hopes the fellowship would lead to connections between the scholar's home institution and Bowdoin's Environmental Studies faculty. Such connections may lead to future two-way exchanges by faculty and students. The stipend for the fellowship includes salary and benefits. There is an allowance for housing and the College will assist the scholar in finding suitable housing. For further information about the College and the Program, please consult the College website (http://www.bowdoin.edu) and the Environmental Studies Program website (http://academic.bowdoin.edu/environmental_studies/). The Environmental Studies Program welcomes inquiries from faculty with an interest in undergraduate teaching and building collaborative relationships with Bowdoin faculty. Persons interested in applying for the fellowship should email a letter of interest and a cv to the Director of the Environmental Studies Program, Phil Camill [EMAIL PROTECTED]) and the program manager, Eileen Johnson ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). For more information, please contact the program manager, Eileen Johnson. Review of applications will begin in January 20, 2008.
RE: emissions trading
Michele, You might contact Loren Cass at Holy Cross. She has developed a climate change negotiations exercise that might fit the bill: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Skype ID: Wil.Burns From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Betsill,Michele Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 10:38 AM To: GEP-Ed Subject: emissions trading Has anyone developed or used a good simulation to help students understand how emissions trading (cap and trade specifically) works in general as well as how political decisions shape market performance? I tried to do this in lecture form this morning and failed miserably! Thanks, Michele Michele M. Betsill, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Political Science Clark B350 Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO 80523 USA 970-491-5270 970-491-2490 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: Academia.edu: Network with academics and researchers
FYI. wil From: European Commissions Biodiversity Research Program [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Price Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 6:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Academia.edu: Network with academics and researchers Dear all, I'm a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, where I recently finished my Ph.D on the philosophy of perception. With a team of people from Stanford University and Cambridge University, I've just launched a website, www.academia.edu, which does two things: - It shows researchers around the world in a 'tree' format, organized according to which institution/department they are affiliated with. - It enables academics to keep track of the latest news in their field - the latest people, papers and talks. Our hope is that Academia.edu will list eventually every researcher in the world -- Faculty members, Post-Docs, and Graduate Students. People can add their departments, and themselves, to the tree by clicking on the arrows. The site is getting some traction. More than 14,000 academics have added themselves to the Academia.edu tree in the last two months. Some professors on the site include: - Richard Dawkins - http://oxford.academia.edu/RichardDawkins - Stephen Hawking - http://cambridge.academia.edu/StephenHawking - Paul Krugman - http://princeton.academia.edu/PaulKrugman - Noam Chomsky - http://mit.academia.edu/NoamChomsky We're trying to spread the word about Academia.edu as much as possible. It would be terrific if you could visit the site, and add yourself to your department on the tree. If your university is not there, you can add it by clicking on the arrows coming out of the university boxes. Independent researchers - if you are a researcher that is not associated with a university, I encourage you to add yourself to the Independent Researchers portion of the tree at http://independent.academia.edu And do spread the word to your friends and colleagues if you can. Many thanks, Richard Dr. Richard Price, Prize Fellow, All Souls College http://oxford.academia.edu/RichardPrice Disclaimer: Academia.edu is not connected in any way with either All Souls College, or Oxford University.
FW: Climate Law in Developing Countries Post-2012: North and South Perspectives, 26-29 Sept 2008
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 2:11 PM To: Climate Change Info Mailing List Subject: Climate Law in Developing Countries Post-2012: North and South Perspectives, 26-29 Sept 2008 Dear all, Please note the upcoming conference: The IUCN Academy of Environmental Law at the University of Ottawa would like to announce an upcoming conference: Climate Law in Developing Countries Post-2012: North and South Perspectives from September 26th to the 29th. This conference will examine the legal and policy challenges that developing countries face in mitigating and adapting to climate change while meeting their social and economic needs. For more information, please consult the Academy website at: http://www.iucnael.org/ L'Académie de droit de l'environnement de l'UICN de l'Université d'Ottawa voudraient annoncer une conférence intitulée Le droit en matière de changement climatique dans les pays en développement après 2012 : les perspectives des hémisphères nord et sud du 26 au 29 septembre. Les participantes et participants étudieront les enjeux juridiques et politiques auxquels sont confrontés les pays en développement qui cherchent à limiter le changement climatique et à prendre les mesures d’adaptation nécessaires répondant à leurs besoins sociaux et économiques. Veuillez consulter notre site Web à : http://www.iucnael.org/ Please contact Kelly Mezzetta if you have any questions. She is Membership and Administration Support Officer/ Agente d'adhésion et soutien administratif / Agente Administrativo y a los Miembros --- IUCN Academy of Environmental Law/ Académie de droit de l'environnement de l'UICN/ Academia de derecho ambiental de IUCN University of Ottawa 57 Louis Pasteur, FTX 536 Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 Tel: 613.562.5800 ext. 3260 For details and programme, please refer to the attached programme. Pour les détails et notre programme, svp trouver le programme ajouté. Best wishes, Markus Gehring - You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Go to your membership options: https://lists.iisd.ca/read/?forum=climate-l - To unsubscribe visit: https://lists.iisd.ca/u?id=246993.d4f3142f39f26a232d007d62995c9d96n=Tl=climate-lo=815491 - http://www.climate-l.org - A knowledgebase of International Climate Change Activities, provided by IISD in cooperation with the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) Secretariat - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm program.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document fra-program.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document
FW: International Energy Agency Renewable Energy Policy Database
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 Since 1999, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has worked with governments to collect information on renewable energy policies and measures. An electronic database of all of these policies is available free of charge at http://www.iea.org/textbase/pm/grindex.aspx Among the most popular IEA websites, this database is arguably the most comprehensive collection of national-level policies on renewable energy policies and measures in IEA member countries. It also contains some information on several non-member countries, such as Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Russia and South Africa. With the assistance of government representatives from member countries, the IEA has recently updated this database. Reflecting the increasing amount of activity in this policy area, 153 new entries were created since February 2008, and many other, older policy records were amended. One of the IEA’s other policy databases – on energy efficiency – was updated earlier this month. For queries or comments, contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] - You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Go to your membership options: http://lists.iisd.ca:81/read/?forum=climate-l - To unsubscribe visit: http://lists.iisd.ca:81/u?id=246993.d4f3142f39f26a232d007d62995c9d96n=Tl=climate-lo=803659 - http://www.climate-l.org - A knowledgebase of International Climate Change Activities, provided by IISD in cooperation with the UN Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB) Secretariat - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
RE: Article from The Hindu: Russian scientists deny climate change
Hi Priya, Yes and no. The writer is either blatantly dishonest or misguided when he claims the Russian Academy urged rejection of Kyoto. The Russian Academy of Science signed on to the consensus statement on climate change in 2005, which was signed by most of the leading national academies. The consensus statement concluded that climate change was a serious issue, driven predominantly by anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases. The Academy signed on to the 2008 statement of the Academies also, calling for a rapid transition to a low carbon society. However, there are a number of Russian scientists (most of whom are not climatologists, which is the case throughout the world) who are vociferous skeptics, including Sorokhtin, Kapitsa, and Yuri Izrael, who until recently was co-chair of the Russian delegation to the UNFCCC COPs! In my opinion, they do exert substantial influence on public opinion on climate change. It does not help that many of the impacts of climate change will be salutary for Russia, at least until mid-century to the 2070s, which explains why polling recently showed that only one in three Russians believe that climate change is a serious issue that requires immediate action, in contrast to much higher numbers in most European countries, Australia, South America, and even in the U.S. (about 43% here believe immediate action is warranted). However, if you factor in the folks who believe that climate change should be addressed, even in Russia you are talking about 66% who believe climate change is a real problem linked to human factors. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com SSRN site: http://ssrn.com/author=240348 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Priya Kurian Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 6:10 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: FW: Article from The Hindu: Russian scientists deny climate change Would anyone know whether this article, written by the Moscow correspondent for a leading Indian daily, The Hindu, is an accurate representation of the views of Russian scientists on climate change? Priya Priya Kurian Associate Professor Department of Political Science and Public Policy The University of Waikato, Hamilton, NEW ZEALAND Tel: (+64-7) 838-4466 ext. 6109 Fax: (+64-7) 838-4203 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Sent: Friday, 18 July 2008 4:29 a.m. Source: The Hindu ( http://www.hinduonnet.com/2008/07/10/stories/2008071055521000.htm http://www.hinduonnet.com/2008/07/10/stories/2008071055521000.htm) Opinion - Leader Page Articles Challenging the basis of Kyoto Protocol Vladimir Radyuhin Russian scientists deny that the Kyoto Protocol reflects a consensus view of the world scientific community. As western nations step up pressure on India and China to curb the emission of greenhouse gases, Russian scientists reject the very idea that carbon dioxide may be responsible for global warming. Russian critics of the Kyoto Protocol, which calls for cuts in CO2 emissions, say that the theory underlying the pact lacks scientific basis. Under the Theory of Anthropogenic Global Warming, it is human-generated greenhouse gases, and mainly CO2, that cause climate change. 'The Kyoto theorists have put the cart before the horse,' says renowned Russian geographer Andrei Kapitsa. 'It is global warming that triggers higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, not the other way round.' Russian researchers made this discovery while studying ice cores recovered from the depth of 3.5 kilometres in Antarctica. Analysis of ancient ice and air bubbles trapped inside revealed the composition of the atmosphere and air temperature going back as far as 400,000 years. 'We found that the level of CO2 had fluctuated greatly over the period but at any given time increases in air temperature preceded higher concentrations of CO2,'says academician Kapitsa, who worked in Antarctica for many years. Russian studies showed that throughout history, CO2 levels in the air rose 500 to 600 years after the climate warmed up. Therefore, higher concentrations of greenhouse gases registered today are the result, not the cause, of global warming. Critics of the CO2 role in climate change point out that water vapours are a far more potent factor in creating the greenhouse effect as their concentration in the atmosphere is five to 10 times higher than that of CO2. 'Even if all CO2 were removed from the earth atmosphere, global climate would not become any cooler,'says solar physicist Vladimir Bashkirtsev. The hypothesis of anthropogenic greenhouse gases was born out of computer modelling of climate
FW: [ECOLOG-L] FW: Fox News Propaganda on Global Warming
Further to the discussion about Crichton is this gem from another list. Wil -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David M. Lawrence Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 2:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] FW: Fox News Propaganda on Global Warming Christopher Monckton -- 3rd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley -- is the author of the newsletter piece in question. His educational background is in classics and journalism, not climatology or physics. Most of his work experience is in journalism, business, and politics (including serving a stint in the Thatcher administration). He uses some rather bizarre mathematical analyses to prove that humans aren't causing global warming. Most of his publications on the topic have appeared in British newspapers, not peer-reviewed journals. My guess is that Fourier and Arrhenius -- both with better mathematical and scientific credentials -- would disagree if they knew then what we know now about CO2 emissions. Arrhenius predicted it would take another 1,000 years for us to hit the CO2 concentrations we will likely hit in a few decades. I'd love to know who decided to publish Monckton's piece in the newsletter. Later, Dave Rebecca Sherry wrote: FYI. Also note the response of the APS below. Fox News published the following story: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,386481,00.html Scientific Consensus About Global Warming Takes Another Big Hit Friday, July 18, 2008 Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine: Change of Heart An organization representing nearly 50,000 physicists has reversed its stance on climate change. The American Physical Society now says that many of its members no longer believe global warming is caused by humans. The Society previously declared: The evidence is incontrovertible. Global warming is occurring. But the Society now says there is no scientific consensus to support that statement: There is a considerable presence within the scientific community of people who do not agree with the intergovernmental panel on climate change conclusion that anthropogenic CO2 emissions are likely to be primarily responsible for global warming. * This story, however, is garbage as this is what the American Physical Society says: http://www.aps.org/ APS Climate Change Statement APS Position Remains Unchanged The American Physical Society reaffirms the following position on climate change, adopted by its governing body, the APS Council, on November 18, 2007: Emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities are changing the atmosphere in ways that affect the Earth's climate. An article at odds with this statement recently appeared in an online newsletter of the APS Forum on Physics and Society, one of 39 units of APS. The header of this newsletter carries the statement that Opinions expressed are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the APS or of the Forum. This newsletter is not a journal of the APS and it is not peer reviewed. Contact Fox News immediately to complain, here: Send news tip to FOXNews.com (located on left side of web page) at: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,386481,00.html -- -- David M. Lawrence| Home: (804) 559-9786 7471 Brook Way Court | Fax: (804) 559-9787 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 | Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] USA | http: http://fuzzo.com -- We have met the enemy and he is us. -- Pogo No trespassing 4/17 of a haiku -- Richard Brautigan
Simulations on CC?
Hello all, As part of the IUCN Academy of Environmental Law's climate curriculum project, we're seeking climate simulations that professors have used in class that might be shared with academic colleagues throughout the world. If you have materials for simulations that you can share, or could send me a brief narrative of what you've done (and maybe lessons learned), I'd be most appreciative. Thanks, wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com
FW: Any news you'd like to get into the very first issue of the AESS newsletter?
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com From: Association for Env. Studies and Sciences (AESS) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Any news you'd like to get into the very first issue of the AESS newsletter? The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) is Now Accepting Newsletter Submissions Deadline: Monday, June 23rd The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) is accepting submissions of news and events for its inaugural newsletter. We would be happy to receive your news related to: . Upcoming conferences . Academic job postings in Environmental Studies / Sciences . Other events or announcements of interest We would also consider printing articles regarding your ES program, teaching, and/or research. Please send all items to Liz Mills at [EMAIL PROTECTED] no later than Monday, June 23rd, 2008. Items received after that date will be considered on a space-available basis. For more information on AESS, please visit www.aess.info http://www.aess.info/ . Thank you, Liz Mills Ph.D. Candidate, Environment and Resources Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies University of Wisconsin - Madison _ You have received this message as a member of Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences. If you would prefer not to receive these emails in the future, go to your online http://www.aess.info/content.aspx?page_id=13club_id=939971 profile, log in, click on the 'Contact Info' link, and un-check the box under your email address.
Call for syllabi: IUCN Academy of Environmental Law
Hello all, As part of the IUCN's Academy of Environmental Law's climate change law project, I'm working with Don Anton of ANU to develop a suite of curricular resources for professors teaching climate change in both developed and developing countries. The first component of the project will be a compilation of syllabi, which we will post on the IUCN Academy's site and update on a regular basis. We'd appreciate receiving syllabi for climate law/policy courses from members on the list. Also, please pass this message on to colleagues that are teaching relevant courses. Thanks. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 510.779.5361 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com
FW: Launch and Invitation to Participate in Energy + Environment OpenCourseWare
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 708.776.8369 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com http://www.jiwlp.com/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Hart Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 4:34 PM To: Energy-l Subject: Launch and Invitation to Participate in Energy + Environment OpenCourseWare Dear Colleagues: I'm writing to announce and invite you to join our efforts to build Energy + Environment OpenCourseWare - an initiative to raise the level of energy and environmental education by providing high quality educational materials to students and teachers around the world via the internet. Energy + Environment OCW is a collaboration among teachers, individuals from nongovernmental organizations, research organizations, government and inter-governmental institutions and the private sector who share a common vision of education to help solve energy and environmental challenges. Many high schools and colleges, especially in developing countries, do not offer basic courses in energy and environment, and lack trained teachers in these areas. In response to this need, Energy + Environment OpenCourseWare's mission is to: .Develop and freely distribute high-quality easy to understand energy and environment education materials .Train teachers in developing countries to teach energy and environment courses Energy + Environment OpenCourseWare's educational materials will feature: .Slides, graphics, videos, models, reader materials .English and Chinese, with plans to expand to Spanish and other languages .Modular design so users can select modules to build their own courses .Clear, easy to understand explanations and teaching notes .Undergraduate, graduate levels, with future plans for high school level material .Multidisciplinary materials for general education, science, engineering, policy, law and business school curricula Course content is one of our major challenges. We are seeking contributions of teaching materials in a broad range of energy and environment areas, including: Renewable Energy Systems Non-Renewable Energy Systems Climate Change Science International Climate Change Regulation Environmental Economics Environmental Politics Water Chemicals, Air Pollution, Radiation Problems in Enforcement Comparative and International Environmental Law And many more . . . Contributions are subject to a review process before being posted on the site. Please see the Guidance for Contributors in the Getting Involved section of Energy + Environment OpenCourseWare's site for more information at eeocw.org http://eeocw.org/ . We are also seeking international partners in China, India and Spanish-speaking countries to support curriculum development, translation and training efforts. We plan to conduct training sessions for teachers on these materials starting in China and then other developing countries. Please visit Energy + Environment OpenCourseWare at eeocw.org http://eeocw.org/ to learn more. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you. Best regards, Craig Hart The Energy + Environment Foundation You are currently subscribed to energy-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
FW: Call for Submissions - Journal of Regional Environmental Change
FYI. wil -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 7:00 AM To: ArcticInfo Subject: Call for Submissions - Journal of Regional Environmental Change Call for Submissions Journal of Regional Environmental Change For more information, please go to: http://www.springerlink.com/content/103880/ Or contact the editorial office: E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Journal of Regional Environmental Change wishes to broaden its base of authors by inviting new research communities to use its pages for high-quality publications. The journal is a young ISI-listed Springer journal and offers fast, high quality reviewing, online-first publication, and broad access to readers through numerous library subscriptions worldwide. The mission of the journal is to publish scientific research and opinion papers that improve the understanding and the extent of environmental changes, their causes, their impacts on people, and the options for society to respond. Solutions are needed most at the regional level, where physical features of the landscape, biological systems, and human institutions interact. The editors encourage submissions on interdisciplinary research across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, and on more focused studies that contribute toward solutions to complex environmental problems. Journal topics include: - The regional manifestations of global change, especially the vulnerability of regions and sectors - The adaptation of social-ecological systems to environmental change in the context of sustainable development - Trans-boundary and cross-jurisdictional issues, legislative and governance frameworks, and the broad range of policy and management issues associated with building, maintaining and restoring robust social-ecological systems at regional scales. Primarily, the journal accepts research articles, presenting new evidence from analyses of empirical data or theoretical investigations of regional environmental change. In addition to research articles, the journal also publishes editorials, short communications, invited mini-reviews on topics of strong current interest, as well as special features that provide multifaceted discussion of complex topics or particular regions. For more information, please go to: http://www.springerlink.com/content/103880/ Or contact the editorial office: E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ArcticInfo is administered by the Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS). Please visit us on the World Wide Web at: http://www.arcus.org/ At any time you may: Subscribe or unsubscribe by using the web form located at: http://www.arcus.org/arcticinfo/subscription.html To be removed from the list at any time send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To resubscribe send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribers to ArcticInfo will automatically receive the newsletter, Witness the Arctic.If you would prefer not to receive Witness the Arctic, specify on the web form. Subscribe and unsubscribe actions are automatic. Barring mail system failure you should receive responses from our system as confirmation to your requests. If you have information you would like to post to the mailing list send the message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can search back issues of ArcticInfo by content or date at: http://www.arcus.org/arcticinfo/arcticinfo_search.html If you have any questions please contact the list administrator at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ARCUS 3535 College Road, Suite 101 Fairbanks, AK 99709-3710 907-474-1600 907-474-1604 (fax) Arctic Info is funded by the National Science Foundation as a service to the research community through Cooperative Agreement OPP-0101279 with ARCUS. Any information, opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the information sources and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation or ARCUS.
Call for papers, International Marine Conservation Congress, opens tomorrow
FYI. As the incoming head of the Marine section of the Society of Conservation Biology, I'd like to encourage submissions from law and policy folks whose work reflects an interdisciplinary orientation. This will be a very large and interesting meeting. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 708.776.8369 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com INTERNATIONAL MARINE CONSERVATION CONGRESS (20-24 May 2009) CALL FOR PAPERS SCOPE: The Marine Section of the Society for Conservation Biology will be hosting its first stand-alone meeting, the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC), from 20-24 May 2009 at George Mason University near Washington D.C. This will be an interdisciplinary meeting that will engage natural and social scientists, managers, policy-makers, and the public. The goal of the IMCC is to put conservation science into practice through public and media outreach and the development concrete products (e.g., policy briefs, blue ribbon position papers) that will be used to drive policy change and implementation. This meeting will encompass the 2nd International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC1 was held in Geelong, Australia in October 2005). The IMPAC2 component will consist of an organized cross cutting issue within the IMCC addressing MPAs though the full range of posters, papers, workshops and symposia. IMCC encourages authors to submit papers that apply to the major themes and tracks below, describing original work, including methods, techniques, applications, tools, issues, reporting research results and/or indicating future directions. Major themes that will be addressed include: . Global Climate Change, . the Land-Sea Interface, . Ecosystem-based Management, and . Poverty and Globalization Cross-cutting issues encompass topics of global relevance and importance to marine conservation that relate to the major themes. Cross cutting issues include: * Marine Protected Areas * Education, Outreach and Capacity Building * Governance Arrangements * Fisheries and Aquaculture * Economics We anticipate that cross-cut issues will result in proposals on a variety of sub-topics. Potential topics include but are not limited to: networks and system development, MPA and MPA network monitoring and evaluation, high seas impacts, ocean resource use and planning, international instruments and trans-boundary relations, human/animal impacts, ecological impacts of ocean acidification, technology, stakeholder involvement, indigenous issues, improving public ocean knowledge, incorporating traditional and local knowledge into decision making, and valuing marine ecosystem services. In an attempt to tackle the most pressing issues currently facing marine conservation, IMCC will host exciting plenary talks and solicit creative submissions for interactive symposia and workshops. The conservation community will be challenged to go beyond the typical communication of data and propose symposia and/or workshops where talks will be followed by lively, participatory discussions to address a controversial topic or develop innovative solutions to a current conservation challenge. Individuals are limited to presenting only one symposium, workshop, oral, speed, or poster presentation. If your name appears on more than one abstract, make sure you are listed as the presenter for only one of them. SYMPOSIA ORGANIZERS will be encouraged to invite a select group of speakers and to devise creative ways to facilitate discussion both within invited group and the audience. WORKSHOPS will be held to bring together people with diverse expertise with the goal of developing a list of recommendations, outlining a publication, co-writing a policy briefing or white paper on a specific topic. Workshops can be held for up to 4 consecutive days. ORAL PRESENTATIONS will be limited to 15 minutes: 12 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for questions. Contributed oral presentations will be grouped by theme and topic. Please choose from the list of themes and general topic areas below. This will assist us in selecting an appropriate session for your presentation. If your abstract is accepted but cannot be accommodated as an oral presentation, we may offer you the opportunity to present a poster. POSTER PRESENTATIONS Poster presenters will receive general instructions on poster format in the email notification of acceptance. Posters will be displayed prominently and for the entire meeting; special sessions dedicated to posters will allow in-depth discussion between authors and attendees. SPEED PRESENTATIONS If your paper topic would be of interest to a wide range of people and you would like your presentation to lead to an extended conversation with colleagues who are specifically interested in your work, you may wish to submit an abstract for a speed
New article on governance and networks
FYI, from a blog . wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 708.776.8369 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com Alkoby on International Environmental Lawmaking Asher Alkoby (Ryerson University) has posted Global Networks and International Environmental Lawmaking: A Discourse Approach (Chicago Journal of International Law, Vol. 8, No. 2, 2008) on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The concept of networks is gaining currency in the study of global politics and international law. The term usually refers to a loose organization of nonstate actors characterized by voluntary, reciprocal, and horizontal patterns of communication and exchange. This Article explores the direct and indirect participation of global networks in international environmental decisionmaking fora, as a matter of both practice and aspiration. While in agreement with the view that global networks improve the democratic quality of international environmental institutions, this Article advances a particular conception of democratic governance, one that is more useful for understanding the role of networks in international rule creation and enforcement, as well as for assessing their operational effectiveness. Under the proposed discourse approach, the essence of democracy is deliberation rather than voting, preference aggregation, or self-government. The interaction of civil society in the public sphere, the realm of network activity, is likely to produce norms that will be legitimate in the eyes of their addressees because such interaction is typically nonhierarchical and unconstrained by power imbalances. The institutional discursive framework, in turn, is where the communicative appeal of the ideas that networks seek to advance can be tested. In the area of international environmental governance, much of this discursive activity takes place within intergovernmental institutions, which have been gradually opening up to the input provided by networks of nonstate actors. The Article's discussion begins by outlining the discourse approach and explaining why it is arguably superior to the alternatives, especially in the global context where preference aggregation is not a viable option. The Article then turns to examine the involvement of environmental and business networks in the climate debate, demonstrating how patterns of discursive interaction may be observed both within each network and in the ways in which these networks attempt to channel their respective agendas into the institutional deliberation. Finally, this Article argues that the proposed conceptual schema is also useful in responding to commentators who are critical of global networks' involvement in environmental lawmaking. These critics claim that global networks are not legitimate international actors because they answer to no one in their power wielding political activity. Under a discourse approach, the legitimacy of networks both environmental and business lies in their ability to infuse the institutional debate with different policy perspectives and arguments, out of which well-informed, consensual decisions may be reached. The Article concludes by pointing to some of the implications flowing from a discourse approach for institutional design. Posted by Lawrence Solum on March 10, 2008 at 12:19 AM in Environmental Ethics, Law, and Politics | Permalink
New CC conference
Re: upcoming Heartland conference (and why the heck is CORE one of the co-sponsors?) Perhaps I'm too sanguine about this (though that doesn't tend to be my manner), but I wouldn't sweat a conference like this because I seriously doubt it will have much impact. I've recently been interviewed on radio call-in shows in very conservative places, e.g. Jackson, Tennessee and Mobile, Alabama, and save the random Rush ditto-head caller, the vast majority of folks subscribe to the theory that we're changing the climate, so I don't see a conference of this nature radically transforming public opinion. What is more lamentable is that while a very large majority of Americans believe that climate change is occurring, and is primarily linked to anthropogenic activities, its issue saliency is very low, anywhere from about 16th on the list of most important issues for Democrats to about 25th for Republicans (recent Pew surveys even after much of the recent focus on the issue). Most Americans believe that the U.S. can easily adapt to climate change, and as for the rest of the world, well, as Ari Fleischer once said, we're not going to do anything that interferes with our blessed lifestyle. Tackling both the false (in the mid-term and long-term scenarios at least) perception that we can readily adapt to climate change in the U.S., and finding a way to tweak our collective conscience about the inequities of gaily driving our Hummers to the corner grocery store while Tuvalu disappears under water is the real issue from my perspective. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ronnie Lipschutz Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 11:42 AM To: Beth DeSombre; GEP-Ed Subject: Re: advertisement on Washington Post online No doubt Seitz also asked for a donation to pay for the continuing battle... Ronnie
FW: Vacanci, Intl Res Inst for Climate Society (USA)
FYI, may be of some interest to some of our students. wil -Original Message- From: CLIMLIST Climatology Distribution List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of CLIMLIST Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Vacanci, Intl Res Inst for Climate Society (USA) =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CLIMLIST Mailing Number 08-02-23 Origin: Alessandra Giannini ([EMAIL PROTECTED] DO NOT USE REPLY FUNCTION REPEAT - DO NOT USE REPLY! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Position Advertisement: Africa Regional Program Coordinator - Job Req #052672 The International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI) is seeking a Program Coordinator for a 2-year term post (with potential for extension) to provide administrative and logistical support for the IRI Regional Program in Africa - where a range of collaborative project work in the areas of climate, health, water, agriculture, food security, disaster risk reduction, etc, are currently underway or planned. The post is available immediately. The IRI is a Collaborating Centre of the World Health Organization and has a particularly active health and climate effort in Africa. Headquartered in Palisades, New York, the IRI was established through a cooperative agreement in 1996 between the NOAA Office of Global Programs and Columbia University. It is at the forefront of research, consultancy and capacity building in climate risk management focused on the needs of developing countries. *Responsibilities and activities* Under the supervision of the Chair of the Africa Regional Program Committee the coordinator will assist the Chair and Committee through coordination and support activities which include but are not limited to: * organizing and supporting Africa Regional Program meetings; and reporting program activities. * supporting international collaborations and partnerships. * assisting in the development of collaborative proposals, including correspondence with partners, development of personnel and budget justifications, log-frames etc.; * interfacing with IRI, Earth Institute, Columbia and regional partner finance offices as well as funders regarding project timelines, contract and budget issues; * coordinating training and capacity-building activities; * managing the Africa web portal. The post holder must be available for regular travel to region (for example up to 3 months per year). *Qualifications* Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in international relations, economics, health, water, food security or climate policy or related field or its equivalent. A minimum of 2-4 years experience in project or program coordination and support; additional relevant experience beneficial but not required. Superb organizational, interpersonal, and logistical skills as well as demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with attention to detail required. Practical experience in project development and delivery in Africa is preferred. Excellent written, oral, and web-oriented communications skills in English is required; additional language skills in French, Portuguese or Arabic an advantage. Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint required, and Project Manager preferred. *Application* This position is located in Rockland County, NY at the Lamont Campus of Columbia University. It is intended an officer of administration position grade 11 at Columbia and carries all benefits afforded this post. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. All interested candidates must apply online at: http://www.columbia.edu/jobs or use the following Quick Link: https://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=109540 We consider online applications only. Please include in resume: your email address, a statement of career objectives (up to 2 pages); and contact information for three references. Candidate review will begin on the March 21st and interviews are expected to occur in the first two weeks of April 2008. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
FW: Faculty position:Visiting Asst. Prof. in Environmental Studies
FYI. Wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tommy Brown Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Faculty position:Visiting Asst. Prof. in Environmental Studies Bucknell University Environmental Studies Program Visiting Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies The Environmental Studies Program at Bucknell University is accepting applications for a one-year visiting position to teach policy-oriented undergraduate courses in environmental studies during the 2008-09 academic year. A completed or nearly completed Ph.D. with an environmental policy focus in either political science, public policy, or environmental studies is required. Teaching experience is desirable. Teaching responsibilities of the faculty member would include an introductory environmental studies core course, a course in environmental politics and policy, environmental justice, and related courses in the candidates particular areas of expertise (for total of three courses per semester). Bucknell is a private liberal arts institution with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. The Environmental Studies Program was started in 1979. A BS and a BA are offered. The curriculum draws upon the breadth of offerings at Bucknell in sciences, social sciences, engineering, and humanities. Please send CV, transcripts, a writing sample, a list of three references, and teaching evaluations, to Thomas Kinnaman, Director, Environmental Studies Program, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA. 17837. Review of applications will begin on March 1, and will continue until the position is filled. Bucknell University encourages applications from women and members of minority groups (EEO/AA). Please submit CV, transcripts, a writing sample, a list of three references, and teaching evaluations, to www.bucknell.edu/jobs. Please address your cover letter to: Thomas Kinnaman, Director, Environmental Studies Program, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA. 17837. Review of applications will begin on March 1, and will continue until the position is filled. Bucknell University encourages applications from women and members of minority groups (EEO/AA). Environmental Studies Program webpage: http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/environ_studies/. Kim DiRocco, Academic Assistant Geography Department, Int'l Relations , Environmental Studies, Latin American Studies Programs 103 Coleman Hall Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA 17837 570-577-1421, 577-1540 or 570-577-3746 Fax: 570-577-3536
RE: current US energy policy
Peter, The EIA is always a good source for this kind of data. wil From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of phaas Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2008 1:00 PM To: GEP-ED Cc: Mike Lynch Subject: current US energy policy Can anyone direct me to a few current overviews of current US energy policy, and projections for US energy consumption and its supply sources by fuel source? Thanks. Peter M. Haas Professor Department of Political Science 216 Thompson Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts 01003 USA ph 1 413 545 6174 fax 1 413 545 3349
RE: american journalism at its finest...
Let's face it, Hillary loses either way with this media: either she's the unemotional ice queen who can't connect with real people, or she's too emotional to run the world; we've come a long way, but not that long. It strikes me that when you look at media coverage of Hillary and Barack that we've come further as a society in casting aside some of our prejudices about race than we have gender. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tamar Gutner Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 7:26 AM To: 'William Hipwell'; 'Ronnie D Lipschutz'; 'VanDeveer, Stacy'; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'John Lotherington'; 'Mark Dávila'; 'Tom Witkowski '; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: american journalism at its finest... Stacy, I had a good laugh from your e-mail, but then saw that the Hillary-having-a-human-emotional-moment was discussed THREE times in today's Washington Post, including two different articles on the same page, and in the Style section. I can't wait to see what the WSJ has to say Still not sure whether to be amused or disturbed. Best, Tammi -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Hipwell Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:08 PM To: Ronnie D Lipschutz; VanDeveer, Stacy; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; John Lotherington; Mark Dávila; Tom Witkowski ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: american journalism at its finest... The whole thing brings tears to my eyes. Oops... Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Ronnie D Lipschutz Sent: Tue 1/8/2008 15:01 To: VanDeveer, Stacy; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; John Lotherington; Mark Dávila; Tom Witkowski ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: Re: american journalism at its finest... Well, for god's sake Stacy! We need you to play your role in this proud democracy of ours! Ronnie On Mon, 7 Jan 2008 18:12:46 -0500 VanDeveer, Stacy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Needless to say, I did not reply... Please note the importance... -Original Message- From: Chozick, Amy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 7:07 PM Subject: WSJ: interview request Importance: High Hello, So sorry for emailing all of you at once but I'm on a tight deadline on a story I'm working about about the history of political tears. Hillary Clinton got teary today during an event this morning and I wanted to talk to you about other candidates who have cried during the campaign (like Edmund Muskie in 1972 in NH) and how that may hurt or help their chances. I'm on a tight deadline so if one of you has a few minutes to talk this afternoon, please call me at 917-375-9434. Thanks very much. Looking forward to speaking to you. Best regards, Amy Amy Chozick The Wall Street Journal. Staff Reporter Office: 212-416-3383 Cell: 917-375-9434
FW: Climate Change: the state of the debate
FYI. The attachment didn't make it through the first time, so, I've omitted it, but you can find the paper on the website. My best to everyone on the list as we approach the new year! wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 708.776.8369 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com -Original Message- From: Wil Burns [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 7:51 AM To: 'GEP-Ed' Subject: FW: Climate Change: the state of the debate FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 708.776.8369 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com Dear colleagues, Please find attached a new report by Alex Evans and David Steven entitled Climate Change: the State of the Debate, published by New York Universitys Center on International Cooperation. It forms part of the London Accord, a major climate change research initiative which launches today (Wednesday 19 December), and which involves organisations including ABN AMRO, Credit Suisse First Boston, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, BP and the Corporation of London. More information on the London Accord can be found at www.london-accord.co.uk. Our report is intended to catalyse a deeper discussion about why climate change has become a big political issue; whats driving awareness of it among diverse publics; whether climate change will stay high on the agenda; and how future perceptions of the issue might evolve. It does not try to set out definitive answers to these questions, but instead explores questions of who influences whom in the global conversation about climate change. A brief summary of the paper, extracted from its introduction, is set out below. We would warmly welcome any comments and reactions that Climate-L readers might have, so please do email us on [EMAIL PROTECTED] and [EMAIL PROTECTED] - or visit the climate section of our blog, Global Dashboard, at www.globaldashboard.org/climate-change/. Best wishes, Alex Evans Head of Climate Change and Global Public Goods NYU Center on International Cooperation www.cic.nyu.edu/internationalsecurity/climatechange.html Outline The paper begins with a survey of the history of public perceptions of climate change since 1900, arguing that these perceptions have much deeper roots than is often realised: Time magazine ran a cover story on the idea of a warming world as long ago as 1939, for instance. The history section also stresses that perceptions of climate change have always been subject to peaks of interest followed by subsequent declines, and a constant ebb-and-flow of public attention. Above all, the history of climate change shows that perceptions of the issue are by no means driven only or even primarily by facts, evidence and rational argument: images, narratives, relationships and values matter at least as much. Section two of the paper looks at a sample of recent polling data in an attempt to discover whether perceptions of climate change really did reach a tipping point during 2006, as many media commentators believe. While opinion polls do appear to show a global public consensus that climate change is real, urgent and driven at least in part by human activity, the perceptions of what needs to be done and by whom are much less clear-cut. As well as examining polling data, section two explores the findings of qualitative research methods, which suggest that instead of attempting to understand public opinion about climate change, it is essential to realise that there are diverse publics involved in the issue all with different prisms or frames through which evidence, facts, arguments and discussions are filtered. The paper concludes that while climate change may have reached a tipping point of sorts in 2006 as far as perceptions of the problem are concerned, the same definitely cannot be said for perceptions of the solution. So far, we lack answers to fundamental questions such as which solutions will be favoured; who will back them and who will resist them; how much they will cost; and what benefits they are likely to deliver. As we argue, the direction of this debate will depend on how deep public concern is, and on whether what people want (either consciously, or as expressed by their behaviour) in different countries diverges or converges. So before any actor whether government, investor or advocate can seek to influence the climate debate effectively, it is essential to understand the drivers of that debate. For deal makers, knowledge and information about the politics of climate change is itself a global public good: the lack of clarity favours those who would prefer inaction. Here, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provides a model. Just as the IPCC has informed and then stabilised the problem debate, so
RE: a reminder about the influence of science on policy
And this is a regime that operates under a pretty stringent precautionary principle provision, at least in theory J wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 708.776.8369 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com http://www.jiwlp.com/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ronald Mitchell Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 9:44 PM To: GEPED Subject: a reminder about the influence of science on policy Just to disabuse any of those who might think that climate change is the only environmental arena in which there is a political and policy disregard for science. Ron North Sea Cod Quotas Raised Against Scientific Advice from New Scientist Fisheries ministers of the 27 countries of the European Union had their traditional all-night pre-Christmas bargaining session on Tuesday night to assign catch quotas for the region's beleaguered fisheries. And in a continuation of another tradition, they ignored scientists' advice and increased the catch of North Sea cod that will be allowed in 2008 by 11 percent. North Sea cod has been under such stress that independent scientists have asked the ministers repeatedly for a ban on fishing it. The ministers have not increased catches in recent years, but have also not stopped them. Last year there was a slight upturn in the number of baby cod surviving to adulthood - a number that varies widely year by year, mainly depending upon the environmental conditions. This is the reason ministers gave for increasing permitted catches. To read more: http://environment.newscientist.com/article/dn13105-north-sea- cod-quotas-raised-against-scientific-advice.html Or: http://snipurl.com/1vjdi
RE: biodiversity conventions
Anthony (and anyone else that needs them) I have a large number of biodiversity articles and book chapters in PDF. Just contact me and let's figure out what you need. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 708.776.8369 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com http://www.jiwlp.com/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wallace, Richard Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 7:03 AM To: Anthony Patt; GEP-Ed Subject: RE: biodiversity conventions Tony: Simon Lyster's book _International Wildlife Law_ (Grotius Publications, 1985) is the best historical overview, though it has nothing on the CBD or anything else more recent than its publication date. Cheers, Rich -- Richard L. Wallace, Ph.D. Chair, Environmental Studies Program Ursinus College P.O. Box 1000 Collegeville, PA 19426 (610) 409-3730 (610) 409-3660 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://academic.ursinus.edu/env It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about? - Henry David Thoreau _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anthony Patt Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:14 AM To: GEP-Ed Subject: biodiversity conventions Dear GEP-Ed, To fill in for somebody who became ill, I volunteered to teach a module this January on international conventions related to climate and biodiversity. I know painfully little about the latter. Can anybody suggest some basic introductory and/or interesting readings on the convention on biodiversity, CITES, and any other related conventions? I know this is asking a lot, but if people could point me to their syllabi or readings dealing with the basic issues around MEAs in general, I would really appreciate it. Thanks! Tony Patt -- Anthony Patt International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis Schlossplatz 1 A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria Phone: +43 2236 807 306 Fax: +43 2236 807 466 Mobile: +43 664 438 9330 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: [HDGEC] New Report on the Influence of the UNFCCC Treaty Secretariat
And FYI; it's a real climate governance day! wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change (HDGEC) List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kenneth Hansen Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 2:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [HDGEC] New Report on the Influence of the UNFCCC Treaty Secretariat A new report of the Global Governance Project is now available online: How to Make a Living in a Straitjacket. Explaining Influences of the Secretariat to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Global Governance Working Paper no 22, authored by P.-O. Busch). The paper analyses the influence of one of the largest treaty secretariats, the secretariat to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, based in Bonn, Germany. The report details the influence of the secretariat in the normative, cognitive, and executive domains, and explains the influence of the secretariat through a set of factors, including the overall problem structure of climate governance, the role of organisational culture and structures, and the mandate and resources of the secretariat. The study is one of the most comprehensive accounts of this important intergovernmental bureaucracy so far. Other climate-related recent studies of the Global Governance Project include: Preparing for a Warmer World: Towards a Global Governance System to Protect Climate Refugees (Global Governance Working Paper No 33) Remapping Global Climate Governance: Fragmentation beyond the Public- private Divide (Global Governance Working Paper No 32). Dealing with the Fragmentation of Global Climate Governance: Legal and Political Approaches in Interplay Management (Global Governance Working Paper No 30). Between the United States and the South. Strategic Choices for European Climate Policy (Global Governance Working Paper No 17). All reports can be downloaded at http://www.glogov.org/?pageid=22 The Global Governance Project is a joint research programme of eleven European research institutions. It seeks to advance understanding of the new actors, institutions and mechanisms of global governance, especially in the field of sustainable development. For more information, please contact Kenneth Hansen, Communication Officer, The Global Governance Project, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kenneth Hansen Communication Officer The Global Governance Project c/o Department of Environmental Policy Analysis Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 1087 De Boelelaan 1081 HV Amsterdam The Netherlands www.glogov.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] * HDGEC - Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change List: Post messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is co-sponsored by CIESIN, Columbia University, and IHDP. The opinions expressed on this list are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CIESIN, IHDP, their staff or sponsors.
Australia and Kyoto
Heres another interesting analysis from The Age in Australia. wil Dr. Wil Burns, Editor in Chief Journal of International Wildlife Law Policy 1702 Arlington Blvd. El Cerrito, CA 94530 USA Ph: 650.281.9126 Fax: 708.776.8369 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.jiwlp.com/ http://www.jiwlp.com The global warming battle: united we stand, divided we fall The AGE Australia Tim Colebatch December 4, 2007 THEY call it the prisoner's dilemma. A group of you are captured, separated and individually interrogated. When your turn comes, you don't know what those interrogated before you have said. Do you confess, at the risk of giving away the evidence that could convict you? Or deny it, at the risk of increasing your penalty if others have confessed? You might wonder what this has to do with climate change, and the meeting under way in Bali to launch negotiations for a post-Kyoto agreement. Plenty, says Ross Garnaut, the man commissioned by Kevin Rudd and state governments to report on what should be Australia's policy on climate change. Twenty years ago, Garnaut was Rudd's boss. At 41, having invented the resources rent tax and been economic adviser to Bob Hawke, he was ambassador to China, while Rudd was his bright young Mandarin-speaking workaholic. They have kept in touch, and Garnaut, a man of sharp mind who was shunned by John Howard for his Labor ties, relishes being back in the policy arena. Last week he gave his first speech setting out his views on the issues (on the net at www.garnautreview.org.au). In short, his views are that: ¡öClimate change is a worse and more urgent problem than we thought, requiring firm, quick action. ¡öThere are diabolical policy challenges in getting effective international agreement, partly because the incentives are all wrong. ¡öThe world has the technological and economic ability to stop global warming. ¡öThere might never be one big international agreement, but a series of commitments. ¡öThe costs of action are relatively small. ¡öThe biggest challenge is to design an emissions trading system that cannot be captured by vested interests. To sum it up, Garnaut is confident we could solve the problems, at little cost ¡ª it might mean that Australia's GDP would treble by 2051 rather than 2050 ¡ª but he is not confident that we will. Part of the reason is the prisoner's dilemma. Only China and the US, each producing roughly 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, are big enough to get significant benefit from their own actions to reduce them. Even Australia ¡ª one of three exceptionally large per capita emitters ¡ª would benefit more from what others do than from what it does itself. Until we know if others are taking action, we can't know if it is in our interests to do the same. Yet we can't know what others will do. The incentives facing individual delegations in such a negotiation are all wrong, Garnaut warns. Bali is only the beginning of the negotiation. The aim is to get an international agreement by the end of 2009. But Garnaut is sceptical, and warns that if it happens, in the end, (the principles) will have to give much weight to equal per capita rights of emissions. That is the inconvenient truth that Howard and Rudd avoided in their election jousting. In 2004, the US and Australia pumped roughly 20 tonnes per head of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. China produced only 3.6 tonnes per head, Indonesia (excluding forest fires) 1.4 tonnes, India one tonne and Bangladesh 270 kilograms. If we want an international agreement, that reality has to be at the centre of it. Garnaut is attracted to the contraction and convergence approach championed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel: developed countries should commit to contract their emissions rapidly, while developing countries would be given some headroom for emissions growth, perhaps in the form of challenging emissions intensity targets, such as pledging to keep emissions growth to less than half their growth in GDP. As their per capita emissions converge with those of low-emission Western countries (as in Europe or Japan), they too would then take on emission reduction targets. But be warned: even for China, that would be 20 years away. Garnaut's implied conclusion is that we should not wait for the world. He says we should move quickly to drive change and not coddle vested interests ¡ª because Australia, as a dry country with a fragile environment, stands to suffer more from climate change than any other developed country. His prime goal is to design an emissions trading scheme that cannot be rorted. He suggests it be run at arm's length from government, like the Reserve Bank. He opposes handing out free permits to pollute, arguing that since the carbon price is to be passed on to consumers, compensation is unnecessary and blunts the incentive to change
FW: Teaching Postdoctoral Fellowship at Duke
FYI. Wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ Hello, We are hiring postdoctoral fellows for the University Writing Program at Duke University. These positions attract faculty from a wide range of disciplines, including natural and social sciences and humanities. The teaching load is modest (2/3), leaving plenty of time to take advantage of Duke's tremendous research resources. The benefit package is quite attractive as well. The formal job announcement follows but please don't hesitate to contact me directly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) with questions. Thank you, Rebecca Vidra Lecturing Fellow, University Writing Program Duke University We anticipate offering several postdoctoral fellowships on an interdisciplinary faculty charged with teaching an innovative first-year course in Academic Writing. We seek candidates with a PhD in any field and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Fellows are asked to draw on their disciplinary training and interests to design a seminar-style course introducing students to academic writing. To apply, please send a CV, a letter in which you discuss your aims in teaching Academic Writing, and a brief proposal for a writing seminar modeled on the course synopses http://fds.duke.edu/db/aas/UWP/courses.html posted on this website. We may subsequently ask you to provide other supporting materials, including a more detailed course outline, teaching materials, and letters of reference. Appointment is at the level of Lecturing Fellow (non-tenured), starting July 1, 2008. Teaching load is five sections of Academic Writing per year, with each section limited to 12 students. Starting salary in 2008-09 will be $40,000, with strong opportunities for professional development. Contract is for an initial three years, renewable after successful review for two more years. /Deadline for applications is Friday, November 2, 2007. / Please use our online application form ../jobs/index.html to send us your CV and materials. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail hard copies to Joseph Harris, Chair University Writing Program Fellows Search Duke University Box 90025 Durham, NC 27708-0025. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Call for chapters: Handbook of Global Environmental Issues
Hello all, I've been asked by the publisher World Scientific (http://www.worldscientific.com), to edit a new book, entitled A Handbook of Global Environmental Issues. The co-editor will be Joel Heinen, a conservation biologist and the Chair of the Environmental Studies Department at Florida International University. While World Scientific is primarily a publisher of medical, scientific, and technical publications, it is seeking to expand its social science offerings, and this book is part of that strategy. However, given the primary market of the publisher, it is contemplated that the Handbook's chapters should include a scientific/ecological component where germane. We are seeking potential contributors of chapters on the topics listed below, with the following guidelines: 1. 8000-12,000 words per chapter, including citations; 2. Submission of first drafts by June 1, 2008; 3. Because this is intended to be a handbook, the approach should be to provide a broad-brush overview of a topic rather than focusing on one particular aspect; 4. We will consider publication of a previous work, or a modified version, with permission of the publisher of the earlier work; 5. We will also consider proposals for pertinent topics not on this list If you are interested in participating in this project, please submit the following as soon as possible: 1. A one to two paragraph abstract describing your approach to the topic you select; 2. An outline for the chapter It is my hope to begin commissioning chapters within the next month. I hope that some of the members of the list will join us in this project! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ CHAPTER TOPICS 1. Climate change 2. Desertification 3. Transboundary water law and politics 4. Sustainable development 5. International wildlife law and policy 6. Transboundary trade in hazardous waste 7. Interface of trade and environmental regimes 8. The Precautionary principle 9. Ocean pollution and institutional responses 10. Transboundary air pollution and institutional responses 11. Implementation, compliance and effectiveness mechanisms for international environmental agreements 12. Voluntary/corporate environmental initiatives (e.g. ISO, Equator) 13. Impacts of globalization on the global environment 14. Fisheries: status and management 15. International environmental governance 16. European Union (or regional) and international environmental policymaking 17. The polluter pays principle and international environmental law 18. The role of intergovernmental organizations in international environmental policymaking 19. Conservation Biology: Global focus 20. Energy and the Environment: global focus 21. Forests 22. The Environmental Kuznets Curve, or more broadly, global environmental/ecological economics
RE: HCFCs and Kyoto
You're quite right, Sam. However, what the faster phaseout does do is, potentially, buy us some time in terms of when atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases would reach the point where forcings would push us past the 2C threshold that everyone acknowledges as particularly foreboding, and at which point some of the non-linear forcings may occur. Such is our lot in life where that's the extent of the good news, but perhaps in the interim technological change, peak oil and political impetus can transform climate policy before the worse potential impacts of climate change are visited on us, and perhaps more importantly, the world's most vulnerable populations. wil -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Samuel Barkin Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 7:30 AM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: HCFCs and Kyoto A thought on the new Montreal Protocol/HCFC agreement and climate change, following up on the several emails on GEPED on the topic yesterday. Various commentators have argued that this agreement does anywhere from twice to five times as much for climate change as does Kyoto. And this may well be the case for some periods of time in between the new baseline year and the old phase-out date of 2040. But in the long term, it strikes me that the new HCFC agreement does not do all that much for climate change. The parties to the agreement had all already agreed to a phaseout - this agreement moves the dates forward by a decade. But a decade in climatological terms isn't all that much. After 2040, this agreement makes no difference at all to climate change. Kyoto, on the other hand, was about setting new emissions levels, not changing the schedule for emissions levels already agreed to. As such, its achievements (however modest) could be expected to alter long-term behavior by setting new baselines for expectations. As such, it strikes me that comparisons of the climate-change effects of the two agreements are misplaced, in that the HCFC agreement does not have new long-term ameliorative effects on climate change. Thoughts? Sam Barkin Samuel Barkin Associate Professor of Political Science University of Florida
RE: ozone/climate change
Of course not, he has to express some more mock outrage about Moveon's activities, got to have priorities, man! _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henrik Selin Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 7:08 AM To: Pam Chasek; Wil Burns; phaas; GEP-ED Subject: RE: ozone/climate change Bush may be in town but he is not attending any climate meetings today... http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/24/world/24warming.html?_r=1 http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/24/world/24warming.html?_r=1ref=scienceore f=slogin ref=scienceoref=slogin At 08:56 PM 9/23/2007, Pam Chasek wrote: I'm currently finishing up the ENB report from Montreal - it will be out later tonight. Apparently the US had marching orders to bring climate into the ozone process before the upcoming high-level meetings at the GA tomorrow and in Washington later this week. Some skeptics in Montreal suggested that the agreement may also serve to draw attention away from the UNFCCC. Personally, I think that this may not be a delaying tactic but evidence that the Bush administration needs in moving the international community away from time-bound targets (ie Kyoto) and emissions trading towards voluntary commitments. Why should we bother negotiating a post-2012 regime of time-bound targets when we can accomplish more outside of the climate change regime? Sounds reasonable, doesn't it? (note dripping sarcasm here). Another thing to bear in mind is the danger is that people assume ONLY the best case climate scenario (5 times Kyoto, etc), which is not the only possibility... Depending upon alternative technologies chosen etc, it may not be so effective. But it plays into the administration's hands if 5 times Kyoto is the media mantra. I guess we'll see more as climate week goes on. Bush arrived in NYC this evening and all of us on the East Side are geared up for lots of CO2 producing motorcades and traffic until we send everyone down to DC. Cheers, Pam Pamela S. Chasek, Ph.D. Editor, Earth Negotiations Bulletin IISD Reporting Services 300 East 56th Street #11A New York, NY 10022 USA Tel: +1 212-888-2737- Fax: +1 646 219 0955 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) www.iisd.org file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\pam\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Inte rnet%20Files\www.iisd.org IISD Reporting Services - Earth Negotiations Bulletin www.iisd.ca file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\pam\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Inte rnet%20Files\www.iisd.ca Subscribe for free to our publications http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henrik Selin Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 8:47 PM To: Wil Burns; 'phaas'; 'GEP-ED' Subject: RE: ozone/climate change I hope that Wil is right, but I fear that Peter is right... The public in many countries may ask the question posed by Wil, but I don't see how this Montreal agreement will generate much public attention and pressure in the US and China. We on this list know about it, and we get excited about it, but I don't think that is the case for the average Chinese of American. Somehow, I don't think that the this is great, now let's do much more to reduce carbon dioxide emissions will be played out on Chinese state television or Fox news. The first indicator how this will influence Chinese and US climate change positions (if at all) will be the climate change meeting in the US in a few days... Henrik At 08:23 PM 9/23/2007, Wil Burns wrote: Quite true, Peter, but the fact that you have countries like the U.S. and China talking about the need to address climate change in one of the most important MEA forums is likely to emphasize the exigency even more of confronting the spectre of global warming, and my guess is that the public is going to say if it's salutary to address it indirectly, in fora such as the Ozone Convention, then why not directly in the UNFCCC/Kyoto Framework? While the U.S. and China may be seeking to downplay the need to confront climate in these fora by working in others, my guess is that this strategy will prove too clever by half. (And, you know, I heard tell that there's something called epistemic communities and they work across regimes in many cases :-)) I think the glass on this one is at least three-quarters full, and how often do we get to say that! wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of phaas Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 5:07 PM To: GEP-ED Subject: ozone/climate
RE: ozone/climate change
Quite true, Peter, but the fact that you have countries like the U.S. and China talking about the need to address climate change in one of the most important MEA forums is likely to emphasize the exigency even more of confronting the spectre of global warming, and my guess is that the public is going to say if it's salutary to address it indirectly, in fora such as the Ozone Convention, then why not directly in the UNFCCC/Kyoto Framework? While the U.S. and China may be seeking to downplay the need to confront climate in these fora by working in others, my guess is that this strategy will prove too clever by half. (And, you know, I heard tell that there's something called epistemic communities and they work across regimes in many cases :-)) I think the glass on this one is at least three-quarters full, and how often do we get to say that! wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of phaas Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 5:07 PM To: GEP-ED Subject: ozone/climate change lets not prematurely celebrate the ozone achievements. While a great advance, surely, for ozone protection, the linkage politics to clmiate change were strongly presented in the NYT and various press releases by delegates, indicating that this will be used as a reason to justify further delay on dealing with climate change. Peter M. Haas Professor Department of Political Science 216 Thompson Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts 01003 USA ph 1 413 545 6174 fax 1 413 545 3349
RE: ozone/climate change
This may be an exception; a number of the scientists and policymakers who have been working to phase out HCFCs in the ozone regime not only actively work on climate issues, but have been working with organizations such as INECE to create synergisms between the climate and ozone regime. wil _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of phaas Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 5:59 PM To: Wil Burns; 'GEP-ED' Subject: Re: ozone/climate change I'm just curious about Wil's invocation of the e-word, and how epicoms may work across regimes. My sense is that their strongest impact has been within regimes, rather than across. Are there any good cross-regime examples? - Original Message - From: Wil mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Burns To: 'phaas' mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 'GEP-ED' mailto:gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 8:23 PM Subject: RE: ozone/climate change Quite true, Peter, but the fact that you have countries like the U.S. and China talking about the need to address climate change in one of the most important MEA forums is likely to emphasize the exigency even more of confronting the spectre of global warming, and my guess is that the public is going to say if it's salutary to address it indirectly, in fora such as the Ozone Convention, then why not directly in the UNFCCC/Kyoto Framework? While the U.S. and China may be seeking to downplay the need to confront climate in these fora by working in others, my guess is that this strategy will prove too clever by half. (And, you know, I heard tell that there's something called epistemic communities and they work across regimes in many cases :-)) I think the glass on this one is at least three-quarters full, and how often do we get to say that! wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of phaas Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 5:07 PM To: GEP-ED Subject: ozone/climate change lets not prematurely celebrate the ozone achievements. While a great advance, surely, for ozone protection, the linkage politics to clmiate change were strongly presented in the NYT and various press releases by delegates, indicating that this will be used as a reason to justify further delay on dealing with climate change. Peter M. Haas Professor Department of Political Science 216 Thompson Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst, Massachusetts 01003 USA ph 1 413 545 6174 fax 1 413 545 3349
FW: The Heat is on...join the great climate change debate
FYI; this may be of such interest to some of our students. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Abi Virjee Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 4:24 AM To: Climate Change Info Mailing List Subject: The Heat is on...join the great climate change debate The Heat is on...join the great climate change debate Dr Vladimir Ryabinin of the World Climate Research Programme, introduces the IMarEST Climate Change Debate at the PIM 2007 Conference, Malta on Wednesday 7 November 2007. To join a team or hear the debate, visit BLOCKED::http://www.imarest.org/events/climatechange www.imarest.org/events/climatechange To share your views on-line visit BLOCKED::http://www.imarest.org/forum www.imarest.org/forum Email: BLOCKED::mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science Technology. BLOCKED::http://www.imarest.org/voices www.imarest.org/voices You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm --- This email is sent and received according to the terms and conditions as defined on http://www.imarest.org/disclaimer/email.asp
FW: Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners
FYI, for those who include biodiversity science modules in your courses. wil Update and Opportunities- Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners Fall semester 2007 Greetings! We write to update you on the teaching resources and activities of the Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners (NCEP), a project of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation of the American Museum of Natural History, and individual faculty members and institutions in the U.S. and abroad. NCEP Modules On the NCEP website http://ncep.amnh.org/http://ncep.amnh.org, you can download and use a series of teaching modules on topics related to biodiversity conservation. These modules are free to users, and are designed to encourage student-active and engaged approaches to the material. Currently available modules include our core or base modules: What is Biodiversity?, Why is Biodiversity Important? and Threats to Biodiversity: An Overview Also available are the following (most with all components, a few with only Exercises) Applied Demography, Assessing Threats in Conservation Planning, Biodiversity and Forest Ecosystem Management, Biodiversity Conservation and Integrated Conservation Development Projects, Biological Invasions, Conservation Genetics, Ecosystem Loss and Fragmentation, Fundamentals of Nature Interpretation, The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change, International Treaties for Marine Conservation and Management, Introduction to Marine Conservation Biology, Marine Conservation Policy, Marine Protected Areas and MPA Networks, Marine Reserves and Local Fisheries, Metapopulations, Monitoring for Adaptive Management in Conservation Biology, and Protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation I: Reserve Planning and Design, New modules and case studies available for the first time this semester include:Ecological Consequences of Extinctions, Biodiversity and Forest Ecosystem Management, and The Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals (case study.) Visit the NCEP website http://ncep.amnh.org/http://ncep.amnh.org to download the most updated versions of these modules, and browse the list of available modules or do a search to find specific modules and case studies. Many of the existing topics are also available in Spanish and French. (Note: Registration and downloading are free and are open to the public; module Presentation Notes and Exercise Solutions are available to teachers and trainers upon request after registration by contacting us at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]). If you have questions about NCEP or using the modules, please contact Dr. Nora Bynum, NCEP Project Director, at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] and we will be happy to review your syllabus with you and discuss how any of the currently available NCEP topics might be useful in your courses. Participating in NCEP Please consider becoming part of our Faculty Focus Group (FFG). The FFG is working with NCEP to test and develop content and process skills assessment tools. Members of the FFG also have the opportunity to attend active teaching faculty development workshops, and in some cases can receive support to attend professional meetings to present the results of using NCEP materials in the classroom. For example, eight spring 2007 FFG participants recently presented the results of their work with NCEP at the meetings of the Ecological Society of America (ESA). Please contact Christine Engels (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]) if you are interested in participating in this effort; we are especially interested in recruiting participants from minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Please note that you do not have to be a member of the FFG to use NCEP modules; modules are open to all and the FFG is simply another way of being involved. There are many other opportunities to become involved in NCEP. You can help test and assess the materials with your students, review parts of modules or help develop new materials. For more information about these opportunities, please email us at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] We look forward to hearing from you. As NCEP strives to provide resources to support teaching conservation, we will keep you informed of new modules and other relevant resources. Please help us spread the word, forward this message to anyone who you think may be interested in NCEP. If you would prefer not to receive periodic updates, please let us know and we will take your name out of our list of contacts.
FW: NCEP Update and Opportunities - Fall 07
Further to my note yesterday, there is also some excellent opportunities to participate in NCEP's activities; see below. For members of the list with a focus on multidisciplinary pedagogy (and I know that's a lot of you), this is a great opportunity to both hone skills and contribute to the development of important teaching materials. And I wasn't even remunerated for that endorsement! wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ _ From: Christine Engels [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: NCEP Update and Opportunities - Fall 07 Update and Opportunities- Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners Fall semester 2007 Greetings! We write to update you on the teaching resources and activities of the Network of Conservation Educators and Practitioners (NCEP), a project of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation of the American Museum of Natural History, and individual faculty members and institutions in the U.S. and abroad. NCEP Modules On the NCEP website http://ncep.amnh.org/ http://ncep.amnh.org, you can download and use a series of teaching modules on topics related to biodiversity conservation. These modules are free to users, and are designed to encourage student-active and engaged approaches to the material. Currently available modules include our core or base modules: What is Biodiversity?, Why is Biodiversity Important? and Threats to Biodiversity: An Overview Also available are the following (most with all components, a few with only Exercises) Applied Demography, Assessing Threats in Conservation Planning, Biodiversity and Forest Ecosystem Management, Biodiversity Conservation and Integrated Conservation Development Projects, Biological Invasions, Conservation Genetics, Ecosystem Loss and Fragmentation, Fundamentals of Nature Interpretation, The Global Carbon Cycle and Climate Change, International Treaties for Marine Conservation and Management, Introduction to Marine Conservation Biology, Marine Conservation Policy, Marine Protected Areas and MPA Networks, Marine Reserves and Local Fisheries, Metapopulations, Monitoring for Adaptive Management in Conservation Biology, and Protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation I: Reserve Planning and Design, New modules and case studies available for the first time this semester include: Ecological Consequences of Extinctions, Biodiversity and Forest Ecosystem Management, and The Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals (case study.) Visit the NCEP website http://ncep.amnh.org/ http://ncep.amnh.org to download the most updated versions of these modules, and browse the list of available modules or do a search to find specific modules and case studies. Many of the existing topics are also available in Spanish and French. (Note: Registration and downloading are free and are open to the public; module Presentation Notes and Exercise Solutions are available to teachers and trainers upon request after registration by contacting us at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]). If you have questions about NCEP or using the modules, please contact Dr. Nora Bynum, NCEP Project Director, at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we will be happy to review your syllabus with you and discuss how any of the currently available NCEP topics might be useful in your courses. Participating in NCEP Please consider becoming part of our Faculty Focus Group (FFG). The FFG is working with NCEP to test and develop content and process skills assessment tools. Members of the FFG also have the opportunity to attend active teaching faculty development workshops, and in some cases can receive support to attend professional meetings to present the results of using NCEP materials in the classroom. For example, eight spring 2007 FFG participants recently presented the results of their work with NCEP at the meetings of the Ecological Society of America (ESA). Please contact Christine Engels ( mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]) if you are interested in participating in this effort; we are especially interested in recruiting participants from minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Please note that you do not have to be a member of the FFG to use NCEP modules; modules are open to all and the FFG is simply another way of being involved. There are many other opportunities to become involved in NCEP. You can help test and assess the materials with your students, review parts of modules or help develop new materials. For more information about these opportunities, please email us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] We
FW: May 2008 Issue of Natural Resources Forum: Call for Papers for a Special Issue on Sustainable Development in Africa
FYI. wil _ From: NRFORUM [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 11:45 AM Subject: May 2008 Issue of Natural Resources Forum: Call for Papers for a Special Issue on Sustainable Development in Africa Call for Papers for a Special Issue on Sustainable Development in Africa The Natural Resources Forum, a quarterly journal issued by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and published by Blackwell, announces a call for papers for a special issue on Sustainable Development in Africa which will be in print in May 2008. This issue is part of a series that will focus on themes to be considered by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development in its 16 and 17th sessions. We invite researchers and practitioners working in key issues related to Africa such as poverty eradication, combating desertification, promoting education, food security and health and post-conflict development to first submit an abstract. Articles should be original in nature and between 6,000 and 8,000 words in length. All papers are peer reviewed by experts in the fields concerned. Revisions may be requested before final acceptance. The deadline for submission of articles for the May 2008 issue is: October 15, 2007. The Editorial team looks forward to receiving many contributions. The Viewpoints section of this issue will address the following question: What are the most constraints to achieving food security in various parts of Africa? The aim of Viewpoints is to offer a platform for academics, practitioners and experts to share their individual perspectives and to feature these perspectives alongside other thoughtful responses in the journal. Each entry should be 200 words or less addressing the above question. Our Editorial team will work closely together with NRF's Editorial Board Members and Advisors to select those contributions that address an important dimension of the debate. The deadline for submission to the Viewpoints for the May 2008 issue is: December 17, 2007. The Editorial team looks forward to receiving many contributions. Questions, comments, abstracts and viewpoints contributions can be addressed to: Hiroko Morita-Lou Editor-in-Chief National Resources Forum e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ATT03097.gif
FW: Guide to on-line resources - learning for sustainability
FYI. Good SD resource. wil Dear colleagues, The LearningForSustainability website - http://learningforsustainability.net - has been substantially revised and updated over the past few months. This site focusses on sustainability issues such as natural resource management, and provides an on-line guide for government agency staff, NGOs and other community leaders working to support multi-stakeholder learning processes. Here this support is used to refer to building the capacity of those many individuals in agencies and communities that directly or indirectly take the lead in initiating and supporting the many social process strands that support a learning society. The site provides links to key information sources on each strand - include networking, dialogue, adaptive management, knowledge management and evaluation. A short introduction to each section outlines the nature of the resource links provided, and provides pointers to other topic areas which are closely related in use. Other pages provide links to guides, manuals and checklists that address issues such as participation and engagement. Collectively these pages highlight that we can learn common human dimensions lessons across different sectors, such as the HIV/AIDS sector, public health, and protected natural areas. A new section points to resources on underpinning social research methods including systems thinking, interdisciplinarity and action research. One page lists on-line resources for both post-graduate research students and their supervisors. Topics include thinking about the supervisory team, as well as tips for structuring and writing a thesis or dissertation. The LearningForSustainability.net site also manages additional pages on finding volunteering and job opportunities. These are directly accessible from the main site indexing system. As with the rest of the site these sections bring links to lot of on-line resources together in one easy to access site, each link is annotated to provide a guide to its contents. Please feel free to pass this posting on to colleagues and friends who may be interested in this content. Regards Will Dr. Will Allen LearningForSustainability.net - http://learningforsustainability.net/ - Supporting dialogue, collective action and reflection for sustainable development E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are currently subscribed to biodiv-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
RE: State of the world's oceans
Dear Lyuba, This isn't a one stop source, but I'd highly recommend assigning some things from the UN Atlas of the Ocean, probably the most comprehensive, and contemporaneous, source for ocean information: http://www.oceansatlas.org/index.jsp. I'd also recommend the work of Boris Worm and Daniel Pauley on the state of fisheries; they've both published important reports in Nature and Science in the past few years in this context. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 5:32 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: State of the world's oceans Dear GEP-ers, I wonder if anyone can recommend a good, recent overview of the state of the world's oceans. This is for a policy-oriented, graduate level GEP class as part of a section on the State of the World's Environment and as lead-on to different approaches to global problem-solving. Many thanks. Lyuba Zarsky Associate Professor, International Environmental Policy Monterey Institute of International Policy Studies http://www.miis/edu/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: State of the world's oceans
In this context, I might add, that for members of the list who work on oceans issues on a regular basis, the Atlas will send you a monthly update via email, quite helpful. wil Dear Lyuba, This isn't a one stop source, but I'd highly recommend assigning some things from the UN Atlas of the Ocean, probably the most comprehensive, and contemporaneous, source for ocean information: http://www.oceansatlas.org/index.jsp. I'd also recommend the work of Boris Worm and Daniel Pauley on the state of fisheries; they've both published important reports in Nature and Science in the past few years in this context. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 5:32 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: State of the world's oceans Dear GEP-ers, I wonder if anyone can recommend a good, recent overview of the state of the world's oceans. This is for a policy-oriented, graduate level GEP class as part of a section on the State of the World's Environment and as lead-on to different approaches to global problem-solving. Many thanks. Lyuba Zarsky Associate Professor, International Environmental Policy Monterey Institute of International Policy Studies http://www.miis/edu/ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: [bioplan] Plastic, Not Axes, Threatens Cork Forests
FYI, for your pull a thread ... examples in class. Of course, until we commit ourselves to real valuation of ecosystem services, initiatives such as certification are likely to be mere palliatives, if that. Wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: david duthie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 12:05 PM To: bioplan Subject: [bioplan] Plastic, Not Axes, Threatens Cork Forests ** FEATURE - Plastic, Not Axes, Threatens Cork Forests http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/43484/story.htm SARDINIA: August 7, 2007 TEMPIO PAUSANIA, Sardinia - If you buy a bottle of wine with a metal screw-top or a plastic cork, you won't just be thumbing your nose at tradition. You may also be dooming the world's cork forests. That is the view of environmentalists and cork producers who have joined forces to protect cork oaks -- and the unique habitat they provide -- from competition in the wine trade. Alternative 'corks' are ever more common, as synthetic and aluminium wine closures have grabbed a 20 percent share of the market, up from just 2 percent in 2000, according to wine industry consultant Stephane Rein of Rein Consulting. He says that could increase to 35 percent by the end of the decade. Silicone corks are not a problem for quality wines, they'll always use cork, said Battista Giannottu, an agronomist who works with a consortium representing Sardinia's cork producers. But the mass market, which is 80 percent of the total, might (use synthetic corks). That's not just an economic problem but an environmental one. The quercus suber, or cork oak, which grows on both the European and African sides of the Mediterranean, provides the raw material for practically all the 20 billion wine corks used every year. The way cork is harvested -- shaved off the sides of trees like the way a sheep is shorn -- means forests continue to thrive as they give up their valuable bark. In Sardinia, the only region in Italy that produces cork, the forests are a haven for wild boar, a species of hawk native to the island and Sardinian deer. The highly endangered Iberian lynx roams the cork forests of Spain and Portugal, the global leader in cork production; in North Africa the forests provide a habitat for Barbary deer. EXPERTS Only experts can tell when it's ready, said Saverio Bacio, overseeing the harvest at a Sardinian government-owned forest. His woodsmen work quickly, hacking at the bark before the summer heat causes the sap to glue it to the trees' sensitive inner core which, if left intact, will produce another thick layer of cork. You can tell if the weather, the temperature, is right for the bark to come away without bringing part of the core with it. It varies day by day, hour by hour. A cork oak must be at least 30 years old before the first harvest and, even then, the gnarled, porous 'virgin cork' is not good enough to make wine closures. It will take another 10 years for the bark to grow back and be good enough to make corks. That means a poor rate of return compared with other trees which might be planted in such areas, such as the fast-growing eucalyptus which competes with cork oaks for land. It isn't a tree which gives a lot of one thing -- it gives a little of a lot of things, said Nora Berrahmouni of WWF, an environmental group working to protect cork forest habitats. The undergrowth is a patchwork of fragrant shrubs, including ones that produce the myrtle, a berry gathered to make Sardinia's liqueur Mirto -- an extra source of forest income. LIKE A PIG At the Molinas factory in Calangianus, a town that has thrived on the cork business, piles of harvested bark mature in the yard for the necessary year which allows its pores to close. After that it is boiled in vats to make it more elastic and squeezed flat by giant steel presses. Once checked for the absence of fungus, it is cut into the shape of closures. The natural terracotta colour of the cork is bleached to a 'cleaner' off-white demanded by most wineries. We say cork is like a pig, nothing is thrown away, said Michele Addis, quality control manager, straining his voice above the rumble of machinery. More than 80 percent of the world's cork production is used for bottle closures. The rest is used for building materials and in items like fishing tackle and badminton shuttlecocks. The best quality cork -- which is the least porous and has no cracks or flaws -- makes the best grade of stopper sold at a premium for wines made to be matured in the bottle. Lower grades
FW: [asil_environmentalig] Climate Change Opportunity
FYI. wil Principal Researcher International Institute of Environment Development (IIED) Climate Change Full-time Permanent Contract £42,807 - £53,461 pa plus benefits Central London Are you a flexible team player with excellent people management skills who enjoys networking and building relationships? The Climate Change Group is now recruiting a Principal Researcher to develop its research and policy advocacy activities and help with the Groups management. The post-holder will help the Group Head coordinate projects and activities and develop his/her own area of climate change and development related work. This position is the most senior of the researcher grades at IIED, and could evolve into the Group Head position. Educated to postgraduate level in a relevant discipline, you will have a proven ability to manage and lead a research team working on large, multi-country research projects involving multiple stakeholders. You will have excellent project management and planning skills, and the ability to design and implement policy-orientated research. Other essential requirements include a significant record of innovative and influential work demonstrated by lead authorship of peer-reviewed publications and/or impact on policy. An application form and job description can be downloaded from www.iied.org http://www.iied.org/ CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 31 August 2007 Interviews: 18/19 September 2007 ASIL Interest Group listserves are provided for Interest Group members to contact each other. If you unsubscribe, you may not be apprised of what is going on in your interest group. You are currently subscribed to asil_environmentalig as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: Sustainability Matters Group
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ _ From: European Commissions Biodiversity Research Program [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel Kasarama Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 10:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Sustainability Matters Group Dear All, Please join http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sustainabilitymatters/ It is our pleasure to welcome you to the sustainabilitymatters group. Sustainability Matters is a forum is for discussion, debate, exchange of information about concepts, policies, case studies, research and experiences relating to environmental sustainability, ecological sustainability, energetic sustainability; environmental policy and regulation; and sustainability and business. Other issues for discussion include assessment and evaluation of the consequences of policies and projects for the economy, for society and for the natural environment. The forum is also open to all who have an interest in research/academic and campaigning for sustainable development worldwide. Please note that this email group is moderated. Moderator, sustainabilitymatters _ Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48252/*http:/mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearc h?refer=1ONXIC search that gives answers, not web links. _ Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=48220/*http:/tv.yahoo.com/ tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV.
FW: Call for Papers: Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change
FYI. wil -Original Message- From: CLIMLIST Climatology Distribution List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of CLIMLIST Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 12:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Call for Papers: Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= CLIMLIST Mailing Number 07-07-24 Forwarded by: Mike Helfert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Origin: Maria Siano [EMAIL PROTECTED] DO NOT USE REPLY FUNCTION REPEAT - DO NOT USE REPLY! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= I had not previously heard of this evolution below. Perhaps some of you might wish to contribute to this enterprise in one way or another? Mike H. CALL FOR AUTHORS: Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change This comprehensive work will be marketed and sold to college, public, and academic libraries and includes some 700 articles, covering all aspects of the world environment and related disciplines in the social sciences, including terms and practices, profiles of climate change by country, biographies, and descriptions of environmental organizations. Each article, ranging from 550 to 5,000 words, is signed by the contributor. If you are interested in contributing to the encyclopedia, it can be a notable publication addition to your CV/resume and broaden your publishing credits. Payment for the articles are honoraria that range from a $50 book credit at Sage Publications for article submissions totaling 500 to 1,000 words up to a free set of the finished encyclopedia (a $400 value) for contributions totaling 10,000 words. More than this, your involvement can help assure that credible and detailed data, description, and analysis are available to students of climate issues. If you would like to contribute to building a truly outstanding reference with the Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change, please contact Maria Siano, Ph.D., by e-mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please provide a very brief summary of your background in environmental and geographic issues. _
FW: WorldWideScience.org
FYI. wil -Original Message- From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Axel C Ringe Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 10:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WorldWideScience.org News Media Contact(s): Jeff Sherwood, DOE, (202) 586-5806 Cathey Daniels, OSTI, (865) 576-9539 For Immediate Release June 22, 2007 Global Science Gateway Now Open WorldWideScience.org opens public access to more than 200 million pages of international research information WASHINGTON, DC--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the British Library, along with eight other participating countries, today opened an online global gateway to science information from 15 national portals. The gateway, WorldWideScience.org http://www.worldwidescience.org/, gives citizens, researchers and anyone interested in science the capability to search science portals not easily accessible through popular search technology such as that deployed by Google, Yahoo! and many other commercial search engines. Scientific research results are archived globally in a plethora of sources, many unknown and unreachable through usual search engines, Dr. Raymond L. Orbach, DOE Under Secretary for Science, said. This international partnership will open up this vast reservoir of knowledge in a rapid and convenient manner, something that will add great value to our existing knowledge. Relying on a novel technology called federated search, WorldWideScience.org gives science information consumers a single entry point for searching far-reaching science portals in parallel, with only one query, saving time and effort. As WorldWideScience.org grows, it will capitalize on existing technology to search vast collections of science information distributed across the globe, enabling much-needed access to smaller, less well-known sources of highly valuable science. Following the model of Science.gov, the U.S. interagency science portal that relies on content published by each participating U.S. agency, WorldWideScience.org will rely on scientific resources published by each participating nation. The U.S. contribution to WorldWideScience.org is Science.gov http://www.science.gov/, the U.S. government's one-stop searchable portal to major science databases of federal science agencies. In addition to the U.S. and the U.K., the inaugural WorldWideScience.org portal provides access to research information in English from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands. The intent is for WorldWideScience.org to become a world-class Web facility that lets any scientist, any citizen, anywhere, easily find the research results of any nation in any language. WorldWideScience.org was developed and is maintained by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), a program within DOE's Office of Science. OSTI has extensive experience in offering searching of distributed, deep Web databases, having played a central role in the development of Science.gov and other Web products that scientists and citizens access over 50 million times per year. DOE's Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the nation and helps ensure U.S. world leadership across a broad range of scientific disciplines. Additional information is available at the Office of Science http://www.science.doe.gov/. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.
FW: CASE PhD studentship at the Stockholm Environment Institute(Oxford) and University of Kent, UK
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sukaina Bharwani Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:58 AM To: Climate Change Info Mailing List Subject: CASE PhD studentship at the Stockholm Environment Institute(Oxford) and University of Kent, UK Apologies for cross-postings Dear all, in collaboration with the University of Kent, we at SEI-Oxford are inviting applications for candidates for a CASE funded PhD position. Please pass this on to those you think may be interested. Kind regards, Sukaina For more information, please see http://lucy.kent.ac.uk/csac/mkdn/Positions/CSAC-SEI07.html http://www.sei.se/index.php?page=jobitem http://www.sei.se/index.php?page=jobitemitem=5612 item=5612 --- Project Title: A comparison of social learning and local decision making in change adaptation to water scarcity issues in South Africa and the UK using climate envelopes and knowledge elicitation Institutions: Anthropology, University of Kent. Stockholm Environment Institute (Oxford). Supervisors: Prof. Michael Fischer (Kent), Dr. Thomas E. Downing (SEI Oxford). The Anthropology Department at the University of Kent has programmes including the PhD in Anthropology, Environmental Anthropology, Ethnobotany, Social Anthropology and Anthropology with Applied Computing. The Department received a 5 rating in the Research Assessment Exercise. The SEI is a multidisciplinary, independent research organisation, with offices in Stockholm, Oxford, York, Boston, Tallinn, Bangkok and Cape Town. The Oxford office of the Stockholm Environment Institute is a dynamic multidisciplinary social science group researching climate adaptation and social learning. The research for the CASE award relates to an existing EU project, (ADAM), within which the Oxford unit of the Stockholm Environment Institute is undertaking cases studies of climate change adaptation as a process of robust decision making and social learning. The project proposed for the +3 CASE studentship is comparison of social learning and local decision making in change adaptation to water scarcity issues in South Africa and the UK using the ClEAR Platform for analysis. The CASE student will also develop their own research that will contribute to the larger project. The research will be based on documenting, analysing, building theory and evaluating models relating to organisational knowledge and its creation, representation, transmission and adaptation, particularly with respect to social learning, interaction, and networks. We are looking for a dynamic individual who is interested in independent research and policy advice. We place great emphasis on linking an understanding of action at the local scale to the drivers and institutions that shape global policy. -- Sukaina Bharwani Research Fellow Stockholm Environment Institute http://www.sei.se/ 266 Banbury Road, Suite 193 Oxford OX2 7DL Tel: +44 1865 426316 Fax: +44 1865 421898 Mob: +44 7958 602175 [EMAIL PROTECTED] VISITING ADDRESS: 263 Banbury Road, Suites 1-4 Suffolk House (above Somerfield) Summertown Oxford OX2 7HN You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey
Not entirely, however. When Gore was testifying last time, the primary photo op charts from Senate Kyl and Bond were freezing children in their homes wil _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew Paterson Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 12:14 PM To: Wil Burns; Craig Oren Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey I'd make a much bigger emphasis on a cultural explanation here I think. the issue seems to me more about the cultural status of automobility than perceived differences in the determination of prices. car use has become associated with the way that core Western values (where the US is merely th most extreme version) such as freedom, individualism, mobility, are articulated, in a way that heating (or cooling) your home has not. So increases in such gas prices figure as threats to core values in ways that incraeses in utility bills don't, and are thus resisted. If you look for example at all the anti-Kyoto activism by corporate front groups and neocon thinktanks (Heritage, Cato, et al), it is almost exclusively focused on car-driving and the threat to this by climate action, not the threat to embattled homeowners desperate to heat their homes ... remember the 'they're trying to take away my SUV' ad in late 1997? you couldn't imagine this about an airconditioner. Mat Matthew Paterson Professeur titulaire École d'études politiques Université d'Ottawa 75 rue Laurier Ottawa K1N 6N5 Canada 613 562 5800 x 1716 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.socialsciences.uottawa.ca/pol/fra/profdetails.asp?login=mpaterson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Wil Burns Sent: Sun 24/06/2007 6:12 PM To: 'Craig Oren' Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey It's also fascinating to watch this psychology in action: folks will queue at a gas station with hyper cut-rate gasoline for hours despite what that must translate into in terms of opportunity costs, yet won't do highly cost-beneficial retrofitting in their home. I hope communications experts like Susie Moser can help us craft some effective messages for public consumption. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: Craig Oren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:29 AM To: Wil Burns Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey not to my knowledge. I think the difference is that gasoline prices are more visible to consumers than are utility bills, partly because gasoline prices are paid more often and affect an important daily activity. But that's just my guess. On Sun, 24 Jun 2007, Wil Burns wrote: Hi Craig, Thanks for responding. You obviously know a lot more about utilities issues than I do; however, my question would be whether there's any empirical evidence that the general public comprehends the regulatory environment faced by utilities. wil -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of harrisc Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:30 PM To: 'Wil Burns'; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey i don't think anyone on gep-ed responded to wil burns re-post of craig oren's message on the environmental law professors list . . . if someone did, i apologize for missing it . . . it occurs to me that u.s. citizens are willing to accept higher utility rates because those rates are largely controlled by state and (indirectly) federal public service commissions, but u.s. citizens are not willing to accept higher gasoline prices because those prices are not subject to any formal controls . . . i would suggest that u.s. consumers perceive gasoline wholesalers and retailers as already having set prices at a level that ensures a large profit, so consumers do not feel that they should have to pay any more . . . cheers, craig craig k harris department of sociology michigan agricultural experiment station national food safety and toxicology center institute for food and agricultural standards michigan state university http://www.msu.edu/~harrisc/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wil Burns Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:17 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: FW: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa
RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey
Hi Craig, Thanks for responding. You obviously know a lot more about utilities issues than I do; however, my question would be whether there's any empirical evidence that the general public comprehends the regulatory environment faced by utilities. wil -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of harrisc Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:30 PM To: 'Wil Burns'; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey i don't think anyone on gep-ed responded to wil burns re-post of craig oren's message on the environmental law professors list . . . if someone did, i apologize for missing it . . . it occurs to me that u.s. citizens are willing to accept higher utility rates because those rates are largely controlled by state and (indirectly) federal public service commissions, but u.s. citizens are not willing to accept higher gasoline prices because those prices are not subject to any formal controls . . . i would suggest that u.s. consumers perceive gasoline wholesalers and retailers as already having set prices at a level that ensures a large profit, so consumers do not feel that they should have to pay any more . . . cheers, craig craig k harris department of sociology michigan agricultural experiment station national food safety and toxicology center institute for food and agricultural standards michigan state university http://www.msu.edu/~harrisc/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wil Burns Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:17 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: FW: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Oren Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 12:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey ENVLAWPROFESSORS - provided since 1992 by University of Oregon, Bowerman Environmental Law Center _ Here is an account of a new survey on public acceptance of politices to limit greenhouse gas emissions. It's interesting that Americans are willing to accept higher utility rates, but not higher gasoline prices. It's also interesting that those polled are unenthusiastic about market-based schemes, preferring traditional quote command and control unquote regulation. http://www.rff.org/rff/Events/Press-and-Policy-Briefing-on-Just-Completed-Su rvey-of-Public-Acceptance-of-Policies-to-Limit-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions.cfm -- Professor Craig N. Orentelephone 856-225-6365 Rutgers School of Law-Camden fax 856-969-7921 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey 217 N. 5th Street Camden, N.J. 08102-1203[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- _ For assistance with list, contact founder: Prof. John Bonine mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey
It's also fascinating to watch this psychology in action: folks will queue at a gas station with hyper cut-rate gasoline for hours despite what that must translate into in terms of opportunity costs, yet won't do highly cost-beneficial retrofitting in their home. I hope communications experts like Susie Moser can help us craft some effective messages for public consumption. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: Craig Oren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 9:29 AM To: Wil Burns Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey not to my knowledge. I think the difference is that gasoline prices are more visible to consumers than are utility bills, partly because gasoline prices are paid more often and affect an important daily activity. But that's just my guess. On Sun, 24 Jun 2007, Wil Burns wrote: Hi Craig, Thanks for responding. You obviously know a lot more about utilities issues than I do; however, my question would be whether there's any empirical evidence that the general public comprehends the regulatory environment faced by utilities. wil -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of harrisc Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:30 PM To: 'Wil Burns'; gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey i don't think anyone on gep-ed responded to wil burns re-post of craig oren's message on the environmental law professors list . . . if someone did, i apologize for missing it . . . it occurs to me that u.s. citizens are willing to accept higher utility rates because those rates are largely controlled by state and (indirectly) federal public service commissions, but u.s. citizens are not willing to accept higher gasoline prices because those prices are not subject to any formal controls . . . i would suggest that u.s. consumers perceive gasoline wholesalers and retailers as already having set prices at a level that ensures a large profit, so consumers do not feel that they should have to pay any more . . . cheers, craig craig k harris department of sociology michigan agricultural experiment station national food safety and toxicology center institute for food and agricultural standards michigan state university http://www.msu.edu/~harrisc/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wil Burns Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 4:17 PM To: gep-ed@listserve1.allegheny.edu Subject: FW: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Oren Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 12:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey ENVLAWPROFESSORS - provided since 1992 by University of Oregon, Bowerman Environmental Law Center _ Here is an account of a new survey on public acceptance of politices to limit greenhouse gas emissions. It's interesting that Americans are willing to accept higher utility rates, but not higher gasoline prices. It's also interesting that those polled are unenthusiastic about market-based schemes, preferring traditional quote command and control unquote regulation. http://www.rff.org/rff/Events/Press-and-Policy-Briefing-on-Just-Completed-Su rvey-of-Public-Acceptance-of-Policies-to-Limit-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions.cfm -- Professor Craig N. Orentelephone 856-225-6365 Rutgers School of Law-Camden fax 856-969-7921 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey 217 N. 5th Street Camden, N.J. 08102-1203[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- _ For assistance with list, contact founder: Prof. John Bonine mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED
FW: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Oren Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 12:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: envlawprofessors: Climate Change Survey ENVLAWPROFESSORS - provided since 1992 by University of Oregon, Bowerman Environmental Law Center _ Here is an account of a new survey on public acceptance of politices to limit greenhouse gas emissions. It's interesting that Americans are willing to accept higher utility rates, but not higher gasoline prices. It's also interesting that those polled are unenthusiastic about market-based schemes, preferring traditional quote command and control unquote regulation. http://www.rff.org/rff/Events/Press-and-Policy-Briefing-on-Just-Completed-Su rvey-of-Public-Acceptance-of-Policies-to-Limit-Greenhouse-Gas-Emissions.cfm -- Professor Craig N. Orentelephone 856-225-6365 Rutgers School of Law-Camden fax 856-969-7921 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey 217 N. 5th Street Camden, N.J. 08102-1203[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- _ For assistance with list, contact founder: Prof. John Bonine mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
FW: POSITION: AIBS Public Affairs Representative
FYI. wil POSITION: AIBS Public Affairs Representative LOCATION: Washington, DC DESCRIPTION: The American Institute of Biological Sciences anticipates hiring a scientist with experience working at the interface of science, communications, and public policy to serve as a Public Affairs Representative. The PAR will be a full-time AIBS employee, reporting to the Director of Public Policy. The PAR will serve as a liaison between the National Ecological Observatory Network and the broader science community and public. The PAR will work to identify partnerships for NEON with local to international projects that could benefit from or contribute to NEON, provide the science community with information about NEON-related developments, plan, attend, and report on briefings and similar projects that will increase public awareness of NEON. CLOSE DATE: 14 September 2007, but will remain open until filled. FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS: www.aibs.org/classifieds.
RE: Another ISA Panel Idea - Uncertainty and Environmental Cooperation
Hi Frank, I've been thinking about writing a paper on the role of the precautionary principle in MEAs, which is an empirical example of how we try to address uncertainty (or not) in such agreements. Happy end of the semester, my friend. wil _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alcock, Frank Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:39 AM To: GEPED Subject: Another ISA Panel Idea - Uncertainty and Environmental Cooperation Here's another panel/paper idea: Uncertainty and Environmental Cooperation Panel Abstract Different types of uncertainty have different implications for international environmental cooperation. Uncertainty about the causes of environmental problems can inhibit agreements over what to do about them. Uncertainty over the consequences of environmental problems can likewise inhibit agreements but it can also facilitate them by casting a veil over distributive interests. Uncertainty about the behavior of actors and/or the ability to monitor it inhibits the credibility of their commitments. And uncertainty regarding the modalities of alternative institutional arrangements and their likely outcomes can create a variety of confounding incentives. This panel will explore the topic of uncertainty and environmental cooperation by. Option A (theoretical) - exploring how different types of uncertainty affect a) the likelihood of international environmental agreements; b) the modalities of cooperation (precision, flexibility and duration of the terms of cooperation); and c) compliance with international environmental agreements. Option B (empirical) - exploring how uncertainty is affecting environmental cooperation in different issue areas (ozone, climate, fisheries, transboundary pollution, trade-environment rules, etc.) If anyone has an interest in teaming up for a panel proposal on this topic please say so (and give me an idea as to the paper you'd like to write and the option that's the best fit for it). Alternatively, if you're working on a panel proposal and you think this would work well as one of your papers say so as well. I'll see what if any responses come in through the weekend and decide what to do on Monday. I promise to return all emails by Monday. Thanks, Frank Frank Alcock Assistant Professor of Political Science New College of Florida 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 Phone: (941) 487-4483 Fax: (941) 487-4475
FW: New issue notification: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 5:4
I know a lot of folks work on the globalization/environment link, so here's a new issue of Frontiers in Ecology and Environment that focuses on the issue from the ecology side. wil -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ESA Issue Alert Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 1:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: New issue notification: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 5:4 The following issue is now available at ESA Online Journals Journal: Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment (1540-9295) Volume: 5 Issue: 4 The wealth of the poor. Jonathan Lash, pages 171-171. Keywords: A strategy for ecology in an era of globalization. Jeffrey E Herrick, Joseacute; Sarukhaacute;n, pages 172-181. Keywords: Migration and environment in the context of globalization. Frederick AB Meyerson, Leticia Merino, Jorge Durand, pages 182-190. Keywords: The future of production systems in a globalized world. Elena M Bennett, Patricia Balvanera, pages 191-198. Keywords: Invasive alien species in an era of globalization. Laura A Meyerson, Harold A Mooney, pages 199-208. Keywords: Ecological impacts of wildlife conservation units policy in Mexico. Thomas D Sisk, Alejandro E Castellanos V, George W Koch, pages 209-212. Keywords: Timber production in selectively logged tropical forests in South America. Michael Keller, Gregory P Asner, Geoffrey Blate, John McGlocklin, Frank Merry, Marielos Pentilde;a-Claros, Johan Zweede, pages 213-216. Keywords: Assessing invasive alien species across multiple spatial scales: working globally and locally. Richard N Mack, Betsy Von Holle, Laura A Meyerson, pages 217-220. Keywords: Cascading events in linked ecological and socioeconomic systems. Debra PC Peters, Osvaldo E Sala, Craig D Allen, Alan Covich, Mark Brunson, pages 221-224. Keywords: Battle of the bilge. Katherine Ellison, pages 228-228. Keywords: Towards an ecological restoration network: reversing land degradation in Latin America. Juan J Armesto, Susana Bautista, Ek Del Val, Bruce Ferguson, Ximena Garciacute;a, Aurora Gaxiola, Heacute;ctor Godinez-Aacute;lvarez, George Gann, Fabiola Loacute;pez-Barrera, Robert Manson, Mariela Nuacute;ntilde;ez-Aacute;vila, Claudia Ortiz-Arrona, Pedro Tognetti, Guadalupe Williams-Linera, pages 1001-1004. Keywords: New ecological knowledge and practices for society and sustainability. Erica Nichols, Jill Baron, Rodolfo Dirzo, Joseacute; Sarukhaacute;n, Ana Persic, Salvatore Arico, pages 1005-1007. Keywords: Developing and delivering scientific information in response to emerging needs. Hague H Vaughan, Robert B Waide, J Manuel, Exequiel Ezcurra Maass, pages 1008-1011. Keywords: Education and research opportunities for traditional ecological knowledge. Melissa Armstrong, Robin W Kimmerer, Judith Vergun, pages 1012-1014. Keywords: Invasive species data applications and data sharing across the Americas. Barry Rice, pages 1015-1016. Keywords: To visit the site, go to: http://www.esajournals.org To unsubscribe from this issue alert please go to http://www.esajournals.org/esaonline/?request=get-staticname=issue-alert, enter the email address you used to subscribe, select the journals you wish to unsubscribe from, select unsubscribe, and click submit. -
RE: Climate change for beginners
The first suggestion from Larry is a particularly good one. I'd add that another source of potential speakers is the Green House Network, based in Portland. wil _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of rldavis Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 9:43 AM To: Global Environmental Education Subject: Re: Climate change for beginners Here are another couple of suggestions: 1) Find a local climate presenter. These are people trained by Gore's group (The Climate Project www.theclimateproject.org) in your area. Inconvenient Truth is already dated. We've (I am a climate presenter) got much more up-to-date materials and besides, your students will get to interact with a real person and not a movie. There are presenters all over the country. If you have trouble finding one through the Climate Project web site, email me and I can help you. 2) The web site www.realclimate.org is written by climate scientists for non-scientists. Not only does it have vast quantities of scientific information, but it also addresses all of the current and past denier arguments. There are also links to sites that out many of the deniers as in the pay of Exxon-Mobil. Larry Davis -- * R. Laurence Davis, Ph.D. Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences University of New Haven 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, Connecticut 06516 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Office: 203-932-7108Fax: 203-931-6097 *
FW: Climate Change marketing vacancy at WWF
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 International Environmental Law Blog: http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/intlenvironment/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Oliver Rapf Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 2:41 AM To: Climate Change Info Mailing List Subject: Climate Change marketing vacancy at WWF WWF, the global conservation organization, is looking for a dynamic, motivated marketing professional to promote our innovative and exciting work with Business and Industry to relevant stakeholders. The Business Industry Engagement Marketing Manager will work in the WWF Global Climate Change Programme to develop and implement marketing strategies to promote WWF's work with companies to address climate change, to expand existing partnerships and to develop new cooperation opportunities. This position will closely liaise with Climate Change policy staff, as well as marketing and communication staff in the global WWF network. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in the field of climate change and energy and will be able to create and implement new marketing concepts using a variety of communication channels. The position will be based initially in Brussels on a three-year contract. Application letter and CV should reach WWF-EPO by no later than 11 May 2007, and be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional information on this position and other job opportunities within WWF, please visit www.panda.org/jobs You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
FW: Position - visiting professor of international forest policy at Seoul National University
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ??/YOUN Yeo-Chang Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 10:03 PM To: Climate Change Info Mailing List Subject: Position - visiting professor of international forest policy at Seoul National University The Department of Forest Sciences at Seoul National University in Korea invites applications for a non-tenure track appointment (nine month appointment) in Forest Policy or International Forestry at the assistant/associate/full professor level beginning fall 2007 or Early 2008. The contract is for one year initially but can be extended for additional years more if the incumbent is productive in research and development. We encourage the application of those interested in the issues of international forest policy such as land use patterns and land cover changes, CDM forestry; environmental impact assessment, and environmental management. The incumbent should be able to organize international workshops or seminars on international forest policy such as climate change, environmental governance, and Clean Development Mechanism for participants from developing countries. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. by the start of the appointment. Questions should be directed to: Professor YOUN Yeo-Chang (e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm FacultyPositionAnnouncement_VisitingProfessor[SNU_Forest].doc Description: MS-Word document
FW: Job Opening: Director of Carbon Policy, TerraPass, San Francisco
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Stern Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 2:19 PM To: Climate Change Info Mailing List Subject: Job Opening: Director of Carbon Policy, TerraPass, San Francisco TerraPass (www.terrapass.com), the market leader in the U.S. in providing carbon offsets to consumers, is seeking a Director of Carbon Policy. A three-year old company based in San Francisco, TerraPass enables individuals to offset their CO2 emissions from driving, flying, and home energy use by supporting carbon reduction projects such as wind farms, methane digesters, and energy efficiency initiatives. TerraPass has tapped into the growing desire among people to participate in solutions to global warming -- independent of government action. Already, more than 45,000 individuals have purchased some form of a TerraPass (Road, Flight, or Home). In partnership with Expedia.com, up to 1,000 people per week are buying carbon offsets through TerraPass after they purchase their airplane tickets. As TerraPass continues to grow, we seek to strengthen our capacity to source verified carbon offset projects in the U.S. and around the world. We also intend to play an influential role in public arenas in shaping carbon policy and in building a robust voluntary carbon market. Key Responsibilities: 1) Manage carbon strategy and related project purchases for TerraPass. Build relationships with project developers to access high-quality offset projects that meet TerraPass criteria. Craft strategy for matching supply of offset projects with sales demand. 2) Develop and present TerraPass' position in Voluntary Emission Reduction Credits (VER) standard-setting processes, such as those initiated by the Center for Resource Solutions and The Climate Group (Voluntary Carbon Standard), as well as other initiatives around the world. 3) Design custom offset portfolios for corporate partners. Assess supply needs of corporate partners and select appropriate projects. 4) Participate in policy discussions - and lobby as appropriate - about federal and state legislation that may influence the development of the voluntary carbon market. Requirements: Graduate-level education in economics and/or science or public policy, relevant environmental and business experience and demonstrated expertise with carbon markets. Strong knowledge of greenhouse gas regulatory structures in the U.S. and Europe and emissions trading. Self-starter comfortable in entrepreneurial setting. Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Strong benefits program. Equity opportunity. Location: San Francisco (downtown) TerraPass is an equal opportunity employer. Send cover letter and resume to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Subscribe to IISD Reporting Services' free newsletters and lists for environment and sustainable development policy professionals at http://www.iisd.ca/email/subscribe.htm
FW: Ceres announces new staff position - Program Manager to work with investors on climate change
FYI. wil Dr. Wil Burns Senior Fellow, International Environmental Law Santa Clara University School of Law 500 El Camino Real, Loyola 101 Santa Clara, CA 95053 USA Phone: 408.551.3000 x6139 Mobile: 650.281.9126 Fax: 408.554.2745 [EMAIL PROTECTED] SSRN Author Page: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=240348 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Fox Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 6:23 AM To: Climate Change Info Mailing List Subject: Ceres announces new staff position - Program Manager to work with investors on climate change Dear climate-l colleagues - I am pleased to inform you of a new full- time staff position opening at Ceres (www.ceres.org) based in Boston, Massachusetts - attached and pasted in below - please feel free to forward to anyone you think might be interested. If you have any questions, please let me know. Best regards, Chris Fox Program Manager, Investor Programs, Ceres About the Organization Ceres is a coalition of institutional investors and environmental groups dedicated to improving corporate policies on sustainability issues such as climate change. Ceres' mission is to move businesses, capital, and markets to advance lasting prosperity by valuing the health of the planet and its people. Ceres brings the perspective and power of investors to sustainability issues and specifically to the performance, practices and policies of corporations. Today Ceres is a growing organization with expanding influence in the investment, environmental, and corporate arenas. Our program activities seek to foster greater public disclosure of environmental and social impacts by corporations, encourage engagement between companies and their stakeholders, and create opportunities for collaborative dialogue leading to positive policy changes on key sustainability issues. For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site (www.ceres.org). Description Responsibilities Ceres is looking to hire a Program Manager, Investor Programs, to play a key role in Ceres's work with institutional investors on climate change. This position will focus on building the Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR), a network of over 50 institutional investors with $3.7 trillion in assets that is coordinated by Ceres (see www.incr.com). This is a full-time staff position that will report to the Director of Investor Programs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: . Managing projects to focus Investor Network on Climate Risk (INCR) members such as pension funds, treasurers/comptrollers, and asset managers on the risks and opportunities posed by climate change . Coordinating various INCR working groups and collaborative activities to support investors in taking actions to address climate risk . Recruiting institutional investors and asset managers to join INCR . Organizing INCR conferences, forums, and meetings . Fundraising for INCR projects and programs . Researching, writing, and editing activities related to the INCR website, INCR newsletter, INCR reports and other INCR publications . Presenting at conferences, workshops and other events in the US and internationally and may include media interviews Qualifications . Bachelor's degree minimum of 2-4 years of relevant work experience. Advanced degree in business, environment, law, public policy or related field a plus but not required. . Knowledge of and experience working with environmental/ sustainability issues, including an understanding of corporations, the investment community, and the environmental and sustainability movements. . Sound judgment, sensitivity to diverse constituencies, excellent interpersonal skills, superior leadership ability, strong initiative and motivation. . Successful record of organizing multiple projects and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. . Effective presentation style and excellent oral and written communication skills. . Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. . Willingness to travel as needed to accomplish duties noted above. . Proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and e-mail computer applications. How to Apply In addition to a resume and three references, interested applicants should send a letter describing their qualifications, interests, and potential contribution. Ceres is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. Address all correspondence to: Ceres Search Committee 99 Chauncy St., 6th Floor Boston, MA 02111 Fax: 617-267-5400 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are currently subscribed to climate-l as: [EMAIL PROTECTED
