The Landscapes Game: App Developer is Needed!!

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human well-being, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to help shape policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a App Developer 

Overview 
Drawing on concepts of Monopoly, SimCity, American Farmer and Snakes and Ladders, CIFOR scientists have developed a board game called the Landscapes Game that requires players to invest in different land uses or commodities to maximize their revenues while at the same time taking care of ecological and social conditions (see the player manual here).

Playing the Landscapes Game/@GlobalLF

The game has been played with communities across the world and has helped scientists better understand the dynamics of land competition, policy measures and sustainability of many different kinds of land uses.

We are now looking to engage a consultant or game development agency ahead of the Global Landscapes Forum on 16-17 November to bring this board game to the online world by creating a mobile phone app for Android and iOS.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1. Use relevant programming languages to design, develop and implement a mobile game version of the Landscapes Game; 
2. Liaise with scientific project team and collect application development requirements; 
3. Manage changes, bugs, and enhancements for the application; modify the application where necessary; and test its applicability to ensure it conforms to the specifications; 
4. Conduct user acceptance testing and report results; 
5. Provide end-user support; 
6. Perform other related duties as required. 

Expressions of interest should be sent to Bruno Vander Velde b.vandervelde@cgiar.org and Sandra Caya s.caya@cgiar.org by 14 October 2013 and should include a portfolio of previous app/game development. Shortlisted applicants will be sent a more detailed brief in late October and asked to submit a proposal and budget for consideration.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

ASEAN Regional Knowledge Network on Forest and Climate Change (The Documents)

Here are the documentations of the ASEAN Regional Knowledge Network on Forest and Climate Change, held on Sept 22-24, 2011 at Jogjakarta, Indonesia:

A Glance at ARKN-FCC.pdf

REPORT_ASEAN-ARKN YK 22-24 Sept 2011.pdf

Table of Contents - ARKN-FCC WS and Meeting 22-24 sEPTEMBER .pdf

ANNEX 1 - List of Participants _ARKN-FCC 2011.pdf

ANNEX 2 - Remarks of Government of Australia.pdf

ANNEX 3 - Opening Speech_Government of Indonesia.pdf

ANNEX 4 - Agenda of ARKN-FCC Meeting & Workshop _22-24 SEPTE.pdf

ANNEX 5 - ARKN-FCC Coordinator Presentation.pdf

ANNEX 6.1 - Indonesia Presentation on REL_RL and MRV.pdf

ANNEX 6.2 - Lao PDR Presentation on REL-MRV in Laos.pdf

ANNEX 6.3 - Vietnam Presentation on REL_RL and MRV in Vietna.pdf

ANNEX 6.4 - Malaysia Presentation on GHGs Inventory.pdf

ANNEX 6.5 - Thailand Presentation on GHGs Inventory.pdf

ANNEX 6.6 - Australia Presentation on Forest Management Refe.pdf

ANNEX 7.1 - Lecture Presentation 1 on REL _RL- Rizaldi Boer.pdf

ANNEX 7.2 - Lecture Presentation 2 on MRV System - Rob Water.pdf

ANNEX 8 - AMS submission on REDD+_ agreed draft by ARKN-FCC .pdf

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: An Exciting Story of Adaptation to Climate Change

From: Roopa.Rakshit@RRCAP.UNEP.ORG [mailto:Roopa.Rakshit@RRCAP.UNEP.ORG] at
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 3:01 PM
Subject: Competition for best media reporting on Adaptation to Climate Change_Asia-Pacific Adaptation Forum, 27 & 28 October 2011, Bangkok, Thailand

Dear Journalists,
Greetings from the Asia Pacific Adaptation Forum 2011 Organizers.
It is with pleasure we inform you about the CALL FOR ENTRIES for you to tell an exciting story of adaptation to climate change and WIN AN AWARD.  The winners will be invited to the Asia Pacific Adaptation Forum 2011 to be held on 27 & 28 October 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand. Please visit the website for more information on the competition and for the registration process>> http://www.asiapacificadapt.net/adaptationforum2011/ Attached is the flyer.

For any clarification, pls send an e-mail to info@climateadapt.asia

INVITATION TO APPLY FOR WYSE 2011 INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the world and aged 18-35?

I thought you might be interested in applying for WYSE's flagship International Leadership Programme which takes place this summer, from 31th July - 12th August, at the beautiful Villa Boccella, near Lucca, Italy.

WYSE's world renowned International Leadership Programme provides a unique and inspirational opportunity to:

• Develop your leadership potential through team projects, personal reflection, physical activities, deep discussion and the arts.
• Explore the underlying causes of global problems, and develop a social entrepreneurial approach.
• Identify your values and guiding principles in order to gain a clearer sense of balance, purpose and life direction.
• Develop an international network of friends and peers who wish to collaborate and make a positive difference.
• Increase your understanding of the influence of and relationship between individuals, local NGOs and international organisations such as the United Nations.

WYSE International is a global charity that supports young people with vision and awareness, who care about what's happening in the world, and want to do what they can to make a positive difference. We promote visionary leadership capable of responding to evolving world needs such as peace, human rights, democracy and sustainability.

People who have attended WYSE in the past have found the experience extremely beneficial, and have come away with a clearer sense of who they are and where they are heading in the future. Here are some recent feedback quotes from participants:

`WYSE offers people the chance to explore themselves and their potential in an environment suffused with support, wisdom, and key information for personal growth' (Morgan, New Zealand)

`WYSE is a gift, accept it and cherish it. It will help you grow into the best person that you can become' (Hyatt, Kuwait)

`WYSE is an unforgettable experience where culture/religion/nationalities merge to create an ideal learning environment.' (Neville, Malta)

`WYSE offers an opportunity to get to know yourself and what you want your life purpose to be in a loving, supportive and playful environment' (Daniel, UK)

For more information please email ilp@wyse-ngo.org and WYSE will send you a full Information Pack with programme brochure, self-assessment (for you to check your suitability) and application forms.

You can also take a look at the International Leadership Programme page (in the Programmes section) of our website www.wyse-ngo.org

3D Laser Mapping for Indonesian Forestry

Wednesday, 15th June 2011 at 08:30 to 16:30 (GMT+7)
Hotel Bumi Karsa & Birawa Assembly Hall
Komplek Bidakara
Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 71-73
Pancoran - Jakarta, 12870


Credent Technology (Asia) Pte Ltd, in conjunction with PT Credent Teknologi, is bringing together an exciting group of speakers and will host a seminar focused on the application and use of airborne LiDAR technology, imagery, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Indonesian forestry. Presentation topics include forest production, forest conservation, and plantation development and management. To address the diverse audience of attendees, the seminar will be comprised of two 1/2 day seminars, with the morning focused on an introduction to LiDAR for forestry, REDD, forest conservation and the utilzation of Esri's ArcGIS and LiDAR. The afternoon sessions will focus on the benefits of LiDAR and other data to assist forest concessionaires (RIL & FSC) develop better harvest plans and plantation development on degraded forest lands. An additional presentation is planned on the process, considerations and costs of acquiring an aerial LiDAR survey. Attendees can attend the morning session only, just the afternoon session, or both. Lunch will be served and the event is free for attendees.


Registration on http://credent-3d-laser-mapping-for-i.ettend.com/

Moving Planet: A Day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels

Moving Planet is a worldwide rally to demand solutions to the climate crisis—a single day to move away from fossil fuels. For too long, our leaders have denied and delayed, compromised and caved. That era must come to an end. Come on bike, on skates, on a board, or just on foot. Come with your neighbors and your friends, your family and your co-workers. Come be part of something huge. It's time to get moving on the climate crisis.

source: http://www.moving-planet.org/

INABICYCLE 2011

INABICYCLE 2011 is set as the largest premier business and consumer exhibition and show dedicated entirely for the Bicycle industry in Indonesia. The event is set to attract Bicycle supply and demand chain –from buyers, importers, distributors, manufacturers of Bicycle and accessories, government agencies, to bicycle communities and users.

Visiting the exhibition and show is free of charge with registration.
The event held in Jakarta Convention Center, Indonesia, is open to public, trade, and business visitors

- Opening Time: 26 May 2010, 10.00 - 19.00
- Opening Time: 27 - 29 May 2010, 09.00 - 20.00

The Floorplan

2nd World Congress on Cities and Adaptation to Climate Change

Resilient Cities 2011 - Embracing the challenges of the future: Resilient Cities is the global platform for learning, cooperation and networking on all aspects of urban resilience and adaptation to climate change.

Resilient Cities is the place to be if you wish to:

• Secure the latest and most groundbreaking information on strategies carried out worldwide, presented by leading and authoritative experts; showcase innovative solutions developed at the local level by your company/organisation;
• interact directly with leading international organizations, local governments leaders and representatives of the private sector in order to strengthen your network of prospective partners

More information about this event

6th International Conference on Environmental Future (ICEF)

The International Conferences on Environmental Future (ICEFs) are a distinguished series, the first of which preceded the historic 1972 Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. At this time, 'interdisciplinary' thinking is considered key to solving environmental problems, but it is unclear what this thinking is or would be and how it might be progressed in future. The 6th ICEF aims to explore the current and potential future extent and nature of interdisciplinary research and management practice across the environmental domain. Eighty speakers, from many countries have agreed to give presentations, and abstracts from up to 370 registered participants will be considered for oral or poster presentations. The 6th ICEF is a major international forum that will inform senior scientists, environmental managers and policy formers and encourage debate about 'interdisciplinary' progress in environmental science and management.

When                : 18 Jul 2011 08:00 to 22 Jul 2011 17:00

Where               : Newcastle, United kingdom

Contact Name   : Jenny Milne

Contact Email    : jenny@benchcom.co.uk

Contact Phone   : 0191 241 4523

Online Discussion on Forestry Finance, REDD and the Carbon Market

Investing in forestry and timber assets is nothing new. But the possibility of generating carbon credits by reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD) has triggered a dramatic increase in investor interest.

To help you understand what kind of projects are currently being undertaken, the potential to use the credits as voluntary offsets or for compliance in mandatory emission reduction regimes, and the risks involved, Environmental Finance Events invites you to participate in Forestry Finance, REDD & the Carbon Market webinar on 6 August. 

Our panel of expert speakers will explain and discuss the most pressing issues in this fast moving area, including:

International Workshop on Orangutan Conservation

Event. The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry’s Nature Conservation and Forest Protection Agency (PHKA), in cooperation with the Indonesian Orangutan Forum (FORINA), has organized the International Workshop on Orangutan Conservation (IWOC) to be held at the Sanur Beach Hotel in Bali on July 15 and 16, 2010. The event, supported of the USAID Orangutan Conservation Services Program (OCSP) and 16 conservation organizations in Indonesia, will focus around the theme “What does the future hold for the man of the forest?”

Background.Orangutans are Asia’s only great ape and are icons of Indonesia’s wondrous lowland rainforest. Found only on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo, orangutans are classified as endangered and are protected by Indonesian law. However, the development of forest resources, which assists Indonesia to achieve economic development, places the forests where orangutans live under threat. The rapid rate of deforestation that has resulted over the past 20 years has come at a great cost to orangutans. In 2007, orangutan conservationists and scientists, government officials, community members and private sector representatives initiated a process of working together to seek viable solutions to ensure the orangutan’s continued survival amidst Indonesia’s drive for economic development. This resulted in the formalization of the Ministry of Forestry’s National Strategy and Action Plan for Orangutan Conservation. The National Action Plan, announced by the Indonesian President at the Bali Climate Conference, is a multi‐stakeholder conservation strategy that incorporates public, private, and local interests, and finds common ground in orangutan conservation among stakeholders with various interests. The IWOC will build upon the multistakeholder process that resulted in the National Action Plan by again bringing together representatives of key groups and seek collaboration in ensuring a secure future for the orangutan in Indonesia.

Participants.It is expected that one hundred and fifty to two hundred individuals from a range of organizations will take part in the work shop. Participants will represent local and international conservation organizations, private companies, bilateral and multilateral organizations, research institutions and the Indonesian government. Senior officials of the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and the United States Embassy are also expected to attend the workshop. Miss Indonesia 2008 and current Orangutan Goodwill Ambassador, Zivanna Letisha Siregar, will serve as master of ceremonies.

Workshop Objective.The workshop aims to create a road map for increased participation and collaboration by scientists, conservationists, government agencies, private companies, and local communities in orangutan conservation, and to detail specific action they will take individually and collectively to help save Asia’s only great ape.

Program.The workshop will be opened by the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry. This will be followed by a brief review of current issues and workshop aims by Professor Bungaran Saragih, a former Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and current Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. The first day will continue with four plenary sessions, on policy revisions (presented by the National Forestry Council – DKN), sustainable financing (KEHATI –the Indonesia Biodiversity Foundation), research to improve orangutan habitat management (Professor Carel van Schaik of Zurich University), and the rehabilitation and release of orangutan into the wild by 2015 (Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation and PanEco‐SOCP). These topics will be discussed further in breakout sessions during the afternoon. On the second day, four stakeholder forums consisting of government, NGOs, the private sector, and researchers and supporters will discuss current conservation issues and develop recommendations to support the long‐term survival of the orangutan. They will present these recommendations at the final plenary session, to be conveyed to the Ministry of Forestry and FORINA at the workshop close. Displays. The event will also feature displays by conservation organizations and private companies that showcase their innovative projects and activities to save the orangutan and its habitat.

About FORINA
The Indonesian Orangutan Forum (FORINA) was established to act as the catalyst to take the 2007 National Strategy and Action Plan for Orangutan Conservation from concept to implementation. As a central local coordinating body for orangutan conservation in Indonesia, FORINA encourages cooperation among the numerous stakeholders whose actions impact orangutan survival. FORINA has also been set up to communicate conservation successes and challenges to national and international audiences, and establish linkages to support orangutan conservation programs both within Indonesia and globally. The International Workshop on Orangutan Conservation is supported by OCSP‐USAID, PERHAPPI, WWF Indonesia, FFI Indonesia, WCS Indonesia, CI Indonesia, TNC Indonesia, PanEco‐YEL, FZS, BOSF, OFI, OF‐UK, YAYORIN, GRASP, UNESCO, SOS‐OIC, YLI

For more information about this event and USAID‐OCSP’s work to save Indonesian orangutans, please contact Mika Maharani GC, OCSP Communication Manager, at mika_gynecologia@dai.com, or visit the OCSP website: www.theworldiswatching.info

International Academic Conference on 'Global Land Grabbing'

CALL FOR PAPERS

International Academic Conference on 'Global Land Grabbing’
6-8 April 2011

Co-organized and hosted by the Future Agricultures Consortium Institute of Development Studies(IDS), University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.

The Journal of Peasant Studies, in collaboration with the Land Deal Politics Initiative (LDPI) is organizing an international academic workshop on ‘Global Land Grabbing’ to be held on 6-8 April 2011 at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex, Brighton, UK.

The focus of the conference will be on the politics of global land grabbing and agrarian change. Papers are expected to address some of the most urgent and strategic questions around global land grab.

The deadline for Call for Papers is 31 October 2010
Download the details about submissions:
http://www.smu.ca/academic/arts/ids/documents/2011JPSLDPICallforPapers10Mayversion.pdf

For information about the Journal of Peasant Studies, click:
http://www.informaworld.com/jps

For information about LDPI, click:
http://www.smu.ca/academic/arts/ids/ldpi_about.html

via:rimbawan-interaktif mailing list

Jakarta Clothing Expo 2010

CALL: Abstract - International Conference on Global Resource Conservation

Global Resource Conservations Consortium, Department of Biology, Brawijaya University in collaboration with CEI (Caretakers of the Environment International) hold an International Conference on Global Resource Conservation (ICGRC) 2010 on theme " Strengthening Environmental Education Towards Sustainable Development: Lesson learned from worldwide".

On behalf of Organizing Committees, we are pleased to extend an invitation to all interested parties to participate in the International Conference, which will be held on July 08, 2010 at the Brawijaya University, Indonesia.

Scientists, educators, industrialists, journalists, NGOs and East Java Government (provincial and district) are invited to this conference to present their work on topics:

1. Environmental law and ad vocation
2. Education for sustainable development
3. Biological conservation
4. Bioremediation and environmental manipulation
5. Environmental management and food security
6. Health and environmental-borne diseases
7. Renewable energy

REGISTRATION
Attendance is by application only. Successful applicants will be invited to register and provided with instructions for online payment.
Registration
Fee: International
Participant : US$ 50 Indonesian
Participant : Rp 250.000,00 Indonesian
Participant Presented a Paper : Rp 400.000,00

For further information of the conference, please find ICGRC leaflet (attached file) or visit http://icgrc.org/
http://icgrc.org/index.php/educonf/educonf

Support Contact yuanita antari
Phone: 62-341-2866553
Email: icgrc2010@gmail.com

ANNOUNCEMENT: A+ CSR Indonesia Program Workshop CSR 2010

A + CSR Indonesia a social enterprise which promote CSR mainstream and triple bottom line agenda in 2010 conducts regulary workshops related to Corporate Social Responsibility  and Sustainable Development issues. Workshop will be held on every month and located at IPB International Convention Center Jln. Raya Padjajaran Bogor. The following is the schedule and theme workshops:

Workshop 5. 16-17 June   : Strategic CSR
Workshop 6. 21-22 July    : CSR Management: Solutions Makes Successful CSR Program

Investment Rp.4,000,000. Discount 40% from student, university, NGO
For further information please contact A+ CSR Indonesia  Jln. Danau Sentani Blok C VII No. 9 Duta Pakuan Bogor 16144 Indonesia Ph: 0251-8336349
Email: studi@csrindonesia.com;
www.csrindonesia.com

 

21st International Poster and Graphic Arts Festival of Chaumont

29 May - 20 June 2010

21st International poster and graphic arts festival of Chaumont

The International Poster and Graphic Design Festival of Chaumont came into life from a collection of vintage posters, which Gustave Dutailly had passed on to the town. The zeal with which this man collected images of his time, and discerned their quality, is behind this French cultural collection that concerns graphic designers as much as the inhabitants of Chaumont. For 21 years now, the Festival has accompanied poster-making and its development by organising an annual international poster competition endorsed by Icograda.

This meeting place with the profession is a rare opportunity to follow up on and confront contemporary development, to plot - year over year - the scenes for its quality and value. 100 to 120 selected posters will be exhibited during the Festival, the highlight of which is the awards ceremony.

Once the awards and exhibitions are over, the selected posters become part of the collection of contemporary posters built up over 21 years of Festival. This association between the contemporary collection and the Dutailly collection is the foundation of the project of an International Graphic Design Centre (CIG). Graphic design in Chaumont is already focusing on the CIG before its

incheon international design award 2010 - green heart

C A L L - F O R - E N T R I E S
Incheon Metropolitan City, KOREA,
together with designboom promotes an international design competition.
participation is open to applicants from every country in the world,
to professionals, students, and design-enthusiasts.
free of charge registration required.


iida 2010 is hosted by Incheon Metropolitan City and organized by Incheon Business Agency.
sponsors of this competition are:
Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Republic of Korea,
Korea Institute of Design Promotion,
designflux,
Incheon Industrial Design Association
Incheon Design Company Association.

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