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Consultative dialogue on India's climate roadmap
OneWorld Foundation India is organising a consultative dialogue on the theme: India’s Climate Responsive Roadmap for Development on July 16, 2009 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. In run up to Copenhagen, the purpose is to underline a rights-based approach to development.
Video contest on child rights
UNICEF celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and invites videos that promote and protect children’s interests. Deadline for submitting entries is August 1, 2009.
Call for papers on global economic governance
Danish Institute for International Studies invites papers to be presented in a conference that aims to discuss the global economic governance for a more stable and resilient world economy. Deadline for submission of abstracts is July 9, 2009.
Selecting global leaders
World Economic Forum invites nominations for the forum of young global leaders to form a powerful international community with an idea to help shape the global future. Deadline for submitting names is July 31, 2009.
Voices from the Waters 2009
Bangalore Film Society along with a consortium of institutions invites entries for the 4th International Film Festival on Water to be held from September 4-7, 2009 in Bangalore, India. Aiming to create awareness on water as a precious resource, entries should reach latest by July 31, 2009.
Award for human rights
International service announces nominations for the 2009 award that recognises the efforts of organisations and individuals in promoting human rights and bringing a change in the society. Deadline for submission of names is July 3, 2009.
Conference on renewable energy
ASSOCHAM, an apex body of the chambers of commerce in India, is organising the Fourth South Asia Renewable Energy Conference for the advancement and large-scale propagation of renewable energy in the region. The conference will take place on July 29, 2009 in New Delhi.
Conference on sustainable connectivity
Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation organises the third annual forum on connecting rural communities Asia. Interested participants need to register for the event to be held from June 23-25, 2009.
Video festival on migration and diversity
PLURAL+ invites youth to submit short videos that promote harmony in diverse societies. Deadline for submitting entries is September 30, 2009.
eASIA 2009
Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies in collaboration with Elets Technomedia will organise its annual event, eAsia 2009 from December 2-4 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event aims to promote consultative dialogue, strategic planning, knowledge networking and business partnerships on ICT for development.
Proposals on climate change adaptation
Frontlines Forum invites proposals for community projects on local experiences with climate change impacts and adaptation. Deadline for submission is July 15, 2009.
Photo contest on gender & education
UNGEI and UNESCO Bangkok invite entries for the 2009 Photo Contest promoting gender equality in education. This year’s contest theme focuses on positive experiences in which disparities in learning are reversed. Deadline for submitting entries is July 31, 2009.
Workshop on community forestry
Government of Nepal is organising an international workshop on community forestry. It will provide an ideal opportunity to meet new colleagues and learn from the experiences of others engaged at local, national and global levels. Deadline for submitting abstracts is July 15, 2009.
Call for papers on ICT in education
UNESCO invites papers highlighting innovative approaches for harnessing the potential of ICT to increase the reach and quality of education. The deadline for submitting abstracts is August 1, 2009.
Award for young researchers
Kusuma foundation announces the 2009 Young Researchers Award to encourage research in the areas of children and education. The deadline for submitting abstracts is June 15, 2009.
International literacy award
UNESCO invites nominations for 2009 international literacy award for making contributions in nurturing inclusive societies. The theme chosen is ‘Literacy and Empowerment’. Deadline for receiving applications is June 30, 2009.
Summit on water governance
India’s premier trade body ASSOCHAM, under its Cool the Earth Initiative, is organising an international summit on ‘Water Governance – Critical Issues for All’ on June 24, 2009. Interested members need to register for the event.
Earth journalism fellowship
Climate Change Media Partnership invites journalists from developing countries who report on climate change to apply for the 2009 Fellowship Programme. The deadline for filing applications is June 5, 2009.
Journalism awards for development
Asian Development Bank Institute invites journalists from Asia-Pacific region to submit articles for this year’s’ annual Developing Asia Journalism Awards. The closing date for entries is July 15, 2009.
Call for papers on global crisis
UN Research Institute for Social Development calls for papers for its international conference on Social and Political Dimensions of the Global Crisis: Implications for Developing Countries. The deadline for submitting abstracts is June 15, 2009.
