www.iycn.in
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The Urban Habitats Forum Fellows Program is designed to provide talented students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 35 with an interest in urban issues with financial sponsorship covering their delegate fees to attend the 1st Habitat Summit.
Young professionals include but are not limited to - journalists, development professionals, policy makers and social entrepreneurs. We also strongly encourage students from the liberal arts, management, engineering and IT related fields. This sponsorship will be provided through the nomination and pairing of these applicants with interested organisations, donors and benefactors.
THE PROCESS
Applicants are required to complete the application form (which includes a personal bio, 4 short questions and a most recently updated CV) at www.iycn.in. The application can be submitted either online or via email to fellows@mirabilisadvisory.com. Dead line for submitting applications is 31st August 2009.
The selection committee will review all completed applications and select 300 Fellows for the 1st Habitat Summit, 2009 programme. Selected candidates will be notified on or before the 5th of September and will be awarded financial sponsorship covering the delegate fees to attend the 1st Habitat Summit.
There are no restrictions on becoming a Fellow, except that nominees must be between 18 and 35 years of age. Students and young professionals from all backgrounds can apply to the Fellows Programme. Young professionals include but are not limited to - journalists, development professionals, policy makers and social entrepreneurs. We also strongly encourage students from the liberal arts, management, engineering and IT related fields.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
A quote
Where constraint breaks people, and mediation makes fools of them, the seduction of power is what makes them love their oppression. Because of it, people give up their real riches for a cause that mutilates them; for an appearance that reifies them; for roles that wrest them from authentic life; for a time whose passage defines and confines them - Raoul Vaneigem, The Revolution of Everyday Life
From greenanarchy.com
peace!
From greenanarchy.com
peace!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change '09
Dear Friends,
India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and many other South Asian Countries will take part in the biggest South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change. Scheduled from the 3rd to the 6th of September in Kathmandu, Nepal, the summit will try to bind the aspirations and visions of youth from the south asian countries and come out with a single voice.
On the road to Copenhagen, this summit will be important in building ties and relationships amongst the youth of the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. These relationships will go beyond Copenhagen and the collective action is only set to grow.
For more information on the objectives, vision and other important details, please visit http://ping.fm/EPHjU
The summit is now accepting applications from across South Asia and only a select few can make it from India. So if you feel for the need for immediate action on this issue, make your voice heard, Apply Now.
Please visit http://ping.fm/3K26f for more information and also the registration form. The deadline is 10th August and all the applications need to reach saysocc@gmail.com.
For any queries please contact me at chaitanyakumar@iycn.in or drop in a mail at saysocc@gmail.com.
peace!
India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and many other South Asian Countries will take part in the biggest South Asian Youth Summit on Climate Change. Scheduled from the 3rd to the 6th of September in Kathmandu, Nepal, the summit will try to bind the aspirations and visions of youth from the south asian countries and come out with a single voice.
On the road to Copenhagen, this summit will be important in building ties and relationships amongst the youth of the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. These relationships will go beyond Copenhagen and the collective action is only set to grow.
For more information on the objectives, vision and other important details, please visit http://ping.fm/EPHjU
The summit is now accepting applications from across South Asia and only a select few can make it from India. So if you feel for the need for immediate action on this issue, make your voice heard, Apply Now.
Please visit http://ping.fm/3K26f for more information and also the registration form. The deadline is 10th August and all the applications need to reach saysocc@gmail.com.
For any queries please contact me at chaitanyakumar@iycn.in or drop in a mail at saysocc@gmail.com.
peace!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Badlaav '09: Be the Change
BADLAAV'09 LIVE ON THE INTERNET at http://ping.fm/I2rtT
What?
Badlav 2009: Be the Change! is a week-long youth summit on climate change to be held in the nation’s capital, Delhi. We aim to have hundreds of young people come from across the country to:
Be trained on skills of organizing, running projects, lobbying, direct action, presentations, and facilitation.
Participate in eye opening discussions of equity, theories of change, water, energy, agriculture etc.
To enjoy concerts, cultural performances, film festivals and many other opportunities to have fun and learn!
When?
July 18th to July 23rd
Who?
Being organised by Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) for you and hundreds of youth from across India.
Where?
American Embassy School, Chanakyapuri, Delhi
Why?
Have you ever looked at the dirty dying rivers, floods, breathed in the pollution, see people on the streets living with diseases and in poverty, and just wondered – how can we change this? Do we wish to witness incidences like Cyclone Aila in West Bangal more frequently? Are we ready to handle the increased number of climate refugees? Our basic requirement like food and shelter is at risk. Have you ever thought that our politicians are corrupt, our businesses are corrupt, our system is corrupt and that it is too hard to make a change? Have you ever thought why doesn’t anyone care about our country, our planet, our future?
Think again.
Yes there is corruption. Yes there is pollution, poverty and disease. Yes it may seem like the people around us don’t care – but what about you? Have you tried stopping the corruption, pollution, poverty and disease? Have you stood up and told the world that you care about your country, planet and future? Even if no one around you seems to be doing the right thing – remember you can. In the words of Gandhiji "Be the Change you want to see in the world”. Every action counts and your contribution can certainly make a difference.
At the end of this year in Copenhagen an international treaty will be signed, committing the world to trying to stop dangerous climate change at the UN climate negotiations. However a lot of the world holds little hope that it will be a good treaty that will protect our future. The interest of the Indian people and majority of the developing world are not being listened to.
What do we do? Do we sit back and let the countries of the world sign away our future stability?
No. We don’t. We take action.
What?
Badlav 2009: Be the Change! is a week-long youth summit on climate change to be held in the nation’s capital, Delhi. We aim to have hundreds of young people come from across the country to:
Be trained on skills of organizing, running projects, lobbying, direct action, presentations, and facilitation.
Participate in eye opening discussions of equity, theories of change, water, energy, agriculture etc.
To enjoy concerts, cultural performances, film festivals and many other opportunities to have fun and learn!
When?
July 18th to July 23rd
Who?
Being organised by Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) for you and hundreds of youth from across India.
Where?
American Embassy School, Chanakyapuri, Delhi
Why?
Have you ever looked at the dirty dying rivers, floods, breathed in the pollution, see people on the streets living with diseases and in poverty, and just wondered – how can we change this? Do we wish to witness incidences like Cyclone Aila in West Bangal more frequently? Are we ready to handle the increased number of climate refugees? Our basic requirement like food and shelter is at risk. Have you ever thought that our politicians are corrupt, our businesses are corrupt, our system is corrupt and that it is too hard to make a change? Have you ever thought why doesn’t anyone care about our country, our planet, our future?
Think again.
Yes there is corruption. Yes there is pollution, poverty and disease. Yes it may seem like the people around us don’t care – but what about you? Have you tried stopping the corruption, pollution, poverty and disease? Have you stood up and told the world that you care about your country, planet and future? Even if no one around you seems to be doing the right thing – remember you can. In the words of Gandhiji "Be the Change you want to see in the world”. Every action counts and your contribution can certainly make a difference.
At the end of this year in Copenhagen an international treaty will be signed, committing the world to trying to stop dangerous climate change at the UN climate negotiations. However a lot of the world holds little hope that it will be a good treaty that will protect our future. The interest of the Indian people and majority of the developing world are not being listened to.
What do we do? Do we sit back and let the countries of the world sign away our future stability?
No. We don’t. We take action.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
IYCN: Agents of Change
Calling all Climate Crusaders!
www.iycn.in
IYCN’s Agents of Change Program (AoC) is now accepting 2nd round of applications to part of the 'Agents of Change' as the Asian subcontinent youth delegation, for the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Change Convention and the fifth Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP15 and COP/MOP5), which will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from December 7-18, 2009.Please find application below. The deadline is 10th July'09.
Visit www.iycn.in for the Application Form
The IYCN Agents of Change program takes the IYCN movement from the grass roots to the international arena. We are proud to be partnering with a reputed organization such as the Centre for Environment Education on this project along with the UNEP’s South Asian Youth Environmental Network. This year, we plan to storm COP15, as an Asian Youth Sub-Continent Delegation with representatives from India, Srilanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan & Burma. We want youth from our neighboring countries, from rural and urban India to be represented at this crucial global forum, where our climate future is decided.
The Agents of Change Program will include both young students and professionals, involved in massive lobbying , campaigning and direct action, at regional and national levels, to influence the political decisions and negotiations leading up to Copenhagen. Delegates will also be required to attend the Indian Youth Summit on Climate Change in July, 2009.
With the single-minded pursuit of DOING SOMETHING CONCRETE and FAST, the voices of the ‘700 million strong youth’ are being sought to build a global consensus.
COP15 will determine the future of international policy on climate change, and youth must make their voices heard. Between now and December, youth from across the globe will come together to bring a sense of urgency and rationality to the meeting. The future of international action to prevent runaway climate change is up for debate. If the UNFCCC cannot respond to the urgent conclusions contained in the IPCCC report, the ability of the international mechanism to respond to global challenges may become irrelevant.
Agents of Change is just the beginning, where the youth will help to evolve a pro-active approach to the multitude of issues that Climate Change raises. Applying academics and grit to effect climate solutions, the Agents of Change envision themselves as the future climate leaders who shall bring about a favorable change, and a better planet for tomorrow.
All the best & hope to see you with us!
Ruchi Jain
Agents of Change Coordinator
Mumbai,
Indian Youth Climate Network
e: agents@iycn.in, ruchijain@iycn.in
m: 9969085224
9322819214
www.iycn.in
www.iycn.in
IYCN’s Agents of Change Program (AoC) is now accepting 2nd round of applications to part of the 'Agents of Change' as the Asian subcontinent youth delegation, for the fifteenth session of the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Change Convention and the fifth Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP15 and COP/MOP5), which will be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from December 7-18, 2009.Please find application below. The deadline is 10th July'09.
Visit www.iycn.in for the Application Form
The IYCN Agents of Change program takes the IYCN movement from the grass roots to the international arena. We are proud to be partnering with a reputed organization such as the Centre for Environment Education on this project along with the UNEP’s South Asian Youth Environmental Network. This year, we plan to storm COP15, as an Asian Youth Sub-Continent Delegation with representatives from India, Srilanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan & Burma. We want youth from our neighboring countries, from rural and urban India to be represented at this crucial global forum, where our climate future is decided.
The Agents of Change Program will include both young students and professionals, involved in massive lobbying , campaigning and direct action, at regional and national levels, to influence the political decisions and negotiations leading up to Copenhagen. Delegates will also be required to attend the Indian Youth Summit on Climate Change in July, 2009.
With the single-minded pursuit of DOING SOMETHING CONCRETE and FAST, the voices of the ‘700 million strong youth’ are being sought to build a global consensus.
COP15 will determine the future of international policy on climate change, and youth must make their voices heard. Between now and December, youth from across the globe will come together to bring a sense of urgency and rationality to the meeting. The future of international action to prevent runaway climate change is up for debate. If the UNFCCC cannot respond to the urgent conclusions contained in the IPCCC report, the ability of the international mechanism to respond to global challenges may become irrelevant.
Agents of Change is just the beginning, where the youth will help to evolve a pro-active approach to the multitude of issues that Climate Change raises. Applying academics and grit to effect climate solutions, the Agents of Change envision themselves as the future climate leaders who shall bring about a favorable change, and a better planet for tomorrow.
All the best & hope to see you with us!
Ruchi Jain
Agents of Change Coordinator
Mumbai,
Indian Youth Climate Network
e: agents@iycn.in, ruchijain@iycn.in
m: 9969085224
9322819214
www.iycn.in
Badlaav'09 - Be the Change
What?
Badlav 2009: Be the Change! is a week-long climate camp to be held in the nation’s capital, Delhi. We aim to have hundreds of young people come from across the country to:
Be trained on skills of organizing, running projects, lobbying, direct action, presentations, and facilitation.
Participate in eye opening discussions of equity, theories of change, water, energy, agriculture etc.
To enjoy concerts, cultural performances, film festivals, Green Jobs fair and many other opportunities to have fun and learn!
Visit www.iycn.in to register for Badlaav'09
When?
July 18th to July 23rd
Who?
Being organised by Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) for you and hundreds of youth from across India.
Where?
Lodhi Institutional Area, Delhi
Why?
Have you ever looked at the dirty dying rivers, floods, breathed in the pollution, see people on the streets living with diseases and in poverty, and just wondered – how can we change this? Do we wish to witness incidences like Cyclone Aila in West Bangal more frequently? Are we ready to handle the increased number of climate refugees? Our basic requirement like food and shelter is at risk. Have you ever thought that our politicians are corrupt, our businesses are corrupt, our system is corrupt and that it is too hard to make a change? Have you ever thought why doesn’t anyone care about our country, our planet, our future?
Think again.
Visit www.iycn.in to register for Badlaav'09
Badlav 2009: Be the Change! is a week-long climate camp to be held in the nation’s capital, Delhi. We aim to have hundreds of young people come from across the country to:
Be trained on skills of organizing, running projects, lobbying, direct action, presentations, and facilitation.
Participate in eye opening discussions of equity, theories of change, water, energy, agriculture etc.
To enjoy concerts, cultural performances, film festivals, Green Jobs fair and many other opportunities to have fun and learn!
Visit www.iycn.in to register for Badlaav'09
When?
July 18th to July 23rd
Who?
Being organised by Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) for you and hundreds of youth from across India.
Where?
Lodhi Institutional Area, Delhi
Why?
Have you ever looked at the dirty dying rivers, floods, breathed in the pollution, see people on the streets living with diseases and in poverty, and just wondered – how can we change this? Do we wish to witness incidences like Cyclone Aila in West Bangal more frequently? Are we ready to handle the increased number of climate refugees? Our basic requirement like food and shelter is at risk. Have you ever thought that our politicians are corrupt, our businesses are corrupt, our system is corrupt and that it is too hard to make a change? Have you ever thought why doesn’t anyone care about our country, our planet, our future?
Think again.
Visit www.iycn.in to register for Badlaav'09
Monday, June 29, 2009
Agents of Change: IYCN
Be an agent of change and join IYCN to Copenhagen as we call on our leaders to take action on climate change! www.iycn.in/aoc
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