The Portal
UNESCO has provided this portal on culture in the region, as part of a larger project responding to the interests of Ministers of Culture in the region.
Monday, May 30, 2005
Sunday, May 29, 2005
EUROPEAN PORTAL FOR CULTURE LAUNCHED IN ASSISI
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia - News In English article:
"An international seminar is under way in Assisi to define the guidelines for a European Portal for Culture. The portal, which is seen as a means to bolster intercultural dialogue, is part of an EU and Italy-backed initiative called 'Agenore', which was launched in September 2003. The seminar, attended by delegations of the EU Commission and the 25 EU member states, was held during a 3-day event on European culture which aims at setting up 'an online archive about the key figures and works of European culture as identified by each EU member state.' A spin-off of this project is the Portal for Culture, an online library featuring the best of each country's cultural heritage, from archaeology to art, cinema, music and literature. The goal is to favour intercultural dialogue by highlighting cultural differences. The seminar, which ends today, aims at integrating new technologies with cultural heritage as part of a digitalisation strategy launche by the EU Commission back in 2000 when UNESCO sites were first included in an online archive."
"An international seminar is under way in Assisi to define the guidelines for a European Portal for Culture. The portal, which is seen as a means to bolster intercultural dialogue, is part of an EU and Italy-backed initiative called 'Agenore', which was launched in September 2003. The seminar, attended by delegations of the EU Commission and the 25 EU member states, was held during a 3-day event on European culture which aims at setting up 'an online archive about the key figures and works of European culture as identified by each EU member state.' A spin-off of this project is the Portal for Culture, an online library featuring the best of each country's cultural heritage, from archaeology to art, cinema, music and literature. The goal is to favour intercultural dialogue by highlighting cultural differences. The seminar, which ends today, aims at integrating new technologies with cultural heritage as part of a digitalisation strategy launche by the EU Commission back in 2000 when UNESCO sites were first included in an online archive."
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
The Grimeton Radio Station: a Unique Piece of IT History
The Epoch Times article on the station.:
UNESCO's World Heritage List includes the Grimeton Radio Station in Sweden. In 1924 this was the state of the art, one of a global network of 18 stations communicating in Morse code. Its huge towers support an antenna that could send radio signals to the United States. The 200 kilowatt generator that powered the station too was state of the art, and is the only one of the design still operational.
UNESCO's World Heritage List includes the Grimeton Radio Station in Sweden. In 1924 this was the state of the art, one of a global network of 18 stations communicating in Morse code. Its huge towers support an antenna that could send radio signals to the United States. The 200 kilowatt generator that powered the station too was state of the art, and is the only one of the design still operational.
Education for knowledge societies
UNESCO's description of the meeting:
"Education for Knowledge Societies is one of the key issues to be discussed this week at an international UNESCO conference in St. Petersburg, the Russian Federation."
"Education for Knowledge Societies is one of the key issues to be discussed this week at an international UNESCO conference in St. Petersburg, the Russian Federation."
U.S. National Commission Meeting
Check here for more information as it becomes available
The first meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO will be held Monday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 7. It is to take place at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The meeting will be open to observers, but those wishing to attend must contact the State Department no later than May 20. The address to do so is:
email: DCUNESCO@state.gov
phone: (202) 663-0026
Written submissions are also accepted, but must also be received by May 20.
This will be my last posting for a while -- I am going on vacation for a couple of weeks.
The first meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO will be held Monday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 7. It is to take place at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The meeting will be open to observers, but those wishing to attend must contact the State Department no later than May 20. The address to do so is:
email: DCUNESCO@state.gov
phone: (202) 663-0026
Written submissions are also accepted, but must also be received by May 20.
This will be my last posting for a while -- I am going on vacation for a couple of weeks.
UNESCO YOung Professionals Program (YPP)
State Department announcement:
"There will be a 2006 YPP for nationals of under- and non-represented countries which includes the U.S. The program is extremely competitive. UNESCO will hire only ten applicants worldwide. Last year the U.S. received 445 applications for the program, of which twelve were forwarded for consideration to UNESCO headquarters. From that group only one U.S citizen was selected.
"All applications must be postmarked by June 24, 2005."
"There will be a 2006 YPP for nationals of under- and non-represented countries which includes the U.S. The program is extremely competitive. UNESCO will hire only ten applicants worldwide. Last year the U.S. received 445 applications for the program, of which twelve were forwarded for consideration to UNESCO headquarters. From that group only one U.S citizen was selected.
"All applications must be postmarked by June 24, 2005."
The Coordinating Committee for International Volunteer Service
CCIVS homepage
UNESCO has for more than 50 years hosted this coordination group (which is even older). CCIVS is an international non-governmental organisation which seeks to promote peace, development and human rights through the promotion, development and co-ordination of national and international voluntary service.
CCIVS works through co-operation with its global membership of some 300 volunteers organisations and international agencies to research and co-ordinate international information exchange and to promote international volunteer via many means, including:
· Information and documentation
· Studies and research work
· Encouragement of joint action of voluntary service organisations
· International Solidarity campaigns and special joint actions
· Presentation of the issues concerning the international voluntary service movement before international organisations and in forums
· Exchange of volunteers and training of group leaders
It works in many European and developing nations, but unfortunately does not have a U.S. program.
UNESCO has for more than 50 years hosted this coordination group (which is even older). CCIVS is an international non-governmental organisation which seeks to promote peace, development and human rights through the promotion, development and co-ordination of national and international voluntary service.
CCIVS works through co-operation with its global membership of some 300 volunteers organisations and international agencies to research and co-ordinate international information exchange and to promote international volunteer via many means, including:
· Information and documentation
· Studies and research work
· Encouragement of joint action of voluntary service organisations
· International Solidarity campaigns and special joint actions
· Presentation of the issues concerning the international voluntary service movement before international organisations and in forums
· Exchange of volunteers and training of group leaders
It works in many European and developing nations, but unfortunately does not have a U.S. program.
Sunday, May 15, 2005
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT, PEACE, AND THE DIALOGUE AMONG CIVILIZATIONS AND CULTURES
Dialogue Among Civilizations Bulletin --Summary Report:
"Over 70 participants from more than 30 countries participated, including several ministers and other high-level representatives. The purpose of the Conference was to examine the interaction between environment, peace and security in the context of multilateral cultural dialogue among civilizations and discuss the need for multilateralism and meaningful dialogue. The Conference sought to underpin the imperative of multilateralism and meaningful dialogue among civilizations as a means for joint action against dehumanizing poverty, violence, increasing reliance on military might and continued erosion of the democratic practice, both at national and international levels."
UNESCO is a cosponsor of the meeting held 9-10 MAY 2005.
"Over 70 participants from more than 30 countries participated, including several ministers and other high-level representatives. The purpose of the Conference was to examine the interaction between environment, peace and security in the context of multilateral cultural dialogue among civilizations and discuss the need for multilateralism and meaningful dialogue. The Conference sought to underpin the imperative of multilateralism and meaningful dialogue among civilizations as a means for joint action against dehumanizing poverty, violence, increasing reliance on military might and continued erosion of the democratic practice, both at national and international levels."
UNESCO is a cosponsor of the meeting held 9-10 MAY 2005.
THE THIRD SESSION OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THE REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION
Earth Negotiations Bulletin Summary:
"The third session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention to Combat Desertification (CRIC-3) took place from 2-11 May 2005, in Bonn, Germany. Nearly 600 participants attended, including delegates from 130 state Parties, as well as representatives of UN agencies, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations.........
"The Secretariat outlined the planned activities for 2006, as discussed by a steering committee, comprising the World Bank, UN Volunteers, UNESCO, FAO and the CBD. He stressed the new aspect of cultural heritage in deserts."
"The third session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention to Combat Desertification (CRIC-3) took place from 2-11 May 2005, in Bonn, Germany. Nearly 600 participants attended, including delegates from 130 state Parties, as well as representatives of UN agencies, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations.........
"The Secretariat outlined the planned activities for 2006, as discussed by a steering committee, comprising the World Bank, UN Volunteers, UNESCO, FAO and the CBD. He stressed the new aspect of cultural heritage in deserts."
Saturday, May 14, 2005
U.S. pledges $1,000,000 at UNESCO conference on preserving Kosovo's cultural heritage
KOSOVAREPORT story:
"The United States today pledged one million dollars to the United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Donors Conference for the Protection and Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Kosovo. The conference, which is being held in Paris, was organized jointly by UNESCO, the UN Interim Administrative Mission in Kosovo, the Council of Europe, and the European Commission."
"The United States today pledged one million dollars to the United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Donors Conference for the Protection and Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Kosovo. The conference, which is being held in Paris, was organized jointly by UNESCO, the UN Interim Administrative Mission in Kosovo, the Council of Europe, and the European Commission."
Forum "What UNESCO for the Future?", 18 May 2005
Forum announcement:
"In the framework of its programme of work on Philosophy and Human Sciences, the Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) has opened a debate among philosophers, decision-makers and scholars to identify the key issues concerning the future work of the Organization.
"This new Forum untitled 'What UNESCO for the future?' was launched on the Third Philosophy Day (18 November 2004) with its first debate. On the 18 May, the second debate will take place with Prof. Jacques Attali, President of PlaNet Finance and Prof. Randolph Kent, President of Humanitarian Futures."
UNESCO House (room X), Paris, France (17.00 - 19.30)
"In the framework of its programme of work on Philosophy and Human Sciences, the Social and Human Sciences Sector (SHS) has opened a debate among philosophers, decision-makers and scholars to identify the key issues concerning the future work of the Organization.
"This new Forum untitled 'What UNESCO for the future?' was launched on the Third Philosophy Day (18 November 2004) with its first debate. On the 18 May, the second debate will take place with Prof. Jacques Attali, President of PlaNet Finance and Prof. Randolph Kent, President of Humanitarian Futures."
UNESCO House (room X), Paris, France (17.00 - 19.30)
Friday, May 13, 2005
Sichuan looks to protect pandas through UNESCO list
China View article:
"In a bid to include the habitats of its giant pandas on the World Natural Heritage List, Sichuan Province has shut down 78 mines and polluting firms, suspended construction of three power stations and completed the technological renovation of 180 enterprises."
This story illustrates that the power of UNESCO's World Heritage program greatly exceeds what one might expect from its limited budget.
"In a bid to include the habitats of its giant pandas on the World Natural Heritage List, Sichuan Province has shut down 78 mines and polluting firms, suspended construction of three power stations and completed the technological renovation of 180 enterprises."
This story illustrates that the power of UNESCO's World Heritage program greatly exceeds what one might expect from its limited budget.
Thursday, May 12, 2005
UNESCO Donors Conference for the Protection and Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Kosovo: UNESCO Culture Sector
Conference website:
The conference it to be held tomorrow, May 13, in Paris.
"This Conference is organized in close cooperation with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), the Council of Europe and the European Commission. "
The conference it to be held tomorrow, May 13, in Paris.
"This Conference is organized in close cooperation with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), the Council of Europe and the European Commission. "
The Director-General participates in the celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II: UNESCO
UNESCO press release:
"On 9 May 2005, the Director-General Koichiro Matsuura, alongside some 50 Heads of State and Government and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, participated in Moscow in the 6Oth anniversary celebrations of the Allies' victory over Nazi Germany."
"On 9 May 2005, the Director-General Koichiro Matsuura, alongside some 50 Heads of State and Government and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, participated in Moscow in the 6Oth anniversary celebrations of the Allies' victory over Nazi Germany."
Eight heads of state gather in Varna, Bulgaria, to discuss "Cultural Corridors in South-East Europe"
UNESCO News Release:
"The presidents of Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Serbia and Montenegro, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Turkey1 will take part in a regional summit entitled �Cultural Corridors in South-East Europe: Common Past and Shared Heritage - a Key to a Future Partnership� which will be held in Varna2, Bulgaria, on May 20-21. The forum is being organized by the President of Bulgaria, Georgi Purvanov, UNESCO Director-General Ko�chiro Matsuura, and the Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, Terry Davis. "
"The presidents of Albania, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Serbia and Montenegro, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Turkey1 will take part in a regional summit entitled �Cultural Corridors in South-East Europe: Common Past and Shared Heritage - a Key to a Future Partnership� which will be held in Varna2, Bulgaria, on May 20-21. The forum is being organized by the President of Bulgaria, Georgi Purvanov, UNESCO Director-General Ko�chiro Matsuura, and the Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, Terry Davis. "
Redefining UNESCO�s Associated Schools Project Network in Europe and North America
UNESCO news release:
"National Co-ordinators of the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) from over 50 countries in Europe and North America meet in Luxembourg from 10 to 14 May. The meeting aims to redefine the future orientation of ASPnet in the region.
"Workshops will include such themes as Education for Sustainable Development, Education for Peace and Human Rights, Linguistic Diversity and Euro-Arab Dialogue."
"National Co-ordinators of the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet) from over 50 countries in Europe and North America meet in Luxembourg from 10 to 14 May. The meeting aims to redefine the future orientation of ASPnet in the region.
"Workshops will include such themes as Education for Sustainable Development, Education for Peace and Human Rights, Linguistic Diversity and Euro-Arab Dialogue."
Monday, May 09, 2005
"Engineers Help To Save And Reconstruct The Past"
Science Daily article:
"Each time an ancient vase disintegrates, a ceramic tile crumbles or a painting cracks and fades, another link with our past is lost and we understand just a little less about where we came from and, ultimately, who we are.
"When the last artisan dies and an ancient technology is lost, we're similarly impoverished, says Pamela Vandiver, an internationally recognized expert in artifact preservation and, now, a professor at The University of Arizona.
"Vandiver came to UA last year to start a program in Heritage Conservation Science (HCS) that trains students to stabilize, preserve and better understand ancient artifacts and how they were created and used.........
"Preserving ancient technologies is so important that UNESCO recently started an international program to preserve craft knowledge, Vandiver says. The program is similar to the one that designates World Heritage Sites."
"Each time an ancient vase disintegrates, a ceramic tile crumbles or a painting cracks and fades, another link with our past is lost and we understand just a little less about where we came from and, ultimately, who we are.
"When the last artisan dies and an ancient technology is lost, we're similarly impoverished, says Pamela Vandiver, an internationally recognized expert in artifact preservation and, now, a professor at The University of Arizona.
"Vandiver came to UA last year to start a program in Heritage Conservation Science (HCS) that trains students to stabilize, preserve and better understand ancient artifacts and how they were created and used.........
"Preserving ancient technologies is so important that UNESCO recently started an international program to preserve craft knowledge, Vandiver says. The program is similar to the one that designates World Heritage Sites."
ItrainOnline Multimedia Training Kit
ItrainOnline: Resources for Trainers: MMTK:
"Supported by ItrainOnline partner UNESCO and others, the MMTK is a growing collection of 'workshop kits' for face-to-face training. The materials use a standard set of templates, and offer building blocks for trainers to build their own courses."
"Supported by ItrainOnline partner UNESCO and others, the MMTK is a growing collection of 'workshop kits' for face-to-face training. The materials use a standard set of templates, and offer building blocks for trainers to build their own courses."
International Conference: World Heritage and Contemporary Architecture
UNESCO conference announcement:
"The UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the City of Vienna are pleased to announce this international conference, co-organized by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and the Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, which will take place in the Vienna City Hall from 12 to 14 May 2005."
"The UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the City of Vienna are pleased to announce this international conference, co-organized by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) and the Austrian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, which will take place in the Vienna City Hall from 12 to 14 May 2005."
Sunday, May 08, 2005
UNESCO and L’Or�al sign agreement on HIV/AIDS prevention education
UNESCO press release:
"UNESCO and L’Or�al Professional Products today signed an agreement under which they will work together on an HIV/AIDS prevention education programme. According to UNAIDS, half of the 4.3 million adults infected with HIV each year around the globe are young people aged 15 to 24. Women now represent half of the 37 million people infected worldwide."
"UNESCO and L’Or�al Professional Products today signed an agreement under which they will work together on an HIV/AIDS prevention education programme. According to UNAIDS, half of the 4.3 million adults infected with HIV each year around the globe are young people aged 15 to 24. Women now represent half of the 37 million people infected worldwide."
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