Hi ECOFEMers! I think I may have inadvertently sent this out already. Sorry about any duplication or cross-posting. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- PART TWO WORLD EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP 39TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - KUCHING EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT: towards equitable and sustainable development. Tuesday August 6th to Saturday August 10th 1996 Further details and call for papers: CONFERENCE PROGRAMME: 1) Themes: The main themes for Focus Group discussion and action have been identified and include: Environment education through the standard curriculum The role of the visual and performing arts in Environment Education Tackling the equity issues involved in Environment Education Educating for change in industry and the work place Educating adults for sustainable systems of consumption and care Early childhood education - first steps in Environment Education (nurturing a sense of wonder) Alternative technologies and technology transfer - challenge and opportunity Training teachers for Environmental Education The feelings of youth on environment - recognising today's motivational force. 2) Groups: Participants will choose which Focus Groups they wish to attend and will be members of small, permanent Conference Review Groups which will meet daily to consider progress and value of the Conference. 3) Speakers Dr. David Suzuki, Professor of Genetics, University of British Columbia, internationally recognised environmental scientist and author, producer of educational programmes (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) - "Towards the New Millennium". Dr. Tara Collis, Dr. Suzuki's wife, will also contribute, particularly in respect of the role of women in Environmental Education. Miss Severn Suzuki will speak (as she did at the Rio Earth Summit) and assist in the youth forum component of the Conference. Dr Suwarto Martosudirjo (Bandung, Indonesia) and Mr Martin Thomas, A.M. (Perth, Western Australia) - both leading figures in work on Non- Conventional Energy Research, will keynote the topic: Alternative Technologies - Technology Transfer - Challenge and Opportunity. Dr David Turner, University of East London, England, and a member of WEF Guiding Committee, will speak on WEF's Role in the History of Environmental Education. Professor Ian Lowe, Head of Science Faculty, Griffith University, Queensland, and Chair of National Environmental Education Workshop, Canberra, 1995, will keynote Environment Education through the Standard Curriculum, and Preparing Teachers for an Environmentally Conscious Future. Ms Kerrie Strathy (Fiji), South Pacific Action Committee for Human Ecology and Environment, University of South Pacific, and Mr. Lawrence Tsui (Macau) will represent the International Council for Adult Education and speak on Women and Environmental Education in the South Pacific, and Community-based Environmental Education respectively. Dr Martin Khor (Malaysia) World Wildlife Fund, and Tan Sri Khir Johari have been invited and, with others, will help keynote the issue of Consumption and Environmental Education for the General Public. Dr Rex Andrews and Dr Ahmed Mettar (invited) will keynote Spiritual and Religious Perspectives on Environment and their Implications for Educators. Professor Ghazally Ismail, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, UNIMAS, will present a paper on aspects Biodiversity for Educators. Dr James Hemming will present a short paper on Values in Environmental Education, Nurture and Developing a Sense of Wonder. In the field of Early Childhood, interest in presenting papers is strong. Professor Victor Papanek, University of Kansas, has been invited and would highlight the topic Design for an Environmentally Conscious World. IUCN, UNESCO, OECD will, we hope, wish to participate in our Conference. Offers of papers received to date include a very broad and interesting coverage of the conference theme. 4) Cultural Activities and Field Trips The UNIMAS Committee arranging these plans a visit to the Sarawak Cultural Village, and excursion to Bako National Park, and a trip to wildlife sancturies. Arrangements have been made for a visit to the Sarawak Cultural Village. School and University visits are being coordinated. An experienced Environment Education teacher has offered to conduct a Rainforest Experience close to Santubong. 4) Young Teachers and Youth Participants It is planned for several WEF Sections to arrange selection and sponsorship of a young teacher and/or student. Conference organisers see this plan as likely to enrich the conference and create significant influence in curriculum and attitudes around the world after the conference. CALL FOR PAPERS Those wishing to submit papers on any of the Conference Themes or directly related topics are invited to submit titles and a brief indication of contents by mail or facsimile (i) to reach Christopher Strong, by April 14th or after May 1st Conference Programme Co-ordinator, PO Box 205 Lilydale, Tasmania 7268, Australia. Phone/Fax from outside Australia +61 03 951 350 (ii) to reach Christopher Strong between 14th and 27th April c/o Professor C. Ghazally Ismail, University of Malaysia Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, Fax +60 82 672 411 or E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Programme organisers will attempt to arrange presentation of as many papers as possible. Other aecepted papers will be circulated and/or published in the Conference Proceedings. It is expected that papers will be between 2000 and 5000 words. Modern projection and amplification facilities are available at Santubong. Intending contributors will be advised of format and word processing format, etc. Intention to submit papes should be received as soon as possible but no later than mid-May. ACCOMPANYING PERSONS It is clear that the programme being planned by the UNIMAS Committee will be an interesting and enjoyable one meeting many varying tastes. It will of course be optional. VENUE: Santubong Kuching Resort and Conference Centre. Accommodation is in spacious, individually air-conditioned rooms, close to the Conference Centre, restaurant and large swimming pool. There are many recreational facilities available also, including tennis and golf. ACCESS: Flights to Kuching are available from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore (several daily Malaysian Airlines and Singapore Airlines), and from Hong Kong (Dragonair-Cathay Pacific, several flights each week.) Transit to Santubong will be arranged for delegates arriving on specified flights. Access to Santubong is easy and not expensive. PRE and POST-CONFERENCE TOURS Arrnagements are being made for those who wish to visit, for example, Niah National Park, Mulu National Park, Kelabit Highlands, and Samunsam Wildlife Reserve. There are many other opportunities in Sarawak, West Malaysia and other countries. Malaysia beyond Sarawak: Indonesia / Thailand: Airlines, travel agents or Malaysian/Indonesian/Thailand tourist offices will provide details in your home country Please indicate your interest in Sarawak tours on the Pre-Registration form. China: A group of WEF members from the USA is planning to visit China Australia: For anyone using the exceptionally good value Qantas Global Explorer fare which allows extensive variable travel with Quantas British Airways US Air and some other airlines, may wish to visit Australia. Those wishing to purchase their international ticket using fax and credit cards through 'I'amar Traveland in Launeeston (Attention: Mark Brown) may obtain details of Australian tours to, e.g. Barrier Reef, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Sydney, Tasmanian Wilderness, from Tamar Traveland, Fax from overseas: +61 03 317 795. COST: WEF members and others able to pay the registration fee by April 20th will automatically be accepted. The fee will be as advised in the Preliminary Notice. We gather from UNIMAS that the Final Notice is likely to advise a slightly higher fee for later applicants. Registration Fee: International Participant - US$300 Accompanying Spouse of International Participant - US$100 Covers lunches, refreshments, Conference Dinner, conference materials, airport transfers for specified flights, and a copy of the Conference Proceedings. WEF Sections please note that the registration fee for young teachers or students whom they may select and sponsor, will be negotiated and reduced. Accommodation: RM 100 per room (whether occupied by 1 or 2 people) including breakfast March '96 rate of exchange, e.g. US$ = RM 2.56 stlg sterling = RM 3.92 A$ = RM 1.96 100 Yen = RM 2.46 ****** Registration forms******* Registration forms are available from The Secretariat 39th WEF Conference on Education and the Environment Faculty of Resource Science and Technology Universiti Malaysia Sarawak 94300 Kota Samarahan, Sarawak MALAYSIA Fax ++60 82 672275 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************ Stefanie S. Rixecker Centre for Resource Management/ Department of Resource Management Lincoln University Canterbury Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (64) (03) 325-2811 x8377 Fax: (64) (03) 325-3841 ************************************