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DIISRTE Brussels Alert: EU announces final and biggest ever set of FP-7 calls

The European Commission announced the 2013 Work Programme of the EU Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7). The last set of calls for proposals under FP7 will provide €8.1 billion for projects and ideas that will boost Europe's competitiveness and address key issues such as human health, environmental protection and challenges resulting from growing urbanisation and waste management. 

Invitation to participate: Training and Capacity Building for Cities

On behalf of the European Commission, the EU Cities Adapt project has the pleasure to invite cities to take part in the training phase of the project, aiming at building capacity on climate change adaptation in cities.

Submit your completed application form by 16 July 2012.

Your city will have the opportunity to benefit from a comprehensive capacity development package free of charge, including a training programme facilitated by experienced coaches with the result of developing a tailored adaptation strategy.

June 24 UNESCO Chair GACER News

Hello Friends,

Just past the summer solstice in British Columbia, the longest day of the year.  As in all the Northern parts of the world, this is a time of celebration and hope and the extra energy from all the hours of light.  Some pessimists note that this marks the beginning of the shortening of the days…not us!

Some alerts and some interesting items.

Warmly,

Budd and Rajesh

Co-Directors

UNESCO Chair in Community-Based Research and Social Responsibility of Higher Education

Preparation Under Way to Establish the UNESCO Global Learning Cities Network (UNESCO-GLCN)

As part of its 60th anniversary events, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) organised an informal consultative meeting on establishing the UNESCO Global Learning Cities Network (UNESCO-GLCN). The building of a learning region/area is one of the operational approaches which have been adopted in the international community to promote lifelong learning for all.

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13th PASCAL International Observatory Conference - Glasgow

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